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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
Red Cross to Aid
u. S. Prisoners
Relief Committee, Headed
by Ex-Attache at Berlin,
Organized at Berne

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-The Amer
lean Red Cross has perfected plans to
care for Americans who may be capt
ured and held in German prison camps.
A Prisoners Relief Committee has. been
organized at Berne, Switzerland. under
the supervision of Ellis l.. Dresel. OF
the American Legation. Mr.. Dresser
served from the outbreak of the war
in 1914 UP to our breaking off diplo-
matte relations as an attache OF the
American Embassy at Berlin, where his
duties included relief work for men OF
the Entente nat;onalities in German
prison camps.
To-day only about one hundred Amer
lean prisoners are held in Germany
Most of these are civilians taken OH
American merchantmen that have been
sunk by Teuton submarines. More re-
cent arrivals in the prison camps had
served as gun crews since the arming
of our merchant ships.
Speedy provision for their relief and
for those who may be taken prisoner
in tn coming fighting is necessitated
by the German policy of giving their
prisoners of war food totally made
| ouate 80 keep men in good health The
extremely high death rate among Rus
sian. Serbian and Rumanisn prisoners
in Germany and Austria $50 per cent
, in the case Of the Rumanians) has been
due largely to the inability OF Russia
and the Balkan states to organize the
ratoning of prisoners OF their nation
alities from their home countries.
A recent cable dispatch from Paris
tells of a French soldier just back from
a German prison camp and in the last
stage of tuberculosis. This soldier was
one of a battalion OF 1000 young and
healthy men captured in body early
in the war. More than 80 per cent OF
the number are now dead or have been
returned 70 France, via Switzerland, as
incurables.
Malnutrition. no less than unsanitary
conditions. produces these results.
British, Canadian and Australian pris-
oners of war in Germany now depend
exclusively upon food shipped to them
from London, and generally give the
prison camp ration to prisoners. OF
other countries, who are, as a rule, less
we'll provided for. Bread is already be
ing dispatched from Berne to the Amer
leans in Germany, and arrangements
have also been made for transmitting
letters and money from their families
and friends in this country.
Thus far only bread has been sup
piled by the Berne committee Of the
American Red Cross. Assorted food
parcels and clothing will also be for
warded soon. In the meantime the
Central Prisoners of War Committee of
London is acting on behalf Of Amer
can prisoners in Germany, sending
them such foods as the committee regu-
larly dispatches to British and colonial
prisoners.
By arrangement with Germany these
food parcels are sent to the prisoner
three times a fortnight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
u. S. Troops Take
In London Sights
Swarm Downtown Streets
and Are Warmly Wei
coined by Their Allies

LONDON, Aug. 2s.-London was
overrun to-day with American soldiers
and sailors. All the downtown streets
in the city, especially in the Piccadiily
district. were thronged with soldiers,
some walking, some in taxis. Every
where tho Americans mixed with the
Tommies. Australians, Canadians and
Scotchmcn in kits, and all agreed that
London is fine and Britain's soldiers
are better.
In some places the Brtons were in
itiated into the gamo of craps, and, as
usual. the beginners won. Craps seems
TO have captiyated London. The Amer
leans, who had not been at liberty
since their departure from the United
States, were lionized. At some corners
women were standing handing roses to
the soldiers, who pinned them on their
hats.
Many took advantage of the new
Eagle Hut OF the Young Mems Chris
tan Association, which was thronged
to the doors.
One thing that was noted was the
especially warm personal welcome
extended 20 the men. Furloughed Bel
gians, Frenchmen or other soldiers of
the Allies travel through the city in
groups, by themselves. Every Amer
lean group was piloted by at least one
and sometimes half dozen Britons.
All the landmarks we're pointed out,
and in many instances mixed groups
walked through the streets with arms
locked.
The American soldier is mystery TO
the Englishman. Those in London to-
dav. having Just been paid, had pockets
full of none, which they were anxious
~ spend. They dined at the best
hotels. some of them occupying tables
adjoining those at which British on
Gers were seated. The only difficulty
which Ney experienced with English
money had to do with the value OF the
coins. 70 which they are as yet unac,
customed. They passed over pound
notes in payment for small purchases
and took back a handful Of change
without counting it. 800, -,
whats the use Of counting it :" said
one. eve could count the number Oh
coins. but that's all. SO We just trust
TO luck"
From the tops Of crowded buses
NON and women waved at the Amer
leans. II is agreed unanimously that
Iondon likes them as much as they
like London.
The American bluejackets had SIM
liar eyncriences, but many Of them
have been in London before and know
their way about.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
St. Quentin Regions
Devastated by Foe
Not a Tree or House Left
Standing, Declares Repatri-
ated Frenchman

CBy Cable TO the Courier des Flats Unis)
PARIS, Aug. 25.-The petit Parisien"
publishes an interview Of NJ. Soret, mu-
nieipsi receiver Of 81. Quentin. a man
Of seventy-seven, just expatriated.
After telling Of the cruelties and ex-
actions committed By the enemy, NJ.
Soret declared that when the Germans,
IN order 70 mislead neutrals, were
launching official communications TO
the effect that the French were firing
on St Quentin, they omitted 20 say
that the town was but a nest Of
nitrailieuses and cannons. The ca
thedrsl and belfry we're transformed
into observatories.
I'VE were since then convinced" VI.
Soret added, that nothing would be
left Of our dear town. the munitions,
sheltered in its monuments, consti-
tuted a terrible danger The catas-
trophe which has gust destroyed the
cathedral proves IT,"
According 20 VI. Soret there are no
more French citizens IN St. Quentin.
rincs February % plaeards had been
postcd warning the population that the
fyacuatiOn was near.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
East
RUSSIAN

PE1EOGRAD. Aug. 26.-In the direction
Of Baranovichi the enemys artillery is dis-
playing the greatest activity. The enemy's
aviators also are Increasingly active in TIE
same region.
In the direction of Vadnir-V olynski on
Saturday night the enemy assumed the Of
fcnsive against n section Of our positions
north of Shelvov. He was repealed by our
fire.
Our aviators dropped bombs on the enemy
lines at several points.
REmanian Front In the region southwest
of the town of Sereth the enemy assumed the
offensive. He succeeded in occupying part OF
our trenches, but was driven out Immediately
by a counter attack and the position was re-
stored. In the direction Of Kedzi-v ass rhely
enemy attacks northeast Of Soveia were re-
PEELED.
Caucasian Front Our detachments drove
the enemy from the Sheikhiva mountain line
west Of Ushnue to the valley Of the Rudari-
Shcikhiya River.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
Authors Drafted to Tighten
Lot Of Soldiers in 81 Camps
Harold Bindloss Tops List So Far 2S Volumes Being
Chosen-Doyle Next, Dickens and Chambers
Follow Down as Far as in the List

each. And prominent in the list is Mr..
Tyrus Raymond Cobb, better known 70
fame as Ty. who once wrote BOOK
which he called BUST En- that may,
appeal TO the soldiers in both sport and
attacks on the enemy.
In the list of books to be used Tor
overseas camps the committee on camp
Libraries feels that many, If not all
books on the present war should be
omitted. Belief prevails that the SOL
diers in France have enough OF war
without the need OF books on that sub
iect, but such conditions are not
thought to apply in the United States
Picking a few of the selected books
at random. there are "Battlefelds and
Victory" and Naval History OF the
United States" by Willis J. Abbott:
Told in French Garden. August
1914" BY Mildred Aldrich: THE Genial
Idiot" by John Kendrick Bangs. and
volume by the same author on MIR.
Boniparte OF Corsica" Yankee Ships
and Yankee Sailors" by James Barnes
and "The House on Cherry Street. by
Amelia f. Barr. which many of the
New York men will find of interest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
Colleges Send Men
To Start Paris Club
20 Institutions Unite !.
Provide Headquarten
for Fighting Men

PARIS. Aug. %. For the s.,...
college men with American or .a '
forces in France, row and IN n. '
urc, headquarters ere to be op...i !.
Paris of the American universi,, r. :
Of Europe, formed recently in 60
tation with tho Washington ,.,.-
ment, the American Red eros, an, !,
international Army and Navy y,..
Mems Christian Association, BY II. 49,.
action OF about twenty America, ,,, a"
sites and colleges. II is exp.e,,a ~.
eventually the union will includ. -.
American colleges.
The trustees, including Pr.is,., F.
j. Goodnow, of johns Hopkins, p,.,,
dent II. d. Hutchins. OF H.. UnIv,,,',.
of Michigan; DR.. John H. Finley G..
missioner of Education OF IN. s,,,. :,
New York; President Edward K \,
nam, Of the University o! North Co..
lima; Arson Phelps Stokes. seer.,.'.
of Yale. and Secretary Pierce. OF VI,
ward, have sent 70 Paris Van REM.
laer Lansing, of the Massschuss,,, !.
stitute of Technology; George Metz,
ton, OF Yale; Paul van Dyke. Of prs,,
ton, and E. j. Wendell, cf Harvard !.
establish the headquarters here. "
These men have conferred with !,
committee representing the Am.rn.
University Alumni Association Of p,-,
which now becomes the Paris sdyiw,,
council of the union, with Jane, h
Hyde as chairman.
The Institute Technology Club A,
Paris will merge with the Universe.
Union, which will take hotel or rro,,
of hotels to provide at a moderate eo,
"a home with privileges Of a esA
for American college men and III,
friends passing through PAR. or !.
furlough," as the committee expl,i,,
The organization will also "sid irul,r
tons, parents or friends in acuri,,
information, and assist the men /,
every possible way"
Offices will be provided FOR eon.r,
which desire TO maintain their own b.
reaus for this work, and the g,r.,,l
staff of the union will care for Ia, n.
terests of colleges not thus represent.
ed. The general purpose Of the uni,a
is "to meet the needs OF American mi.
versity and college men who ar +
Europe for military or other serve
in the cause of the Allies"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27

WASHINGTON. Aug. 26.-Besides
pushing its campaign TO raise sl.ooo'-
600 for construction, equipment ana
operation of soldiers Libraries at the
thirty-two cantonments and camps OF
the country, the committee on camp
Libraries of the American Library AS
ISOLATION has begun recruiting authors
70 help brighten life for Americas army
IN training.
So far 1875 writer's have been drafted.
with a total of about $50 volumes. ana
the committee has not passed the let
ter G. in the alphabetical list Of au-
thors. The roster starts with Wills
]. Abbott. who is drawn on for six vol
umes, and reaches Anna Katherine
Green. who has thirteen books named.
Heaviest of the conscriptions IS that
on Harold Bindloss, author OF advent
urc tales. who is down for twenty
eight books. with Sir Arthur Conan
povle at twenty-one and Charles Dick
ems and Robert Chambers at twenty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
Intense Fire on Line Be-
tween Minsk and Pinsk
Indicates Offensive
SerethAttackRepulsed
Russian Success in Caucasus
Continues; Turks Expelled
From Mountain Line

LONDON, Aug. 26.-The Teuton ad-
vance upon Riga has apparently ceased,
as all reference TO the region around
the River Aa has been omitted from
both the Berlin and Petrograd official
statements for two days. No changes
Of any sort are reported from the
Eastern front, though there are signs
Of a renewal of activity at several
points.
Petrograd fears a German offensive
IN the Baranovichi region, midway be-
tween Minsk and the Pinsk marshes.
The hostile artillery has developed a
fire of the greatest intensity in that
sector and German airmen are flocking
over the Russian lines in large num-
hers. Farther south IN the direction
Of Vladimir-V olynski, in lower Volhy-
MIA, enemy infantry attempted an Of
ftnsive, hut it was smothered under a
Russian defending barrage.
On the Rumanian front, both in
northern and southwestern Moldavia,
there was fighting of an indecisve ma
ture. Austro- German attacks upon
Russian trenches near the town of
Sereth, on the upper Sereth River,
were at first successful. but a swift
counter attack restored the lost posi-
lions. Austrian assaults in the cam
paign against Ocna were fruitless.
Berlin reports only bombardments
and OUTPOST fighting near Dvinsk, Bar
anovichi, Tarnopol and Zbryz.
Cadorna's thrust in the Italian the
atre has seemingly halted operations
in the east by recalling Austrian units
to the threatened IsonZo front.
In the Caucasus region the Russian
success continues. The Turks have
now been expelled from the Skeikhiva
mountain line, west of Ushnue, and
driven into the valley of the Rudari-
Skeikhiva River.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27

ROME, Aug. 25.-The battle between
the Italians and the Austrians still
RACES, with the Austrians retreating
with stubborn resistance at many
points, including the lower Carso.
Many messages from the front re-
ceived by ministers indicate that the
Italians are making swift strides
toward victory.
When asked to-day for an express
sion of his opinion Of the results thus
far achieved in the battle. Lieutenant
General Count Cadorna, commander in
chief of the Italian forces, smilingly
replied:
1--WE are doing nicely, thank you"
The official communication on the
result of the battle shows that the de-
moralization of the Austr troops is
in part due TO the extraordinary aerial
and artillery work of the Italians,
which has destroyed not only the lines
of communication, but has resulted in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
More Belgians Deported
Barges Seized, but Boatmen
Refuse to Work for Germans

HAYRE. Aug. 26.-It is officially an
nounccd by the Belgian government.
that the Germans have ordered the
Bank OF Courtrai. West Flanders. 10
transfer its funds Immediately to Brus-
sells.
About a thousand Flemish civilians
have been deported 10 Zeebrugge TO do
work Of military nature, according to
the official announcement. Civilians
also are being similarly employed at
Blankenbcrghe and near the Dutch bor-
der. Near Ypres the Germans are
requ'sitioninR barges in large numbers.
but ffty-Gye out Of sixty boatmen at
that point have refused TO work for the
Germans. despite promises Of good pay.
At Nalines all walnut wood has been
requgitioned 20 make rife butts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
Petain's Attacks
Paving Way for
American Troops
Successes at Verdun Only
Providing Starting Points
for Next Year

LONDON. Aug. 26.-The military ex-
pert Of "The Manchester Guardian
pointing out the Importance of the
present French success at Verdun,
says:
IAN advance Of the French from the
Meuse would have precisely the same
effect on the Verdun position in France
as 2 reoccupation of the coast Of
Flanders by the British. 1t would force
the evacuation Of all France west Of the
Mouse and would split up the war into
two campaigns the British in Belgium
and the French on the Meuse.
"Petain has no such objects in view
now. lie IS aiming not TO break
through, but to secure q series of jump
ing OF. places for the campaign next
year, when the American troops arrive
and the Germans are at the top Of their
strain. The success of the French
shows that even now the Germans are
reduced to the defensive in the West,
and the campaign in Flanders is about
ell they can manage 1t shows how
much offensive strength is in the
French army after all the German es-
says on the doctrine Of attrtlOn.
The net results of the French oper-
ntions through the week at Nerdun are,
on the west of the MeuSe, TO bring the
French up TO the south side Of the
FORCES brook. and, on the east, TO move
the lines forward 10 where they were
on the second of those disastrous first
FIVE days of the German offensive in
1916. At no point now are they more
than a mile bek:nd where the offensive
been brilliant, and what has been done
here can-be done at other points"
On the busy British week the expert
says:
"The military results Of the capture
of Lens will not be so great now as
they would have been in April. when
they might have turned the north end
Of the Drocourt switch line, but 1t is
q considerable town, and if the recov-
cry Of il can be effected without too
heavy a loss in men il would be blow
10 the Germans.
Further north the obstinate struggle
for the Ypres hills may be regarded as
like the French operation at Verdun-
merely preliminary 10 something more
important to come. Il is, in fact, as
the Germans say. battle for the Bel
gian coast-in other words, to restore
us 20 the position we had before the
failure Of our attempts to relieve Ant
werp. In fact, the present operations
are a sort Of palimpsest, from which,
when you scrape it away, you see STAR
ing you in the face the ancient history
Of the second and third months Of the
war.
Later the operations may in turn be
I n m "A T. mn
year, when, if we are decisively SUI
preme in the air, the end Of the war
may be in sight The steep old for
mula Of winning by attrition is dead
The victory will 90 to the side which
knows best how to save life. This is
the new note of victory"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
New German Loan Soon
Announced on Old Terms for
Next Month

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 26.-The Frank
furter Zeitung," a copy Of which has
been received here, says the seventh
German war loan will be issued in the
middle OF September, under the same
conditions as the sixth loan.
The newspaper reports that the re-
opening of the German exchanges Is
not contemplated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
Battle With Aircraft

"The Austrian command. discovering
that the ton OF the Hermada was be-
ing dominated BY the Italian artillery
due to the Intervention or the ne"
Italian monitors, ordered the Austrian
ayiators 20 destroy the Italian monl-
tors during the night. The enemy ar
craft came out, but were comPelleu pS
the anti-aircraft guns TO withdraw al
tor dropping a great many oomDs'
without result. one Austrian airplane
remaining longer than the others pc
ing shot down, its occupants perlshihg
"Trieste is still under fire OF the
Italian navy guns and the Italian sue
cssses are causing the Austrian com
mander great unrest. The Austrians
bave lost more than four lines, which
lave been broken by the Italians. The
10Th Austrian Division was annihl-
lated. In a small zone on the Carso
several Austrian regiments, notably
the seth, one of Austria's bravest, were
completely wiped out OF existence.
While fronting an Italian army corps
The 23d Austrian Army Corps lost
s.4S3 soldiers prisoners. with two colo
nels and several other superior Off
GERS among the 1t3 officers there capt
ured.
"The Hermada sees the Italian lines
drawing nearer and nearer. Since yes
terday the AuStrians have been she'll
ing the Italian lines with only the
larr calibre guns, which are of long
ran All the smaller guns have been
tsker o the rear 20 prevent their be-
ing captured by the Italians"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
American Gets Cross
Ambulance Section No. 2 Cited
for Bravery Under Fire

PARIS. Aug. 26.-William Pearl. Of
St. Johns, Mich. attached to the Ameri-
can Field Ambulance. who was wounded
recently in service at the front, has
received the War Cross.
American Sanitary Section No. 2 has
been cited for bravery in removing
wounded under heavy fire on June %,
% and 30.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
Nobel Prize Winner Killed

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 20. DE-. Edu-
ard Buehner, professor Of chemistry
81 the University Of Wurzburg. who
was in service at the front AS ma
jor, has died OF wounds. His death,
following that Of Adolf Won Baeyer,
removes two Of the greatest German
chemists within week.
Professor BucbneT, whose specially
vas the chemistry Of fermentation,
xss awarded the Nobel prize for chem
ittry In 1901.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
100 Hurt in Petrograd Fire

PETROGRAD. Aug. 25.-Thrcs H.
tories in tho southeastern portion I
the city were burned to-day q, az
suit of an explosion. One hundred y
twenty persons were killed or injure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
GERMAN

BERLIN, Aug. &c DAY Near Dvinsk
Baranovichi and Tarnopoi. at Zbryz and in
several sectors on the Caucasian front there
have been spirited artillery engagements and
small post actions.
On the Macedonian front. north of Mon
astir. powerful reconnaissance was sue
cessful for us. Northeast Of Lake Dorian
the Bulgarans repulsed strong British raid
ing de.achments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27

thus open the gateway OF the road to
Trieste. may be expected. The magni"
tuds of the Italian operations ALREADY
undertaken suggests tina. Csdorna does
not mean 70 cease his efforts with
half-success. And Rome confidently
predicts complete victory