UNITED STATES.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 January 1919, Page 5

UNITED STATES.

L MESSAGE FROM THE POPE. JSE LEAGUE OF NATIONS. New York, Jan. 2. The papers publish a New Year's mesto the American people from the W JPope, saying:—"l am glad to send most ■ cordial greetings, to the American peor P le : Who are champions of the principles %hich have been proclaimed by President Wilson and the Holy See, insuring *orld justice, peace, and Christian love. Out of the Peace Conference may there be born a League of Nations which, by Abolishing conscription, will reduce armaments and establish international tribunals to eliminate or settle dis-putes."—Aus.-N-Z. Cable Assn. KOBLE PAGES OF HISTORY. Rome, Jan. 2. The Pope sent a message to tho United itates, through an American agency, referring to the noble pages it ha£ written hi the histdry of human progress. The Pope hoped the conference would place peace on a, foundation of solid rock by guaranteeing everyone independence and equality of rights-

WILSON'S AND CLEMENCEAU'S

SPEECHES.

go FUNDAMENTAL discrepancies

Received Dec. 3, 8 p.m.

London, Jan. 1

The Times compares the speeches of Areadant Wilson and AL Clemenceau, and argues that there are no fundamental discrepancies between the two. Stance feels and 6ees what a German Invasion means, and; demands adequate Mcuiity against the danger of a recurHfHice of the danger she narrowly escaped and the suffering which she yet , endures. There is no difference between President Wilson's ideals and the most proailo and immediate object which M. Clemenceau • sets before France.—Times' ijervioe. ' THE PRESIDENT DEFENDED.

BEPUBLICANS CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY.

Washington, .Jan. 2. Senator Lewis, in the Senate, charged the Republicans" with conspiracy to' discredit President Wilson in Europe, and giving the impression that he did not represent the American people. The President was within his rights. There was no" law or custom by which the President was under any obligation to }be answerable to Congress. What he *iras • now doing was as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armies. Such ft capacity entitled him to make certain agreements, but not treaties. Senator Lewis urged the Senate to support the President, who was now on foreign soil contesting for the supremacy ~«f the United States.

Senator Johnston protested against the 'further shedding of American blood in Russia. He" said the United States had so business to interfere there.—Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assoc.

AMERICAN NAVAL POWER.

J]ffi3CRIPTIO& OP NEW SHIPS.

Washington, Jan. 2. ' Mr. Daniels says the United States fighting ships under construction are ■uperior to those of other countries, because they are fitted with electricallyOriven machinery. The New Mexico, the latest dreadnought, develops 31,000 horse-power, initera of the 26,000 horse-power stipulated in the contract, giving a speed of twenty-one and a quarter knots with I exceptional coal economy.—-Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assoc. ' THE FUTURE OF PALESTINE. ENGLAND TO BE TRUSTEE. New York, Jan. 2. The Rotterdam correspondent of The New York Times learns, on excellent authority, that the new German Government will organise a volunteer army of veterans, who will be sent to the eastern front to fight the Poles.

The Minister of the Anny fcHerr Noake), in a statement, said the Government will no£ allow the Poles to invade "German territory. The London correspondent of the New York Times States that, according to an American editor, who' interviewed Mr. Lloyd Ge6rgk Palestine will not be declared M tampendent Jewish State, beeauae a fejfr proportion of the population are jS}-* Jewish. _ England will be made trusted for Palestine.

THE SUFFRAGETTES' FIRE.

LKADSTQ TROUBLE.

THE WOMEN UNDAUNTED:

Beoeived Jan. 3, 3 p.m. Washington, Jan. 1.

Ho Attempt of soldiers, sailors and rftieena to quench the fire started by the Women's National Party in front of the White Bouse, as a protest against the Senate's refuse! to pass the equal suffrage resolution, led to unseemly trouble. .Women carrying banners were knocked town. The banners were destroyed and the Are qneoched. Five persons were arrested. He women rallied, relighted the fire, Mid displayed a banner denouncing President Wilson as a false prophet of democracy.—Reuter.