Amsterdam, Jan. 5.
President Roosevelt's speech at the opening of the U. S. Congress is regarded in German political circles as being from beginning to end an attack on Germany, according to the Berlin correspondent of the "Tel-graf." These circles, the correspon dent states, consider President Roosevelt has weakened America's attitude to neutrality.
This opinion is said to have been further strengthened by the report that the U. S. Navy Secretary, Mr. Charles Edison, proposed placing certain industries under direct control of the state. It is recalled the American authorities obtained the same powers in 1917, just before America entered the war.
Although it is realized that it would be too much to claim this step is an indication of American intention to toke part in the European war, the correspondent adds, there is less confidence in the continuance of America's neutrality in all circumstances.—Reuter.
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