Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-05
Germany Stronger by Mil
lion Men Than Ever
Before, Statement.
CHURCHILL SEES DARKNESS
Most Terrible Months of War
Ahead and America Alone
May Turn Tide, Says.

LONDON, April 1.-THE British ma
tion tonight is awaiting with the same
breathless impatience as the Ameri-
can people the decision of congress,
whose proceedings are fully reported
in the English press. This is not be-
cause any doubt exists here as to what
the result of the vote in the Ameri-
car congress will be, but because the
nation is anxious to have a formal Of
ficial expression of its sentiments of
satisfaction at Americas entry into
the struggle on the side of the allies
across the Atlantic from Parliament,
which will adjourn tomorrow for the
Easter recess. and there is a general
desire that congress arrive at its de-
cision in time to allow this to be done
before the house of commons re-
cesses
Await Congress.
Pending the decision of congress,
officials in London hesitate to make
public any expression of their senti-
ments on American cooperation with
the allies. The present mood Of the
British public is perplexed. on the
one hand they have daily evidence
from the western front of the success
of the allies; on the other hand, the
war office is constantly insisting upon
the urgency of providing more men
for the front and the ministers are
imposing Increased food restrictions,
warning the country that still greater
sacrifices than any yet endured will
be necessary
The German Menace Seen.
There were two instances of this
today. General Robertson, chief of
the imperial staff at army headquar-
ters, declared that the Germans are
now stronger by n million men than
at any time before and that the strug-
gle will entail heavy sacrifices and
greater determination. Spencer
Churchill, in the house of commons
in the course of a discussion of the
air service, referred to Americas en-
try into the war as God has granted
aid to struggling Christendom,' and
declared but for this aid no prudent
man could have said that the issue OF
the war was settled.
Mover since the victory of Marne
had the position been more serious,
added Mr. Churchill. and even with
America in the struggle a most op-
pressive situation lay before the ma
ton. The most terrible months of the
war were coming and it would only be
by the highest wisdom, utmost daring
and truest comradeship that the allies
should come safely thru.
Look to L. S. Now.
Faced by the gloomy predictions
the people, who a few weeks ago
were inclined to belittle any practical
assistance the United States could
render now have tendency to hope
FOR everything from American CO.
operation. While it is recognized that
the greatest aid possible in the imme
date future would be from the Amer
can navy ana in the realm of finance
and supplies. keen curiosity Is dis
PLAYED as to the line of cooperation
the new ally will take.
The American ambassador, Walter
II. Page had n conference with Mt
Palfour, secretary for foreign affairs
TO-DAY and the American naval attache
was In close communication with ad-
uiroltv officials on naval co-opera
tion. All reports of American wal
preparations were read with eager
ness and satisfaction.