Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27


sihle and supplying them with muni-
tons and food. To release as much
tonnage as may be for the purpose
OF carrying the American soldiers an
international organization was created
that will coordinate the utilization OF
transport facilities, somewhat restrict
Ing the imports Of the various nations.
1t may be that a considerable part Of
the supplies for the American army
will be obtained from England and
France In order to save time.
The allies intend to bring out their
full man power, and the troops Of the
United States are to be taken to the
front as quickly as 1t can be done.
There is no doubt that this is the plan
of the government, despite the opinion
Of Won HindenburE and Won Luden-
dorff that America was raising q great
army only to protect itself against Ja-
pan and would not be so foolish" an
to send it to Europe. If those gem
tlemen read the presidents message
some glimmer Of truth as to the real
determination Of the United States
China May Send an Army.
Before very long yet another ma
tional army may be fighting beside the
allies in France against Germany. It
is reported that a large fsrce from
China is to be brought to the west
ern front, probably under the COM
mand Of General Yeng-Chang, chief
general adjutant to the Chinese presi-
dent. For a long time many thou
sands Of Chinese have been working
behind the lines in France, and doubt
less the well-trained and equipped
armed forces of the Oriental republic
also will be welcome there.
From Palestine General Allenby sent
word that he was in a position to en-
ter Jerusalem at any time he saw fit,
but was continuing an enveloping
movement to the north Of the Holy
City.
Equally satisfactory is the news
from East Africa, the British COM
mander there reporting that the last
Germans had been cleared from that
vast region. All who were not killed
or captured had fed to Portuguese
territory, where they would soon be
attended to, he said. Thus Germany
has been stripped Of the last of her
colonies.
InteraIIIed Naval Council.
An important decision of the coun-
ell in Paris was to create an inter-
allied naval council in order to close
contact and complete cooperation be-
tween the navies of the allies. The
council will be composed Of the min
listers of marine and admiralty chiefs
Of the nations represented. The war
fare on the submarines is proceeding
satisfactorily, but the last British ad-
mlralty report shows the toll of the
U-Boats is still high, 10 British ves-
sells Of more than 1000 tons and five
others having been sunk in the week.
Among the boats torpedoed was the
steamer Apapa, 80 passengers and the
crew perlshing. The submarine she'll
ed the vessels open boats that were
filled with women and children.
Early Thursday morning feet of
big German airplanes made a raid on
England and several Of them succeed
ed In reaching London. Their bombs
killed seven persons. At least two Of
the raiding machines were brought
down by gun fire and their crews cap
tured.
War Stamps on Sale.
The sale of war savings stamps
and certificates, Americas newest
plan for raising war funds and encour-
aging thrift began on Monday, and
was taken up by the entire country
with an enthusiasm that presages it's
complete success. The campaign will
continue for one year, and 1t is be-
lieved the maximum sum authorized
$2,000,000,O 0,O00-will be obtained with
out trouble.
The interstate commerce commission
having recommended the nationaliza-
tion of the railroads during the contln-
uation of the war; the president and
his aids took up the matter last week,
and Mr.. Wilson was expected soon to.
send to congress a special message on
the subject. The administration con-
ceded that the roads must be given
liberal financial aid and a plan may be
evolved for their operation under a
government director of transportation.
The most terrible of the many dis
asters incident to the war befell Hail.
fax, N. s., on Thursday, when the
French munition ship Mont Blanc ex-
ploded in the harbor after being ram
med by Belgian relief vessel. Some.
5000 persons were killed, many thou
sands injured and considerable part
OF the city and its suburbs wrecked
by the awful blast.