AMERICA'S LAST WORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 April 1919, Page 5

AMERICA'S LAST WORD.

MAY STRIKE DEATH KNELL OF LEAGUE. NO SPOILS TO THE VICTORS. Received April 26, 1.35 a.m. I Paris, April 24. It is reported'that President Wilson's manifesto was prepared several days ago, but was withheld pending the discussion of Mr. Lloyd George's proposition. American circles declare that it is America's last word on the subject, and may mean that America will make a separate peace, tear herself adrift from the European situation, and leave the Allies to arrange peace in their own way. It probably strikes the death knell of the League of Nations. It is considered' unlikely that Britain and France will depart from the pact or make separate peace without Italy. President Wilson's dictum practically applies to the Japanese and Chinese case, which involved nearly similar points. Briefly America does not stand for cutting up any nation among the victors.— Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assoc. LABOR CONGRATULATES WILSON. Received April 20, 1:30 a.m. London, April 24. The Limerick strike has been settled. London Labor leaders congratulated President Wilson.—Reuter Service. EFFECT OF ITALIAN WITHDRAWAL. Received April 25, 1.35 a.m. Paris, April 24. British headquarters states that Signor Orlando's departure will not necessarily mean the disruption of the negotiations, because a number of matters of internal politics urgently await his attention in Rome.—United Service. DECISION GIVES ITALIANS PLEASURE. Received April 20, 1.35 a.m. Rome, April 24. Signor Orlando's decision to return was cheered in the streets of all the big cities. Demonstrations and excitement are universal as a protest against President Wilson's stand. —Reuter Service.