UNITED STATES.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 April 1920, Page 5

UNITED STATES.

By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Washington, April 7. Admiral Rodman declared that there had never been such efficiency and preparedness as when America entered the war.—Aus.-N.Z, Cable Assn. Washington, April S. Tn order immediately to carry the peace resolution the House adopted a rule limiting debate. Indications are that a majority of the representatives are favorable to the resolution. Washington, April S. Irish pickets reappeared before the British Embassy and were arrested. Those ■ previously arrested complain of the diet, of Irish potatoes during their detention. Washington, April !). A railway strike, which was started without the Union's authorisation by insurgent switchmen in the Chicago district, suddenly spread all over the country, and industries in many sections of the country are closing down through inability to obtain coal supplies. It is estimated (hat. there are 25,000 men striking. The Justice Department has started an investigation to determine whether it would be possible to force a cessation of the strike under the war legislation throughout (he country. It is believed the strike presages n long struggle between the Radicals ano Conservatives in the Labor ranks. Union officials in Chicago have appealed to the Uovernment to make an effort to force the men back.—Aus.-N.Z. Cabla Assn.