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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
Teutons Anticipate Allied Cam.
paign-Long Expected
Move Begun, Belief.
ITALIANS REPULSE FOE
infiict Heavy Losses in Three VIo
lent Assaults Launched by Ger
mans-1oo,ooo Greek
Ready.

Washington, Dec. 26.-Germany has
started a powerful offesive in Mace.
donia, probably to anticipate the AL
lied campaign about ready to begin.
Along the Cerna river three violent
attacks against positions held by Ital.
fans have been repulsed with heavy
losses, official dispatches stated. The
lighting continues.
100000 Greeks Ready.
Military officials interpret the brief
report as presaging the long expected
activity in the Balkans. More than
100000 Greek troops modified near
Saloniki are ready to be thrown
against the Bulgars. The French
army at the Green port has been great
ly reinforced 1t is said.
Would Aid Roumanians.
A blow against Bulgaria now
would greatly encourage the beleaguer
ed Roumanian forces and would lesser
the pressure of Bulgarians in Dob
rudja, military attaches declared. The
Roumanian army-400 strong-is vir
tually cut off.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
No More Rifles for slays.

New York, Dec. 26.--Discontinuancs
OF manufacture of rifles for Russia by
the Westinghouse Electric and Manu-
featuring company has been ordered
by the British government, which had
supervision over the contract, it is an
nounced here. The original contract
was for 100000 rifles, of which
100000 were completed fortnight
ago. At that time British authorities
took an option on 100000 additional
rifles, 1t was stated. and had until
January / to accept another option for
100000 rifles II they were needed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
SWITZERLAND HAS NO FEAR
Rumor of German Drive Through
Country Discounted.

Berne, Switzerland, Dec. 26.-Pub-
lie opinion in France may be reassur-
ed regarding the report in circulation
in that country that an Austro-Ger-
man offensive through Switzerland is
in preparation, Gustav Ador, Swiss
foreign minister, told the correspond.
ent of the Paris Petit Journal.
"My sincere personal opinion" said
M. Ador, "is that we need not have
the slightest fear of such an attempt
Germany has other things to do on the
western front than get the Swiss army
on her back, and from an economic
point of view Germany has every in
terest not to make an enemy of Swift
zerland."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26

London, Dec. 26.-The breach be-
tween the Ukraine rada-an the Work
mems and Soldiers deputies has been
widened by the arrest of 40 members
Of the Ukraine revolutionary staff at
Petrograd.
The rada has sent an ultimatum
to the Bolsheviki headquarters threat
ing forcible steps unless the staff is
released.
The Don Cossacks have assured the
Ukraine rada of their defensive sup
port.
The rada, replying to an ultimatum
of the Bolsheviki, insists on creation
of a federal Socialist republic, en-
bracing Maximalists and Socialists,
which it contends alone can be COM
petent to decide the question of peace
for the whole of Russia The rada
declares itself favorable to settling by
peaceful methods political and nation
al questions, but asserts that if the
commissaries assume the consequence
es of civil war it will accept the chal-
lenge and stop at no obstacles.
North Being Starved.
One reason for the quarrel is the
rada's refusal to permit breadstuffs to
be sent to Northern Russia in conse-
quence of refusal by the commissar-
les to issue money to meet needs of
the Ukrainian government. This
stand, 1t is stated, threatens event
ually to starve the north, especially
as General Dutoff's Cossacks held
Chiliabinsk, thus preventing the trans
mission of supplies from Siberia. In
the meantime the Ukraine has begun
to issue its own notes.
Rada Controls Odessa.
Ukranian troops are said to be con.
centrated between Homel and Bakh
match, while Bolsheviki forces are
gathering at Minsk.
The Maximalist troops trying to
reach Kiev were stopped by torn VI
railroad tracks.
The Rada is said to be in complete
control of Odessa and to have been
Joined by the Black sea feet. The Bol
sheviki have occupied Proskurov, in
Podolita. The Syzran Soviet is said
to have disarmed four Cossack regi
ments there. All reports continued
disconnected, however, and often con
Trajectory.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
PEACE OFFER IS PROMISED
kaiser's Proposal To BE Sent To
World Tonight.

Amsterdam, Dec. 25.-Emperor
William will offer peace to the world
tonight, Christmas eve. Definite
word to this effect has reached here
from Berlin. The message, which will
be addressed to all the nations of the
world, belligerent as well as neutral,
will urge them to join in the nego-
tiations already begun between the
Teutonic powers and Russia. Its
purport will be that the Teutonic
powers do not desire to make a sep
arate deal with Russia until the last
effort has been made to conclude q
general peace. The message will
assert that the Teutons strive fol
peace "ho9orable to both Sides" y
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
Insurance for French Soldiers.

Paris, Dec. 26.-Insurance for all
soldiers by the government is subject
of a bill introduced In the Chamber
of Deputies. The sum proposed to be
paid is 1000 francs for combatants
and $500 francs for noncombatants.
Each insured person may obtain pay
ment of the policy In advance, within
three months after cessation OF hos
tilities, provided he Is able to prove
an intention to spend the nancy for
the purchase of tools or other objects
necessary for resumption of his livlt
Aeed following the war
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
Heavy 0nsIaughts Expected In
Many Sectors Along Whole
of Italian Front.
BIG BATTLE PREDICTED
Teuton Prisoners In Hands of Italians
Says Enemy Is Preparing For Fur
ious Attack to Come Before
New Years Day.

With the French Armies in North
ern Italy, Dec. 26.-(By Associated
Press Losing the Monte Asolone
positions within "a hours after they
had captured them, thus being unex-
pectedly baked in their march toward
the plain the Austro- German forces are
concentrating heavily, according to
reports, north and northeast of this
important approach to dominating
Monte Grappa.
A new and unexpected vigorous on
slought on the barriers to the plains
is expected soon, not only at Grappa
itself, but on the Asiago plateau and
possibly on the Lower Piave. wherc
enemy troop concentrations also are
recorded
Although expert opinion appears
to be approaching unanimity that
the Austrians have given up hope OF
breaking through the Italian line at
present, so far as to force another
great retreat, Information indicates
the enemy wants to achieve another
big success by capturing all peaks
commanding the plain and would
vastly prefer a position at the north
ern limit of the plain, where climatic
conditions would favor his troops,
while possession of the peaks would
enable him to control the territory
for miles in front of them.
Enemy Far From Objective.
A visit to the Grappa sector, how.
ever, is sufficient to reveal convinc.
ingly how far the enemy is from
achieving these detectives and how
| formidable the Italian positions are
backed up by a rejuvenated army
| Immediately after the regaining OF
! the Asolene heights, the correspon
dent found il possible to proceed To
vantage point slightly south, and
was being viciously bombarded with
shrapnel by the enemy, who had lost
II a few hours before.
Had the enemy been able to hold
it and capture Monte Grappa, which
latter is the enemy's objective as the
completely dominating position Of
the entire range, this key position
! WOulu nave DtSH StIlOuSiy mcHdSeu
Their rebuff at this important
point, however, keeps the Austro
German forces not only at consid
cradle distance from the plain the,
are seeking, but makes their prog
ress toward it difficult now that the
weather conditions are increasing IL
severity.
Furious Battles Predicted.
The concentrations on the Asiagt
plateau and along the lower Piave
while perhaps numerically less i'm
portant than those in the Grappa re
gion, are ADMITTEDLY for the sam'
purpose, according to the admission
of prisoners, who say the condition o
their troops Is terrible and the.
must at all costs secure a line OF
the plain and control the Brenta an,
Piave valleys so that they will no
have to endure the winter in tn
mountains.
I'VE must secure these things q
whatever price and sacrifice may b
J necessary" were the words In whic
, one Austrian summed up the sit
uation. The prisoners, virtual
! without exception, predict that tn
"end of this year will be marked b
, furious batSes which will last for
! night"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
PLENTY OF SUGAR FOR 1918
U. s. viii Be Well Supplied, Babst
Tells Senators.

Washington, Dec 22.- A plentiful
supply of sugar for the American
people during the coming year was
predicted by Earl ID. Babst, president
If the American Sugar Refining COM
pany, testifying before the Senate
investigating committee. He op-
posed placing limit on domestic
consumption, contending that any
such plan would result in a larger
surplus than the tonnage shortage
would permit to be shipped abroad.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
Maximum Sentence for pIotters.

Detroit, Dec. 24.-Albert c. Kalt.
schmidt, who with four others has
been convicted in federal court on q
conspiracy charge. was sentenced .
few hours later to four years In federal
prison at Fort Leavenworth, and to
pay a fine of $4,000. It was the max
imum sentence. Mrs. Ida Neef. his
sister. was sentenced TO three years
In the local house Of correction and
fined $4,000. Fritz A.. Neef. her hus-
band, and Carl Schmidt, ana his wife.
Maria. were sentenced to two years
and fined $4,000 each.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
BERLIN PAPER SUSPENDED
vorwaerts Suspended For Publishing
DispieasIng Story.

Amsterdam, Dec. 26.-The Berlin
Socialist newspaper vorwaerts has
been obliged by the government to
suspend publication for three days.
Voerwaerts In a recent article at
tackled the system of the German
food controller, Won Waldo, declaring
that great masses of German people
were not only hungry, but literally
starving. 1t also accused the war
prof1teers and millionaires" of hoard
ing great supplies of food
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
RESERVES OF VICTORY
U. S. Army To Deliver Decisive
Blow, Baker Says.
Germany's Peace Propaganda Viewed
As Forerunner OF Offensive In
West, Unless Peace Is Made.

Washington, Dec. 26.-Germany's
newest propaganda, viewed as
forerunner to an offensive in the
west, unless a German made peace is
accepted by the Allies and the Unit
ed States, should not for a mo-
ment induce us to slacken our prepara-
tions for war;" says Secretary N. ID
Baker in his weekly review OF the
military situation.
"The Germans realize" continues
the statement, that within a short
time our armies will form the prin-
cipal body OF fresh strategic reserves
remaining available on the battle
fields of Europe.
Our Armies Preserves Of Victory"
"Our armies constitute the reserves
OF victory"
The review points out that the
lighting morale of Italy may be re-
lied upon, no matter how intensive
the German peace campaign becomes
and says: Z
"The Italian theater once again is
the scene of important military ac-
tivity.
Social upheavai Desired.
Before proceeding with any oper-
ations In the west. the Germans hope
TO drive the Italians back to the
Adige, anticipating that such a re-
verse would have a disintegrating
influence throughout Italy.
"It is apparent that the Germans
have not given up all hope of bring
ing about a social upheaval in Italy
as they did in Russia after their vic
torious compaigns of 1915.
"It would appear that, as fore
runner to the German offensive her
aided to be launched In the west. an
intensive peace propaganda is to be
initiated.
Information from various sources
confirms the reports that the Ger
mans would have the world believe
that the military situation is such
that they are able to dictate the
terms OF peace. They therefore threat
en- that unless this dictated peace Ia
accepted by the Allied Powers and
ourselves the German forces now be
ing concentrated on the western
front will break through the Allied
line into the west.
Must Assume Responsibility.
when, as a result OF the defet
/ tion of the Russian forces, the weigh
OF Austro-German pressure was di
rected against Italy. France an,
England united in coming to the rescu'
of their ally and are today aidinI
the Italian armies.
"1t is our duty, therefore, In look
ing to the future to realize that 1
we are to fulfil the pledge We have
made on entering the war, IL we arr
to fight this war to successful con
clusion, we must assume the full re
sponsibility which rests upon us
We are the freshest In the struggle
We have the reserve manpower ant
the reserve mechanical power.
"Our armis constitute the reserves
of victory"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
PAINTS CANADA AS FOE PRIZE
Darrow Says U. s. Would BE invaded
II Kaiser Won War.

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Canada is Ger.
many's prize and the United States
invaded from her northern border by
kaiser's troops would be the result of a
victory by the Teuton powers. Clarence
Darrow declared In speech here.
"Had we not stepped in, Germany
might have ruined France and England
demanded Canada Of Great Britain and
within 10 years could cross seas con-
trolled by her submarines and invade
our country from the NORTH" said Mr..
Darrow.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
Japan Alleged to Have Violated Pact

Japan Alleged to Have Violated Pact
Washington, Dec. z6.-Japan al
ready has begun violation of the Ishii-
Lansing agreement, an authority con-
versant with Chinese affairs declared,
in establishing Japanese administra-
tion at Tsinan and Fangtze, outside
the territory in Shangtung leased to
Germany. The agreement signed by
Special Ambassador Ishii and Secre-
tary Robert Lansing stated THAT the
governments of the United States and
Japan deny they have any purpose 20
infringe In any way the independence
or territorial integrity Of China"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
War Plant Fire Investigated.

Boston, Dec. 26.-Authorities admit
ting possibility that the blaze was of
incendiary origin, investigated a fire
in the alien enemy barred zone dis
trict of South Boston which caused
damage estimated at 100000 to the
plant of the Boston Scale Machine
company, engaged in government con-
tracts.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
COAST WHEAT TO TWIN CITIES

Ten Million Bushels May be Shipped
v. s. Buyer Says.
Minneapolis, Dec. 26.-Approximate-
ly 100000 bushels of wheat from
the Pacific coast have been ordered
shipped to Minneapolis to meet the
demand of the Minneapolis flour
mills, according to Frank l.. Carey,
government grain buyer.
shipments of coast wheat have
been arriving daily and are being
apportioned the millers," Ae said.
1--WE may require the shipment of
100000 or 100000 bushels OF
wheat from the West before the
season is over" Mr.. Carey said.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
FEEL OUT AMERICAN FRONT
Huns Pay Increased Attention to Line
Held by Sammier.

New York, Dec 26-Indications con-
tinue to point to increasing attention
being paid by the German general stafi
to that part of the Western front
which is supposed to be gradually pass
ing under American control.
Instead OF the German reports sug-
gesting continued American concentra-
tion along the Lorraine border where
the first American prisoners were TAX
en- the Teutons appear to be feeling
for Americas strength more to the
south, in Alsace.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26

Geneva, Dec. 26.-The Krupps have
recently quadrupled their naval plant
near Kiel, according to a dispatch
from Berlin by way of Berne to La
Suisse This was done at the request
of the German government to make
up losses in submarines, which the
dispatch asserts have been heavier
than the German admiralty admits.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26

Jostled Onto Track; 8 Men Killed.
Baltimore Dec. 26.-Six men were
killed and several others injured when
an express train struck . group OF
workmen who had been crowded on
the platform at Magnolia, Nd, by 9th
ers in the rear Of the crowd pushing
forward.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
TO OUTLINE u. S. RAIL PLANS

Wilson Summona Brotherhood Chiefs
To Conference.
Washington, Dec. 26.-President
Wilson has summoned the chiefs and
legislative agent of the four railroad
brotherhoods to a conference at the
White House Thursday.
1t is expected the President will
outline to the representatives of the
railroad workers whatever action he
has decided is necessary to obtain
more efficient transportation in the
war crisis.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
GIVES COLOMBIA CANAL
Germany Promises U. S.. Water
way as Bait.
Teutons Even Resort to Moving Pic.
lures to Spread Propaganda
In America.

Christobol, Canal Zone, Dec. 90
Spanish language newspapers In
many of the large towns in Latin
America are spreading a formidable
German propaganda, which is also be-
ing distributed in letters and by mail
all over central and southern parts of
the hemisphere by fnnumerable per-
sonal letters, and by commercial trav-
slers, many of whom are native Latin
Americans empoyed in the German in
terest. Even moving pictures are re-
sorted to.
In Colombia they point to the
United States as the intternational
brigand that robbed Colombia of Pan
anna, and they promised Colombians
restoration of their lost province il
Germany wins, as well as control OF
the Panama canal. They disclaim any
intention to acquire any territory or
to extort any direct political influ-
ence; they say that Germany will sim
ply right the wrongs perpetrated by
the United States and Great Britain,
and that Germany's sole reward will
be large commercial activity, from
which the natives will also greatly
benefit.
Aid Costa RIean Rebels.
In Costa Rica they harp on the
failure of the Unitetd States to rec
ognize the Tinoco administration and
endeavor to associate themselves with
the dominant political party Of the
country.
Throughout all the Central Ameri
can states they urge the natives Il
take concerted action against the
American policy in reference to Mic
aragua and they lay Mexico's trouble,
to Wall street financiers.
Chile is to acquire Bolivia and al
much of Peru as she wants II PERI
follows Brazils example.
Venezuela is promised British
Guiana and Brazil down to the Anna
zon.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
RECOUNT SEATS GOVERNOR
Shows Hunt Of Arizona Elected
Republican Now In Office.

Phoenix, Ariz., Dec. 23.-The Ari.
zona supreme court has seated G. w.
p. Hunt as governor OF Arizona.
Hunt contested the election of Gov
ernor Thomas Campbell. who now
holds the office. Hunt Ia demo
crat. The decision of the court was
unanimous.
On the face of the returns, Camp
bell was given the certificate Of elec-
tion by the small margin of 81 votes.
Hunt instituted a contest declaring
recount would show he had been
elected.
The court unanimously decided
that the recount showed Hunt has
been elected by 43 votes.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
MlnneapoIis Bank Is Robbsd.


Washington. Dec. 22.-Miners should
work upon holy days and holidays. I'M
III the present coal crisis II over. Car
iinal Gibbons declares n Z lstter q,
Fuel Administrators Barfield. 1T viii,
be an invaluable service to the country,
and to humanity" said the letter, ~ie
hey win work regularly. for every ton
II coal contributes toward the success
u the nation In the titanic struggle
Upon which We have entered" Iho
prelate also urged saloonkeepofD - -.
,perats by closing barr botwoon . rs
n and : = N
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26

A message from King Albert OF
Belgium to the American people was
read at a public meeting here by
Representative Frederick c. Hicks of
the House committee on naval affairs,
who recently returned from the Euro
pean fighting front. 1t was as fol-
lows: Without the generous sup
port and kind aid of the American
people, the people of Belgian would
have been starved to death, and l
would ask that you carry to every
American the sincere appreciation
and thanks OF every surviving Bel
gian"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
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BIG ARMY MENACES
KALEDlNES, REPORT

Petroqrad, Dec. ga cau-
casian army Of 100000 men
is advancing on the rear Of
of the troops of General kale-
dimes, cossack leader, accord
ing to an announcement made
by the Bolshevikl Press bu-
reau.
I. + /. /. + 4. 4. + 4. + 4. + + +
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
Arrest of Ukraine Leaders Pre-
cipitates Armed Crisis and
Quick Release Follows.
NORTH BEING STARVED
All Questions But Will Accept
Challenge of Civil War and
Stop at No Obstacles.

London, Dec. 25.-Members of
the Ukrai-. revolutionary staff
have been liberated In accordance
with the demands of the Ukraine
government, a Reuters dispatch
from Petrograd says.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
GRAND DUKE RAISES ARMY
Raises large Force of RoyaIIsts In
Caucasus.

London, Dec. ga dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph company from
Haparanda reports that Kerensky with
An army Is now marching against Mos
.ow, while Grand Duke Nicholas, the
,ormer Russian commander-in-chief
las gathered a great army of Royal
SITS In the Caucasus.
A Bolshevih force commanded BY
released German and Austrian officers
prisoners has defeated the anti-BOl-
,heviki at Tashkent, capital OF Rus
,ian Turkestan, according to Petro-
grad dispatch to the Morning Post
Dispatches from Petrograd indicate
hat the struggle between the Co.'S
sacks and the Maximalists In Southern
Russia Is increasing in severity. Reu-
.er's Petrograd correspondent says the
Tame of civil war is spreading north
ward along the volga river from Az
.rakhsn to Samara.
Minneapolis Bank 10 Robbed.
Minneapolis, Dec. 22.-The Peoples
State Bank. 1419 Washington avenue
south, was held up and robbed OF $5.-
500 Friday by three bandits, whose
plans worked out so perfectly that two
policemen standing directly across the
street, suspected nothing until the
robbers had escaped In an automobile
and the bank officials, locked In the
vault shouted for help.