, 1916-08-19

erent parts OF the Somme front yesterday
resulted in the removal of some of the barri-
es of the powerful German defensive system.
A resumption of the methodical drive of the
French troops after the disappearance of
these obstacles is expected to bring further
gains in the region of Guillemont and Mau.
repas. Iu the actions yesterday the French
attained an ascendency over their adverse
ries during the fighting around Guillemont-
Maurepas Road. The Germans still have
a hold in the northwest part of Maurepas,
but the French By reason of their success in
that vicinity have a dominant position and
besides are menacing the German communi
cations. A violent artillery duel is In pro-
gross north of Maurepas today. There were
no infantry attacks during the night.
New York, Aug. 7th.-The London
correspondent of the Tribune cabling last
night says: AS an answer to the German
tauut that the allied offensive in Picardy was
spent, the French aided by the British re-
sumed the attack today on both sides of the
Somme. North of the river they took by
storm trenches along Il front of more than
two miles, and south of the river a line
tAreequarters of a mile long.
Washington, Aug. 17th.-President Wilson
today invited the Presidents of the principal
railroads on the country to come to Wash
luSCOu AAulouIht0ly 10 COul0E Will MIN on
the threatened strike. Pending their arrival
he does not plan to see the committee of
managers here with whom he has been
meeting. The President is ready to propose
that the railroads concede the eight hour
day to establish a basis for settlement. It
probably will be suggested later that a
federal commission appointed by the Presi-
dent or created by Congress Investigate other
issues.
Paris, Aug. 17th.-Noon. A violent artil-
lery duel is in progress north Of Maurepas in
the Somme region, says the War Office
statement today. There were no infantry
attacks during the night.
London, Aug l7th.-Tuesday'AT casualty
list consisted OF 1872 officers, OF whom 33 are
deud. and 1858 men, of whom 999 are dead,
424 missing. Yesterdays casualties include
56 officers, ID dead. 1920 men, $50 dead.
London, Aug. 17th.-Bulgarian and aRu-
manian relations have become more friendly,
acco ding to a telegram from Sofa transmit
ted by Reuters Amsterdam correspondent
the readiness of the Rumanian Government
to agree to the exchange of foods between
the two countries is very faveurably COM
mented upon in the Bulgarian Capital.
London, August 17th.-The ring around
the forces defending German East Africa is
being drawn closer. An official statement
received today from General ,Smuts, Com-
mander OF the British forces in German East
Africa, is as follows: On Tuesday our forces
advancing from the Yuru Mountains after
overcoming slight opposition reached the
junction of the principal tracks leading to
Orogors and Kilossa. Our columns are now
clear of the billy country and in this direction
are separated from the central railway by
only rs miles of open stoppes. Further west
1t. Col. Van de Venter, having occupied Yea
pula is moving toward Kilossa. On Tues
day the important town and military coastal
station of Bagamojo, 35 miles north of OAR
esalaam was occupied by a naval force. A
naval Al gun was captured.
London, Aug. 17th.-Offcial announce
ment was made today that the line has been
pushed forward west and southwest of Gull
lemont. The communication is as follows
Az a result of fighting undertaken yesterday
evening in conjunction with a French attack
on Maurepas we have pushed forward our
lines both west and southwest of Guillemont.
West Of High Wood we captured some 800
yards of a hostile trench about 800 yards in
advance of our previous liues. West Of Vimy
we exploded a mine and occupied the crater
with only slight opposition. Both we and