UNITED STATES.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 May 1918, Page 5

UNITED STATES.

AMERICAN ARMY. HALF A MILLION MEN IN FR4SEE. Washington, May 8. Mr. Baker stated that hah a million United States soldiers were .already., in France.—Aus, N.Z. Cable As9oc. AIRCRAFT SITUATION. EFFECT OF PRO-GERMAN ' PROPAGANDA. New York, May 8. The New York Times' Washington correspondent reports that after a debate the Senate decided to have a secret investigation of the aircraft situation. The House Military Affairs Committee, after hearing aircraft officials, admit that they are convinced there is no evidence of graft or pro-German influence such as Mr. Borglum alleged. Mr. Baker, Secretary for War, gave evidence that he believed pro-German propaganda was largely responsible for the criticism of aircraft production. FRENCH DEBTS.

MOTION FOR THEIR,.CANCELLATION Received Maj> 9, 3.25 p.m. Washington, May 8. Senator Kenyon has introduced a motion providing for the cancellation of all French debts to America for war credits, including interest thereon. He declared: "I believe such action is favored' by the American people."—Press Association. THE ZEEBRIJGGE RAID. Received May 0, 3.25 p.m. . New York, May 8. The New York Sun says Americana took part in the Zeebrugge raid.—Prjiss Association. * THE WHEAT SUPPLY. Received May 9, 3.25 p.m. New York, May B,' The visible wheat supplies east of t(i. Rookies total 5,776,000 bushels.—Press Association.