New York, Feb. 12.
The Hon. Lindley M. Garrison's resignation of the post of Secretary of War is due to his disagreement with President Wilson on the Government's foreign policy, which, in his opinion, is lacking in vigour, and to his disapproval of the proposed abandonment of the Philippines.
The Republican press says that the departure of this strong man from the Cabinet constitutes another evil omen for President Wil-
The "New York Herald" says that the present political situation in Washington is far worse than at any time in the war. The United States has fallen into the trap laid by Germany designed to hamper the shipping of the Allies by preventing its admission to American ports.
It is suggested in New York that one motive for the acquiescence of the American Government to the German policy is the hope of securing the passage of the Government Shipping Purchase Bill.
Tt is taken for granted that Great Britain and her Allies will not di arm their merchantmen. It pointed out that the right to a1 merchantmen is immemorial and established by American as well British decision TUESDAY,
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