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Evening star., 1917-09-12

| country to confer with the food ad-
ministration regarding cooperation OF
the organization in the conservation
of food are leaving the city today.
They have perfected their plans for
assisting in this war work.
Instead of holding a meeting last
/ night as planned. and naming a perma-
nent committee in this city to coop
crate with the food administration, the
Evening star., 1917-09-12
Former Representative Kerr Dies.

MANSFIELD. Ohio. September H.
Winfield Scott Kerr. aged sixty-five. for.
mer representative in Congress from
the twenty-seventh and twenty-ninth Ohio
districts. has died at his home here
from heart disease. Mr.. Kerr served in
a daughter and a son survive
Evening star., 1917-09-12

Potomac. they have become scarce on
the market here and prices are climb
selling as low as so cents a box and
where 81 a box was charged the product
was extra good. This morning 81 a
box is the low price on tomatoes and
as high as 81 box is being asked and
obtained in the wholesale market.
It is believed these prices will lower
Evening star., 1917-09-12

delegates devoted the evening to sight
seeing. Sovereign Commander Fraser
plans to name the committee after he
returns to his headquarters at Kansas
City.
Evening star., 1917-09-12
Women's Fine Ribbed
Vests. Special &c Each

In all sizes: usually sold
at 15c and 19c:' slightly ir-
regular; splendid values at sc
each.
Evening star., 1917-09-12

In regular and extra sizes.
Fine qualities that ordinarily
would cost you SOC and 59c
each.
Evening star., 1917-09-12
EXPORT LICENSE FOR GOLD
DUE TO SPIES ACTIVITIES
German Agents Here and in Neutral
Countries Seek to Obtain
American Gold.

The recent proclamation placing gold
on the list of commodities requiring
export licenses was caused in part. it is
declared. by reported activities of Ger
man. agents here and in neutral coun-
tries to obtain possession of American n
gold: In no case has the Investigation
disclosed the official knowledge of any
neutral government. it is said, of the
plans Of German agents in their gold
camDaign.
OhScials have been unable to verify
the accuracy of numerous reports Of
this nature. but the activity in gold
Expectations to neutrals for some
months past aroused the concern of
Ireafury officials prior to the Presi-
dents proclamation. There is little
doube in official circles that Germany
has been fully advised. in many in
stances, of the expectation of gold
Through spies working in this coun-
FRY. 1t is believed that on some occa-
si0ns the Berlin foreign office has been
advised of the sailings and destina-
tiong of vessels carrying gold to
and from the United States and was
thus placed in possession of exact
Information as to when and where these
vessels could be met most advan-
#tagesusly by submarines.
Evening star., 1917-09-12

Usually SOC yard. Splendid
finish and excel
lent weight; patterns to Sc
lect from.
Bargain Basement.
Evening star., 1917-09-12

1t pays to read the want columns of
The Star. Hundreds of situations are
filled through them.
Evening star., 1917-09-12
wooDMEN GO HOME.
Committee to Help Food Administra-
tion to Be Named Later,

Members of the woodmen of the
World and Woodmen's Circle. who
came here from various parts of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-07
Official Statements

per Taghamento against our left wing, the
enemy has pushed various detachrnents
toward the middle and lower course Of the
river. Some hostile vanguards, which came
into contact with detachments OF grenadier
brigade southeast Of ST. Vito-al-Tagl amento
were repulsed.
To establish our new line we were com
PEELED 70 evacuate portions Of the territory
IN the mountainous area, which has been oc-
cuied by the adversary after the withdrawal
OF our troops.
This morning an enemy alrplane was
brought down at Nervesa
GERMAN
BERLIN. Nov 6.-The Tagliamento line
has been won by US. The Italians are again
in retreat between the mountains and the
sea. CONGREGATIONS indicate their route Of
retirement through the upper Italian plain.
The military operations which secured n
crossing at the mountain edge by a German
and Austro-Hungarian division. which Was
eager 10 advance. drove wedge into the
naturally strong defensive positions Of the
enemy on the western bank Of the river. The
rapid widening Of the bridgehead thus gained
by successful fthting compelled the enemy 10
cyacuate the whole river line 10 the Adriatic
coast. Up the river 20 the Fella Valley
Italian brigadcs still held out yesterday The
pressure of our advance has also compelled
the Italians 10 give up their mountain front
From the Felln Valley ~ the Coibricon, north
OF the Sugang Valley. on "A width Of more
than $50 kilometres (ninety-thrcc miles, the
Italians have had TO give up zones Of defence
which they have consolidated for years past.
and are in retreat
Further operations OF the Allied armies
have been begun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-07
Canadians Hammer Ger
mans Back in Advance
of Half Mile
Final Marks Are
Gained, Says Report
Many Prisoners Already
Brought In in San
culinary Battle
fBy The Associated Pre.sl

BRITISH FRONT IN BELGIUM.
Nov. e.-The Canadians, in to-day's
drive against the German lines, have
captured Passchendaele and advanced
about 800 yards beyond the centre of
the city, battling their way to their
final marks. A considerable number
of prisoners have already reached the
cages.
The attack, which was begun at dawn
by the Canadians, has not only taken
some Of the attacking forces beyond
Passchendaele out on TO the ridge to
the north, but on the Meetcheele spur.
a little to the northwest, and has car
ried them along the high ground tow
ard the village of Mosselmerkt.
Meanwhile the British TO the south
again moved against Polderhoek Cha
teau, where the conflict is still pro-
ceeding.
Many airplanes we're over the Ger
man front. Notwithstanding the poor
visibility, the observers reported
large concentration of German infantry
in shell-hole defences between Pas-
schendaele and Moorslede. The Ger
mans also had pulled out their old
troops and put in fresh divisions all
along the line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-07
NOVEMBER Z. 1917

BERLIN, Nov. 5.-"While the troops
of the Central Allies were forcing their
way across the Tagliamento, Germany
at home quietly crossed the political
Rubiccn and in the space Of five days
changed from an autocracy into a de-
mocracy," declared Matthias Erzberger.
leader of the Centrist party, in an in
terview to-day with The Associated
Press correspondent.
This has been the most momentous
week since the founding of the en-
pre-" said Herr Erzberger, in a recital
of the incidents leading 10 the solution
of the recent political crisis. "Its
achievements represent a permanent
political gain for the German people.
In view of the July and October hap
penings the majority leaders were con-
WINGED of the hopeless1ess of permit
ting the old system to prevail
Through the chief of the civil Cabinet
they impaired their convictions to the
crown, urging the imperative need of
a coordinated, cohesive governmental
policy in foreign and domestic issues
and harmonious governmental collabo-
ration with the Reichstag, during the
war, at least"
Herr Erzberger then told how Count
Won Hertling reserved his decision to
accept the Chancellorship until he had
conferred with the party leaders. On
the advice of the latter the Emperor's
plan for separating the CHARACTERISTIC
and the Presidency Of the Prusslan
Ministry, he said, had been dropped.
Foreign Minister Won Kuehlmann had
also participated in the conferences,
Herr Erzberger declared. urging the
need Of instituting a parliamentary
procedu re because 1t was the only So
luton of the crisis and because of the
unfavorable impression that would be
made abroad if the current attempt
failed to succeed.
DR.. Won Kuehlmann is DESTROYS that
the outside world should know that
new political era has set in in Ger
many-that his intercession was not in
vain, as it was decided to take parlia-
mentarians into responsible positions,
continued Herr Erzberger.
az desire to say" concluded the Cen
trist leader, that not only are the ma
iority leaders and Chancellor Won
Hertling in complete working harmony
on foreign and domestic issues, but
that the pact has the full sanction of
the Emperor, who has given Count Won
Hertlng free hand"
The Clerical party now has the Chan
cellor. and the progressives, in all
probability, will be awarded the post
of Vice Chancellor and one other i'm
portant seeretaryship. while the Ma
tional Liberals will be represented IN
the vice-presidency of the Prussian
Cabinet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-07
Congress Delegation
Visit Troops at Front

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Nov. 6.-The American Con-
gressional party visited to-day the
zone in which the troops are billeted
and are receiving war instruction.
They first visited headquarters in the
town, but did not meet General Perish
ing. who is at present in Paris. They
went to Major General Sibert's head
quarters and we're taken out TO see the
American troops in practice-going
over the top, bayonet work on dummy
Germans and an exhibition of their
skill at sniping and with hand and
rife grenade, mortars and the smoke
barrage.
During the hand grenade instruc-
ton pieces flew close to the Congress
men, who were enthusiastic over the
energy displayed by the troops, and
when one Congressman called for three
cheers for the boys the party yelled
itself hoarse.
Later the visitors went among the
troops shaking hands, chatting and
asking questions regarding the train
ing. They especially commented on
the physical fitness and cheerfulness
Of the American soldiers. They were
told Of Saturdays trench fight, and
each was presented with shell cases
of the first days artillery firing
against the Germans.
The Congressional party came from
Verdun, where they inspected the de-
fences and were entertained by the
French commanders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-07
Italians Lose River,
Begin Wide Retreat

consultation with the General staff rep
resentatives Of Britain and France.
A semi-official dispatch from Rome
to-day says:
"On our front are observed continual
arrivals Of Austro-German and Turco-
Bulgarian forces, with large quantities
Of material and artillery. The enemy
armies, before attempting 10 give bat
tie, intend to increase their already
formidable concentration of troops on
the entire front. which are, at the pres
ent time, estimated TO consist Of more
than fifty divisions"
The "Tribuna" says that the Allies
are facing the supreme crisis Of the
war. and if they know how properly to
employ the resources at their disposal
this grave period may prove to be the
beginning Of better events.
. It is impelling, however, that single
governments and single commands
know how to put in second place affairs
of secondary Importance, because the
war can be won only by dealing with
the enemy with all the means, with all
the force possible In that particular
sector where the enemy's initiative has
made the issue vital to all the bel
ligerents. This sector is the Italian
front The paper adds that any delay
or hesitation in recognizing this fact
may prove fatal TO all the Allies. Half
measures. it maintains, would be worse
than nothing.
Refugees from the Friuli regions in
vaded by the enemy have arrived in
Bologna, Milan, Florence and Rome.
They feel certain that they will be
able to return to their homes and have
confidence in the resistance Of the ma
ton and in the bravery Of the army.
In every town subscriptions have been
opened by newspapers for the benefit
of the refugees.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-07
Navy to Man Transports
Men Being Recruited for Fire
room Service

WASHINGTON, Nov. Elm prepare
ton for the manning of all army trans
ports with naval crews, the Navy De
partment to-day began special efforts
to recruit and train men for hreroom
service. Physical ability to stand the
work is the only qualification required.
An efficient freroom force is vitality
necessary TO the protection Of trans
ports or merchant vessels from sue,
marines. Maximum speed is required
for all vessels passing through the va.
zone, and full head Of steam mus'
be kept up constantly. There nav
been many times when this was fovno
impossible with civilian tiremen, sitnei
through lack Of training or diseipiinAl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-07
Progressive Germans
Fear Hertling viii
Euade His Promises

COPENHAGEN. Nov. 6.-The fear Of
the progressive elements in Germany
that they may have been cheated in
their bargaining with Chancellor Won
Hertling and Foreign Secretary Won
Krchlmann for A government OF par
liamentary nature is'plainly evident in
this mornings German newspapers.
The new administration, they find, is
seriously considering letting the post
of YiceiC Chancellor die with the retire
ment of DR.. Karl Helfferich, should his
resignation be accepted, instead Of fill
ing il with Deputy Won Payer or an
other Radical member of the Reichstag.
The Reichstag party leaders, in
counting up the assurances given them
By Secretary Won Kuehlmann, now dis
cover that among these there was no
promise regarding the Vice Chancellor
ship. On the contrary, they recall that
DR.. Won Kuehlmann. although himself
suggesting the possibility of a parlia-
mentary e-Chancellor, was careful
to say he was not authorized to promise
this and could not negotiate about a
new appointment because his colleague,
DR.. Helfferich. had not yet resigned.
Socialists Aroused
Deputy Ebert, president Of the So
cialist group in the Reichstag. called
upon Chancellor Won Hertling Sunday
afternoon to remind him that the So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-07
Italians Retredting
In Good Order, With
Cavalry as Rear Guard

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS IN
NORTHERN ITALY, Nov. 6.-The Ital-
ian retirement to new lines is being
methodically carried out. The morale
Of the troops is good In all ranks. The
cavalry is again acting as a rear-guard
in a screening movement and fighting
heroically.
The general situation is likely 70 con-
tinue grave for several days, while the
operation Of RECOMMENDATION along the
new lines proceeds.
An observer who returned this morn
ing from a tour along the Tagliamento
front told the correspondent that con-
ditions were much better than had been
generally understood. The men were
displaying a good morale, the impend-
ing menace to the country having
stirred the fighting spirit of all, even
of those few who had been disheart-
ened by their recent trials. Instead Of
DISCRIMINATION there was every evil
dence of systematic getting together.
tBy The Associated Prcssl
ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS IN
NORTHERN ITALY, Monday. Nov. O.
The crossing of the Tagliamento at
Pinzano by considerable force of the
enemy should not be surprise, as this
has been foreseen from the'heavy press
vre the Austro- Germans were con-
eentrating on the Italian left wing
The River Tagliamento is only one Of a
series of defences It's main purpose
was to retard the enemy advance and to
gain time for the Italians in which to
rehabilitato and recOncentrate.
The Tagliamento has served that use
full purpose, and the enemy now is
faced by another main line of defence
and other water courses. What line the
Italians have chosen for their final
stand cannot be indicated.
Two theories prevail concerning the
outcome Of the present operations. One
is that the Italian army will concen-
trate along a chosen line with the
French and British reinforcements. The
other is that the Austro- Germans will
not push on much further because of
the coming winter.
General Cadorna is using strong
measures TO restore the efficiency OF his
troops, and will repress sternly the few
who falter. An order posted to-day
warns all those belonging to the mobil-
lied forces that il they fail to report
within five days they will be treated as
deserters in the face of the enemy. In
dications are that the strong measures
adopted are having the effect of rstor-
ing normal conditions rapidly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-07
Crisis in Germany
Over Her Man Power

WASHINGTON, Nov. Gable re-
ports reaching here from Switzerland
say that Germany has reached the crisis
so far as her man power is concerned
For three years, according to these
dispatches, Germany has lost on an av-
erage 100000 men annually, and this
number will at lenst be equalled in
1918.
IL is contended that to continue the
war on the same scale for another year
the Germans must have at their COM
mand reserve Of at least 1000 900
men. whereas they actually will have
reserve of one 100000, including
youths Of the class Of 1920.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-07
Nine Americans on
Canadian Casualty List

OTTAWA, Ont, Nov. 6.-The follow
ing American names appear in to-days
Canadian casualty list:
Died; c. II. Heathers, Washington,
d. c.
Wounded: A. Mortonson, Rockton,
H.; +. Nelson, st. Louis Park, Mimi;
J. II. Walters, Berwyn, H.; j. Wal
ace. Boston; w. TAFT, Trenton, n.
Wounded and gassed: j. Osborne,
Ashford, Wash; f. Martin, Westbrook,
Ne.
Gassed: P. Allan, Syracuse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-07
Red Decks on American
Destroyers Puzzle Irish

BASE AMERICAN FLOTILLA IN
BRITISH WATERS, Oct 15.-When
the American destroyers arrived at
this Irish port the natives were puz-
zled by the appearance Of their steel
decks, which were painted a bright
red. SO when the first American came
ashore, an Irishman made bold TO ask,
what makes your decks so rcd?"
"Why they're red hot from the
speed we made coming over" was the
quick reply. The story has become one
Of the pet yarns of this port.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-07
Over so Divisions
Massed Against Italy
fs,sr syoaa,n,sl

WASHINGTON, Nov. Italian mill
tary experts here expressed the view To-
day that the Italian armies. having
given Up the TagliamentO River line,
would retire % the Piave. % make their
more determined and what they hope
20 be a successful stand against the
INVADER. n was limited that this Is
decision which has been arrived al in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-07
Wounded Americans
All Doing Well
TBy The Associated Pressl

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Nov. 6.-The American SOL
diers wounded in the German raid on
trench last week are all doing well
in the base hospital. Some of them
are suffering from painful wounds.
Artillery lighting continued fairly &C
tive on the American sector to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-07
East
RUSSIAN

PETRoGRAD. Nov. s.--Ws elected tho
Turks from their trenches and pressed them
back In the direction Of Komah. In the
Tohoyhn region. IN the Ognott sector. our
scouts oyercame Turkish advanced potts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-07
Effect of Secret Agreements
Discussions of Little Value


In the course of his remarks Mr. Bal
four expressed the opinion that discus
sions Of this kind did little TO assist
the object that those who started them
had in view-the attainment Of an hon
orable peace at the earliest possible
date. He ridiculcd the idea that secret
treaties existed, as suggested by MI.
Lees-Smith, and declared that Great
Hitain was not a party 70 any such
tleaty. He did not believe any such
treaty existed.
ut never was, and is not, the object
Of the Allies to take from the German
Empire admittedly German territory
said Mr.. Ba.four. "But, of course, the
Allies desire the restitution of Alsace-
Lorraine TO France" -
1--WE are fighting, in the first place
said he, that Europe might be free
from& the perpetual menace Of the
military party in Germany"
II was not Europe alone TO be con
sidered, he declei ed, and asked whether
the movers Of the amendment and their
party had no care for the misgoyern-
ment and the most brutal and bsrbsr-
Gus cruelty in Armenia and Arabia.
The pacihcist members seemed 10 think
that all these alters could be salts
factorily settled if they could only
bring the European powers 10 talk to-
gether around 4 table.
us that common sensc?' he asked.
as it supposed that Germany would
ever consent to restore, as has been
publicly suggested, the ancient king
dom OF Poland? OF course, she would
not. 1t is no use waiting 10 meet
around peace table to determine that.
as it imperalistic to desire 20 see
an independent Poland? Is II imperial
istic to desire 70 see Armenia released
from the tyranny of Turkey? Is II
imperialistic 70 desire TO see Alsace-
Lorraine restored to France? Is It
imperiaIistic 20 desire to see Italy en-
brace those of her own race. civiliza-
tion and language? Is II lmperlalistic
10 desire 70 see Rumania under Ru-
manian rule? Is IL imperiallstic 10
desire To see the Serbian community
again a great and fourlshing united
power?"
In examining the situation. the Sec
rotary said, the psychology OF the Get-
man people must be considered. Nhlle
that remained unchanged II was quite
impossible for other nations to sleep
comfortably in their beds.
Mr.. Lees-Smith, in moving his reso-
luton, maintained that successive Sc
cret agreements between the Allies
mad carried their war aims far beyond
the original aims. lie declared the
recent rumor that Germany, in ad-
dition TO losing Alsace-Lorraine. was
to be deprived OF territories on the
left bank Of the Rhine had been con
frmed in q secret session OF inc
French Chamber by VI. Ribot.
Foreign Secretary Balfour inter
jected here that there never was suea
an agreement. Mr.. Lees-Smlth re-
torted that it was an agreement maze
between France and Russia while
Nicholas ii was Emperor.
II this was carried out, said the
member. there would be new series
Of causes Of discomfort. discord ana
hatred which would once again
drench Europe in war and blood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-07
West
BRITISH

LONDON. Nov. (DAY) An attack
was launched at o'clock this morning
against the cnemy's positions in. the neigh
bOrhood Of Passchendaele. Our troops are
reported 70 be making satisfactory progress.
Yesterday evening Lincolnshire troops
raided German trenches in the neighborhood
Of Hulluch and brought back few prisoners.
FRENCH
PARIS. Nov. (DAY) We carried out
several surprise attacks against the German
lines, especially west Of Auberive and south
Of 81. Quentin.
A German attack on our small posts west
Of Curnillct WAS repubed.
GERMAN
BERLIN. Nov. s (DAY) Army Group
Of Prince Rupprecht--In Flanders. after a
vigorous destructive FIRE which lasted all day.
"a severe artillery duel began yesterday even
ing and, between the northern portion OF the
User lowland and the canal from Confines TO
Ypres. continued undiminished during the
night and increased 20 drumhre this morning
from Houthost Wood 20 Zandvoorde. Strong
British infantry forces then attacked on both
sides 81 Passcnendaele and at the fpres-
Mcniu road.
AZ other points on the Western front. es-
Dccialiy near 81 Quentin. along the Aillctf
on 10th banks Of the Mouse and In the Sund-
Rau. the artillery firing Increased In The
evening 10 considerable intensity. Powerful
enemy rco0nnoisAanccs failed ~ many places,
with heavy loses
fNICHT) Early attacks to-dhy 10y the
Engllsh led throughout the day 20 fighting
around PWsehendaele. At Gheluyelt nm
enemy assault broke down without having
achieved any success and with heavy losses.