Washington, Jan. 25. In the Senate to-day, Mr. Elihu Secretary of State in President Roosevelt's Cabinet, opposing the Ship Purchase Bill, after reading the instructions issued to German naval commanders at the outbreak of the war, said that it was plain that no great Power would permit enemy citizens to rob it by transfer to a neutral flag of ships it was entitled to capture on the high seas.
Mr. Root denounced the recent London, Jan. 25.
The German defeat yest"rday has caused much satisfaction since the "Baby-killers," as, owing to the recent raids on unfortified towns really called—irately at the sight of British ships, not daring, in spite of their great strength, to The victory has strengthened the British conviction in the absolute supremacy of the Navy if only the Germans will attempt a serious fight.
Matters are still developing flitly. M. Millerand, the French Minister of War, has visited England and is delighted with the appearance of the new troops and with British enthusiasm.
Itis believed that the Allies only need the reinforcements now reaching them to roll back the German line.
Neutral American observers now lay emphasis on the growing seriousness of the internal situation in Germany and Austria where the truth is slowly becoming known. The succession of changes amongst Ministers and Generals in both countries proves that the gravity of] the outlook is beginning to be recognized in official circles.
The British Cabinet. is considering the question of the rises in food prices. These have taken place mostly in connexion with wheat and meat and are due to dear freights and to market manipulation, Still, however, there are few complaints as employment is excellent. Even men of seventy are earning three pounds a week in various trades.
Friendly relations continue with Washington since the Allies, while
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