UNITED STATES.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume VII, Issue 110, 4 May 1917, Page 5

UNITED STATES.

Big Naval Appropriation Passed. Strict Censorship Applied. [PRESS ASSOCIATION’ —COPT RIGHT.] r REUTER J Washington, May 3. The Army and Navy Appropriation Bill of over £500,000,000 has been passed by 362 votes to 1. The only voter against was Mr. Meyer, a socialist. [Australian and new Zealand cable association.] 4 Washington, May 3. President Wilson has authorised the censorship of all cables from the United States, besides telegraph and telephone lines to Mexico, with the object of preventing the transmission of information to the enemy. FRANCE WANTS SKILLED RAILWAYMEN. Washington, May 3. (Received 4, 10.20 a.m.) France has appealed to the United States for 10,000 skilled railwaymen to lay 1500 miles of railways immediately. REICHSTAG PRESIDENT’S HEROICS. [REUTER] (Received 4. 8.40 a.m.) Amsterdam, May 3. The Reichstag has re-opened. The President, referring to the United States’ intervention, said that President Wilson’s profession of friendship for the German people would not impress the latter, who would fight for Kaiserdom with their hearts’ blood. STATES OF SOUTH AMERICA. CHILE DENIES SECRET TREATY RUMOUR. [AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION] London, May 3. The Chilian Legation denies the “ Revista’s ” allegations as to a secret treaty with Germany, and adds that all treaties are invalid unless approved bv the National Congress. [AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION AND REUTER] (Received 4, 9.15 a.m.) , London, May 3. ' The Press Bureau states that the Chilian Legation declares that Chile has always followed a policy of peace and American solidarity. Chile does not seek supremacy in South America. Her attitude towards Germany’s new blockade accords with the policy of other American nations. £20,000,000 HANDED TO ITALY. [AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION] " x (Received 4, 12.30 p.m.) 1 Washington, May 3. Irhe Italian Ambassador has received a Treasury warrant for £20,060,666, Italy’s share in the war loan.

FRENCH ENVOYS VISIT THE HOUSE. (Received 4, 12.30 p.m.) Washington, May 3. General Joffre and M. Viviani were riotously greeted during their visit to the House of Representatives. M. Viviani, speaking French, thanked the House for its warm welcome, and paid a tribute to President Wilson’s leadership. He concluded, “ Vive I’Amerique!” General Joffre bowed repeatedly. The Speaker led the applause, causing some amusement by refraining from pronouncing the visitors’ difficult names. GERMANY APOLOGISES TO ARGENTINA. [AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION] (Received 4, 8.40 a.m.) Buenos Ayres, May 3. A German Note to Argentina apologises and offers reparation for the sinking of the Monte Protegio. (Received 4, 12.10 p.m.) Buenos Ayres, May 3. Germany has apologised for the sinking of the Protegido, and has promised to indemnify the nation and salute the Argentine flag at the earliest opportunity.