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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
Pave Line Believed Safe;
Italians Plan Offensive
Enemy Advantage Dvndes as Daz Forces Recover From
Retreat-Teutons Pin Hope in Drive From North
Finding Lower Defences Too Strong

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS IN
NORTHERN ITALY, Saturday, Nov. II
The Battle Of the Piave River, as il
Will be known, has now developed to a
stage where the enemy's first attempts
to make breach in the Italian lines
have failed. This defensive result has
not only been accomplished by the
Italian army. but time has been secured
to effect that recovery from the retreat
which will permit the army to resume
is offensive power as we'll as its de-
fensive.
The enemy was taking full advantages
of the delicate period after the retreat.
knowing that every day counted for the
restoration Of the solidity of the Ital-
ian offensive force. In this knowledge,
too, the Italian supreme command is
proceeding methodically, giving ground
here and there and holding elsewhere,
as all this is part of a systematic plan
TO bring to the army offensive qualities
to deal blow at q chosen moment.
One hears tonight talk in high quar-
ters that if the Piave line holds an
other few days the tide will be turned,
as it's successful defence through six
fearful days has established that the
enemy has MS limitations.
Few Have Crossed River
Thus far nothing beyond battalions
have crossed the river, and no brigade
much less division, has passed the
deadline. Only at Zenson and Griso-
lera are there any serious Judgments
on the west bank Of the Pisve, and to-
day the enemy was forced back to the
river at Zenson and elsewhere, with
more than 1000 men captured, while
the food waters bar him before Griso-
lera.
1t is because the Piave has resisted
so we'll that the enemy is now turning
his attention to the north and trying 70
make breach there, which he failed TO
make on the Pisve.
The line on the north runs along
Asiago, Cismon and Quero, and there
the Italian position remains virtually
unchanged. In the east, where the
mountain line joins the Piave, the Ital-
ian position has been moved a little
further back, not in giving ground, but
to solidify the whole northern front
from Mont Tondarecar on the west 70
the Piave on the east, thus consolidat-
ing the defence at the centre and on
both northern wings.
This is the situation tonight after
one Of the most trying weeks Italy has
ever known. Il makes the whole coun-
try breathe easier and await with Sc
renity, almost confidence, the crucial
days still ahead.
A trusted man was sent by the cor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
Cold Wave Due To-day,
Weather Bureau Warns

According TO the bulletin issued by
the Weather Bureau last night, Indian
summer is dead and the vanguards OF
winter will ride into New York City to-
aHoist northwest storm warning the
official communicate read strong
northeast winds Monday, with decided
fall in temperature" -,
Hard on the heels Of one OF the mild
%. November days that the city can
remember, the bureaus prediction be,
gan 70 materialize last night. A chill
gale swept down out OF the north and
the mercury began to shrink back into
the bulb. By II o'clock il was down to
AZ degrees and still falling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
Noted Chemists to Aid u. S,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1s.-Six of the
country's foremost chemists were called
into the service of the government to-
day to serve as a special board 70 in
vestigate explosives and the use Of
gases in warfare. They were named
By Secretary Lane 70 act as advisers TO
the Bureau Of Mines.
The board will 90 into the subject OF
increasing the production Of materials
used in explosives manufacture and
will advise the bureau in the operation
OF the recently enacted law regulating
the sale OF explosives. The members
are:
Or. William H. Nichols, Of the Gen
ersl Chemical Company, New York,
chairman; Professor H. p. Talbot, head
Of the chemical department Of the Mas
sachusetts Institute Of Technology;
William Hoskins, Of Chicago. q consult
ing chemist; Professor H. P. Venable,
Of the University of North Carolina;
z. c. Franklin, Of Leland Stanford Uni
versity, and DR.. Charles L. Parsons. of
the Bureau of Mines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
Slav Propaganda
Against Italy Here
Newspaper Charges That Vio-
lent Attacks Are Being Made
in American Press

al TELEGRAPH" Leghorn (Livorno)
daily. in its issue OF September % pub
lished the following correspondence
from Rome under the heading, The
Powerful Jugoslav Propaganda Against
Italy in the L. 3. A.:
an Italy the discussion regarding
the Jugoslav problem and the present
and future relations between Italy and
Jugoslavia has now become silent. The
papers which until recently defended
The exaggerated claims OF the Jugo-
slavs after having studied the question
thoroughly, have become more moder-
ate.
italian public opinion, as well as
official Italv, have given proofs Of their
conciliatory attitude toward Serbia and
her lust aspirations to the Jugoslav
programme. But do the Jugoslaves be
80 ~ tho same way? The
Jugoslav propaganda in the last few
months has extended its action IL the
United States. where we, ourselves.
have been trying by every means TO
make propaganda in the interest OF our
war and our claims.
1--WE learn from a diplomatic source
that Washington is the centre of the
Jugoslav propaganda in the United
States; there are the headquarters OF
the South Slavic National Committee
under the leadership Of Milan Marian
ovic. This committee never
fails TO use every opportunity for
spreading the v!lest ealumnies against
Italy and the Italians.
"The New York Tribune Is the active
organ Of this propaganda, which has
spread over Canada also. A memorial
was published which appeals TO Amer
lea for help, 10 defend Jugoslav:
against the Italian system OF progress
sive oppression The Jugo-
slavs dispose Of enormous funds, anc
il is rumored that these funds have
been increased by contributionsef Ger
mans, Austrians and lrishmen.
"Our government is well informed
about it and does everything 70 frus
trate this violent propaganda. But the
struggle is difficult owing to the larg'
sums put at the disposition OF Jugo
slavs.
at is the duty Of influential Jugo
slav quarters, which are friends o.
Italy. TO convince their American
friends OF the necessity Of ceasing this
campaign, which is more hurtful e
them than 20 u.s."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
New Offensive at
Ypres Presaged by
Violent Gunhre
British and Germans Bring
Big Guns Into Increased
Activity

LONDON, Nov. 1s.-From the IN
usual violence Of the artillery fire on
the Ypres front it is evident that either
the British or the enemy is preparing
for an infantry assault on large scale.
This sector has been the scene Of
repeated British advances. General
Haig will probably soon try TO crush
the remaining German redoubts. forti-
fed farms and machine gun nests on
the northern end Of the Passchendaele
Ridge.
On the other hand. II is believed Won
Arnim will not give up this dominating
position overlooking the Flanders plain
70 Roulers and beyond without at least
one determined attempt 70 recapture it.
The British official statement today
said the enemy guns were especially &C
tive near Passchendaele and LANCE
marck and south of Polygon Wood. all
points not far from Ypres.
There were no large scale infantry
operations reported to-day from the
west front. The German communique
declared the French attacked south OF
St. Quentin and were repulsed in hand
to-hand fighting, but Paris did not men
ton the incident.
Trench raids, for reconnoitring pur-
poses. contine. British Lancashire and
Highland troops captured prisoners
near Monchy-le-Preu and the French
brought back a few Germans from a
trench at Mont Carnillet. in the Cham
ragne. Won Ludendorff reported TAX
ing forty Englishmen and several ma
chine guns in Artois and north OF 81
Quentin.
There was great artillery activity on
the Chemin -des-Dames front and the
Verdun, probably presaging infantry
assaults
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
Baker Declares Italian Line
Is Hardening Against Germans

latter part Of the week, betraying a de-
cided nervousness on the part of the
Germans lest any unexpected offensive
action develop.
Along the French front no engage
ments Of importance are recorded.
Encouraged by Italy
"The news from Italy is more en-
coursging. Operations involving the
skilful handling Of large masses Of
troops and the reorganization OF de-
fensive positions, entailing super
human efforts on the part of officers
and men alike, have been carried out
by the Italian armies with energy and
courage.
"All sectors of the Italian theatre Of
operations continue the scene OF much
hard fighting. The enemy along four
different lines of attack is endeavoring
TO outhank and, il possible. TO crush
the Italian armies and debouch into
the heart Of Northern Italy.
while attempting 70 drive ahead
across the Venetian plain along a
broad front the Austro-German forces
have thrown large masses Of troops
against the Italian defensive positions
girding the Trentino.
an spite Of the intense strain Of the
engagements, in which the Italian rear
guard acquitted themselves very well.
the Italian defence is hardening.
along the Piave and in the region
of Lake Of Gards. as well as along the
Brenta, il would appear that the enemy.
while scoring local advantages, is being
successfully contained.
"On the lower Piave the hostile at
81 ~ a
successful. resulting in the capture OF
Zenson. The Italians have now opened
the dikes in this sector, which VIII
render the enemy advance difficult.
while IL must be acknowledged that
the full Austro- German strength in the
Trentino has not yet been deployed,
and Developments in this sector must
be awaited nevertheless, the present
temper Of the Italian armies and the
strong Allied reinforcements which are
arriving smoothly and methodically in
the Italian theatre should lead us TO
contemplate the future with conf
dence."
Fall of Jerusalem Near
The Secretary then reviews at length
the military situation In Palestine and
Nesopotamia, which. he says. must be
considered IL we are TO arrive at a
clear perspective of the purposes Of the
war" He asserts that the investment
NJ Jerusalem by the British is taking
sbape. That the Turkish forces IN
Palestine have lost half their efee-
tives in the fighting also is noted.
Mr.. Baker notes increased activity In
the Balkan war theatre and concludes
with the statement that the situation
in Russia continues disturbed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
Wilson Praises
Patriotic Work of
Four-Minute Men
Lectures of $4,000 Volun-
teers Inspiration to Sac
rihce, He Says

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1s.-President
Wilson, in letter made public TO-
night, expresses his appreciation Of the
patriotic work being done by the -Four
Minute Men, q government agency Of
$4,000 volunteer speakers, who present
wartime messages Of the Administra
ton 20 theatre audiences throughout
the country.
The Presidents letter follows:
The Presidents Letter
To the fifteen thousand Four Min
ute Men Of the United States: May
not express ny very real interest
in the vigorous and intelligent work
your organization is doing in con-
nection with the Committee on Pub
lie Information? It is surely a mat
ter worthy Of sincere appreciation
that a body of thoughtful citizens,
with the hearty cooperation of the
managers of moving picture theatres,
are engaged in the presentation and
discussion OF the purposes and meas
ures of these critical days.
Men and nations are at their worst
or at their best in any great strug-
gle. The spoken word may light the
fires Of passion and unreason. or IL
may inspire the highest action and
noblest sacrifice in nation Of free
men.
Upon you, Four Minute Men, who
are charged with special duty and
enjoy a special privilege in the com
mand of your audiences. will rest in
a considerable degree, the task Of
arousing and informing the great
body of our people so that when the
record Of these days is completed
we shall read page for page with the
deeds Of army and navy the story Of
unity, the spirit Of sacrifice. unceas-
ing labors, the high courage Of men
and women at home, who held un-
broken the inner lines.
Ny best wishes and continuing in
terests are with you in your work as
part of the Reserve Officers Corps in
o nation thrice armed, because
through your efforts it knows better
the justice Of its cause and the value
Of what il defends. Cordially and
sincerely yours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
Bernstein Sure of
A Republican Russia

Herman Bernstein, who returned re-
Gently from Russia, said yesterday IN
the Mount Morris Theatre, ll6th Street
and Fifth Avenue. that the prosecuted
and despised Jews Of Russia had been
among the stanchest supporters Of the
revolution, but now we're imperilled
again BY the snarchistic Bolshevik.
He expressed confidence that just and
republican form Of government would
come The services were under the
auspices OF the Institutional Synn-
gogue. ~,
stein reminded his audience that the
Z 900 900 Jews in Russia had been sub
Jec4sd 20 medieval prosecutions for
generations for political, religious or
,bjnIy yelled Avarieious reasons. De
mite this 100000 had marched to the
when the Russian Liberty Loan wac
soatsd. he said, the Jews. who formed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19

respondent in an automobile to the
lower Plave this morning 70 inspect
the inundated district, and be has re-
turned with details of the fearful scene
Of desolation made by the release Of
the food waters by the Italian engi
neers to bar the progress of the enemy
What was a smiling farm land ten
days ago is now transformed into a
vast sheet Of water stretching for
miles. Above the level Of the water
roofs and the upper stories OF farm
houses can be seen here and there.
Great focks of sea fowls have come in
from the Adriatic and their mournful
cries add to the weirdness Of the
scene.
Iatense silence hangs over the desc
late waste. broken only by the sea birds
and the muttering Of guns at the mouth
Of the river. Some Of the upper floors
of the farm houses are still occupied
by the local constabulary Of the val
ley.
The extent of water interposes an i'm
passable defence 70 anv advance Of the
enemy in that quarter. and under this
sheet of water is soft mud. now soaked
70 quicksand, about six feet deep, max
ing il impossible for enemy artillery
or horses 10 enter without sinking
The FIRST party which got across has
been forced back and is now held at
bay by the focd.
Italian Navy Active
The Italian navy is doing splendid
service seconding the army in the bonn
bardment of enemy positions toward the
mouth of the Piave River. The navy,
which held the coast front from the
mouth Of the Isonzo to Grade, saved all
Of its material and cannon, and these
are now being trained on the enemy at
the mouth of the river and for some
distance Up, where the water is deep
end wide. Near Revedoli an Italian
marine battalion repulsed on Saturday
a rush made by an Austrian storming
party, and Italian torpedo boats of
Porto di Cortellozzo drove off an at
tack Of an Austrian torpedo feet. This
latter action was accompanied by OPP
erations Of a feet of Italian hydro
planes and seconded by Italian coast
batteries.
On the middle Pave River, where the
Austrisns succeeded in gaining a foot
hold on the west bank near Zenson,
they are held 10 the waters edge, and
their only communication with the east
hank is at night, when a fiat boat is
dragged from side 10 side, bringing a
small stock Of supplies. Here, on the
shore line, they have set up a line Of
machine guns to hold back the Italians
from rushing them into the river.
Some Of the more ardent Italians
begged for leave TO rush this line, and
were restrained only by the positive or
ders of their commander, who will not
send men in the face of such machine
gun fire when he believes that the line
can be reduced by other means.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1s.-Hardening
Of the Italian defence and the precision
with which British and French rein
forcements are being delivered in the
Italian war theatre leads Secretary
Baker in his weekly war review tonight
TO contemplate the future in that field
with confidence. He points out, how
ever, that the full strength Of the
Austro-German effort has not yet been
developed.
Further Allied offensives on the
Western front, after the lull Of the last
week, Mr.. Baker says, are indicated by
increased artillery fire and the nervous
ness exhibited by the Germans. The
only reference TO the sector Of this
front where American troops occupy
the first line trenches is that the men
have shown themselves worthy of the
best traditions of the American army.
THE training Of our National Army
is now progressing rapidly" the state
mert says. AT all the camps the
morale Of our new citizen soldiers Is
reported as excellent
Will Produce Results
"The men who have been called upon
to defend our country in the present
emergency are taking hold Of the work
in a serious, high-minded spirit, which
will produce the best result.
"The British and French officers who
are 10 assist in instructing our new
armies are arriving. They come for the
purpose of initiating our men into the
latest developments Of modern warfare
so that from the very outset our forces
may be trained according TO the most
efficient time and lifesaving methods.
an France the training OF our troops
is likewise being carefully continued,
In the sector where our forces are in
the trenches they have shown them
selves worthy Of the best traditions OF
our armies.
AFTER the successes gained by the
Allies in the West during the preceding
week, the relative calm OF the last
seven-day period was TO be anticipated
Destructive hostile artillery fire 1.
noted in the area along the User. cen
tring around Dixmude. and the Smelling
by the enemy increased during the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19

less than 4 per cent OF the country's
reputation, subscribed more than 40
per cent Of the total. Then for the
frst time the lot the Jews began to
sbow distinct improvement. The revo-
Iutionary council gave them full polit-
ical rights which they still maintain.
"But with counter revolutions oreah-
ing out at short intervals Mr.. bern
.tein said. "the flames Of hatred are
again putting the Jew IN peril Inc Inc
a ase1,hsyiki' the real anarchists. The
striving 10 involve him in all kinds OF
plots. lain, pus.;a he
romen and children among the
street thrOngs that were being s,aus sr
tered by machine gun fire from ar
nored motor cars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
Actress's Car Hits Child

An electric sedan, driven by ranny
pr;c. vaudeville nctress, knocked down
Jane Clark. eleven years old, OF 400 20,
We, iaist Street, at the corner OF
Convent Avenue and l3lst street las.
night. Miss Brice picked up the ehi.a
and hurried with her TO kniekerooeker
Ho.ni.al. where II was found she was
suffering from superficial bruiseA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
Earl Rosebery's Youngest
Son Killed in Palestine

LONDON, NV. 17.-"The Evening
Standard" reports that Hon. Neil Prim-
rose. ". P, youngest son Of the Earl
Of Rosebery, has been killed in Pales-
tine. He was lieutenant in the Bucks
Yeomanry.
In the present government he mad
been Parliamentary Under Secretary
for Foreign Affairs and Parli ame nIary
Military Secretary 70 the hlnlstfy OF
Munitions. lie was born IN 1897.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
GERMAN

BERLIN. Nov. IS CDAY).-Northeast Of
Asiago strong Italian forces suffered san
culinary losses in fruitless attacks against
heights which had been vrested from them.
Between the Brenta and the Piave the
artillery duel increased st times.
(NIGHTl-Betveen the Bienta and Pisve
rivers the Italians have been driven from
further strong mountain positions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
Russia Denounces Old
Holland Commercial Treaty

AMSTERDAM, Nov. l8.-The For
eign Minister announces that the Rus
sian Provisional Government has de-
nounced the commercial treaty Of Sep
TENDER, 1916, between Holland and Rus
STA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
West

LONDON, Nov. IS (DAY).-Early last
night Lancashire and Highland troops sue
cessfully raided the enemy's trenches in the
neighborhood Of Monchy-le-Preux, capturing
a few prisoners.
continues on both sides The enemy's artil-
lery fire is directed principally upon our posi-
tons in the neghborhood Of Passchendaele
and Lanqemarck and south Of Polygon Wood.
(NIGHT) At dawn to-day strong hostile
raiding party attacked our trenches in the
neighborhood OF Gillemont farm. southeast Of
Epehy. and effected an entry at certain points.
We counter attacked across the open. and
after sharp fighting elected the enemy and
captured few prisoners.
The enemy also raded our trenches early
this morning southeast of Havrincourt Some
Of our men are missing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19

A Peking dispatch under Fridays
date announced the resignation of
Premier Tuan Chih-jui and his entire
Cabinet and indicated the expectation
that Hsu Shih-chang q Prime Minister
under the administration OF the late
President Yuan Shi-kai, would be
named Premier 10 form a coalition
Cabinet in which South and Central
China would be given representation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
FRENCH

PARIS. Nov IS (DAY) There WAS some
what lively activity by our own and the
enenny's artillery north o, the Chemin-des-
Danes and on the right bank Of the Meuse
(Verdun 'front.'. raid upon enemy posts
at Mont Carnillet Champagne 'front.' re-
suited In our making prisoners.
(NIGHTl-The artillery activity was inter
rnittent In the region Of Vaudesson and near
Schoenholz. I. continued lively north OF
Hill 344, on the right bank Of the Meuse.
GERMAN
BERLIN. Nov. IS (DAY.-In Flanders
the artillery duel continued within moderaVe
limits.
In Artoi. and north Of st. QUENTIN more
that forty English were brought In and ssv-
eral machine guns captured In successful
reconnoitring engagement-
The strong artillery fire against The south
ern front Of ST Quentin, which had been IN
creasing during the previous two days was
followed by French thrust The enemy was
-epul.ed in hand-to-hand fighting and lce'
men. who were taken prisoner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
Resignation Of Chinese
Premier Is Declined

PEKING, Saturday. Nov. 17.-Presi-
dent Feng Kwo-chang has refused to
accept the resignation Of Premier
Tuan Chih-jui. which was presented
Yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19

Jafa biblical Joppa) IS city OF
more than $4,000 population. Of whom
5000 are Jews. There is German col
onv in the city and another mile
northeast Of it. Through this seaport
Palestine exports soap, fruits, WINE OIL
and sesame. The harbor IS unsafe III
stormy weather.
Joppa was a very ancient Phenlclah
city. Here. according TO fable, Androm-
sda was chained 70 the rock Egyp-
:isn and Assyrian inscriptions men
ton 10.
The Bible says the timber from Leo-
anon for the temple OF solomon was
landed here, and from this port Jonah Jonah
started on his famous voyage wnlch
concluded in the whales belly.
Jopps suffered much in the Macca-
b~an and Roman wars. II was very
prosperous at the time Of the Crusades,
FOR the Christian knights landed there
In their expeditions against Jerusal m.
n was stormed by the French in 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
BoIsheuiki to Resume
Government Operations

PETROGRAD, Saturday, Nov. II,
1880 .. m.-The Bolsheviki leaders are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
Argentina Faces r. R, Strike

BUENOS, AYRES, Nov. 1s.-The Fed
Grafton of Railway Employees announces
that a strike will be called Tuesday on
the Western and state railways.