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AMERICANS CRAZY TO SPEND.
fBy Latest MALL

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Amsricans
are accused of being a money spend.
ing mad people by Representative J.
Hampton Moore of Pennsylvania in a
statement indorsing the American So
ciety Of Thrift, of. which Simon w.
Straus of Chicago is president
The diamonds, rings, gold chains
and other articles of jewelry we
bought for our sweethearts, wives,
and daughters during the last five
years" Mr. Moore said, @foots up a
total that is more than twice the
sum spent by the United States 20
construct the Panama canal We are
spending more than So. DOC. 900 year
for chewing gum alone Our national
tobacco habit burned approximately
$3.50, 000, 900 last year !.
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BANKERS EXPECT STAMP
TAX LAW TN CASE OF WAR
[By Latest NALL

ST. LOUIS.-If the Mexican situa-
ton increases to such serious proper
tons as to require an invasion Of that
country by the United States. St
Louis bankers are of the poinion that
the president will invoke the stamp
tax law to raise sufficient revenue to
meet the expenses of war.
The second source Of war revenue.
in the opinion Of local bankers. will
be an increase in the present income
tax. It is pointed out that during The
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[MAssAeE AND RATHs.

MASSAGE AND BATHS.
Expert Masseur and electric light
baths at Y. NJ. C. A Reasonable
rates. Fl
MASSAGE.
Hairdressing, scalp treatment and
facial massage. Mrs. +. Franchi
1921. Fort 81.
MAssEURs.
Mr.. and Mrs Hashimoto, 70 Bere
tania Street, near Emma
MAcARoNl.
Oahu Macaroni Factory, dealers n
all kinds Of paste; 12t Hotel St
NOTIONS.
New York Store. silks and Notions
( III King street
oPTlcIAN.
S. e. Lucas, 0ptician. Eyes exam
ined and tested Satisfactory work
guaranteed at prices to suit the
times. 1107 AIakea cor. Of Hotel.
Phone 266S.
OPTICIANS.
Standard Optical CO. Ills Fort
street. Phone 1876.
S. ozAkA.
Hardware, glassware and crockery.
ware: King St. near Fish Market.
REMNANTS.
See our line OF pennants before buy
ing. OgaWa Bazaar. 121 Hotel st.
POPCORN.
The best popcorn crisps In Homo
lulu. Try Us. Ushegima, 1926 Fort st.
PHoToGRAPHERs.
Honolulu Art Photo Gallery. Hotel
and Nuuann st. Upstairs.
PLUMBER.
Sanitary plumber. N. Tanaka, 515
N. King, near Liliha st.
RUGS MADE.
Grass and rag rugs. Have your
old rug made over; 73 Beretania st.
THE 4ERGIN.
Cool. mosQuitppT proof rooms. with or
q without board. Vineyard at Emma.
ROOMS.
For two men in private family, 1912
King St, every convenience.
ROOMS.
5TnSelly IuTHlHhoQ IOOmD I'll %
found at the Rex. King and Rich
ards streets.
SURGEON cAIRoPopIsT.
DR.. r. e. Merrill at McInerny's Shoe
Store, Fort st. House $3.50 to 5 p.
III. No charge over s1.00.
STABLES AND GARAGE.
$500 around island. Lewis Stables.
King St. mr.. CARTEL. Phone 2141.
TRUNKS AND SuiTcAsEs.
The New York Trunk and. Suit Case
Co. can handle any order. River at
King st. s
MILITARY TAILoRS.
Hook On Co.. uniforms and suits.
Expert Workmen. King st. at
Bishop. a
ROYAL TAILoRs.
at Fashion Clothing Co.. 1110 Fort
st. Phone 1884.
TAlLoRs.
Ladies' and gentlemen's. Il. 7. Cum
& Co. King and Bethel Sts.
TAiLoRs.
Gee Chong, latest models In tailor
ing; q N. King, cor. Nuuanu,
THE VOGUE.
Now open for business on Beretania
ST., opposite fire house.
MoPS. F.. ~ u: !.
Buy q Triangle Wizard Mop. The
mon that gets into the corners
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CAMEHAS. 81.
Secondhand Cameras bought, sold
and exchanged. Kodagraph Shop
Hotel and Union SITS.
DRY GOODS.
Japanese obi silks, mandarin coats
Yoshida shoten, Beretania and Ma
unakea SITS. e..
DRY GOODS. :.
City Dry Goods Co. I1Os Nuuanu St
near King. -
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY.
Y. Nakanishi. "a Befetania St, mr.
Nuuanu Street. Phone 4511.
FEEuR De LIS. ~.
Barber shop, manicuring, shoe shin
ing and hairdressing. Chaplain al
Fort s.
FLORISTS. =,
Cut flowers and baskets for all oe
casions. Komeda. Flor.sts. Union
st.
FLORISTS.
Flower baskets in the most artistic
designs at Mrs. Taylora. Hotel st,
at Bishop. e
FLORISTS.
After these first rains plant bulbs.
Honolulu Florists, 1901 Fort St Can
suit in any Kind. T
FIREWooD. =
When you want firewood call the
Kalihi FireWood Co., Vineyard at
Liliha st.
GROCERIES.
Groceries at lowest charge. Tai
Kee Co.. King St, at Fish Market.
GROCERIES.
G. ]. Day q Co. srocsrs. phone sl41.
1860 Fort Street
HAT CLEANERS.
When you want your hat cleaned
call Roman, Beretania St Phone
1926.
HARNESS SHOP.
Harness, Leather Findings and fin.
ishing. Next to Lasitana Hail,
Vineyard st.
HACK.
For a good hack CALI 1852. Bethel
Hack Stand.
JOHNSON q OLSON.
Dressmakers, 4, S and 8, Elite Bldg.
Hotel St. opp. Young Gaia. d.
LEiLEHUA HOTEL. *
Beretania st, near PunchboWl: first
class room and board. Everything
new. Phone 1856. Mrs. Lisk. man.
ager. Il. s6.
LEATHER GOODS.
Harness and Sole Leather. Leather
findings and polish. L. Wong Co,
1121 Nuuanu st
MILLINERY. - s 49,
K. Isoshimo, stylish millinery. King
mr.. Bethel. Phone 2136.
MILLINERY. 1
We are just starting in with full
line of spring styles. Full Hat Co.,
Nuuanu and Pauahi.
MILLWoRK. s
Ali kinds OF millwork. Joining and
turning. Oahu Planning Mill. liz Ho
tel st. - = ~ =
MUSIC. s.s 49,.
Mrs. Hodgson. experienced teacher
Of piano, cor Beretania and Union.
See sign. Interviews 4 to g.,
MOVING PICTURES. >~-.-...
Kauluwela Movies Theater now
open at Camp Two, Vineyard St.
Pictures changed daily. >.
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BRYAN, THREATENED BY
CRANK, HAS B0DYGUARD
[RY Latest NALL

Observation-Disclosures of State
Bryan has had several of the white
house messengers of the state de-
partment sworn in as United States
marshals in order to permit them to
bear arms and serve him as a person
al bodyguard. This action was based
upon knowledge conveyed to him that
crank had been in the department
seeking an opportunity to do him in.
jury.
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Yesterday afternoon the prosecution
in the Sylvester conspiracy case rest.
ed. Attorney Mcbride then asked for
directed verdict. This was denied
and then witnesses for the defense
were put on the stand The case win
probably last several days more.
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ct the Star Bulletins
Help Wanted Service
supply the workers.
you need in your fac
tory, home or office.
A Star-BuIletin Want
will give you the pick
of the best.
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suslNEss NoTIcEs
NOTICE.

DIR. Opp has no connection with my
establishment,
S. e. LUCAS.
Optician.
Alakea Street
Honolulu, May II, 1914,
5S52-St
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UNPUBLISHED HOUSES

bedroom house, 1941 S. King St.,
near McCully. Tel. 1912 before 10
or after 5. References required.
5S49-tf.
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JNDREDS Of workers
of all trades and
classes look for posi-
lions every day. They
are people whose skill
you can use with prof
1t in your business.
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UNPUBLISHED COTTAGES

New cottages on Fort street extern
sion. Rent reasonable. Young Kes
Grocery store, 1920 Emma St.;
telephone 445e. 6566-1y.
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FURNISHED HOUSES

Z rooms, nicely furnished, on Luna.
lilo ST. j. r. Wilson, s25 Fort
5S52-tf.
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Between our Alakea street office and
shop, on Tuesday, May 9Th, small
red Jeffry Code Book. Reward. Cat.
ton, Neill & Co. 49,. ..
.. 5S5I.3t. i
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|Reading-Sta motorcycle; good
repair; cheap; g. F., Y. NJ. C. A.
5s40-tf.
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VERY EVENING the
tar-Buletin reaches
practically every
worker in and around
Honolulu. A few pen
MES will take your
want to them all.
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Upright piano. almost new. Make Of.
fer; Az King ST.
5826-tf.
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Cottage, 6 rooms, furnished. on Phil.
lip ST. Apply $50 Hotel st. Phone
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FURNISHED COTTAGES

Furnished cottage and light house
keeping rooms; all conyeniences;
electric lights; bath. running wa
ter; short distance from postoffice
Moderate. CAMEL Place, Fort and
Vineyard. Tel. 1541.
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&EAF4|S
FOR SALE

Special Sale: Floor coverings. Oil
nese grass rugs. mattings and limo
leums. Telephone 1861.
LEVERS q Cooke. Ltd. King Street
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-17

The German and allied armies again facing each other ON
long Sgh, curved line stretching from Noson the west 10 the
Areonc forest on the east and thence the Meuse to the
southeast in the direction the German fortress OF Metz distance
OF nearly 200 miles
Rear guard actions have fought during the past days.
with the Germans dpung every inch Of territory until their armies
should again get alignment oppose the allies Nj reports
indicate that these actions have been severe but they considered
Of importance comparison with the great battle OF the
Marne and the battle which is now threatened
Regarding the present operations the official statement issued
bv the French government OF The neager character Cen
eal headquarters the front has Paris details of
the late fighting the Paris officials draw inference for pub
caon least from the Of in the battle which has
lasted several DAYS II stated however that the allies have not
weakened, on any position
The British official press bureau quotes Russian official sources
authority the that the OF the Austrian army IN
falica complete The Astfiaf estimated 10 have lost
100000 ia killed and wounded and 100000 and 400
guns captured In this the failure Of the German
effort save the Austrian army is noted and the Germans
said to have many pieces Of siege and other artillery
The Russian general Rennenkainpf who IS conducting opera
tons in East Prussia has recently found himself in dangerous po-
sion and has fallen back Russian the Russian from
tier The Germans under General Won ndenbmg reported
to be following up their advantage with the hope Of dealing the
Russians heavy blow before they can be reinforced
Sir Maurice De3unsen recent, British ambassador Vienna.
IN report dealing with the rupture Of diplomatic relations with
Austria declares that Austria and Russia had about reached
agreement the AusoSer,ian dispute when the matter became
Of discussion between Germany and Russia and July 81.
Germany ulnam ST. Petersburg and Paris following
this quickly with declaration Of the two countries
a few DAYS delay says the ambassador might IN all pob-
ability have saved Europe the greatest caames
history
Tie British submarine 10 has reached Ilaruicr after having
torpedoed the German cruiser lIel off egoand The cruiser
went down but most Of her officers and were saved
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-17
CARRANlA GUSTS
GARDEN FROM
MEXICAN POST
British Minister Is Compelled
to Quit Country Because Of
Hostility to Him Of ConSti-
tutionaIiSt Supreme Chief,

lev MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL Lrsstu VIM
Washington, Sept ie-How Sir
Lionel Garden. British minister 60
Mexico, was forced by General Car
rama 10 leave Mexico city, the dlplo-
matte intervention of the United
states alone preventing the constltu-
tioaasist chief from abruptly handing
passports to the minister, WIS re-
vealed IN high official quarters here
tonight
The facts IN the diplomatic episode
became known only after the publca-
ton Of an alleged interview IN New
York with Sir Lionel Garden,
'eriticIsing President Wilson for
ordering American troops to withdraw
from Vera cruz. Sir Cecil Spring
Rice. the British ambassador, prompt
~ informed Secretary Bryan that
Sir Lionel who sailed today for Eng
land, had not been authorized % make
any statement aud that he would en-
deavor to get IN touch with him to
learn its accuracy, which he. himself,
doubted
General Carranza always believed
that the English diplomat was largely
responsible for Huerta dogged re-
sistance 20 diplomatic pressure and
told his friends that when the cOnsti-
tutlonalistH reached Mexico City, the
minister would be deported. When
Carranza did reach Mexico CITY, the
American government, II Is UNDER
stood, took occasion to point ont 70
Cnrranza that whatever animosity he
might personally feel toward sir
Lionel Garden would be misnndei'-
stood and exaggerated as m affrnnt %
Great Rritain II passports were hand
ID the British minister
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-17
QUICK PASSAGE OF WAR
REVENUE BILL EXPECTED


Washington, Sept Adminlstra-
ton leaders in the house propose "
expedite AS rapidly as possioie WI
revenue legislation now that pa'.a
differences have heen ironeu ou' III
caucus. nd neaus
committee Will meet tomorrow "
complete the draft Of q plii outlliieu
hv the caucus. 10 include TAX oi,
beer. wines, gasoline ana thv sper'a'
and stamp taxes OF the oP"'''''
American war revenue Jaw ,.as
Majority Leader underwoou nupss ~,
~ Infroduce the bin late tomorrow
70 report it the following day ahu ~ ~
hr,ns in a rule for its immediate con-
While there appears to pc n,,s ans
ussna"t ~ delay in the house ana
aitho,Iob democrats Of the sepaie :.
inclined to look more iaNo' 80 nre-
the proposed measure man n,ratt- on
lions efforts Of the house ,,,,e coi,,,",
'ae to provide emergency 'ese"rs, 80,
senate republicans are mahs"ss5b'n7 ,ba.z
- attack the bill with az '"0'
= the he attitude Of the republican sen, sen
s. certain 10 precipitate pro
Ioneed discussion. j Is tht a, 's,, e@y
- 3ha na,norltv to use the nlll ~
political argument on s. ~. hone l.
fhe fall campaign. ana t.st tne ataetian
r. keep the fight going "h"' 7
time IL possible.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-17
ArSrRIANs CLAIM TO -
HAVE REFUSED RtSSiNNS

Tondon. Sept. g oil p. m.l tie u
tors Amsterdam correspondent sehus
The following official communication
issued hy the Austrian war offiee TO-
dav. - ,...a -,
ened nj the possibility Of attacking the
strong Russian forces that nave en-
tered east Galicia.
.The necessity having arisen 70
strengthen the Austrians retreatihR ~ z
ter the battle east Of LemberR, me
Victorious army which defeated the
Russians near Komarno ttwenW-fiNe
miles southwest of Lembergl received
orders after short pursuit OF the
Russians to leave behind It's inferior
forces and advance in the direction OF
Lemberg. This order was carried oV'
September T. s.a
III appears that Russians intended
a flank movement In the direction OF
Lubiin. after having occupied the .apl-
tai of Galioia tLembefe) withou.
reckoning with our army which steoo
behind the Grodek lake district, put
this army WAS ready to ASSIST the AUS
trians arriving from the north
sOn the firth Of September the tai-
tier army already had passed the faii-
lroad lines Of Rawa Ruska and iiofy-
nier on the next day 1t advanced 10
Kurnikf and on the seventh heaNy
battle against the strong RusAlan
forces advancing northward TOOK
place. ON the ninth our offensive op-
ened on seventy-kiometef tabout
forty miles) front aud was suecessiui
until the eleventh, especially on the
southern wing near Lemhere,
Despite these successes the neees-
lsity arose to form a new grouping Ot
our forces az the north wing Of our
army near Rawa Iiuska was threaten
ed bv superior Russian forces near
Krasnik and between Bhasnlk and the
lbattlefields OF LembcrK.
"Archdukes frederick ana charles
Francis Joseph on the tenth We're
present at the vigorous battle east Of
Grodek.
During the five days battle both
sides suffered severely especially dur
ting the Russian night attack near
Rawa Ruska.
Numerous prisoners were taken
lUp to the present altogether $1,000
Russians and 5000 servian prisoners
land 800 field guns have been cap
ltured
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-17
GOVERNMENT To
PREVENT STRIKE
ON RAILROADS

St. Louis. Sept 1e.--The good Of
foes of the federal board of media
ton TO avert q strike on the ST. Louis
Southwestern railroad Cotton Beit.
we're invoked BY the company late
today The invitation to the media
tion board to intervene was accepted
This action Of the company was
taken after committee representing
the order Of Railway Conductors. the
brotherhood Of Railway Tfainmen
and the Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Flremen and Enginemen had advised
the officers of the railroad that a
strike would be called unless the
company reinstated FORMER conduc-
tor who had been discharged on AZ
lepatio Of drunkenness.
Tho action Of the company WAS the
climax Of a series of developments IN
the dispute between the railway men
and the company Earlier in the af
ternoon sis conductors secured tenn
porary injunction restraining the
strike committee from calling out the
men. Forty eight hours before that,
the engineers Withdrew from the
federation Of tralnmen because they
did not approve the strike.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-17
Message in Nearly Same
Words as Address to Bel
gian Commission When It
Called at White House,
ADJUSTMENT AFTER
WAR COMES TO END
United States Withholds Judg-
ment Until When All Facts
Can Be Known in True Rela-
ton to Each Other,

washington. Sept. 16.--Presidenf
wilson today replied to the message
raceutly received from Emperor Will
liam protesting against the alleged use
hv the allied armies OF dum-dum bul-
lets He said he had read the commu-
nlcation with the graNest concern, pui
that il would be unwise and prema-
ture fol the United States to express
auv final Judgment in the controversy.
The message was almost identical
with the speech made by the president
10 the Belgian commission which pro-
tested against alleged German afro
cities.
cablegram Replying 10 the protest
az President Poincare of France who
charged that the Germans were using
dnm-drm bullets, also was prepared.
Il was not made public. but was
known 10 follow closely the text OF
the presidents message 70 Emperor
william, which was as follows.
u received your imperial majesty :
important communication Of the 'th
and have read il with graNest interest
and concern. ! am honored that YOU
should have turned to me for an I'M
partial Judgment as the representa-
tive OF a people truly disinterested as
respects the present war and truly de-
slrous Of knowing ands accepting the
truth
"you will. am sure. not exect me
10 say more. Presently, | pray God,
very soon, this war win be over. The
day Of accounting will then come,
when | take IL for granted the ma
iions Of Europe will assemble to de-
tfrfpine a settlement Where wEQngs
have been committed their eonse-
auences and the relative responsibility
involved will be assessed. The ma
tons Of the world have fortunately,
by agreement, made plan for such Q
reckoning and settlement. What such
plan cannot compass. the opinion OF
mankind. the final arhiter in such
matters, will supply It would be un-
wise. il would be premature. for sim
gle government, however fortunately
Separated from the present struggle
II would even be inconsistent with the
neutral position of any nation. which
like this has no part in the contest, to
form Or express a final Judgment
Il speak thus frankly, because
know that you will expect and wish
me 10 do SO as one friend should to
another and because | feel sure that
such a reservation of judgment until
the end OF the war, when all its events
and circumstances can be seen in then
entirety and in their true relation. will
commend itself to you as true ex-
preston of sincere neutrality.
tSlgned)
WOODROW WILSON"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-17
GENERAL VILLA SENDS
APPRECIATION or ORDER

El paso, Tex Sept l6-denefal
Francisco villa sent today through
the Associated Press an appreciation
of the evacuation of Vera truz hy the
American forces which have occupied
the east coast port Of Mexico during
the latter part Of The eonstitutlonalst
revolution He interpreted II rs es-
pecially appropriate since y came a.
the hour Of celebration Of the Mexican
national independence day, which be-
can Al midnight yesterday
The northern leaders messase said;
'Wnh immense satisfaction and re-
iolcine We have been informed OF the
determination of President Wilson 20
remove the American troops from the
poff of Vera Cruz and on this day ~
which We commemorate the leath an
niversary Of our national independ-
enee such IN act has moved us pro-
foendly aud we cannot do less than
recognize the great justice and recti-
tude which has animated the great
president Of the American union ~
rieing this new proof Of sympathy and
good will toward our beloved father-
land. FRANCISCO VILLA
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-17
SCARCITY OF FOOD
IS ALARMING GERMANS

Rome (via Paris, Sept l6, a.SS p.
m1-Reports received here from
Germany describe the situation as be-
coming somewhat ecritical owing TO
the great number Of unemployed. the
high cost OF living and the scarcity
Of the necessities Of life, especially
wheat.
Wheat supplies for Germany by
way of Holland have ceased since
the blockade Of the North sea. Great
Britain Is permitting no grain 10 en-
ter Holland consigned 10 private per
sons or firms Delivery is permitted
only to the Dutch government, which
II is said. is held responsible for Ne
final destination.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-17

and French forces continue 10 press
IN front
contest Every Foot OF Ground.
II II essential however, that they
should hold their positions. for they
cover The lines Of retreat TO fhe north
which would be the only way ont II
defeat should BIZ thuir lot Tint they
realize this. Is Known by the fact thai
they have been cOntesting every foot
Of the ground with the allied armies
the last TWO days and that both sides
have suffered heavily
The British army as has been Its
lot since IL landed in France, is TAX
ing It's full share IN his fighting,
which ON the front has been particu-
lafly severe since the Germans Cross-
ed the Aisne and made their first de-
tnrmined stand IN the retreat from
Paris
The German center which, in the
last few days. has come more into
line With the two wings, now
stretches from the heights north OF
Rheims to the western foot hills of
the Areonne ridge. Dipping a little
south 10 touch ille-sur-Taurhe. lust
northeast Of camp De Chaions This
Is All high, rough ground, IN many
places covered by heavy Forest,
which may hy this time have been
destroyed.
left Driven Back
The German LEFT has been driven
back a little further than tho cen-
ter and holds the grounds west OF
Argonne hills north o. Narennes.
which the French have fe-oceupied.
to the Meuse. which 1t crosses at
Consenyoye and thence southeastward
to Metz
The crossing of the Meuse which
the Germans have selected At Consen-
voye Is just out OF range OF the for
tfess guns or Verdun SO that so far
0s the battle now pending Is con-
eerned. they have not TO reckon With
this stronghold, except as It offers
support to the French in case the al
lies are compelled 70 retire.
The Germans on this long line
cover as many lines Of retreat az
possible, including those 10 Namuf,
Givet, Mezieres, Sedan and stenays
and should soon be ready. * they
have not already commenced. TO give
battle or II the offensive comes from