UNITED STATES.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 145755, 14 February 1917, Page 7

UNITED STATES.

WAR BILL INTRODUCED. HOPES TO AVOID AVAR. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn. (Received Feb. 14, 1.-10 p.m.) WASHINGTON, Feb. 13. Tho War Bill Ims been introduced in Congress. It opens ports to belligerent ships affected by frightfuhiess. and is planned to prevent violations of international law without a declaration of war. .Congress passed an appropriation of 80 million sterling. Air. Wilson has renewed his demand that Germany should release the Vnrrowdale’.s crew. A GERMAN WRIGGLE. TO EXPLAIN A AIOVE THAT FAILED. (Received Feb.. 14, 1.40 p.m.) COPENHAGEN. Feb, 13. Regarding the statement that Germany desired through Switzerland to notify America of her willingness to exempt American ships from the blockade, German newspapers explain that Germany merely asked whether America. still accepted the 1790 Treaty, whdrehy German-American citizens would be allowed to return to Germany oven in war lime. AIR, GERARD’S MOVEMENT. (Received Feb. 14, 1.40 p.m.) BERNE. Feb. I,‘t. Air. Gerard will remain in Switzerland for five days, and will stay some time in Paris before going to Spain.