Saturday, April 7, 1917

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MENOCAL DEMANDS WAR; President Urges Congress to Authorize Action; No Opposition Expected. VOTE WILL BE TAKEN TODAY Executive Emphasizes German Lawlessness and Cuba's Duty to Stand by Us. BRAZIL EXPECTS A BREAK Sinking of Steamship Parana Likely to Cause Rupture with Berlin. Menocal's Message to Congress. CUBA AND BRAZIL MAY JOIN WITH US CUBA ALSO TO SEIZE SHIPS. Three German Vessels and One Austrian in Havana Harbor.

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