AMERICA AND THE WAR.
WASHINGTON, August 9
Mr Guthrie, British Traffic Commissioner, is havin~ a conference with Mr Hurley for the purpose of formulating Anlo-American control of trans-Atlantic shipping. The new scheme is expected to begin next week, eliminating non-essentials and leaving extensive space for food and munitions.
WASHINGTON, August 9.
The Senate has adopted the Food Control Bill, which has already passed the House. The measure gives the President wide powers, which he will exercise through Mr Hoover.
WASHINGTON, August 9
Mr Root told the President that a republic would unquestionably eventuate in Russia.
WASHINGTON, August 9. One-third o! the 687,000 drafted are mobilising .on the Ist September.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LX, Issue 17059, 11 August 1917, Page 2
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