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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09
Yankee Ingenuity to Help
Win War, Say Engineers

PHILADELPHIA, Oct s-American
ingenuity is now engaged in research
work on scsie never before attempted
and the result of this work will play
r. prominent part in winning the war,
according TO speakers before the an
nual meeting of the American Institute
OF Electrical Engineers here to-day.
Human knowledge is being increased
every day by research growing out of
the world war" declared c. f. skinner,
of the Westinghouse Electric and Man
ufacturing Company. Changing eco
monte conditions, even before the war,
made il necessary that research be
carried on in almost every field of en-
deavor and the war mas emphasized
this necessity many fold"
Mr.. skinner urged cooperation among
all the agencies engaged in research
work. While the university, the tv-
ernmen. and industry each has It's dis
tinctive held. he said each needs the
cooperation Of the others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09
Fiiqht Hard and Victory Is Sure,
Pershing Tells His Troops
General Watches Expeditonsry Force in french Digging
Contest and Is Cheered by Men When Pro
motion Is Announced

and a biz silver trophy and everything
hung on this last event, and the men
could not have worked harder with the
picks and shoyels IL they had been
under German shell fire. Partisans OF
both sides stood nearby and shouted
announcement 20 their friends ana
heavy banter at the foe.
There was organized cheering and
singing, too, and couple OF panoH
blared away while the competitors lay
promo and hacked away Mt the tough
soil One band played Wont lou
Come and Walt with Me- while the
other favored Sweet Rosie O'Grady:
Neither tune seemed particularly peru.
nent. but there wasn't much sense OF
the timely in the third band, either
which played "Dearie,' viii lie the SOL
diers were stabbing imitation bocheS
in the bayonet competition.
Line-Up for Prizes
The champions of the pick and shower
brushed some Of the dirt on their UNI
forms and lined up to receive the pre-
which was big silver SALAD DOW.
The best bayonetters got sugar
shaker, and there were mugs and wis,
watches and plain watches ana All
sorts of things from the commahder
and from General Sibert, Ambassador
sharp, General Castelnau and others.
No sooner were the prizes distributed
than news came that the White SoS
had won the first game OF the worIu
series from the Giants, and then there
WAS more cheering. The winning com
pany went back to camp in big truck
loudly and tunefully proclaimlng 70
The natives: 1--WE got style, all the
while, all the while
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09
British Founder
In Flanders Mud,
But Stay Cheerful

BRITISH FRONT IN FRANCE AND
BELGIUM, Oct. st rained hard yes
tcrday. giving an unforgettablc demon
stration Of the nature Of the dificulues
which the British troops have encour-
tered in many Of their recent opera
tions. Within a few hours the entire
country had been turned into a mass OF
deep, clinging mud, through which one
made his way with the greatest effort.
a stream known as Honnebeke. which
is one Of the many little waterways
that cover not only this section out
most of the battle zone, was surround
ed BY veritable morass. Ii was I'M
possible 10 cross it at many places.
Shell holes had rapidly filled with
water and ponds were TO he seen. in
which a score OF men might easily
drown If they were unfortunate enough
TO fall down the slippery sides. OFTEN
a small pool of water covered a con-
siderable shell hole.
A wounded man was being brought
hack from Broodseinde Ridge. IL took
four sturdy stretcher bearers TO carry
him. and they were houndering mis-
Il
taken them several hours for their
journey.
II seemed inconceiyable that men
could work, much less fight. over such
filthy ground, yet the British soldiers
and officers were carrying on steadily
yesterday in their operations. and IN
recent days they have often fought
bitterly over just such territory as
this
Yesterdays rain has turned the bat
tlefrOnt into quagmire. which 1t VIII
take many days 10 dry out. This does
not mean that military operations
could not he undertaken on either side,
but there could scarcely be more try
Ing conditions for lighting.
The soldiers encountered by the cor
respondent were cheerful. despite the
fact that thew were drenched 10 the skin
with the biting cold rain. At one place
several men were sitting in the shelter
Of q muddy bank for a resting spell
They were wet. and by all rights
should have been unhappy. but they
were singing Justify away at some pop
ulsr song.
Other bodies OF men Of similar dis
positio1 were seen. All seemed I'M
mensely amused at the muddy condi-
ton Of the correspondent and the two
officers with him. Often the soldiers
looked up with cheerful Grins that said
plainly: How do you like it? Now
YOU know what We chaps have TO so
through out here
One could not but be impressed by
the heroism Of the boys in khaki who
are winning the war for the folks at
home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09
Will Double u. S.
Destroyer Fleet
Daniels to Sign Contracts
To-day for $780, 100000
Building Programme

WASHINGTON, Oct. S.-Contraets TO
nut into immediate force the SSoo'-
900 900 destroyer project approved oy
Congress lust before adjournment
have been made ready TO be signed py
Secretary Daniels tomorrow. fre!lm'-
nary contracts made with ship, boiler
and engine building companies, provid-
;np for the completion OF the big Jon
IN not more than eighteen months
we're Of a tentative nature and some
minor changes were necessary
The plsn. in a general way, Is 20
build additional shops and shipyards
az which destroyers more thah LIS
10 double the present American nees
built or building, Will be iaia 40" u
The private builders could nov unuei
take this unaided. and probably mort
than half Of the appropriatioh van ~
into plant construction. when VIII
aitber mass to the government or DC
purchased by the companies "heH INV
work is done. ,.-.,d
The Navy Department has requested
that the number Of new destroyers -
he built be not published, although
there arc indications that under It's
new noljcv Of taking the public more
into It's confidence where military pre-
cautions will permit this information
and other facts showing the enormous
work progressing in American ship
ards soon will be revealed. 1t Is
generally known fact that at least two
of the new destroyer contracts call fol
forty boats each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09
Gonzales Men Sack City,
Federal Troops Pursue

BROWNSVILLE. Tex, Oct. s. Reyo-
dictionary bands OF General Porfrlo
Gonzales to-day were reported headed
for Nendez. "A small interior town in
Tamaulipas, closely pursued by gov
eminent troops. Reports from isolated
points near the border say a detach-
ment @ Gonzales troops. under com
mand Of man named Rodriguez,
sacked the town Of Treyino in an effort
TO obtain large amount Of money
possessed By three citizens, but failed,
the men escaping with the money.
Citizens Of Mier. Mexico. learning Of
q prospective attack. prepared TO re
sist II, but government trcors arrived
in time TO thwart the attack.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09
Daniels Denies Mayo
Is Here to Plan Drive
Secretary Refutes Report Joint
British-American Action Is
Being Arranged

WASHINGTON. Oct. s.-Secretsry o.
tho Navy Daniels authorized the state
ment to-day that Admiral Mayo was
not in Washington, would net be In
Washington this week, and would not
hold a conference with Admiral Ben
son on joint operations against the
submarine campaign and against the
submarine base in Belgium.
The denial was caused By the publ
eaten to-day of statement 20 the
effect that the commander Of the At
laniic feet and the chief OF operations
would hold a conference this week 70
map cut details for joint British
American drive against the U-boats.
Mr.. Daniels declared the story was
a bit OF Baron Munchsusen imsgins-
ton" and that il came "out OF the
clear blue"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09


WASHINGTON, Oct. s.-The Spanish
government has taken drastic action 70
discipline the officials responsible ior
the internment Of the German suoma-
rine which. as reported yesterday from
Madrid, escaped from Caaiz.
On the basis Of Official dispatches
from Madrid, the Spanish Ambassador
here. Juan Riano, made this announce
ment:
an spite OF all The precautions taken
by the Spanish naval authorities, m
GLIDING the removal of pieces whlch
were supposed indispensable for navlga'
ton, the German submarine y C-Zso
interned at Cadiz. escaped yesterday
afternoon. leaving its guns, torpedoes
and munitions on land, where they mad
been deposited.
"The Spanish government has opened
a court martial, end has also dec-eed
the punishment OF the commander IN
chief, the first adjutant OF the arsena!
and the technical commission which eX-
amined the submarine, and the release
OF the general command OF the navaI
department of Cadiz, apart from other
disposition which Z NAV consider ut 10
adopt later on"
Several German submarines have
sought refuge in Spanish ports during
the war, and one Of them, which put in
at Cadiz, was escorted on. Of the port
later by Spanish torpedo boats. To
prevent further incidents Of this nature
King Alfonso. on June 30 last, signed a
decree forbidding submarines OF bel
ligerent powers 70 navigate Spanish
waters or enter Spanish ports. 1t was
declared that all such submarines
which entered the Spanish zone would
he informed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09
Ready to Attempt Landing
at Helsingfors, Stock
holm Reports Say
Mobiles in the Baltic
Gathering Armada Is Sighted
Of Coasts Of Sweden
and Denmark

LONDON. Oct, s.-Unususl German
ravrI activity in the Baltic WAS taken
to-dsy by Stockholm observers TO mean
that the long deferred attack on the
Russian coast is about TO msterialize
Embarrassed by the great bri''S"
drive in the West, Germany apparent
ly cannot spare the troops for large
land offensive in Russia. Instead she
has brought together, according TO uh-
Official reports, a large feet Of hydro
acroplanes, mine sweepers. transports
and other craft. Parts Of this force
lave been sighted off the Baltic coasts
az Denmark and Sweden. -.
On account Of the rebellious feellnE
toward Kerensky's government shown
N Felsingfors. the Finnish capital Is
he most likely point for the Germans
20 attempt landing .4oA
Petrograd to-day officially repor.ssc e.
scoutinr raids at several points on the
,ortbern section Of the East front
Waves Of German scouts were csush'
in the Russian artillery fire and driven
bac. north of the Pskof road and 'he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09
British Fliers Spy
Behind Foes Lines
Make Sketch of German
Works in Thrilling
Adventure


LONDON, Sept. 25.-"Two Of our
fellows had rather startling adven
ture the other day" said wounded
British airpIane pilot recently. They
left the aerodrome for a patrol stunt
over the Bochc lines They saw some
thing doing in the rear of the Hun
lines and few'down to have a closer
look, and they came under the fire OF
some Arches OF course they paid
little attention to the fire until di-
rect hit smashed the engine, and the
pilot had barely time to turn the bus
for home when more Of the engine fell
clear. He didn't lose control, but
'planed down as much in the direction
Of the British lines as he could. They
came 70 earth with a bit Of crash
inside the Boche lines, but neither the
pilot nor his observer was hurt. They
nipped out Of the ruined bus pretty
quick and started running in the direc-
There didn't seem to be any Boches
about where they came down, and after
running for some time they dropped to
have a breather. While they lay on
the ground they spotted a sort Of cree
ton affair, covered with camoufage'
They crept closer and got near enough
10 hear the Boches talking, but not
near enough to be spotted. It was a
gun pit, and jolly big one at that, so
they squatted rnere and made sketch
map of il, with bearing or two to get
the proper range.
After that they crept and ran and
crawled until they got 70 the Dank OF
the canal. They had TO swim for II,
and they took OF as much dunnage as
they could-stripped to their SHIRTS,
and one Of them stuck the sketch In
his tobacco pouch TO keep 1t from get
ting soaked Then they started TO
swim for IT, As they left the bank
couple of Bocho snipers got bead on
them and they had just time TO locate
the beggars hiding in sunken barrels
before they Owed for it. They swan
under water, coming up for breather
now and then. with the Boches blazing
away all the time.
When they got 10 the other side
there was bit of slope TO get up,
and then one Of our own sentries start
ed to fire at them. They didn't want
to Kick up too much of row and be
pipped by he Boches after getting so
far, but they managed by signals TO
show that the sniper chap had made a
mistake. and they got through all right.
"The first thing they did, while still
dressed only in wet shirts, was TO get
on the phone TO our heayies, and by
the help of the Infantry o. C.'s map to
give the exact location Of that big
gun-pit, as well as the two barrels.
Next thing that happened was a series
of direct hits en- that gun emplace-
ment. and the two snipers barrels sent
sky-high It was complete wsshout
for the Boche."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09
Greece to Give OO,WO
Men for Blow Against
Bulgars and Turks
People Back Venizelos
Perfect Order Has Been ke-
stored in Greece, Minister
Here Declares

WASHINGTON. Oct. "ithih '"o
months time there will be an interim
tional army in the Balkans inciuo,ns
the Serbian and Greek forces OF "
million and Quarter men. The rIan
Of campaign, as revealed by semi
official authority, is to divide the Al
lied army into two parts. one to go
through Serbia. the other TO advance
ON BULGARIA. and CoHstantinople'
Regarding the military SITUATION al
Salonica an authority said;
"There are 100000 Allied troops al
Salonica. In about two months Tune
Greece will have 100000 troops Imliy
confined and ready for action. Inc
country is now thoroughly united un-
der the leadership Of Premier Nem-
zelos. go,
"The troops in Greece arc III eNee'-
lont condition. Plenty Of supplies arc
beirr received from France and Eng
land. The plan OF campaign VIII De
"a divide the army into two portions
one 70 20 through Serbia, the other
10 concentrate at Lagos Bay, in Chai-
cidice. and by way Of GumurJlna make
Tor BOlghIla anu NNhSN""N'''Nf'
125o,oO0 Men Under Sarrail
"Resjdes the Allied and the Greek
armies. there ale about 10000 Serb
;ans. This makes a force of 100000
men The Greek fleet will assist in the
attack from Lagos. The delay was
originally caused by the internal DIS
sereion in Greece, which is now fortu-
rs.clv nsssed through. The big move
ment was postponed until mobilization
could be thoroughly completed before
making such a stupendous attack =.
As TO the situation IN Greece itself
Minister Roussos at the Greek En-
bassy gave the following summary, as
revealed in dispatches just received:
1.-THE situation in Greece Is becoming
more satisfactory every day. Inc peo-
ME are thoroughly confident of the
efficiency Of their government ana
they are willing TO allow the prrseh.
ministry 20 continue IN the work Oh
REORGANIZATION OF the resources OF the
country so that Greece may thro" her
full strength into the war.
There is now no pro-German party
in Greece. In fact. such party never
existed save in the person OF King
Constantine. aided by certain members
OF his court. But he knew he real
feelings OF the Greek people, VINO we're
attracted by tradition and sympathy to
the Western powers of Europe. and he
never dared to openly expound his pro-
German convictions.
Perfect Order in Greece
"The reasoning people Of Greece had
long realized that COnstantine's policy
was carrying the country 10 ruin, and
relief was felt when he abdicated. Per
feet order now reigns throughout the
country and the malcoEtents have been
disposed Of.
"The French troops were received
! with great enthusiasm when they land.
ed at Piraeus. VI. Venizelos is cheered
whenever lie appears, as he is very
popular with all the people. All events
, have proven that his policy was the
| only one Greece could adopt.
} King Alexander is in perfect accorC
! with his people and with the govern
ment. and his good faith il unques
toned. Greece viii now use every
effort to aid the common,cause.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09

-
70, IN, Mem York Tribune aud Synd'oote'
fcorrr,.ht. 1917. TITO Tribune Association
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
IN FRANCE, Oct. THE doughbo5s
made game of war this morning aho
hold an exciting field day, with strict
IS military events.
The greatest demonstration oil me
day came with the announcement Vns'
the Senate had passed the bill to maze
pcrshing full general, though per
hans there was more of sheer yen
when the judges gave their decision III
the trench digging contest.
General Pershing was on hand aho
there were brigadiers galore and d
shrinking Of major generals. After ,.er
he conclusion of the contests, whlcn
becan with musketry and worken
through bayonets, hand grcnades, au
fanatic rifes and machine guns, eno
ING with trench digging, the com -;
mander addressed his men. lie toiu
them they should be proud TO ne sol
diers and that victory in the war was
certain il they took care never 70 lose ,,
confidence and aggressiveness. Meo'''
Mccormick also spoke.
Uonors for Trench Digging
Il has been supposed that ire trench
digging would prove the least eNe'l,hg,
hut two companies came up TO the lhS'
event tied for the point trophy. non Vt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09
TIC Great 1165th LAY

Pauske Farm. Muscovitc raiders on
tered the German trenches near llluks'
and returned with csptives. The Ger
mans shelled the Russians with mine
throwcrs west Of Engelhardhof Manor
Mir gun and rife fire both increased
in intensity in the region of Lake
Nisnnevskoki and northeast Of Baron
ovi,hi, but 10 infantry attack dcvcl-
cpcd
Russian sviatorS caused a magazine
TO explode and fired sawmill IN a
successful bombing raid on tho village
Of Mikloch and the Palanka station. IN
kumania
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09
Americans in Casualty List

OTTAWA. Ont, Oct. s.-The follow
ing Americans are included in to-day's
Canadian casualty list: Presumed 10
have died. F. Moore. Alpena, s. D.;
died Of wounds. j. 7. Fellowes. New
Conn. and Corporal Hinkle,
Leon, Ohio; wounded, G. E. Niece,
Ionia. Mich, and X. +. McGonigle, Du-
luth, Mimi; gassed, II. Holt, Slanassan,
n. H., and J. Woods, Manchester, n. H.. :;
III, A. T.. MCGEE, Gsrske, y. D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09
Official Statements
Balkan Front
BRITISH


SALONlCA, Oct. Hostile detachments
which entered Osman ksmia. southwest OF
Sores, were compelled by our artillery IRE
20 evacuate the village. Saturday we sue
cessfuly raided Akindjal and Bulamac east
Of Lake Dorian. Our airplanes co-operated
by dropping bombs on the enemy's batteries
and engaging his infantry with machine
guns. Our aircraft also bombed Cliitlidzlk'
west Of Denir Hssar. where a hostile anti
aircraft gun was put out OF action. and
Cestovo. northwest OF Lake Dorian. where an
ammunition dump was damaged
FRENCH
PARIS. Oct. Slight activity Was dis
played by the artillery along the whole front
In the region OF Dorian two raids. supported
by airplanes, were made on the enemy lines,
which they partially destroyed, In the Skum-
hi Valley contingent Of Essad Paeha {
forces took some Austrian prisoners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09
|. w. w. Leader Released

BOSTON, Oct s.--Ettore Gianini, OF
Lawrence, a member of the Industrial
Workers OF the World, who was taken
into custody recently on a charge OF
conspiracy against the government, had
his bail reduced from $4,000 10 $1,000
to-day. He furnished the amount and
was released,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09
East
RUSSIAN

PETRoGRAD. Oct S.--Northern Front
North Of the rskof high road and the PausSe
farm. after artillery preparation. waves OF
enemy scouting parties appeared. They were
-eceived by our fire and repulsed. Tie en-
envy several times opened mine-thrower hre
on our positions west OF tngelhardhoi
Manor. In the lllukst sector our scouting
psrties accomplished their purpose and took
prisoners.
Western Front There were fusillades and
artillery duels above the average intensity IN
the region Of Lake Nishneyskok and north
east Of Baronvichi
Aviation On Friday. IN the Ru.nsnisn re-
zion. our airmen bombed the village Of Mix
loch and the Palanks station. They set fr.
to the sawmil ~ the station and the stores
MAGAZINE exploded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09
Winter Now on Trentino

GENEVA, Oct. S.-Heavy snowfalls
and severe cold are reported from the
Italian Alps frontier. Skis and sledges
already have made their appearance
and the winter campaign has begun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09
Promotions of Bliss
And Pershing Signed
Both Generals Now, but the
Former Takes Precedence
as Chief of Staff

WASHINGTON, Oct. S.-President
Wilson to-day signed commissions as
generals for Major General Tasker II.
Bliss. army chief OF staff, and Major
General John J. Pershing, commanding
too American forces N France. Though
both officers have equal rank, General
Bliss takes precedence ty virtue of his
position as the directing head of the
entire army organization.
Congress revived the rank Of general
for tie period of the war largely in or
der to avoid embarrassment to General
Pershing in dealing with officers Of
higher rank commanding the Allied
armies on the Western front. The new
grade carries a salary of $4,000 a
year, an increase Of $4,000 over the pay
Of major general.
The grade of lieutenant general also
was revived by Congress, the rank to
be given commanders of army corps,
but il was stated authOritatively at the
War Department to-day that there is
no intention of creating any lieutenant
generals of army corps IN the United
States at this time, as the divisional
training system will be continued. An
army corps under the new army organi-
/ cation based on developments of trench
warfare is composed of three or more
divisions.
The name Of Major General Sibert
was mentioned to-day as the most like
4 ly candidate for the first commission as
lieutenant general when an army corp.
Is organized in France, as he command
ed the first troops sent TO Europe.
Besides the new commissions for
Generals Bliss and Pershing, the Presi-
dent to-day signed commissions OF
army bureau chiefs to be major gen.
erals and commissions for many new
brigadier generals whose nominations
were confirmed by the Senate in the
closing hours of the last session OF
I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09
Register To-day

From $3.50 p. M. until 1890 p. m To-
day the registration places will be
open. The man who neglects TO regis
ter must forego voting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09
Italian Front
ITALIAN

ROME. Oct. Activity was confined
mainly to the artillery along the whole front.
ON tho Rsinsiyra rlatrsu our patrol took
e. ~ pri.oncrs. On tAC Caro- cn,my %.
GvA HeIs driven cd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-09
Spain Gusts Officials
For U-Boat's Escape
Naval Commander at Cadiz,
Removed, Faces Court
Martial

MADRID, Oct. st is confirmed
that a German submarine interned at
Csdiz has escaped.