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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06
CAPITAL DENIES
MOVE FOR PEACE
Washington Believes Such
Step Would Be Re-
sented Abroad.

Washington, Oct. 5.-No new step 70
end the European war has been taken
by the United States, and. 90 far as
officials here can foresee, none Is likely
70 be taken in the near future, accord
ing to an authoritative statement Of the
governments position obtained to-day
in high official circles.
Wbile no official professed 20 know
what is in President Wilson's mind, ~
was declared that no preparations had
been made for discussion OF peace
through the usual diplomatic channels
and that all the information gathered
bere seemed TO indicate that such
NOVA would be both useless and cause
resentment abroad. IL was pointed out,
bowever. that in a matter OF this nat
ure the President usually keeps his
avn counsel and might be influenced by
indications of which the officials here
are in ignorance
Regarding the many rumors tnat tne
rrniteI States had made medlatory ad-
vances 70 the belllgerents IN recent
months. IL was declared authoritatively
M new ueace overtures at al had been
made u any OF the belligerent govern
ments. and that no belligerent govern
ment had indicated such oyertures
would be welcomed.
The United States, it was explained,
sands exactly where it has stood ever
sincs President Wilson, early in the
war. made an open offer to use the
GOOD Offices Of the country whenever
Attention is called to the formal de-
cie;on of Switzerland, Norway, Sweden
s1d Denmark not to offer mediation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06
British Transport Victim
of a U-BOat in the
Mediterranean.
NO TROOPS ABOARD;
II OF CREW LOST
London Expects Subma-
rine Activity Will Hasten
Reprisal Plans.

London, Oct. 5.-The Cunard Line
steamship Franconia was sunk by a u
boat in the Mediterranean yesterday
the Admiralty announced this evening
Twelve members of the crew are be-
lieved to have persisted.
The Franconia, which has been IN
transport service, had no troops
aboard when she was struck, accord
ing to the official announcement, but
carried a crew of 302 men, OF whom
all except twelve were landed.
The Franconia, which ran between
Liverpool and Mediterranean ports,
was practically q new vessel and had
been in service only about three years
when the war started. She was built
in 1910 and made her maiden trip TO
Boston in 1911.
The ship was 1880 tons gross, $40
feet long and u feet beam. She had
q displacement of $4,000 tons.
Considered one of the most COM
Portable ships on the seas, the Fran
coma was called the bath ship" be
cause she was equipped with more
bathrooms and showers than the
Mauritania. This was due 70 the fact
that she was used a great deal on
long cruises in the Mediterranean.
Another feature Of the Franconis
was the absence Of staterooms on the
boat deck, which was devoted TO
promenades. library, lounge, gymna-
SUM and smoking room. She was the
first ship TO have staterooms in the
steerage.
The loss Of the Franconis. which
was chartered by the government in
June, 1915, to carry troops TO the
Dardanelles, is expected TO hasten ac-
ton on plans for reparation against
the Teutons for their submarine ac-
tivities.
In spite Of the destruction of many
submarines by British and French
patrols recently. the increasing num-
Der of sinkings reported here has
moved the Cabinet to serious consid-
Grafton Of reprisals.
In addition 20 the Franconia, four
other ships were reported lost to-day
These were the Russian steamer Tour
gal, 4.276 tons gross, and the Brink,
the Knut Carl and the Nesjar, Nor
wegian. No details were published as
to these vessels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06
Allied Guns Ready to Blast
Germans Fourth
Line.
upTTISH RELlNQUlSH
GAIN AT LIE SARS
Attack from Eaucourt
rAbbaye Fails-Berlin AID
mits French Advance.

dan Oct. with their guns al
- IN position. the Allies are pre-
- 20 start q new drive against the
-, fourth line on the Somme as
weather conditions permit A
80, statement received here to-day
80. the attack will begin just as
- As observations can be made.
..,ther improved somewhat to-day
!, the view Of the British and
-. =. strate rists, heavy fighting must
vat
n. plan. according 10 advices here
:. d,;ve a wedge between BaPaume
- psroune. thus fanking Mount St
or,,.in. in the southern sector. while
~ p,;.;sb hammer at Bapaume. on the
~ The British troops already have
no..;sd hirh ground on the road 20
.'..urne. and the French. # they can
...s;r Mount 81. Quentin, viii command
rerOrne. h..L -.
,..;,h ana French sectors, with hand
.aLsnd fighting between the brltons
~ Germans in the vicinity OF lie Sars,
-. ,.norted to-day. In the latter en-
-.snsnt the British succeeded IN
pss,s IN. German trenches beyond
r'~.anr. pAbbaye, but were unable 20
- heir ground. The Berlin official
. ..,s declares the invaders were
,--s- hack with great loss after 8
s.vopst and grenade battle.
n, British Official report makes no
-s,tion OF this engagement, put de-
ares that north OF Schwaben redouot,
~ British artillery caused many
nuslties among German infantry on
he move. rA
..;rS between Fregicourt and Ran
.,nr, YESTERDAY succeeded in taking
..r.iop Of German trench. The French
S.,i.re thew captured nine 31z-inch
rms. but no mention is made OF the
,,rslties. The French also assert
ia; a strong counter attack IN THIS
position was repulsed.
In az action further south against
u. Pancourt- Bouchavesnes line, Ber-
M claims that the French attack
broke down entirely.
Paris LAYS stress on the fact that
4s German artillery is active south
n the Somme, especially in the sector
q acknowledgements.
French heavy artillery has bonn
hrded a military station in the
Vo,yre district, near st. Benoit, and
Is reported 70 have caused large fire
there.
On the Merse there have been in
tense artillery duels between the army
oftbe Crown Prince and the French.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06
THROAT AHEAD sTIRs LINER
Passengers Rush to Boats, but II was
ONLY a British Convoy.

While the Adriatic was steaming past
the old Head OF Kinsale, near IN :
graveyard Of the Lusitania, the lookout
in the forward crows nest saw wa
srneared 10 he an enemy submarine
about two miles distant, of the star
board bow-according TO passengers
who arrived yesterday. .vI
The lookout Immediately signalled
his discovery 20 officers on the oridge,
who sounded the whistle as signal for
the crew 70 warn passengers OF tnelr
danger and proceed Immediately 70
their assigned places alongside the LIE
boats.
As all eyes were strained sstern TO
catch a first glimpse Of the submarine
the haze lifted sufficiently TO disclose
that the pursuing vessel new the brit-
;sb Gag and was one Of the speedy sub
marine chasers, sent TO convoy the
Adrjatic through the dangerous waters
of the Irish coast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06
TWELVE BIG TANKS"
ON WAY TO BRITISH
Heavily Armored Tractors Are
Shipped on the Baltic.

Twelve large tanks" or armored
tractors, for British use on the West
ern front, were part Of the large cargo
Of war munitions which left yesterday
on the Baltic for Liverpool. The
tanks" are similar to those used so
effectively By the British during the
recent Allied offensive on the Somme.
Through the Sits in the crates the
tractors appeared about nineteen feet
long. and were inclosed in steel arnor
plate. studded with rivets and bolts,
but Imprinted. There were openings
at intervals along the side for machine
guns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06
RUMANIANS TORTURED
HELPLESS, SOFIA SAYS
Dobrudja Atrocities Repeated
Along Danube, Is Charge.

Berlin, Oct. by wireless to Say
vile, n. Y.).-The official statement IS
sued in Sofa yesterday contained the
following report Of Rumanian atroci-
ties in Dobrudja:
"Rumanian troops who crossed the
Danube between Rustchuk and Iurtu-
kai committed atrocities similar 10
those as on the retreat in DobruoJa.
Women, old men and children were
assassinated. Many victims had their
ewes put out and their tongues slashed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06
RUSSIANS RENEW
ARMENIA DRIVE
Break the Turk Lines in
Smash at Constant
nople Railway.
by Cable 20 The Trfbun.

London, Oct. 5.-Grand Duke Nicho-
las is striking again at Sivas. In two
smashing blows along the Trebizond-
Erzingan line the Russian armies in
Armenia have broken through the
Turkish positions.
On the coast, just west OF Trebizond.
the Russian Black Sea feet cooperated
with the land forces in sudden re-
sumption Of the offensive. Here the
Russians captured fortified position
near the river Kara Buruu.
A. Kslkit, seventy miles southwest
Of Trebizond. the Grand Dukes sd-
vanced posts fought their way through
the Turkish vanguards and got behind
the Noslem position, destroying earth
works and trenches, besides inflctlng
heavy losses in men.
Military observers here are confident
that the Grand Duke IS about 10 reap
the reward Of the long, quiet, skilful
game of strategy that he has been
playing in the Caucasus. Since the
capture Of Erzingan, which followed
the fall Of Trebizond, the Russians
have been content 20 seize strategic
points here and there 20 assist when
the big drive began.
Now they are moving up the kalkit
River Valley, the easiest route 20
Sivas, which lies on the direct road 20
Angora. The latter point is the end
of the Constantinople railroad. Mean
while the Black Sea feet and the
coastal army keep pace with the for
ward movement 70 protect It's flank.
To-day's official statement from
Petrograd says:
"On the Caucasus front, our detach-
ments. by a sudden resumption Of the
offensive. and with the cooperation OF
the feet in the coastal region. ad-
vanced on a wide front, capturing a
fortified enemy position in the region
Of the river Kara Burnu.
"West Of Kslkit-Tchivtlik, our sd-
vanced posts broke through the Turk
ism advanced guards, inflicted great
losses upon them, captured prisoners,
arms, cartridges and equipment and
destroyed earthworks and trenches IN
the enemy's rear
Berlin, Oct. by wireless TO Say
vile. y. Y.)-The official statement
issued by the Turkish War Office az
Constantinople to-day, says:
"Euphrates front: Near Nasiriyeh
British troops attempted, under the
protection OF artillery, TO advance
against Elaziredy, north Of Nasiriyeh,
but were repulsed. One Of our avia-
tors on September 4 shot down Brit
ism machine on the Felahie front.
Caucasian front: Strong enemy re-
connoitering detachments were re-
pulsed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06
SWISS BORDER GUARD SHOT
Stray Bullet from Italy or Austria
Kills Sentinel.

Berne, Switzerland, Oct. 5.-A Swiss
frontier guard was killed yesterday by
a stray bullet while doing sentinel duty
on the summit of Dreisprachen Spite,
where the Swiss, Italian and Austrian
Tyrol frontiers come together. Inc
bullet passed over Swiss territory from
either the Italian or Tyrclean frontier;
This is the first Swiss frontier guard
killed since hostilities began. The sum-
nit is $500 feet above sea level, and Is
near the Stelvio Pass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06
Berlin. Oct. 5.-TO-days official
statement says:

Army group OF Prince Leopold OF
Bavaria: On the Stokhod front. weak
enemy detachments made frult!ess
attacks. The Russians are continuing
-beir desperate attacks west of Lutsk,
but have achieved no success. On each
occasion their attacking waves were
broken down by our artillery, infantry
and machine gun fire. Only north OF
Zubilno did weak detachments Of troops
succeed in reaching our position, from
which they were driven out
Our airmen during the past few
days have damaged troop encampments
and railway stations by successful
attacks. They also dropped numerous
bombs yesterday on the railway sta
ton at Rozyscze and on establishments
close by, used as resting places for
troops. These were set on fire.
Front Of Archduke Charles Francis:
There have been no events Of impor-
lance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06

Ecw. and the informal decision OF Spain
and the Vatican 20 the same effect.
David Lloyd Georges recent state
n'onts have been spoken Of here as I'M
necessarily harsh toward this country
ana unwarranted by any recent Ameri-
can move.
Close watch is being kept on devel-
cpments for any indication that peace
proposals would be welcomed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06
SINKING ZEPPELIN SIGHTED
Danish Fishers Report German War
sbins Irving 10 Save Her.

Esbjerg, Denmark. Oct. fisher,
men who arrived here to-day reported
that at noon on Monday they sighted a
partly submerged Zeppelin thirty-nye
miles northwest OF the isiand Oh SyI''
in the North Sea, OIL Schles"lg'
Largo vessels were trying to keep her
.faaf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06
Fighting on West Front
Told in Official Reports

Berlin, Oct. 5.-To-days official re-
rf says:
Army Group Of Prince Rupprecht-
gcrth Of the Somms the artillery &C
sviy assumed very great intensity
rnor to the enemy's infantry attack.
At most points the enemy infantry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06
War Office Versions
of Fighting in East

Petrogr1d, oct. 5.-To-ddys off,
ciGl report says:
On the line extending from the
Vladimir-Volynski region TO the Dnies-
ter stubborn battles are continuing.
Our troops have captured at various
points some enemy positions.
On the river Bystritza, in the region
OF Bogorodchan, we defeated several
enemy outposts and captured a num-
Der Of prisoners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06
Bremen's Capture Told Again.

Newport News, Va. Oct. 5.-Another
British shipmaster brought into port
,n-dsy the often repeated story that
the German merchant submarine Brem-
en- has been captured. He Is Captain
pe.vIev. Of the steamer North Point,
and he says the Bremen was caught IN
> net in the English Chsnnei whiie ms
sbip was in the Channel abo-t seven
weeks ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06
GREECE, SHORT OF CASH,
SUSPENDS PAYMENTS
Rome Hears Athenian Govern
ment Cannot Meet Obligations.

London, Oct. 5.-According 20 a
wireless message from Rome to-day,
the Greek government has suspended
payments because Of a shortage Of
money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06
The British official communication
issued Of midnight says:

There is little TO report from the bat
tie front, except OF the enemy Smelling
Gueudecourt and its neighborhood and
Of ten enemy counter attacks IN the
Thiepval area. which we severely han
died and repulsed.
Between July l and September 30, be-
sides large quantities Of other war ma
tcrial. we captured and recovered from
the Somme battle front 29 heavy guns
and heavy howitzers, 80 field guns and
field howitzers, 103 trench artillery
pieces and 397 machine guns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06
U. S. URGED TO STOP
CHINA NAIL SEIZURES
Make Britain Apologize, Punish
Censor" Americans Plea.

Shanghai, China, Sept. 1.-The Amer
lean Chamber Of Commerce OF China
has sent to the State Department at
Washington a petition for immediate
action 10 prevent further interference
with American mails by the British.
The petition states that the British
authorities have opened and censored
ia sacks Of official, registered, busl-
ness and private mall and that GER
tain parcel post packages, according 20
rerort Of the United States postmaster,
bore every appearance Of having been
riAed in transit from United States
rostofices 70 the United States postal
ngency in Shanghai"
Il is Of vital importance for the ex-
tension of American commerce, the pc
tition says, that the inviolability OF
American mails be established. The
State Department is urged TO demand
ian apology and the punishment OF the
censor and of other officials guilty Of
opening, censoring and rifing United
States mall
Washington, Oct. 5.-The petition OF
the American Chamber OF commerce OF
China has not yet reached the state
DEPARTMENT While the complaint VIII
be dealt with as part Of the general
case against the Allies, II is felt by
some officials that protest against m
reference on the Pacific would occupy
far stronger ground in international
law than the pending representations
regarding European waters.
Even If inspection OF European malIs
were construed as a legitimate exercise
n blockade rights, these officials as
scr, there is no excuse for interference
with the mails Of a neutral country IN
waters as remote as the China sea-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06
Vienna, Oct. 5.-To-day's va,
Office report says:

tcUILus OCt. O.-A O-Uuy " W
Office report says:
In the region of Orsova our troops
were pushed back westward.
South Of Petroseny the enemy is
retreating toward the frontier passes.
The allied (Teutonic) forces, advanc-
ing near Fogares. have reached the
other side of the town.
Pennsylvania East Front: A strong
Rumanian attack near Szovsta was re-
pulsed.
The result of the Rumanian attack
on the lower Danube, made known
from reports from the allied leu
tonic) general staff, is that the enemy
left Bulgarian territory more quickly
than he entered it. According TO an
intercepted Rumanian wireless dis
patch. this result was due 70 the brave
interference Of our Danube Aotilla.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06
Bucharest, Oct. 6.-To-ddys off

BltchdTeSt, OCT. o.-I O-uug wv
cidl report says:
On the north and northwestern front
in the region OF Parajd. after three
days hard hghting. We carried enemy
Notifications, driving the enemy west
ward. On the remainder Of the front
there have been local engagements.
On the southern front. the demon
stration made between Rustchuk and
Turtukai having ended, we withdrew
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06

Rome, Oct. 5.-The Official STATE
ment today says:
Albania-On Tuesday our cavalry
units from Argyro Castro advanced 10
Georgucates and Ediskopi, and Epis-
kopi in the Drynos valley, which they
occupied while other cavalry units,
moving from Delvino, established COM
munication with the Argyro Castro
garrison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06

our forces 20 the left bank Of the
Danube.
In Dobrudja heavy lighting con-
tinues on the whole front. We have
taken prisoner FIVE officers and 100
men.
Petrograd, Oct. 5.-To-ddys off,
cidl report says:
The offensive Of the Russo-Rumsnian
armies continues. We have captured
six cannon and the Rumanians seven
cannon
Berlin, Oct. 5.-To-ddys Official re-
port says:
The Nidje Planins Overlooking the
Cerna Valley. east OF Monastir0 is
held By the enemy. Otherwise the
position is unchanged from Presba
Lake 20 the Struma. The battle on the
left bank Of the Struma is still IN
progress. The village OF Yenikeui has
again been lost.
Pennsylvania front-West Of Parsjd
repeated Rumanian attacks were re-
pulsed. The Runanian Cd Army Corps,
which assumed the offensive on Mon
day in the region of Bekokten, has re-
treated behind Sinca in the Alt Valley
and further north is also retreating.
After fruitless efforts and losses suf-
fered in the Hatzeg Mountains, on both
sides Of the Strcll-Sztrigy Valley, the
enemy is Withdrawing TO the frontier
heights.
- - - -
manian attack has gained ground.
Mackensen (Dobrudjs)-Enemy attacks
west OF the Cara Orman-Cobadin rail
way line weSe repulsed, as were those
of Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06

which attempted TO advance was kept
under by our fire.
A British attack made between Mou-
quet Farm and Courcelette broke down
completely. The enemy advancing near
Eaucourt PAbbaye succeeded only IN
reaching our position near lie Sarsi
where the British infantry was de-
feated by our infantry with severe loss
in hand-to-hand fighting.
A French attack on the Rancourt-
Bouchavesnes line broke down before
our lines.
Stubborn fighting took place yester--
day morning between Fregicourt and
Rancourt, where we lost some trenches.
Army Group Of the German Crown
Prince-On both sides Of the Meuse
there have been intense artillery duels'
Paris, oct. 5.-The official COM
nlunicGtion tonight says:
North of the Somme we continued
our progress eastward OF Morval. We
repulsed a strong counter attack on
our newly conquered trench north OF
Fregicourt.
South Of the Somme the enemy's ar
tillery continues 20 display great actlv-
ity, principally in the sector OF barIeux-
Belloy-
In the Woevre. near st. Benoit, our
heavy artillery has taken under its fire
military station, where great move
ments of troops mad been reported, and
has caused large fire.
The afternoon report says
The night was calm on the entire
front
During our advance east Of Morval
we captured nine guns Of SO millimetres
(311 inches).
Notwithstanding the very bad
weather. our airmen bombarded the
aviation ground at Colmar. In night
fight ninety bombs were dropped on
searchlights and military buildings at
Zeebrugge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06
.SARRAIL FORCES
BULGARIANS BACK
Continued from page 1

the Bahia Mountains and have reached
the towns Of Buf and Popli.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06

Sofa, Wednesday, oct. ! (viG Lon
don, Oct. 5).-To-dGy'S official state
ptent says:
Macedonian Front-Between Presba
Lake and the Vardar there has been
lively artillery and infantry activity.
We nipped in the bud enemy attempts
TO advance north Of the line of the viii
lagos of Strupino and Rabova.
East Of the Vardar, to Lake Dorian,
there has been weak gun firing. Our
artillery dispersed two enemy compa-
MES which had thrown up trenches
southeast of the village of DoldeheliZ,
at the foot of the Belasics Planina.
On the Strums bitter fighting ha.
taken place for the villages Of Kara
jakeui, Yenikeui and Kadrich. Enemy
infantry which during the morning
had succeeded in approaching the burn
ing village Of Yenikeui was attacked
and repulsed 20 its old positions.
OFF the Aegean coast enemy war
ships have been cruising.
Rumanian Front-On the Danube
front fifteen or sixteen Rumanian bat
talions about $4,000 mem without
artillery, which crossed the Danube
NtdA Asd4DHgb dA4NrN anu NNNAPANA
the villages of Siwopol, Kajsmhle,
Boroissawo, Maolowranowo, Golemow-
rajowo and Breschlien. In order 10
repulse them we sent two columns
from Rustchuk and Turtukai.
On October 3 the troops from Rust
chuk attacked the enemy and speedily
forced him 20 seek refuge in the direc-
ton Of his pontoon bridge, which was
destroyed by Austrian monitors. The
battlefield is covered with enemy dead.
Toward evening we occupied the vii
lagos of Liahowo and Babow. The
enemy troops reiterated in disorder
eastward, consequently meeting our
troops advancing from Turtukai. The
surrounded enemy was dispersed in
several directions. Our troops to-day
are completing his destruction.
II DobruGja there has been great
activity by the enemy artillery and in
fantry along the entire front. All
attempts by the enemy infantry 20 ad-
vance were frustrated by our FIRE and
by successful counter attacks.
A Russian war vessel off the Black
Sea coast shelled the heights near the
village of Tatladchokos.
Our sesplanes attacked with great
success a seaplane shed on Lake
Tachaul, north Of ConstanZs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06

ConstGntinople, Oct. 5.-To-days
War Office report says:
Dobrudja October /, in a COM
bat north of Amzacea the enemy SUI
fered heavy losses. One battalion was
annihilated. Two surviving officers and
100 soldiers were made prisoner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-06
London, Oct. 5.-To-day's official
reD0rt says:

report says:
South of the Ancre Con the Somme
'front.' there was intermittent Smelling
during the night. North Of Schwaben
Redoubt our artillery caused many
casualties among enemy infantry on
the move.
A successful raid was carried out by
a London territorial battalion in the
Vimy area. The enemy attempted IN
successfully TO enter our trenches east
Of ST. Eloi