AMERICA’S RESOURCES

Wanganui Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15189, 9 April 1917, Page 5

AMERICA’S RESOURCES

CONSCRIPTION FORESHADOWED. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. Received April 9, 0.40 a.m. WASHINGTON, April 8. The Minister of War states tnat conscription will be absolutely necessary, and enormous orders for munitions, including three million grenades. There are sufficient small arms to equip 1,200,000 men. Of seven million men between 19 and 25, there arc four million detachable from commerce. DEFENDING PANAMA CANAL. Received April 9, 9,40 a.m. WASHINGTON. April 8. Panama reports that the President of Panama has promised the fullest cooperation with the united States in defending the Canal.