THE UNITED STATES

Timaru Herald, Volume CVI, Issue 16243, 13 April 1917, Page 7

THE UNITED STATES

CONTROL- OF MERCHANT " - ' ' SHIPPING. Received 5.5 p.m., April 12th. WASHINGTON, April 11. . The Government plans the compulsory control of lake and coastwise shipping, with the object of adding to the trans-Atlantic war supply services for the Allies' benefit. EXPLOSION AT EDDYSTONE. CAUSED BY PLOTTERS. (Router's Telegrams ) . Received 7.20 p.m., April 12th. NEW YORK, April 11. ; The officials of the Eddystone .Ammunition Works are certain vhat plotters caused the explosion. The police believe that whoever was responsible was killed by the conflagration. MR BALFOUR. TO VISIT AMERICA. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received 0.50 a.m., April 13th. WASHINGTON, April 11 The greatest interest is shown in Mr Balfour's projected visit, which is designed to bring about a better under- j standing of the joint conduct of the war. The officials are pleased that such an eminent statesman has been chosen for the task. It is considered that owing to America's attitude towards alliances Mr Balfour will handle the delicate subiect diplomatically His I mission will be the beginning of a series ! of conferences of the Allies. Some newspapers suggest that these may discuss the question of America agreeing not to make a separate peace. THE MEXICAN MENACE. (Router's Telegrams.) Received 0.50 a.m., April 13th. WASHINGTON, April 11. Tho State Department regards war with Mexico as a distinct possibility, lfc learns that Carranza iB planning an embargo on Tampico oil. This will constitute a hostile act. The Cuban Government authorities announce that an army of ten thousand will co-operate with the United States.;