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Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
SAY KERENSEy AND LEVINE CONFER AND
 REACH COMPROMISE
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LONDON. Nov. 1S-The Berlin Tageblatt declares that Premier Ker ensky and Nikolai Lenine, leader of the Bolsheviki revolution in Petrograd, have effected a compromise essentially favorable to Lenine the Exchange Tel egraph correspondent at Copenhagen reports.
 A wireless dispatch from Petrogran today says that General Dukhonin or .he kerensky forces issued the follow ing under date of November +
 Tn view of my ignorance of the place Of residence of the chief commander have entered temporarily into the post of chief commander-I have di- rected the stoppage of the further dis patch of troops of Petrograd. At pres ent only transports connected with the necessary military operations are per mitted. I make this known for the guidance of all commanders, commit tees and commissaries.
 The American embassy at Petrograd. according to a Renter dispatch. has re auested that n train be provided to convey 200 members of the American colony in Petrograd 70 Harbin.
 Reuters Petrograd correspondent, telegraphing Saturday. says there has been a split among the maxImallsts Tn. ministers of the interior. asricui- ture and supplies have resigned, hold ing that the forms tion of coalition socialist government is essential. SeV- eral other commissioners. says the cor respondent support their views.
 The maximalist commissioners have closed the Russo Swedish frontier al Tornea, according to the Petrograo correspondent Of Reuters limited, wht adds that no one is allowed to pass without special authorization from ths military revolutionary committee. Con- tinuing the dispatch sSys;
 "Hostilities have ceaxcG :n Moscow Terms were signed whereby the SO called white guard surrenders its arm' ana the committee on public safety dis solves.
 The maximalists conditions to con 1 senting to a complete socialist govern (Continued on Page Two)
Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
ENEMY'S ATTEMPT TO
 BREAK LINES FAILS

Thus far nothing beyond battalions have crossed the river and no corps or brigade. much less divisions. has passed the dead line. Only at Benson and Grisolera are there any serious Judgments on the west bank of the Piave, and today the enemy was for ced hack to the river at Benson and elsewhere. with more than thousand men captured, while the flood waters bar him before Grisolera
 It is because the Piave has resisted so well that the enemy now is turning his attention to the north and trying to make breach there which he fail ed to make on the PiaVe. The line on the north runs along Asiago, Cis- mon and Querc. and there the Italian position remains virtually unchanged In the east, where the mountain line joins the Piave, the Italian position has been moved a little further ba ok, not in giving ground, but to soldity the whole northern front from Mont Tondarecsr on the Piave on the east thus consolidating the defense at the center.
 This is the situation tonight after one of the most trying weeks Italy has ever known. It makes the whole country breathe easier and await with serenity. almost confidence, those cru cal days still ahead.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
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ITALIAN HEADQ UARTERS IN NORTHERN ITALY, Saturday. Nov IT, CBy the Associated Press The battle of the Piave river. as il will be known, now has developed to 6 stage where the enemy's first attempts to make a 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 eff feet that recovery from the retreat which will permit the army to resume its offensive power as well as it's de fensive.
 The enemy was taking full advan- tage of the delicate period after th, retreat, knowing that every day count ed for the restoration of the solidity of the Italian offensive force. In this knowledge too, the Italian supreme command is preceding methodically, giving ground here and there and hold ing elsewhere. as all this is part of a systematic plan to bring to the army offensive qualities to deal a blow at 8 chosen moment
 One hears tonight talk in high quar- ters that if the Piave line holds another few days the tide will be turned as it's successful defense through six fear full days has established that the enemy has his limitations.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
HANDFUL OF VILLA
 SOLDIERS ARE LEFT
 ID GUARD OJ|NAGA
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PRESIDIO Tex. Nov. 1S.-Fewer than one hundred Villa troops occupied the garrison at Ojinaga today. the re- fmainder of Villas men being in the field to the south of the town or at San Juan del Rio, nine miles up the San chez river.
 Few soldiers were to be seen on the streets of the old town and no one appeared at the lords. When Villa. en- tered Ojinaga Wednesday night. his ordnance officers uncovered quantities of ammunition and rifles which had been hidden in the houses of the little town. Cases of rifles and ammunition were uncovered from the earthen floors of the houses and many rifles were taken from the thatched roofs. These had been left there by the Villa troops Vho were in Ojinaga last June.
 Another Villa officer died in the hos pital here today. He was shot through the lungs. Two more were expected to die during the night.
 The seamy side of Mexican battles was to be seen tonight in two adobe buildings here, one a hay barn and the other an abandoned dwelling, where wounded Mexican government and Villa soldiers moved in great agony of pain. Eighteen Villa wounded crowded the dwelling while twenty rive federals were around an open fire in the federal hospital on the other side of the place.
 One boy of IS from Guerrera was dying with pneumonia superinduced by exposure incident to lying on the bat tlefield wounded all during the night of the fight.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
Severe Fichtino

ITALIAN HEADQIARTERS IN NORTHERN ITALY, Nov. 1S-tBy the Associated Press)-On the north ern line and along the Piave river above Benson, the fighting has as- sumed extreme severity. The enemy has thrown fresh divisions into he battle in a supreme effort to break through. The Italians are resistine; with desperate tenacitN, using hand grenades to meet the infantry r1Gshea following artillery and machine gun fire. It is one of the bitterest strug- gles of the war and the losses are, heavy.
 On the Piave river the enemy got across at two points. E'oflina and Ia gare, few miles above Benson. but those at Follina were annihiiated hv artillery and hand to hand fighting, while these at Fagare were driven back to the western bank with heavy losses and many captured.
 The Italian lines are holding in tho main. but the fury of the enemy as saults renew the gravity of the sit uation.
 The Italian navy is doing splendid service, seconding the army in the pombardment of enemy positions to- Noid tit HIOhtn Ol the fldNe TTVer-
 Near Revedoli an Italian marine bat taiion repulsed on Saturday a rush made by an Austrian storming party and Italian torpedo boats off Porto eii Certellozzo drove off an attack of n Austrian torpedo fleet. This latter ac- tlon was accompanied by operations of fleet of Italian hydroplanes and seconded by Italian coast batteries.
 On the middle Piave river where the Austrians succeeded in gaining a foothoId on the west bank near Zen son they are held to the waters edge edge and their only communication with the east bank is at night when flat boat is dragged from side to side bringing a small stock of sun plies
 Further north where the-frontAturns
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Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
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 WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S.-The American Red Cross intends not enly to see to it that every medical re- source shall be within the reach or the young American troops in France, out to stand by with friendly service ln every other way that offers. This purpose is set forth ,oy Major Gray : son NJ. P. Murphy, Red Cross com missioner for Europe in a report or the work now being conducted and organized in France. made public to- day bv H. P Davison, chairman of the Red Cross war council.
 The American Red Cross stands ready" says Major Murphy, ''to put it's money, supplies and organization at the call of the American army for service at every point and at any time. It organizes and equips and turns over to the goernment abso- lutely the hospital units that are em- ployed in France. Its medical and surgical division in France acts as an auxiliary ta the medical department of the United States army. So also it's United States army division acts as auxiliary to the eNpeditionaiy force"
 The Red Cross" adds Major Mur- phy, has undertaken to place elgh- teen rest stations on the lines or communication of the American army. Forty dispensaries for the treatment of the civil population in the Ameri- can army zone have been put into operation"
 Plans have been made for operat- ing portable kitchens. ice plants, laun- dries, baths. dental ambulanees and ambulances for treating injuries to eye; lighting and sterilizing plants and mobile hospitals to assist in car ing for the wounded in a big drive. The Red Cross will supply anaesthet- ics. artificial limbs, will make and maintain .. store of surgical dressings and now is distributing such dressings among 3,s17 hospitals in France.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
BAKER SAYS MEN
 AT FRONT WORTHY
 OF BEST TRADITIONS
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WASHINGTON, Nov 1S.-Harden- ing of the Italian defense and the pre- cision with which British and French reinforoements are being delivered in the Italian war theater 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 Aus tro- German efforts has not yet been developed.
 The only reference to the sector of the western front where American troops occupy 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 ment says At all the camps the morale of our new citizen soldiers is reported as excellent
 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 results.
 The British and French officers who are to assist in instructing our new ar mics are arriving.
 Tn France the training of our troops is likewise being carefully continued In the sector where our officers are in the trenches. they have shown them selves worthy of the best traditions ot 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 he anticipated Tt is significant however that the reaction of the enemy has been relativ- ely slight both in the region north .oi the Aisne and in Flanders At this season of the year the fog [ bound fields of Flanders and bad weather make it difficult to co-ordi- nate major operations with precision. Nevertheless. artillery preparations are continuing presaging further of fensive engagements.
 Destructive hostile artillery fire i. noted in the area along the Yser, cen tering around Dixmude and the shell l ing by the enemy increased during tn, | latter part of the week, betraying a de cided nervousness on the part of the | Germans lest any unexpected offensiv, | action develop.
 | Along the French front no engage 1 ments of importance are recorded | The news from Italy is more encour aging Operations involving the skill ful handling of large masses of troop and the reorganization of defensiv' positions have been carried out by tn, Italian armies with energy and courage
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Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S.--President Wilson in a letter made public tonight expresses his appreciation of tho pa- triotic work being done by the Four Minute Men, government agency of ls.0e0 volunteer speakers who present war time messages of the aduinistra- ton to theater audiences throughout the county.
 May I not express my very real in terest in the vigorous and intelligent work your organization is doing in connection with the committee on pub lie information said the president g letter Tt is surely q matter worthy Of sincere appreciation that a body of thoughtful citizens. with the hearty cooperation of the managers of nov ing picture tneaters, are engaged in the presentation and discussion of the purposes and measures of these critical days.
 "Men-and nations arc -at their worst
Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
.RED CROSS PR0M| SESEvERy
 MEDICAL RE SOURCE FUR ARMY

Five hospitals. including some of the best known institutions in France, have been taken over by the Red Cross for the treatment of ill and wounded French soldiers.
 An agreement has been reached 1ln- der which the Red Cross will con duct recreation work for the soldiers in the hospitals and conValescent homes for soldiers in France while the Y. M. C. A. carries on similar work in the field and at Paris. Red Cross searchers are to be stationed with each American regiment and at hospitals to 'amplify and huma nize the short reports which the army must give of men killed, wounded or missing"
Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
Many Form Loom
 Bonds Disposed
 of During Year
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WASHINGTON. Nov 1S.-During the last year g 1.5e0,00 worth of farm loan bonds were sold, the federal farm loan board announced tonight, and additional bonds gre being issued at the rate of approximately S3e00, 900 weekly. They bear i k per cent interest, are entirely free from taxes and are secured by first mortgages on farms for which loans are made.
 Most of the bonds are sold througi private bond dealers at commission of l 1-S per cent. but the agreement for their sale expires December l and officials of the board and representa- tives of the bond firms will continue conferences next week to determine whether it shall be renewed.
 A number of officials of farm loan banks have urged that the selling of bonds be added to their loan super vision duties, but members of the board are said to feel that the organ ization is yet too young to under take this added work.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
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LONDON, Nov. 1S.-Colonel Edward NJ. House. head of the American mis- sion has received cablegram from President Wilson stating emphatically that the United States government considers that unity of plan and con-
 trol between all the allies and the United States is essential in order to achieve a just and permanent peace.
 President Wilson emphasizes the fact that this unity must be accom- plished if the great resources of the United States are to be used to the best advantage, and he requests Col onel House to confer with the heads of the allied governments with a view of achieving the closest possible cooper ation President Wilson has asked Colonel House to attend the first meet ing of Lhe-supreme war-council wskh
Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
APPRECIATES WORK
 OF OFFOURMINUTEM MEN

or at their best in any struggle. The spoken word may light the fires of passion and unreason or it may inspire to highest action and noblest sacrifice a nation of free men. Upon you Four Minute Men, who are charged with a special duty and enjoy a special pri- vilege in the command of your audi ences, will rest in a considerable de- gree, the task of arousing and inform ing the great body of our people so that when the record of these days is complete we shall read page for page with the deeds of army and navy the story of the unity. the spirit of sacri- flee. the unceasing labors. the high courage of the men and women at home who held unbroken the inner lines. My best wishes and continuing interest are with you in your work as part of the reserve corps in a nation thrice armed because through your ef- forts if knows better the justice of its cause and the value of what it de- fends.'
Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
PERISHiNG VISITS GRAVES
 OF SLAIN AMERICANS.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Saturday, Nov l7. -(By the Associated Press)- General Pershing on trip to the front visited the newly-made grave in which lie the bodies of thres victims of the recent trench raid. They are on green hill. overlooking a small village. GenI eral Pershing showed especial in terest in the simple markers npOn the graves. recording the nama company and regiment of each of the Americans buried there and in a wreath of native flowers hung within the enclosure, upon which had been placed, in French, the following inscription: Here lie, first soldiers of the great republSv of the United States who died 9r
 the soil of France for justice a t41 liberty November ,. 1917"
Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
NOT FOR SEPARATE PEACE
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SPOKANE, Wash, Nov. 1s.-"This is our hour of trial. but Russia will never stop fighting until there is a long and lasting peace" declared Lieu tenant Commander. Basi Hwoshinsky of the Russian navy at a mass meet ing here today. PetroSrad was in the hands of traitors. he asserted, but Rus sia was not out of the war. The true Russian. he said, hated the idea of a separate peace. Other members of the Russian party touring this country, and American army officers also were speakers.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
GERMAN
 VESSELS RETREAT
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LONDON. Nov Alderman light cruisers, which fled through Helgoland blight yesterday before British warships of similar type were pursued to within thirty miles of Helgolend, where they came under the protection of the Ger man battle fleet and mine fields, the admiralty announced today
 One of the German light cruisers was observed to be in flames and the ma chinery of another seemed to be dam aged
 One German mine sweeper was sunk.
 The British light forces returned without losses. with but little damage to the ships and slight casualties among the personnel.
 An early announcement made by the admiralty today says
 There is no further detailed infor- ma tion vet regarding the operations of our light cruisers in the Helgoland blight yesterday beyond the fact that the enemys light cruisers were chased by them to within thirty miles of Hel- goland, until they got under the pro- tection of their battle fleet and mine fields when our light forces returned.
 "One of the enemy's light cruisers was seen on fire; another appeared damaged in her machinery, as she was dropping astern. An enemy mine sweeper was sunk. in addition. We had no losses and only slight material damage in ships Our casualties in personnel were slight"
Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT
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PUEBLO. Colo, Nov. 1S.-H. A. Tomsick aged A. prominent employe of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company at the AIinnequa plant, was instantly killed at SIS o'clock this morning when an automobile in which he was driving alone turned over on the lower approach of the Spring street viaduct. Persons in the neighborhood were awakened by the crash of the car as it struck tree and found his body buried underneath the ruins
Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
Agreement Expected Soon

W ASH1NGION, NOV. lS.-Confl- dence that negotiations looking to the exchange of American steel for Japanese tonnage will be concluded successfully was expressed by off cials here tonight despite Japans ap parent refusal to sell her ships at the price offered.
 The Japanese asked for 300. 900 tons of steel agreeing to charter the United States an unnamed number of merchant ships. In a counter pro- posal the United States agreed to re- lease 100000 tons of steel and offered to purchase outright whatever amount of ship tonnage the Japanese were willing to spare. It offered to pay about s175 a ton for the ships. the valuation the shipping board has placed on American tonnage and agreed that Japan should be charged no more for it's steel than the Ameri- can government is paving
 Since ships are selling in the open market as high as 1900 ton, the fact that Japan considers the price offered for her ships too low caused little surprise here. Officials who hav- followed the negotiations said tonight there was little doubt that satis- factory price would be. agreed on Isoon
Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
HAkplEYS IN FIRST PLACE
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DIES MONIES, Iowa, Nov. 1S.-The Marion Handleys of Milwaukee took first place in the Middle West bowling tournament standings here tonight by rolling a score of 2S22 on the late squad. The Jacob Schmidts of St. Paul are still in second place with 2745.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
BRITISH IN JAFFA
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LONDON, Nov. 1S-The city of Jaf- fa. on the Mediterranean coast, was taken possession of by the British ar my in Palestine yesterday. The Turks, who apparently are continuing their withdrawal northward, offered no op- position
Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
NEGOTIATIONS ID LIFT STEEL EMbARC0
 ARE BROKEN OFF
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TOKYO Saturday, Nov. 17.-In a lengthy statement today, the depart ment of communications announces that the negotiations with the United States by which Japan was seeking to have the American embargo on steel raised to certain extent ia Japan's favor have been broken off, to Japan's regret. because of the diff fering circumstances in which the two countries are placed.
 Americas demand for Japanese shipping in return for the concession would virtually destroy Japans Euro pean trade, the statement declares, while the equivalent offered was an inadequate one. Japan's assistance to her allies, the statement points out, cannot reach the extet of in ringing upon her necessities to have national existence.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
The German Report

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 1S.-Strong British naval forces for the first time since early in the war attempted to break into the German blight (Helso- land), on Saturday morning, says a Berlin dispatch today quoting an off cial statement dated Saturday
Arizona republican., 1917-11-19
Camp Fires Siahted

JUAREZ. Nov ls.-Tonight camp fires. thought to be those of Villa bands. can be seen west. south and east from here During the day, scouts reported 8 strong force of Villa men. under command of Martin Lo- peg. at Guadalupe, 30 miles to the east Another considerable force was located st Rancheria. F miles to the west and close to the New Mexico line. At the cuartel general it was said every pre- caution had been taken to guard against a surprise attack and the commander professed confidence in the ability of his men to hold the town against any force that might he sent against il.
 Notwithstanding the general belief tksi an attack was impending munic- ipsl elections were held today and passed off without untoward incident The vote was heavy. at 8 o'clock to- night Francisco D. Gonzales and Rafael Mariner leading candidates for may or, both claimed election. The election .s the first to be held under the con stitutional government, the present officers having been chosen during the re-constitutional period and be- fore the recognition of the government by the United States.