The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-13

the enemy compelled the Italians to
withdraw from some advanced posi-
tons between Monte Tonderecar and
Monte Badenecche, but elsewhere the
violent assaults were repulsed. If
the invaders succeed in that sector in
hanking the Piave and Rrenta lines,
they might force General Diaz back as
far as the Adige. However. the Italian
commander seemed quite confident he
could prevent this, and his forces were
gallantly guarding the entire line
while increasing numbers Of British
md French re-enforcements continued
to arrive. Among the allies in action
on this front are a number Of Ameri-
can aviatOrs, and the declaration Of
war against Austria Hungary seems to
make sure the speedy dispatching of
considerable force of American SOL
diers to re-enforce the Italians. At
any rate that Is what Italy expects.
and the entire country celebrated joy
ouSly the news that its chief foe was
to he included in the enemies of the
United States.
v. s. Troops to BE Hurried Over.
One of the main subjects discussed
in the interallied conference in Paris
was the best means Of getting Ameri-
can troops to France 90 rapidly as DOS
sible and supplying them with muni.
lions and food. To release 40 much
tonnage as may be for the purpose
OF carrying the American soldiers an
International organization was created
that will coordinate the utilization Of
transport facilities, somewhat RESTRICT
ing the imports Of the various nations.
1t may be that considerable part Of
the supplies for the American army
will be obtained from England nd
France in order to save time.
The allies intend to bring out their
full man power, and the troops Of the
United States are to be taken to the
front as quickly as 1t can be done.
There is no doubt that this 10 the plan
of the government, despite the opinion
Of Won Hindenburg and Won Luden.
dorff that America was raising a great
army only to protect itself against ia
pan and would not be SO ':loolish" %
to send it to Europe. II those gen.
tlemen reid the president's message
some glimmer of truth as to the real
determination Of the United States
may penetrate their skulls.
China May Send an Army.
Before very long yet another na.
tional army may be fighting beside the
allies in France against Germany. II
is reported that large force from
China is to be brought to the west.
ern 'front.' probably under the com.
mand Of General Yeng- Chang, chief
general adjutant to the Chinese prssi.
dent. For long time many thou.
sands Of Chinese have been working
behind the lines In France. and doubt.
less the well-trained and equipped
armed forces OF the Oriental republic
also will be welcome there.
From Palestine General Allenby sent
word that he was in q position to en-
ter Jerusalem at any time he saw At
but was continuing an envelopinl
movement to the north Of. the Holy
City.
Equally satisfactory is the news
from East Africa, the British com
mander there reporting that the last
Germans had been cleared from that
vast region. All who were not killed
Or captured had fed to Portuguese
territory, where they would soon be
attended to, he said. Thus Germany
has been stripped: Of the last Of hel
colonies.
lnteraIlied Naval Council.
An important decision Of the coun'
ell in Paris was to create an inter.
allied naval council In order to close
contact and complete cooperation be
tween the navies of the allies. The
council will be composed of the min.
listers of marine and admiralty chiefs
Of the nations represented. The war.
fare on the submarines is proceeding
satisfactorily, but the last British ad.
miralty report shows the toll of the
U-Boats is still high 16 British yes.
sells of more than 1000 tons and five
others having been sunk in the week.
Among the boats torpedoed was the
steamer Apapa. 80 passengers and the
crew perishing. The submarine shell.
ed the vessels open boats that were
filled with women and children.
Early Thursday morning a fleet Of
big German airplanes made 4 raid on
England and several of them succeed.
ed in reaching London. Their bombs
killed seven persons. At least two of
the raiding machines were brought
down by gun fire and their crews cap
tured.
War Stamps on Sale.
The sale of war savings stamps
and certificates. Americas newest
plan for raising war funds and encour-
aging thrift. began on Monday, and
was taken up by the entire country
with an enthusiasm that presages its
complete success. The campaign will
continue for one year. and it is be-
lieved the maximum sum authorized
$4,000. 100000 will be obtained with
out trouble.
The interstate commerce commission
having recommended the nationaliza-
tion Of the railroads during the contin-
uation Of the war; the president and