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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-23

and the plateau; the other around Mo-
ronvillefs heights, dominating the
northern Champagne plains.
Although the French attacks are
against the two strongest positions
western front, General Nivelle's men
have already won strong footholds!
Moreover. they are enlarging these
footholds.
The fighting which was in progress
today supersedes In importance any
actions on the entire western front.
At any moment newer and more Inn
portant situations may be created.
While the German disaster of the
past week has been tremendous; new
ertheless the weeks fighting is only
the first stage Of an entire action
planned by the French. The Aime-
Champagne front comprises only one
portion of the great Franco British
offensive. That offensive now extends
over at least 1875 miles. Every ope-
ration undertaken on the vast front
IL inter-related.
The estimate Of German losses Is
based on the number of prisoners TAX
en- and special information obtained
by the French staff. One hundred
thousands men Is the equivalent of
seven German divisions. as they are
now constituted-three regiments to
the, division.
It should be emphasized that the
figures listed above are for the French
drive alone. They do not include the
achievements of the British offensive
But aside from the cold figures of
German losses, the French have
achieved something more-it is an in
tangible result of far more import
ance.. That is a Generalization of the
German morale and proof Of the sp-
perior strategy Of the French.
First, General Nivelle definitely
wrested from German Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg the initiative of the
war operations. Nivelle forced Hind
enburg to fight from trenches which
the French COMMUNICATIVE chief had
himself previously chosen.
Second, Nivelle has forced linden
burg to throw into the Aisne battle his
much Wanted strategy reserve
army" He cannot now employ this
force in strategical positions on the
western front.
Since last Monday Hindenburg has
been forced to throw 20 of these d.
visions into the Aisne Champagne
battle line.
Seven have already been completely
wiped out.
Coupled with the tremendous losses
which the British offensive has in
flicted, Hindenburg is now facing com
plete exhaustion of reserves. He can.
not fill up his army and strengthen
decimated divisions.
The week of the French offensive
ends with General Nivelle everywhere
in the ascendancy with Hindenburg'.
boasted strategic plans awry. During
! tho seven days besides steady ad,
vances by the French, every Gedmar
counter attack has been broken down
The second week of the French of.
fensive begins with the French occu.
plying strong positions-all Of which
they have won In the fiercest sor
of fighting-and which will now per.
nit favorable development In futur.
| operations
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-23
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lieve sorendss and aching In the kid
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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-23
FEEDING OF ALLIES
tween the other officials will be sub
sidiary.
COMMISSION MEETS.
tContipued from First Page,

"At brief meeting of the British
commission today the program for
each division was roughly mapped out.
"All we hope to do it to have the
president and Secretary Balfour settle
broad questions of principle, basing
their decisions on the sub conferences
and their own discussions, then leave
the carrying out of Americas settled
part in the war to various Departmental
1T is not, / believe, Balfour's inten-
ton to breach any questions of inter-
national political policy. He is pre-
pared to answer them should they be
asked. And he will speak for all the
allies.
"The allies do not desire to make use
of this situation to hamper or coerce
the United States in any of it's inter-
national relations. All we want to do
Is to help.
LENGTH OF MEETING.
"As to the length of the meeting,
that all depends on the time it takes
to cover developments. 1t may be
lays. weeks. or months.
Should it be asked, q staff of ex-
perts will be left in the United States
TO cooperate with the American gov
eminent in carrying out the plans
made by the two chiefs.
Americas part in the war is now
being decided. Should an Italian and
a Russian commission visit Washing
ton later, it will be purely as a matter
Of courtesy.
THE vital problems are now before
US and the most vital Of all is food"
VISITS STATE DEPARTMENT.
The streets were practically deserted
when Secretary Balfour made his trip
to the state department until the de-
partment building was reached. There
the foreign secretary had to pass
through an avenue of hundreds of
machines. He passed up a big group
of newspaper photographers who were
waiting at the east entrance of the
state, war and navy building and went
into the west door to make his first
formal call on Secretary Lansing.
Balfour was escorted to the door of
Secretary Lansing's office by British
Ambassador Cecil Spring Rice. He
was greeted by the outstretched ham
and beaming countenance of Secre-
tary Lansing. who hurriedly laid aside
his pipe as he arose from his desk and
The door closed silently and secret
service men stationed themselves on
either side of 1t.
TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
Officials ana employees of the state
department 1amming the granite cor
ridor, applauded Balfour as he left
with Lansing TO see the president.
Balfour grinned broadly as he noted
the suffrage aentinels with their huge
banners on either side o: the gate.
While Balfour was with Secretary
Lansing, the naval ana military Off
cials were calling on Secretaries DAN
ieIs and Baker.
Several hundred children lined Penn
syivania avenue in front of the White
House when the distinguished visitors
swept through the gates Of the
grounds.
The Riddles" however, were wait
ing for wild west show parade to 20
by later and had no knowledge Of the
historic conference about to be opened
in the White House behind them.
RECEIVED IN BLUE ROOM.
The president received Balfour In
the Blue room Of the White House,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-23
GERMANS REPORT
ATTACKS REPULSED

Berlin (via London, April 49,
Fighting on a wide front. with repulse
of English attacks by counter thrusts,
was announced In today's official re-
port.
Yesterday to the northwest of lens
the English penetrated into our first
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-23
BRITISH SPEED Up
CONTINUED from First Page.)

on all the British front GRO starting
in motion in a concerted offensive was
seen in the official report Of gains
on the Bapaume- Cambria road. Hav-
ricourt wood is now practically sur
rounded by the British forces. Tres
cault itself Is a bare eight miles dis
tant from Cambrai-pivotal point in
the "Hindenburg line"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-23
''Out of Bed
Three Times"

If the victim Of kidney disorders and
bladder irritation is compelled to arise
once In tho night, there is . condition
which should be promptly corrected. II
arising more than once immediate at
tentton II the part of wisdom.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-23
STRIKE NOW ABATING
SAYS BERLIN PAPER

Amsterdam, April 2s.-"The strike Is
steadily abating,' declared the Ber-
liner Tageblatt today. "An strikers
have been ordered to resume work
within ~ hours. or else be summoned
to army service"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-23

TURKEY BREAKS WITH U. S.
Washington, April 23.-Turkey has
broken off relations with the United
States, the state department. was off
eially advised today by Minister sto.
vail At Rarna
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-23

line on distance Of about 500 meters"
the statement said. "They were driven
back by counter attack.
Early this morning, after drum fire.
fighting recommended on a wide 'front.'"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-23

must be raised to insure the defeat Of
the kaiser and release Americas forces
for the battle fronts.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-23

where hundreds Of great men have
conferred in years gone by on sub
jects Of great moment.
Except for the respondent uniforms
of President Wilson's aides. utter SIM
the president and his guests.
While the White House conference
was on the wild west show passed
down Pennsylvania avenue, all bands
blaring noisily. 1t sounded like a tre-
mendous welcome to the Britishers.
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.
After greeting his guests. President
Wilson invited Balfour and Secretary
Lansing into a conference which took
place behind closed doors in the Blue
room. 1t lasted As minutes. All other
members of the party, including the
aides, remained outside the door.
Later Balfour left the White House
for the capitol to meet Vice resident
Marshall.
Another big crowd greeted the visit
ors at the capitol.
The party was shown Immediately
into Vice President Marshalrs office.
The whole affair was informal ex-
cept for the immediate demands of
state etiquette. The greetings be-
tween the president and Balfour were
exceedingly cordial.
Secretary Baker and members Of the
general staff greeted Lieutenant Cen
eral Bridges. ...
Bridges, tall and handsome, and out
ranking the Americans who greeted
him, was dressed in his rather plain
field service uniform, while the Amer
lean officers were loaded down with
gold trappings.
From the capitol, Balfour and his
party went to the French embassy as
guests of Ambassador Jusserand for
luncheon with British Ambassador Sir
Cecil Spring Rice and Mrs. Spring
Rice.
At the door of the embassy, the
party smilingly submitted to a battery
of movie men and photographers.
LANSING TO ENTERTAIN.
Tomorrow night the mission will be
guests of cabinet heads, Balfours din
ing with Lansing and the otherssd in-
ing with the cabinet members cores
ponding to their own rank. Afterward
Secretary Lansing will be host to them
at stag reception in the Pan-Ameri-
can building.
Following one Of the greatest recep-
tons Washington has accorded any
visitors, the British party settled itself
in comfortable and spacious quarters
out on Sixteenth street.
From early in the day crowds OF
Washingtonians and tourists from all
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-23
MOST DISASTROUS
WEEK OF THE WAR
FOR THE GERMANS
French Have Retaken 90
Square Miles Of Territory
and Made Heavy Cap
lures in Men and Gums.
BY HENRY WOOD,
United Press Staff Cores sondsnt.

United Press starr Corrooeonoent.
with the French Armies in the Field,
April 23.-Gernlany has just gone
through the most disastrous week Of
her history OF the war.
Today, on the weeks anniversary Of
the great French drive. the French
army staff permits me to say that the
coming seven days are likely to I'm
fold more clearly the nature. OF the
Franco British offensive. The fight
ing which is now in progress is Of
tremendously vital Importance.
WEEKS ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
Since Monday a week ago, when the
great French offensive began, General
Nivelle's forces have accomplished
this:
Capture of more than . hundred
guns from the Germans.
Taking Of 10000 German prisoners.
Occupation of 20 large villages-not
including hamlets.
Retaking of about SO square miles
of French territory.
Inflicted losses in killed, wounded
and missing on the Germans conserv-
atively estimated at 100000.
Two great battles were raging today.
One is along the Chemin des Danes
"the ladies' road"-dominating Laon
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-23
DRAFT CLAUSE

Continued from First Page.)
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-09
WAR WITH AUSTRIA LOOKS CERTAIN;
 REPRESENTATIVE DEMANDS HIS PAPERS

WASHINGTON, April 9,-Baron Erich Zwedienek charge de affairs in Washington for Austria today asked for h1s passports
 He stated that he wished the United States, to give him and his entire staff their passports immediately, ac- cordiag to an official statement by Secretary Lansing.
 Lansing said this would be done at once, and that they would all be guaranteed safe conduct.
 Whether Aus.ria's intentions are to go the whole route and declare War is problematical, says officials who are closely in touch with the Admiaistra- ton, but that this latest move seems to convey that meaning there is no denying,
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-09
FIGHTING IS TERRIF|C---
 ALLIED GAINS REPORTED

fensive, the British line, for many miles, drove forward between Arras portaat Notifications of Hermer Bouraise on the outskirts of Cambrai.
 With this position in hand the BI1t- ish are steadily advancing and though the Germans are fighting fiercly they cannot hold their positions in the face of the tremendous artillery fusllade kept up by their opponents.
 The British have forced the Ger man lines in these two most import
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-09
FOUR FAST TEAMS NOW BURNING UP THE TRAIL
 ON 4O8 MILE DOG-RACE

Pau kjegslead, who received q great ovation. Victor Anderson the last to leave being seven minutes behind the first team out.
 Thc arrangements were excellent and the whole setting at the starring point the best seen for years. Every store, bank, school and place of busi- ness was closed until the teams arrived at Fort Dav1s and there will be but little business transacted until the big whistle sounds on Thursday next pro- claiming the winner of the greatest endurance contest on earth.
 Ladies in Waiting are as follows; Miss Bertha Johnson, Miss Mary Gni- van, and the Misses Helen and Anna Stipek. The High School Guard were under Professor C, c. Thompson and were as follows; Louis Wittenberg Pete Sather, Norman Rawel, Vincen: Johnson, Joe Lucci, Henry Schmidt, George Wanger and Erie Sather
 Pictures of these were taken by Harry Phillips for the Pathe- Hearst people so the start of the All Alaska Sweepstakes can be enjoyed also by those on the Great Outside"
 on the run to Safety ihe teams made from 10 to Is minutes better time than in last years race Kjegstead's was the only team stopping at that point where he blanketed some of his dogs for a blizzard was coming up.
 About a mile out of Safety Delzene in the lead ran into a blizzard which caught all of them. This slowed their time on to Solomon over twenty min u:es. Kjegstead arrived there thirty minutes overdue. He was packing a dog which got chewed up in fight which took place between there and Safety.
 All of the teams passed through Sol
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-09

Vienna early last week and consider able significance had been attached to his homecoming at such a critical time.
 However Secretary Lansing at the time, sent out an official report that there was no break in sigh. between the United States and Austria.
 He said that Penfield had been cal.- ed back home for conference, after which he would at once return to his post.
 In semi official circles the opinion is that Lansing was merely quieting the fears of the public. pending the de- cision reached by Congress on :he question of war with Germany. And now that war has been declared, the break with Austria must come.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-09

ant points and are endeavoring to cut off the German hnes of communication sent position il seems but a matter of days until this strongly fortified posi- tion will fall into the hands of the Allied troops.
 With Llle and Zeebruge as the ob- jectivc on the northern end of the line, the British are driving ahead in great shape between Arras and Lens. With the arrival of spring this flat country on the Belgian seaboard vii. premtt of
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-09

omon with q strong blizzard blowing. however it is loca, as Council reports some wind but not bad"
 Time as follows;
 Delzene. Ft Davis 9.1S, Cape Nome lo19, Safety Hoo and Solomon 1242
 Seppala, r.. Davis 9.24, Cape Nome l0.$5, Safety 111G, Solomon 125S.
 Anderson, I't. Davis 9.24, Cape Nome lo.84, Safety 1ll6, solomon 100
 Kjegstead, It Davis 9.e4. Cape Nome lO.35, Safety HIS, Solomon 14S.
 Next report will be from Council. No phone at Timber
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-09

Germany's control. means that Aus tria must immediately follow in the footsteps of the Iron Heel"
 That Secretary Lansing saw, and took early advantage of this situation, is evidenced by his early recall of Ambassador Penield even before war was declared.
 The situation Is serious but not alarming or unexpected, as all nations that are with Germany, wiz undoubt- cdly :ake the same steps.
 The United States will handle these cases rapidly. merely demanding safe conduct for our representatives
 Why that far away look my gypsy queen? Al Oilg At the END of the RAINBOW, Eagle Hall April 14th.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-09

At nine o'clock this morning under an azure sky with Gods golden sun shine radiat1ng on a wonderful blaze of color and in the presence of every man, woman and child in the town, Alaska's Sweepstake Queen Miss Jen nie Sromberg lowered the flag which sent four of the fastest dog teams in the world on their four hundred mile race over the snow and ice of the Se- ward Peninsula.
 Twas a glorious start, on q perfect day and they're off! To-day ia San Francisco, in Seattle, in New York and ripping over the dark green waves of the Atlantic on 10 the fighting line in France speeds the flash which tells the world of the greatest of all races in which the powers of human endurance are ti1ed out
 This is our tenth anniversary and starting point this morning the North era Classic is dearer than ever in the heart aad minds of Nome.
 Wearing all the regalia of the God dess Aurora and drawn on racing sleigh manned by Hhgh School hus- kies the Sweepstakes Queen arrived at the starting poin. fifteen minutes befort the race time appointed She was escorted by the Queen of the Shows" (Mrs. Shaughnessy) and four Ladies in Waiting and was received by Mrs. F. B, Darling, President of the Nome Kennel Cub after which the Queen took up her place in the judges stand.
 Promptly a. nine o'clock the signal was given for the first team to start out. Amid the cheers of the happy throag Fay Delezene crossed the line, leader in the big race followed a few seconds later by that veteran, Seppala, with his famous Siberians. Next came
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-09
International News Service.

LONDON. April s.-Following ter rife bombardment which lasted over twenty-four hours the British launch ed a gigantic offensive on .he front between Arras and Lens occupying many miles of German trenches and taking many prisoners. The slaughter was terrific. Section after section of the captured trenches being filled with the bodies of the Germans who were killed by shell explosions.
 In conjunction with this great of
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-09

WASHINGTON, April 9,--The State Department admitted this afternoon that the seizing of Austrian ships may be construed as an act of war.
 The Administration would not dis cuss the matter but does not deny that to all intents and purposes, war to the letter now exists.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-09
GERMANY IGNORES OUR
 WAR DECLARATION

Atlantic.
 This Will merely mean that they propose more protection to their ship ping. and perhaps be of assistance in traw1ng tighter net about the Ger man blockade.
 But there vii. be time enough to take President Wilson's war declara- tion seriously when the United States show wha. part they intend to take in the European conflict if any.
 They must take some time in getting Into action, and are in no position to work to the disadvantage of Germany at a very early. date, and assuredly the Central powers will be able 70 cope with any emergency that may arise.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-09
BULGARIA TO BREAK
 WITH UNITED STATES

sent out the above notice. saying that there seemed no terms upon which an agreement could be reached.
 The rumor of q possible break spread, when word went out than on interview had been asked for by ranaratoff and no time was lost in granting | to him.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-09
AUSTRIAN SPIES
 ARRESTED IN BOSTON
international News Service.

BOSTON, April 9,-Several Aus trians were placed under arrest here today on charges of being spies.
 Among them are three who have formerly been in the Austrian dip the officials who made the arrest, that they have evidence of these men at tempting to bribe officers in charge at the Charlestown Navy Yard.
 What their plans actually were will come out at their trial, but these were not devulged.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-09
ALASKA STEAMSHIP
 sA|L|nGS FOR
 COMING SEASON
Pacific Nsws Service.

Pacific Nsws Service.
 SEATTLE. April 9.-The Alaska Steamship Co. issued Saturday, the following announcement of sai,ings to Nome.
 There will be i've Steamships opera ted namely, Victoria, Juneau, Latouche Valdez and the Coriova.
 The Juneau freighter only leaves Seattle first sailing May 30.
 The Latouche freight only June 1st, the Victoria, passenger and freight June End. the Valdez freight June 2nd, the Cordova freight June 15. the Ju- neau, Valdez and Latouche make three voyages each, the Cordova two voy- ages and the Victoria i've.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-09
International News Service.

International News Service.
 WASHINGTON, April 9,-Following q visit paid Secretary Lansing by Rulgaran minister Panara:off this af- ternoon Lansing issued the statement that Bulgaria is to break with the United States.
 The conference lasted some hours at the end of which the Secretary
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-09
lrternationai News Service.

hsornotlou0i NeWo 0efvtCs.
 BERLIN. April 9.--Germany has de- cided to absolutely ignore the declara- ton of war recently made by tho Uaited States.
 Word comes from official sources that the German Government: remains extremely passive, towards the mhli- tary preparations now going on in America.
 All of their energies will continue to be concentrated on the European battledelds. And the opinions are that .he United States will not endeavor to join forces with the Allies to the ex- tent of sending troops to France.
 Germany does not question that American war vessels will cross the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-09

WASHINGTON, April 3, The ap- propriations committee of the House wil systematize in budget form all ap- propriations.
 This will be do1e in order 10 eXpedi- ate action when these bills are presen- ted. so that the House may be thus enabled to pass on them without de- laE.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-09

NEW ORLEANS, April 9,-Three Austrian steamers have been seized here, custom officials taking charge.
 The orders to take possession of these boats reached here this morning from Washington,
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-09
International News Service.

TWrtTHatIOHaT iVeWs otTVTC5.
 WASHINGTON, Apri. 9,-Hearings have begun on the appropriation of an amount sunicten: 10 cover the iatial cost of entering the war.
 This hill calls for three billion five hundred million dollars
 The necessity of this sum being ready for use is most urgent in the face of events, a3d the bill will he rushed through with the Erot3cst pos
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-09
international News Service.


 WASHINGTON, April. 9--That the United States vii, soon be a: war with Austria. is evident from dispatches received here today.
 The Administration, Senators and Representatives received word early this morning that a break with Aus tria IS almost certain.
 A few hours later a cablegram came from Minister S:ovall at Berne, stat ing that Ambassador Penfield had been handed his passports, and later word bore the information that the entire American Staff had been given theirs and were returning to the United States.
 It was understood in Washington that Ambassador Penfield had left