SUBMARINE'S PRESENCE CONNECTED WITH VISIT OF ALLIES' REPRESENTATIVES.

North Otago Times, Volume CV, Issue 13858, 19 April 1917, Page 6

SUBMARINE'S PRESENCE CONNECTED WITH VISIT OF ALLIES' REPRESENTATIVES.

OFFICIAL DENIAL OP REPORTSrOF;MR<BALFOUR'& ARRIVAL. ** 1-, PATRIOTIOOPFERBY'MIIiIiIbtT'MEAT PACKERS. it. (AuitrslUi) and New'..Zealaria Cable Association./ Received April 18, 5.5 p,m..-■■-.■ ■'■ •■')' NEW YORK, April 17. The newspapers suggest that the German submarine visit is connected with an attempt on the lives of Mr Balfour, Marshal J off r e,. and M. Viviani, whose departure ifrom England is; probably known in Germany. . (AußtralUD and New Zealand (Able Association,) Received April 18, 5.5 p.m. WASHINGTON, April 17. The State Department does not officially know the date of the arrival of Mr Balfour and the French envoys. All previous reports ,are erroneous. ' (Australian'imd New Zealand' Cable Asstfciatlon.) i Received April 18, 5.5 p.m. • LONDON, April 17. ' The millionaire meat packers have offered the entire output of their establishments without;pr6fit', if necessary for.war puiv poses. •.....,... . SUBMARINE OFF ENTRANCE ;TO 'NEW YORK :HARBOUR. GERMANY'S FIRST SHOT AGAINST AMERICA MISSES. r '' I . I ►_„ „. . • • ...-.-, ..... l •• ( (Australian and New Zealand Cable.Assoclation.) WASHINGTON, April 17. A Boston telegram states that a German submarine off Fire Island (a small island about forty miles due east of the entrance to New York harbour) attempted to torpedo the' destroyer Smith, but missed and disappeared. The destroyer-was.-.unable to trace her assailant. American coastal shipping'is-alarmed. . (Australian and Now Zealand Oalilo Association and Iteutor.) / , NEW YORK, April 18. An enemy submarine fired a torpedo at an American patrol' craft, but missed. ..., , (Australlau and New- Zealand Cable Association.) I NEW YORK, April 17. There is intense excitement over the presence)'of the submarine, which places New York within the war zone. Coupled with this is satisfaction that Germany's first shot against America missed. It is not known where the engagement occurred. : It is reported that the submarine is off the New Jersey coast. The newspapers announce that the Navy Department has taken precautions to guard shipping. The recent regulations as to the liar-red zones aind: principal believed to be, sufficient to safeguard New York and other cities from bombardment. Little depredation is expected, and there is full confidence of the ability of the Navy to discover a secret base if it is existent, •' WASHINGTON, April 17. The Navy Department confirms the presence of a German submarine. (Australian and New Zealand Cable Association,) ■•'■'■' Received April 19, 1.40 a.m. WASHINGTON, April 18. ■ The State Department has sent; broadcast warnings of the sulmi'arine'.' Destroyers and chasers are combing the sea from the Maine to Chesapeake Cape. Mr Daniels said: Wc believe submarines are in American waters. It is understood they have been seen fifty-three miles north-east of Barncgat Bay. Senator Baker has issued an amended draft of the Conscription Bill, providing the classes to be called up.as follows: First, 20 to 25 years; second, 26 to 32 years; third. 33 to .37 years; ' fourth, 38 to 42years; fifth, 43 to 48 years. . - Mr Balfour's party includes five officials from the Foreign Office, five from the Blockade Office, two from the Admiralty, I one dealing with fiuance, two with munitions, four from the War Office, and one to deal with wheat.

AMERICA'S ENTRY ENTHUSES'ALLIED PEOPLE.

ROYAL WELCOME FOR ENTENTE COMMISSIONERS,

(Australian and New Zealand Cable Association.) NEW YORK, April 17, Eleborate patriotic preparations have been made to entertain Mr Balfour and the other Coinmissioners. The Mayor of New York has appointed a distinguished committee, headed by Mr Choate, to greet the British Commission. Beautiful private, residences ..have been, placed at the disposal of the Commissioners at' Washington, averting hotel publicity. The Navy Department is particularly .awaiting the arrival of the naval members of the Commission to discuss anti-' submarine measures and the speeding up of food shipments foithe Allies. ' '"■' " (Aiiatralian, and New Zealand Oablo Allocation,) LONDON, April 17. . Every town in the Kyigdom wa.sbeflagged on Friday. There were patriotic demonstrations at,all the theatres and music halls. Mr Lloyd George and Lord Curzon on Wednesday will move in the House of Commons and, the House of Lords respectively appreciation of America's joining the"Allies," <" ' * ' ; (Australian arid N»w ZoalandCa,Ma Association,) ROME, April 17. , Intense enthusiasm prevailed at a banquet to. _,celebrate America's entry into the war. (Australian aud New Zealand Cable Association;) : ; , PAWS,.ApriI 17. ~ .. •M. Kardien, amember of-'tlfe; Chamber ■ will pro-' e'eed as a High Commissioner to the-United States, with plenary power to co-ordinate' all technical measures;. •"y : ~