OUR ATLANTIC ALLY.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 88, 13 April 1917, Page 5

OUR ATLANTIC ALLY.

MR. EALFOUK'S MISSION.' JOINT CONDUCT Ol* MATTERS, "WASHINGTON, April I?.' Very great interest is being taken in>' the projected visit of ilr. A. J. Balfour, British Minister for Foreign Affairs. Hi a visit is designed to secure,a better understanding for the joint Conduct of "the war. Officials are pleased that such an eminent statesman, has been chosen for the task. It is considered that owing to the attitude of America towards alliances, 3lr. Balfour will handle the delicate subject diplomatically. His mission will begin a. series of conferences with the Allies.

Some newspapers suggest that jMr. Balfour may discuss the question of America agreeing not to take a separate

peace

Plans are Wing made T>y the Government for the compulsory control of lake and coastwise shipping, with the object of adding to the trans-Atlantic war sup* ply services for the benefit of the Allies. (A. and X-Z. Cable.)

CUBA'S CO-OPERATION.

WASHINGTON", April 12

The Cuban Government has authorised the raising of an army of 10,000 men to cooperate with the forces of the United States.— (Reuter.)

MEXICO'S ATTITUDE.

I WAR PROBABLE.

WASHINGTON".

April 12.

The State Department regards war with llexico as a distinct possibility. It has been advised that General Carranza is planning an embargo on the export of oil from Tampico, which woui£ constitute an hostile act. — ,^

BALDWIN OUTRAGE,

XEW YORK, April 1?. "

The police believe that whoever was responsible for the explosion at the Baldwin ammunition works, Pennsylvania, was killed in the conflagration.— (A. and :S~.Z. Cable.) •