UNITED STATES.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 July 1918, Page 5

UNITED STATES.

SAFEGUARDING THE PACIFIC. MODERN PIRACY MUST BE EXCLUDED. Washington, July 8. Great interest is being taken in Senator Salisbury's resolution with regard to the future of the Pacific. Congressmen regard it as the first step towards the active co-operation of America and Australia towards carrying out Mr. Hughes' suggestion for a Monroe doctrine for the Pacific. Several Senators favor the resolution. Senator Saulsbury, interviewed by a representative of the Australian 'Press Association,, said: "I approve of Mr. Hughes' policy under which the Central Powers would be told to keep their hands off the southern Pacific. Under my resolution Australia would control the southern Pacific islands in conjunction with Britain, thus preventing the possibility of Germany establishing submarine or naval bases on any island there. We must remember that it is possible that Germany may overrun Holland before the war ends. What then would be the position of Holland's Pacific possessions? Concerted action by the United States, Britain, and Japan will prevent Germany securing the control of any 'Pacific islands. "My resolution means that modern piracy must be excluded from the Pacific, and not only that Germany must be excluded from participation in the Pacific trade, until her people show that they have renounced militarism. What I propose is of the greatest importance to Australia. It means the removal of tho menace of the German occupation of any portion of New Guinea. We must see that Germany Is not allowed to establish a naval base in that or other Pacific islands, otherwise Australia would be compelled to adopt protective measures which would entail a heavier financial burden than a population of five millions would be able to bear. My aim is to keep Germany out of the Pacific for ever' Senator Saulsbury, who is president pro tern of the Senate, is hopeful that the resolution will be passed.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. TROOPS IN THE FIRING LINE. Washington, July 6. General March states that there were 251,000 United States troops in the firing line on July I.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Association. Received July 0, 8.15 p.m. Ottawa, July 18. A threatened strike, which was postponed, was one of the reasons why President Wilson demanded Government control of telegraphs and telephones, as cabled on July I.—Press Assoc.