Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-30
NoRTHcLIFFE's FIGHTING moor.

Except far David LLOYD George. Lord A0rtheliffe
is probably the greatest force in the British govern
menf today Ii was Northcliae who's. persistent
hanImering in his great London ddlies smashed the
coalition cabinet and put The fighting Weshman
in plade OF the strong but too emPorizng Asquith.
Therefore, anything which Northcliffe SAYS on the
war Isl az Interesting official ntterancr. In
these DAYS when the neutral world no less than the
belligefenistis anxiously awaiting British official
statements, some unofficial by Northclitfe are
quite ~ direcf Il declaration that the Entente Allies
will fight on.
The New York World recently printed notable
interview with Northclife in which the militant
publisher made among many others the following
points:
I'VE hayessmashed our previous conceptions of gov
by calling in the help Of five representatives
CT labor. We have taken the power from the hands
Of party politicians and given it to ministers
without respect 10 party. We have gathered in the
help of the best business brains in the empire
The running Of the war is in the hands OF tiny
committee OF men OF energy with Sir William Robert
son. chief Of the imperal military staff, and Admiral
Sir John JeilicoeI sitting with them They will meet
daily and Wall have no connection with the houses OF
parliament They will devote their whole time TO war,
nothing butgwar They will have believe. absolute
control of DIE foreign office and other offices, and
from the point OF view OF the United States, am
glad of that fact:
THE war win now be conducted on entirely differ
ent lines from thpse OF the last two and half years
Already as i can tell from dispatches am getting
through from the United the censorship is easier.
Our people viii know of the truth about the war
and will fight IL with all the greater determination
{ that account.
1--WE not at present using more than 55 per cent
OF national and imperial energy in conduct OF
hte Some millions more will be called TO
the army and there more millions of women ask
ing to be called sinto some form CT national service.
In power and money power our resources are
practically Untouched.
I'VE going to merchant ships and put
the guns where they get the submarines. But
ruthless submarine warfare the sinking of
trail vessels ipcluding yours well as the beiger-
ents. 4 don't suppose American saormen will take
this kind of Uboat work lying down, any more than
mat however is domestic question for your
selves. &a -
cit has been. suggested by GermanA American
newspapers that have asked desire cooperation
with the United States in this and other matters. We
feel far this country is concerned that We can
look after ourselyes.-z >vs,s
1--WE are glad TO have the sympathy of proally Anne
rcapss khe6 eessihey have mahA, but
pats for France We have not asked and do not need
the help Of anybody.
floyd George will win the war, far we are
coneerned and that's why the German papers are
squeging ever ayowed determination TO take no
notice of their peace striekery..ss
DoNhese sodad me the words Of man who will
conse4t TO peacenow except on terms Germany cam
not sRcept?
Ildsd George and Northciiffe not temporizers.
TheyNare smashing fighters and Northcliffes inter-
view Is hut one of innumerable evidences this pair
has gwen thatfheAAlies are on the threshold of a
TREMENDOUS military effort