UNITED STATES.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 September 1918, Page 5

UNITED STATES.

ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARNE. IN AMERICA. I . ' Received Sept. 9, 8.40 p.m. New York, Sept. 7. The anniversary ot the battle of the Ma'hie and the birth of Lafayette were jointly celebrated by impressive ceremonies, at which the Allied nations were represented. General Foeh, President 3 Poincare, and General Pershing sent; messages to the American people. M. Poincare said: "At the Marne France defended the liberty of herself and mankind. In the name of France I send America a message of fidelity, affection, and admiration." General Pershing's message ran: "Oni the anniversary of the great battle all people who love liberty and hate oppression unite in admiration of and gratitude to the gallant soldiers of France and Britain, who turned back the enemy--9 hordes, making possible the present glorious victory, •which will save civilisation." '■• M. Jessuraned, in a speech, warned' • the American people against the danger of the approaching German press drive. g KingjGeorgo' sent a message to, the i- Franeo-"American Society, through Lord - Stamford, who telegraphed: "I am comb inanded to express to the society and its distinguished guests the King's cordial .- thanks for the message and greetings ad- :- dressed to his Majesty on the occasion of t your celebration dinner."—Aus. N.Z. - Cable Assoc, j ________ ? DISPOSAL OF THE GERMAN PRISONERS. Received Sept. 9, 8.5 p.m. New York, Sept. 7. The New York Times' Washington cor- . respondent states it is believed in wella informed circles that the German prisoners captured on the American front . will be brought to the United States. — v Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. " CLOSING OF THE BREWERIES. Received Sept. 9, 8.5 p.m. Washington, Sept. 7. The Food Administration has announced that breweries throughout the nation will close on December I.—Aus. N.Z. y Cable Assoc. 3 _________—_--—_