UNITED STATES.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 16039, 25 January 1918, Page 3

UNITED STATES.

CONSTANT DEVELOPMENT. ——— , IN AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE. (Received Jan. 25, 9.35 a.m.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 24. Mr. Baker states that the Government’s plans for sending a large army to Franco are undergoing constant development. He would not discuss the number of men in France, but said that wc have made substantial progress.

'A BIG LOAN WANTED. OF r 2OOO MILLION STERLING. (Received Jan. 25, 9.35 a.m.) NEW YORK, Jan. 24. Mr. M'Adoo says that the Government faces the necessity of raising ton billion dollars before June. UNFOUNDED REPORTS. THAT MR. WILSON MEDDLING IN IRISH AFFAIRS. (Received Jan. 25, 9.35 a.m.) NEW YORK, Jan. 24. Tho New York Times’ Washington correspondent says that officials state there is no truth in reports published in London to tho effect that President Wilson is endeavouring to influence the British Government to give concessions to the Irish. IRISH NEWSPAPERS EXCLUDED. NEW YORK, Jan. 23. Three Irish newspapers have been barred the use of the mails.