THE GOLDEN BRIDGE.
•The studied politeness which President Wilson exhibited towards Germany m his speech to Congress, and his reiterated expression of confidence m the "ancient friendship" between the German and American peoples,, and m "the sobriety and prudent foresight, of their purpose," robbed the decision to break off diplomatic- relations of much of its sting. The President spoke so obviously more m soyrow than m ftrige*^ ihat the German Government found , a "golden bridge" ready for them. And across that golden bridge they are plainly now attempting tp retreat from the logical consequences of their announced policy of submarine f rightfulness -—Sydney Daily Telegraph. ■.•-''.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 14234, 28 February 1917, Page 3
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105THE GOLDEN BRIDGE. Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 14234, 28 February 1917, Page 3
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