MR BALFOUR TO VISIT U.S.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15193, 13 April 1917, Page 3

MR BALFOUR TO VISIT U.S.

JOINT CONPUCT OP THE WAR. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Services.) WASHINGTON, April 12. There is the greatest interest in Mr Balfour's projected visit, designed for the better understanding and joint conduct of the war. Officials are pleased that such an eminent statesman has been chosen for the task. It is con-' sidered that owing to the Americans' attitude toward alliances, Mr Balfour will handle the delicate subject diplomatically. His mission is the beginning of a series of conferences among the Allies. Some newspapers suggest the conference may discuss the question of America agreeing not to make a separate peace.' GOVERNMENT TO CONTROL SHIPPING. WASHINGTON, April 12. The Government plans to take compulsory control of lake and coastwise shipping with the object of adding to the trans-Atlantic war supply services for the Allies' benefit. CUBA TO ASSIST. WASHINGTON, April 12. The Cuban Government has authorised an army of 10,000 to co-pperate with the United States. WAR WITH MEXICO EXPECTED. (Reuter.) WASHINGTON, April 12. The State Department regards war with Mexico as a distinct possibility. It learns that Carranza is planning an embargo on Tampico oil. This would constitute a hostile act.