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SAMPLES QUOTA OF OFFICERS

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11-It is an nounced that 173 applicants from Washing ton for admission to the second officers training camp have passed the examination. Seventy of these are from Seattle
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IMPORTANT CITY OF LENS
 IS MARKED FOR CAPTURE

ON THE BRITISH FRONT, Aug. l5.-E4iIl 7O, which dominates he Lens and Loos salient, was cap tured this morning by the British and Canadians. The attack was pushed into the northwestern en- vrons of Lens.
 Offensive Switched to Belgium
 LONDON, Aug l6-General Haig switched the British offensive from France to Bel glum today, at lacking east and north of Ypres
 The British casualties during the hlst haIt ot the month of August were Zl,|ZZ.
 British Achieve Notable Victory LONDON, Aus l7-Premier Lloyd George an- nounced in the house of commons last night that General E1aig had captured Langemarck, together with 200 prisoners and five guns Reports at noon today said the British had gained ground at many points. The severe fighting continued, with the re- suit undetermined
 German Report of Russian Defeat BERLIN, Aus. l3-Genera Mackensen's forces, fighting in cent1a, Roumania yesterday, took 6,7OO Russian and Roe.nanian prisoners and captured eighteen cannon and sixty-one machine guns.
 German Aita:k Repulsed, Says Petrograd PETROCRAD, Aug 13-An official statement today says the Russians in Roumanla repused the German and Austrian attacks along the Fokeshani Marshetti railway capturing 200 Germans, only y 10 retire later Tn t!e evening.
 Wo;zan and Children First
 LONDON, Aug. 13.-Twenty-three persons, in- ding nine women and six children, were killed, and fifty injured n southern Essex near the mouth of the Thames, by bombs dropped from German raiders yesterday, says official statement issued tonight.
 AusSrians Bomb Venice
 VIENNA, Aug. l6.-Airmen dropped four tons of bombs on the maritime arsenal at Venice, causing conflagraons according 10 a statement of the Aus .x:an war office.
 Members of Crew Probably Prisoners WASHINGTON Aug. l3.-The sinking of the American steamship Camphia Standard Oil tanker, with the probable capture of her captain and four members of the naval guard by the attacking Ger ,5an submarine, vas announced by the navy depart ent yesterday
 Br::.ish Destroyer Sunk
 LONDON, Aug 14-A British destroyer has been unk by mine in the North sea. Forty-sx of her crew, including the commander, were rescued
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POLITICAL CRISIS IN FINLAND
 GROWS FROM FOOD SCARCITY

HELSINGFORS, Aug. 16-A cabinet crisis has been preciptated by disorders growing out of the scarcity of food in Fin land. NJ Tokow, former president of the diet, has undertaken the formation of So- cialist cabinet.
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TIGHTENING THE COILS
 AROUND GERMAN SPIES

SEATTLE, Aug 15-Federal officials assert that Von Alvasloben, arrested here q few days ago on a charge of espionage, and his accompces have been intercepting navy yard radio messages. Captain Frank IeISer of the inerned German steamship Saxonia is accused in connection with the same charge.
 Plot to Free Convicted Germans
 SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. l5.-Lawrence Delacey, newspaper man, and B. J. liar nedny, shoe merchant, have been arrested as the leaders of an alleged plot to spirit Bopp and Van Schack from the Angel Island detention camp into Mexico.
 Bopp is the former German consul here and Van Schack was vice consul They re- gently were convicted of felony in connec- ton with many German outrages, and are awaiting a new trial.
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KILLED ON MOUNT RAINIER

TACOMA, Aug. 14.-Dorothy E. Haskell aged 15, daughter of C. H. Haskell of this city, fell into crevasse in Mount Rainier eighty feet deep and was killed
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FISHERMEN DROWN

BOSTON, Aug l3.-Nineteen Portuguese fishermen were drowned when the dories in which they were fishing off Cape Cod were swamped by a gale.
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IN TROUBLED SPAIN

MADRID, Aug. 15.-Six persons were killed in a clash between soldiers and strikers at Barcelona The whole of Spain has been placed under martial law, following disorders resulting from the general strike which IS spreading.
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Street Car Strike in San Francisco
BIG PACKING COMPARES
 TO ANSWER SERIOUS CHARGE

WASHINGTON, Aug. IA conspiracy on the part of Armour & Co.,, Morris & Co., and Libby, McNcil &; Libby, the big packing concerns, to corner the output of the Pacific coast, has been unearthed by the federal trade commission.
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AMERICAN TROOPS IN FRANCE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.-It is said here that there are many more American troops in France than is generally supposed, and that others are being dispatched as fast as ships can be procured.
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STRIKE-BREAKERS DEPORTED
 WITH CONSENT OF POLICE

KANSAS CITY, Aug. 13.-The deporta- Zion of 40G strike-breakers yesterday was accomplished in an orderly fashion by sym pathizers of the striking street car men, un- der the supervision of the police.
 Street Car Strike in San Francisco
 SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 13.-Many street car employees of the United Railroads sys- tenn arc cut on strike
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SOLDIERS OF UNCLE SAEI WILL EACH BE INSURED
 UNDER PROPOSED LAW

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-The war com pensation, indemnity and insurance bill, in troduced in both houses of congress today, is intended as sUbzt!tute fer the civil v2r pension system. It contemplates the expen- diture for such purposes during the first two years of S556, ,000,00O.
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AMERICAN SHIP STRIKES MINE

WASHINGTON, Aug 13-Some lives were lost when the steamship City of Ath ems, n route from New England to African ports struck mine of Cape Town and sank
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Reviews Army in France
NO STARVATION, WITH REASONABLE ECONOMY

LONDON, Aug. l7.-Premier Lloyd George ad- dressing the house of commons this afternoon said the government had come to the conclusion that with reasonable economy there was chance of starving England yet.
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FATAL LONDON EXPLOSION

LONDON, Aug. 11.-Twenty bodies have been recovered and many are missing as the result of an explosion in an East Side chem ical factory
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NO PASSPORTS FOR SOCIALISTS

LONDON, Aug. 13-The allied nations have agreed that no passports will be issued to Socialists desiring to attend the indus trial conferences at Stockholm.
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NEWS NOTES OF AMERICAS FIGHTING MEN
National Guards for France

WASHINGTON Aug. 14-Plans for sending the first National Guard troops to France have been per- feced with the organization of division which n- cudes troops from twenty-six states and the Dis trict of Columbia.
 Ame1i:an Troops in London
 LONDON, Aug 5.-American troops marched through London today and were reviewed by the king.
 Mann VIII Command New Division WASHINGTON Aug. l5.-The commanding off, cer of the new division to be dispatched to France will be Brigacer General w. A. Mann of the regular army, now chief of the division of militia affairs at the war department.
 Nominations of two hundred new major generals and brigadier generals who will hold commands in the new army were sent to the senate today by the President They include all National Guard general officers.
 Thousands of New Officers
 WASHINGTON Aug l7.-Two thousand newly commissioned officers from various training camps were detailed for service in France today. Twenty two thousand other officers were also assigned today The war department today assigned Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Montana and Michigan to constitute the Nnety-hrst division # the National army
 Reviews Army in France
 AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS, FRANCE. Aug 17.-All American troops in France were reviewed today for the first time by Major General w. L. Si- bert, their immediate commander They presented an imposing sight.
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TAFTS CONDITION

CLAY CENTER, Kan Aug 14-For- mer President Taft, who was taken i'll here a few days ago, is reported to be improving
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BRITISH COLUMBIA TO ABOLISH LIQUOR

VICTORIA Aug. 17.-The provincial parliament, has passed to its second reading the prohibition bill It is virtually certain that British Columbia will be- come dry.
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ARROGANCE OF INDUSTRIAL WORKERS
 AROUSES STATE AND NATIONAL OFFICIALS

SPOKANE, Wash, Aug. 16.-Unless list of spe- ciic demands are granted by August 20, the Indus trial Workers of the World will call general strike in Washington, Oregon Idaho and Montana, accord- ing to a statement issued by James Rowan, district secretary of the organization. The principal de- rnands are that all classes of war prisoners be re- leased and that ten-hour day be granted in the har vest fields.
 Department of Justice to Act
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 17-The department of ustice announced today that 1t proposed to put an end to l. w. w. activity in the Northwest states, especially those which are directed toward hamper ing production.
 Agents of the department report an l. V. W. con- spiracy to destroy the supp of spruce tim Der in the Northwest, which wanted for arpla lane construction
 Washington Governor Is Alert
 OLYMPIA, Wash, Aug. Ex-Governor Lister nounced this afternoon that if the lumber strike in he state of Washington Is not settled by Saturday night he will ask the President to appoint commls- sion for an immediate joint state and federal lnves tigation of conditions in Washington Oregon and Idaho
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LEAVE FOR CANDLE CREEK

Tom Aitken, Harry Meehan and Jimmie Walsh left last week for Candle creek
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important Mission from Japan

WASHINGTON, Aug, 14.-A Japanese mission will soon reach the capital, and will enter into negotiations looking to an active participation by Japan in the war to such sn extent as the other allies may suggest It will also take up the differences between the United States and Japan.
 SHANGHAI, Aug. 1G.-Three Austrian merchantmen interned in the harbor here have been taken over by the naval forces
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WILL NOT GIVE PASSPORTS
 TO GERMAN PROPAGANDISTS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11-America's first aid to Russia as result of Elihu Roots mission to Petrograd is the limitation of passports to Russians in New York who would go to Russia to spend German money and put out German propaganda. Here after applicants must show that their pur- poses in going to Russia are legitimate
 Council Postponed
 PETROGRAD, Aug. 14-The meeting of the extraordinary national council at Mos COW has been postponed until August 23
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POPE'S PEACE PROPOSAL
 CONSIDERED IMPOSSIBLE

ROME, Aug. !4-Peace proposals formulated by Pope Benedict have been delivered to all belig- erent governments. The pope suggests the restora- ton of Belgium, Serbia and Rournania, and the peaceful solution of the problems of AIsace-Lor- rane, Trent-Treste and Poland It is expected that the proposal will be published by the Vatican late to- day.
 The pope's peace proposal also includes the return of the German colonies and the formation of 2reme court of arbitration for the settlement of ln ternational disputes.
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May Send Troops

PEkING, Aug, IA commission of fifty high officials is comforting with the president on the question of China's par ticipation in the war The newspapers say that troops will be sent.
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CHINESE AND JAPANESE
 TO PARTICIPATE IN WAR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-The Chinese legation here was informed by cable from Peking this afternoon that the government of China had declared that a state of war exists against Germany and Austria Hun gary, beginning at 10 a. m. today.
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No Change in Attitude of United States

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15-Nothlng has occurred 10 change American war aims, it was announced by he state department today. The statement IS taken as indicating that the United States and her allies will stand together in declining to accept the pope ofer It IS pointed out that the general trend of the oer in so far as it has been outlined to the state depart ment, contains number of propositions to which the United States could not accede
 Reduction of armaments, settlement of all mterna-
 onal disputes by arbitration, freedom of the seas and a policy of non-realiation in the economic struggle for supremacy after the war the foun- dation stones of the popes peace proposals.
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Allies Defer to United States

WASHINGTON, Aug 17,-Dehnte action by the entente allies on Pope Benedicts peace plan will wait on President Wilson's decision. Great Britain and France have asked the views of the United States. The pope's peace proposal was received officially by the United States today, coming through Ambassador Page via London.
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Further Outline of Document

LONDON, Aug I6-The foreign office has made public the pope's appeal to the beIigerent nations, which is practically identical with the outline aI- ready given by the press namely, the evacuation of Belgium and her complete independence, the evacu- alton of France, the return of the German colonies, and the arbitration of territorial questions between Austria, Italy and the Balkan states
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Will Take Time to Answer

WASHINGTON, Aug l6-Nlembers of the cab net say the administration will take its time in decd ing upon a course of action with reference to the popes peace proposals.
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Ameri:an Troops in London

LONDON, Aug. 15.-American troops marched through London today and were reviewed by th
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-21
At the Lyric

The lovers of song, comedy, dancing
and music will find plenty to enter
tain them on the new programme at
the Lyric which was enjoyed last
night by capacity audiences. Emmett
j. WEIGH has gathered together one
of the classiest miniature Ministries
that has been seen down this way
and every member is a capable en-
tertainer. WEIGH has surrounded him
self with clever dancers, singers and
comedians. The song hit of the piece
is Sleep. Baby, Sleep" sung by Charles
Thompson, a yodler extraordinary.
Good dancing, harmony quartet and
some laughable jokes feature this act
which is elegantly costumed and well
staged.
"A Fool, Flirt and Her Father"
is a good laugh vehicle presented by
Conlin and Glass. a duo of good fun
makers and singers. Francis and Ken
nedy present nifty entertainment
featured by novelty of presentation,
good dancing and good singing.
gymnastic act with something new
is presented by Adroit Brothers, who
perform some wonderful feats. 1t is
one of the best numbers of the bill.
Ada Billsbury and Pauline Robin
son, two girl entertainers, open the
bill and they win much applause with
their songs. dances and comedy chat
ter. The Pathe news pictures are in
teresting and show the very latest
news events
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-21
AmnWs@mn@mGs


A jingling, joyful comedy, with spark
ling music and pretty girls, Is what is
promised all who see THE Million Dol
lar Doll" the opening attraction at the
Jefferson theatre Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday nights and Wednesday mat
inee when she makes her appearance
in this city. company of recognized
musical comedy stars and a real beauty
chorus which sings haunting tunes, with
pretty, sensational dances, in costumes
of great beauty which present riot
of color, will present this new musical
comedy. There has never been a show
which has received more f1attering press
notices, and the unanimous approval of
the public. and the verdict wherever this
comedy has been presented is always the
most favorable.
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At Loew's Bijou

A well-balanced bill that is entirely
pleasing from the opening number t,
the finish is the offering at Loew :
BiJou for today and tomorrow. Every
act shows class and each was well re-
ceived by the crowded houses at the
performances yesterday. The topliner
Andy Lewis and company, in a comedy
skit eat the Cabaret" scored a de.
clded hit. Lewis is one of the best com.
edians on the stage and was ably as
sisted by Miss frankie James, dash
ing brunette, who sang well and wore
some stunning gowns, and Ray Lloyd.
The humor of Lewis is contagious and
he got the laughs.
Amina, vioinist of unusual merit.
rendered her selections, all we'll chosen,
with rare abandon and with the touch
of the finished artist Ier Spanish Sc
lections were especially good
TNe Bride, political playlet of
timely interest. is presented by two
capable actors, James Manning and
James Sullivan. 1t deals with the in
side of the graft system and has sur
prise finale. frankie Ray scored with
song hits from Broadway and Barnes
and Robinson with clever chara cter i'm
presentations complete the vaudeville
acts.
Ethel Clayton, always a favorite here
is seen in one of her newest and best
efforts in "The Woman Beneath" a pho
topiay of the most attractive type Loew' :
News Weekly shows some wonderful
and interesting events and the comedy
reels are good. The bill is well nm
to the Loew standard.
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| Announcement was yesterday made by
President George Gordon Crawford of
| the acceptance of the resignation of
Miss Marian Whidden, for seven years
superintendent of the department of So
| cal science for the Tennessee Coal,
Iron and Railroad company. Miss Whid-
den will leave the company october
l to engage in the same work with the
Nova Scotia Steel and Coal company
at Glasgow, N. S. Her successor is Miss
Winifred Collins of Chicago.
Birmingham, as we'll as the Tennessee
! Coal Iron and Railroad company Off
and sincerely Miss Whidden's decision to
leave the balmy south for the bleak
north, to which her new duties will take
| her, but she has yielded only after con-
sidering everything of material impor-
lance as well as those ties that she will
be compelled to sever temporarily to as
sumo her new responsibilities as super
| irtendent of the department Of indus
trial relations with the new company
which has secured her services.
| Miss Whiddens worth was so fully
| recognized by Frank H.. Crockard, vice
president OF the Tennessee Coal Iron
and Railroad company until recently,
when he became president Of the Nova
Scotia Steel and Coal company that
since getting settled in his new position
he has been imbued with the idea Of
having Miss whIdden in charge of the
educational, welfare, recreation and hor-.
ticultural work Of his company. Miss
Whidden debated for several weeks be-
fore she would accept the attractive
proposition that came to her from Nova
Scotia.
WANTED ANOTHER YEAR
ooh, how l did want to stay in Bir-
mingham another year." said Miss
Whidden to an Age-Herald representa-
tive. There are some things here that
wanted to see completed, just because
know how beautiful and helpful and
encouraging they will be when they have
been perfected as planned.
Il have enjoyed every day of my work
here. and when see now what has been
accomplished in seven years, it hardly
seems possible, when l think of where
we started seven years ago, with desk
and two or three chairs i'll one room and
everything, so far as this company was
concerned at that time, an experiment
Quite naturally 1 now view with pride
the result of the cooperation that l
have received, the splendid team work.
The untiring effort of every member
of every department has made possible
department which today has four
separate divisions, educational, welfare,
recreation, horticulture, and each is pre-
sided over by a superintendent particu-
larly adapated to that branch of the
service from instinct and training"
Miss Whidden is woman who dreams
things will come true Her record here
has been remarkable, judging from the
improved conditions as to housing, edu-
cation and recreation of those people
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ENSLEY COMMITTEE
CANVASSES CITY
Friends Present ]. Ellis
Brown as Ensley's Candi-
date For Commission

Several automobile loads of prominent
Ensley citizens'went to Birmingham YES
terday afternoon to impress upon Biz
mingham citizens the fact that Ensley
stands behind ]. Ellis Brown for asso-
ciate city commissioner and that as well
as being the proper man for the place
Ensley deserves to have representative
in the city's administrative body. After
reaching the downtown district the men
formed into committees and visited every
place of business as well as the offices
on First, Second, Third and Fourth ave-
nues and made a thorough canvass in
behalf of Mr. Brown. The canvassing
was led by j. D. Matlock, chairman of
the J. Ellis Brown campaign committee.
and the following men: j. A. Dupuy, I.
A. Miller w. T. Cochran, D. j. Flummer
l.. II. Swami, j. NJ Donaldson. b. 8
Mosley d. F. Faircloth, p. G. Goodwin,
A. c. Kicks, l. A. Burgin, Judge F. o.
Harris and others
The final report for District s has been
given in by the local exemption board
and the Ensley quota of men is making
ready to leave Sunday afternoon for
Camp Pike at Little Rock, Ark
sensational robbery took place in
Pratt City early yesterday morning.
Masked men entered the store of Joe
Trumbrella on Fifth avenue and Fifth
street, going into the sleeping apartment
at the back of the store and aroused
Mrs. Umbrella who, with her four chill
dren, were alone in the house. They or
dered her to dress and come with them
and in pretense of getting her clothes,
escaped through a rear door. The men
took shotgun and a large amount of
groceries.
Mrs. Trusnbrella stated that three white
men came in the store the afternoon
before who acted suspiciously.
The police are searching for the men
and also Joe Trumbrella, who deserted
his wife and children sometime ago.
The first step in raising funds in the
Ensley- Fairfield district for the library
war fund was made at a meeting held
at the home of Mrs. G. J. Donald in
Fairfield Thursday morning. The work
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-21
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. September 2O.-weath-
er forecast for Alabama. Georgia and
Mississippi: Generally fair Friday and
Saturday.
Tennessee: Fair Friday; cooler
northwest portion; Saturday fair.
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"THE LIFTED VEIL"
AT THE RIALTO

1.-THE Lifted VEIL" pretentious Metro
photopIay, featuring Ethel Barrymore, is
the attraction extraordinary at the Rialto
theatre today, Saturday and Sunday.
This production is one that has caused
widespread comment and interest and is
considered one of the seasons best screen
offerings. Miss Barrymore, in the leading
part, does some superb acting and the en-
tertainment is something that no one
should miss. Interest is intense through
out the picture and 1t Is gripping and
appealing.
The Lifted Veil'' deals with the many
problems of life and is a social drama,
where thrilling climaxes pile up on each
other.
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was explained by Mrs. Donald and she
received a hearty response. The 10 wom-
en- added to the working committee in
the Ensley-Fairfield district are: Mrs.
Charles e. Cary Mrs. Isaac Morris, Jr.,
Mrs. j. d. Duncan, Mrs. r. 7. O'Byrne,
Mrs. c. C. White, Mrs C. A Buck, Mrs.
T. A Newbold, Mrs. C. L. Foster, Mrs,
Harvey Sadler and Mrs. George Lewis.
The Baptist Young Peoples union so
cial, which was to have been held at the
home Of Mrs. A. X. Wright tonight, has
been postponed to Friday night week,
the meeting to be at the same place.
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Allies Are Giving Support
to Italy in Campaign

Washington, September 20-Lord
Derby, the British ministers of NUM-
tions according to dispatches received
here from Rome today. has sent to
Prime Minister Boselli a telegram of
appreciation of the italian armies
splendid victories. with assurances that
the allies will do everything in their
power to support Italy's campaign.
Lord Derby recently paid his first visit
to the Italian front.