President Expresses Hope of Keeping Out of War New York, Sept. 24.
The six peace organizations to-day wired President Roosevelt aboard his special train speeding westward, asking for application of the Neutrality Act.
The message pointed out the significance of the Federal Maritime Commission's offer of a $50 bonus to seamen entering the war zone and full pay during internment and until return to the United States.
This means, according to the message, that the United States has recognized the possibility of internment of American vessels "and clearly admits that a state of war exists."—United Press, President's "Hope"
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