AMERICAN ANTICIPATIONS.

Grey River Argus, 18 September 1918, Page 3

AMERICAN ANTICIPATIONS.

NON POSSUMUS REPLY.

UNWILLING TO BE TAKEN IN.

(Ree. September 17, 9.5 p.m.) NEW YORK, September 16 With the Exception of the "New York Times," the American press stresses fhe impossibility, op considering the Austrian peace offer. Official circles^ however, refrain from expressing any opinion until the President, has digested the Note from Vienna. It is understood, nevertheless, there is not the slightest: doubt the reply will be a reiteraton of President Wilson's appeal to force, and nothing but force as a means of imposing the Allies' will upon their enemies. It is felt that Austria is merely flying Germany's peace kite. The United States is not willing to be "taken in" by insincere promises of future good behavious. The general belief is that the American / advance at Sil. Mihiel has led to Austria.'s action. A large majority of the Press . comment throughout the, country may be summarised as: Austrian, Germany and their allies must be' beaten until they surrender unconditionally. Members of Congress interviewed said: This is. no time for a peace conference. The Central Powers mnst be forced to an unconditional surrender. Officinls are awaiting the receipt of Austria's message before commenting.