Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-10

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The war Office announc-
ed at noon that favorable
progress is being made.
In stormy weather and
through muddy swamps that Impsdsd
their progress, the British troops
drove forward from a position north.
west OF Passchendaele which was
captured several days ago
The drive is believed here to be Q
continuance of General Haig's plan
to smash through the German lines
to Roulers. The capture OF that
town is expected to finally result in
driving the Germans from their sub
marines bases at Zeebrugge and Os-
tend.
General Haig's report to the war
office today was laconic:
AT dawn today we attacked north
west of Passchendaele," he stated.
I'VE have made good progress. The
weather is stormy" 50
Radical Movement Spreads.
Washington, d. c.. Nov. 10-That
the radical movement Ia spreading
thruout all Russia was indicated by .
series Of dispatches reaching diplo.
matte circles here today. However,
It was emphasized In quarters close
to the entente powers that this does
not mean an immediate German made
peace.
On the contrary, 1t was stated here,
It probably means that the Russian
radicals will appeal to the intsr-allisd
war council which meets in Paris
on next Thursday to consider Aus-
SLAMS position and tfy to HJing about
an immediate peace on mo annexation
no indemnity" basis.
This will not be accepted by the en-.
tente nations
This announcement was made very
| plain here. Administration ofllcials
continued to insist that the war must
go and they also positive insisted
that If the Italian situation Is relieved.
cardona Removed.
Rome, Nov 10---The Italian forces
having carried out systematic re.
treat from the Isonzo front, are In
battle formation today on the west
bank of the well fortified Plave river.
With them are the Franco British
troops, who, with added stores OF sup
plies, munitions and heavy guns, are
ready to participate in an engagement
Of no less importance than the bat.
tie of the Marne"
Rapidly approaching this battle
line of less than 80 miles in width
are the combined German, Bulgarian.
Austro-Turk forces, struggling with
two opposing elements--a binding
snowstorm and the menacing Italian
rear guard and air feet.
The creation OF the permanent al
lied military commission with new
leaders for the Italians forces has
worked wonders in the restoration OF
confidence among Rome military au.
thorities.
There Is no Understanding the
strength of the enemy, but merely the
placing of full confidence In the ablll.
ty of the new military committee to
successfully cope with the situation.
Meanwhile General Cadorna, who
has commanded the Italian forces
since the beginning OF the war will
be supplanted by General Diaz, first
in command, and his aids. General
Badoglio will be second In command
and General Grandma third. with
General Foch, chief Of the staff Of
French war ministry. and General
Wilson, sub chief OF the British mill.
tary staff, serving on the inter.allied
commission with General Cadorna.
The inter-allied committee will have
complete charge OF the military de-
tense OF Italy.
May Hold Russia Together.
London, Nov. l0-All hope of keep
ing Russia from making a separate
peace with Germany has not yet been
given up.
Today's dispatches from Petrograd
made 1t clear that Premier Kerensky
has not yet fallen into the hands OF
the Bolsheviki It was also reported
that General Korniloff, leader OF the
revolt last September which had for
!, its purpose the wiping out Of the
Bolsheviki element had escaped from
!, the military prison where he has been
confined.
Ii kerensky and Korniloff effect
combination, as II Is believed here
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