UNITED STATES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18412, 19 May 1920, Page 7

UNITED STATES.

THE NAVY INQUIRY.

CHALLENGE TO SIMS PARTY. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. NEW YORK, May 17.

Mr Josephus Daniels, secretary for the Navy, declared in evidence before the Naval Investigation Committee, that he effort to Prussianise the American navy and make a rubber stamp of its civilian head, was behind the attacks. He challenged the Sims party tofaco the issue before Congress and the people.

RAILWAY DISORGANISATION. NEW YORK, May 17.

The United States railways face an immediate collapse, owing to disorganisation, car shortage and traffic congestion, unless the Government steps in. The Railway Labour Board is expected to take action to-day, imposing an embargo on everything excepting essentials, food and fuel. The situation is acute, many centres short-working owing to lack of material and fuel. The shortage is widespread.

PANAMA CANAL. (Received May 18, 11.50 p.m.) WASHINGTON, May 17. Senator Borah will introduce a Bill into the United States Senate providing that American coastwise vessels should pass through the Panama Canal free. It is not considered probable that the Bill will pass Congress, and President Wilson will/veto it in any case. The Senate's peace resolution has been referred to the House of Representatives Committee for the purpose of reaching agreement upon n. single form, the House and Senate having adopted differing resolutions.