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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
FRENCH FACE HUNS
!. IN FULL STRENGTH.
ON ITALIAN FRONT
Gradually Take Over Their
Allotted Positions OH
Battle Line. :;
--
MOVE UNDER PROTECTION
OF THEIR OWN ARTILLERY
Newcomers, in Important Sec
tors. Confident They Can
not Be Dislodged.
NEW REVOLUTION IN RUSSIA
Kaledines and Korniloff Reported as
Being in Revolt Against
Bolsheviki.
MOVE UNDER PROTECTION
OF THEIR OWN ARTILLERY
NEW REVOLUTION IN RUSSIA
rRy Associated Press.1

WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES Is
ITALY. Saturday, December S.--Pro-
tcctcd by their own artillery fire. and,
whenever possible. under cover of night,
the F'rcnch forces have gradually taken
over their allotted positions on the Ital-
ian front. and to-day face the Austro-
German forces in full strength.
The French began the task OF taking
over their sector with the determine
ton to do this as far as possible un-
aided. and they brought up their own
batteries and placed them in position
before n single infantry company ad-
vanced Consequently. 1t was under the
shelter of the French, and not-an Ital.
ian. barragc fire that the troops finally
began Slipping into the lines they now
occupy.
These French troops are thoroughly
familiar with all kinds of fighting,
both In the mountains and in the plains,
as they arc among Frances best. and
they have taken up their positions in
full confidence that they cannot be dis
lodged. This has been tremc cndously
heartening and Inspiring to the Itai-
ians, retiring for rest and reorganiza-
ton. The French positions arc among
the most important along the entire
Italian front. Down to the last trooper
the newcomers appreciate this fact,
and, while they anticipate frequent and
fierce battles, they expect to be able to
hold off any forces that oppose them or
attempt to break through
The arrival of the French troops az
the actual front and their gradual us,
sumption-of one section OF the line afte,
another has had an indescribably stir.
ring effect on the Italian troops, wiz:
for days past have been fraternizins
with both French and British Not.
withstandins the difficulties Of Ian
suase. they have been busy exchanging
experiences. and the Italians are most
anxious to profit by the help their
brothers-in-arms can give them. espe-
ciaiiy in the technical details OF modern
warfare. Of which the French and Brit
iSh arc masters after their longer cS-
perience.
Thus the French have not only UNDER
taken the defense OF their section, but
h9Ne strengthened it in ways they
learned in France, and which the ltal-
ians could not have employed hereto.
fore.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
NAT WILLS ASPHYXIATED
Comedian Killed by Fumes From Auto
mobile Exhaust when Garage
Doors become damned.
IBy Associate! p-essl

UNION HILL. y. j.. December .
Nat Wills widely known comedian.
whose characterization Of The Tramp
is familiar TO theatergoers throughout
the country. was asphyNiated in ga
rage at his home here to-day while
getting his car ready 10 take Il friend
for drive. He was overcome by gas
fumes as he reached the closed door in
an effort TO get TO the open air.
His body was found when a friend
teiephoned Mrs. Wills inquiring what
had delayed her husband. and she went
TO the garage to investigate. She could
not open the door. which appeared TO
have jammed y neiShbor opened IL.
and the comedians body fell into the
roadway.
MIR. Wills was forty-four years old.
and was born in Washington. His wife
is known on the stage as May Day. He
also leaves a daughter. three years old.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
BARGES LOST IN HURRICANE
six Men. Women and Children ON
Board Craft When Tow
Breaks.
LRv \ ssociated Press.

NEWPORT. Il. L.. December 9.-The
barges Chippewa, Madison and Marion
p. laden with coal. were reported to-
day as lost between New York and
Naragansett Pier, with six men. women
and children. News Of the loss Of the
bargcs and those aboard them was
brought in by the tug Charles y. Nc
Caffery. Of the McCaffery Transporta-
tion Company, which had them in tow.
\ wind OF hurricane strength, ac-
companied by u binding snowstorm,
was encountered by the tow. The line
parted and the tugs captain, il is un-
derstood. was unable TO make new
connection with the storm tossed
bargcs. They are believed to hav
sunk. The tug wcathcrcd the storm
and beat its way into port here.
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Hun Press Bitterly
Denounces Wilson
Declares Hc, Win Lloyd George
and Olcn,cnccau, Must
Disappear.
Try Associated Prcss. ]

AMSTERDAM. December 9.-Thc
German press generally uses language
of dcnunciation jim commenting on
President Wilson's message TO Con-
Ercsa. Count Won Rcvcntlow, in the
Tages Ieitung, sees in tho MESA &c
proof tnat. quite apart from tho war
on land it is Il question Of the actual
existence g. the German empire, and
that only the strength and tenacity OF
Ge6man" will and can prevail against
toe AEgio-Sa Saxon attack.
The TagcbIatt says that the messa Ge
has raised new difficulties for the
friends Of peace.
The Zcitung Am MittaE says:
III President Wilson so puts the
prof. lem that there can he no peace
with the present Germany. then Will
son. together with Lloyd George and
Clemcnccau. must disa appear
The Rhcini3chc Westfalischc Zci-
tInr says:
IVY ilson has surpassed himself in un-
examllcd shamclessncss."
II iutcrprctG the war declaration
against Austria as intended to revive
the low spirits OF the entente countries
al a moment when their prospects were
hopclcsal?' gloomy.
The Dcmokratischc NolRsZeituns
calls President Wilson The protector
Of the endangered British empire"
The Nuestc Nachrichten says:
No former President worked so re-
pulsively toward foreign questions as
President Wilson. America now is
'ranpling the Monroe Doctrine in pur-
suance Of crazy idea
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NALEDINES APPARENTLY -,
AWAITING EVENTS
tRy Associated press.l

by Associated press,
LONDON. December a.---C;eneral kale-
dimes. the Cossack leader. is at Novo-
Tcherkask, where he is apparently
awaiting events. according to dis
patches from the Don region published
BY the Petrosrad newspaper, Den, says
a semiofHcial russian News Agency dts
patch from Petrograd dated Saturday.
In al! the other Don districts, accord
ing TO this information. the power is
in the hands of the soldiers and work
men. and the Ukrainian authorities.
In Soldiers and Workmcn's circles.
continues the dispatch, the opinion Is
held that General kaIcdincs has pre-
pared foc an armed demonstration. The
government is taking the most vigor-
Gus measures to repel him
Yesterday" says another OF the Pe-
trograd New Agency's disPa tchcs. "a
crowd OF soldiers who were disobeyinE
orders, looted the wine cellars In the
Winter Palace, became Intoxicated. and
were dispersed by armed forces. The
government; has taken prompt meas
urcs 10 destroy all stocks OF alcohol"
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FoRBlDs ANY ATTEMPTS
At MEDIATION
LBv Associated press.l

BY Associated Press.)
LONDON. December "a proclama-
ton TO the Russian nation has beon
issued by the Russian government an
Mouncing that "Kaledines and Korniloff,
assisted by the imperialists and Con-
stitutional Democrats. have raised "a re-
volt. and declared war in the Don re-
sion against the people and the revo-
luton
The proclamation adds that "the Con-
stitutional DEM 1crats and ororgeoisis
are supplying the revolving generals
with scores OF millions.
The Worlimen's and Soldiers D..e-
gate" have ordered :hc necessary nj ,,,..
mcntS Q: tcoops against the ~
rSH6iuti"H. and issued t:ttrecs authoriz-
iiS the iocd! revolutionary sarrisor:,
TO attack ;hr enemies of the people
without awaiting orders from the .;u-
premr authorities. and forbiddinC any
attempts at mediation"
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rsy 4 ssocia,ed press.I

By s ssociated Press.l
The long expected civil warfare
in Hussia apparently has como. Cen
ernI EniedincS. the leader of the
Don Cossacks. supported by Cen
crnI Korniion. former commander
in-rhicf of the Russian forces. Is
declared In IN omcini coinmunica-
ton issued by the BoishevikI gov
ernmcnt 40 have raised the standa rd
" revolt in the Don Cossnck region
against tho people md the revoIu-
tion.
As II rountcr to tho moveme mt
the Boishevtki government has or
d-rcd It's troops and followers I'm
mcdintely to act I'd work to rut
down the uprising. forbiddinE even
my attempts mt mediation.
No details OF the upristnE arc Rs
yet TO hnnd. but the proclamation
OF tho BoISh~vikt government as
scrts that the Constitutional Demo-
crnt. md tho bourEeoisie arc aid
Ing tho movement nERinst the Len
tpite faction. The Cosnacks. OF
whom KaIedlnes is tho lender. are
famous nv dnshinE fEhters. and In
choosinG korriloR his right
hand man, Naledines Ohtnins a mill
tnry mnn OF unquestioned utility.
or cqunl interest In the world war
In tho brilliant stand the Italians
hnve mndc In keeping back the
rush of the !tustro-German forces
from, the AsInEo plateau region to
thr uln{ns of NoFthern IfnIr Al
though the enemy had bent hack
the iine of the defenders to = point
where 1t seemed TINT II must give
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Long-Expected Civil Warfare
in Russia Apparently at Hand

way under tho press of o,erwheim-
ing numbers of men and guns, the
Italians, re-enforced by tho full
strength of the French md British
troops rushed TO the front, have
stemmed the tide Of onslauEhts and
for the moment. Mt ienst, brought
the lighting to pause.
Their infantry and shock troops
bnIkcd, the Austrian and German
guns arc still heavily bombnrdinE
various points along the front he
tween tho Pinve md Brenta Rivers,
bW they arc being answered almost
shot for shot by tho cannon Of the
allies. From the sidcs Of tho PASSES
which they nrc holding. the Italians
have brought into, play with great
effect InrEe bowIders. which were
rolled down upon the enemy on
many occasions a. they tried to
mndc their way southwnrd toward
tho plain.
Little Infnntry activity Is In prog
rexH on tue western front In France
and BrlEium, although on various
sectors from tho North Sea TO the
region OF Verdun mutual bonbard-
mentS arc ensuing. The Germans
have not yet decided to offer bnttle
to General BynE'a forces In their
newly chosen positions on the Cnm-
brni sector. although their artillery
has shown considerable activity
south of CRmbrni and In the regions
Of Moeuvres md Danteux.
In the Vcrdun sector, the Germans
hnrc mndc another attempt to
pierce the French limo In the region
nf Be1onvnuy, but, were repulred
nfter somewhat brisk fighting md
suffered considerable casualties.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
COLD WAVE HITS FLORIDA
Temperatures nx Low as to 10 De-
Erecs HcIow Freezing Arc
Recorded.

WASHINGTON. December 9.-The
cold wave has reached Northern Flor"
ida and the nearby Gulf coast, tho
Weather Bureau announced tonight,
with temperatures as low as to 10
degrees below freezing. Zero tcmpera :
tuvcs have reached as far south as
Central indiana. Fair and continued
cnld is inricatcd for the next forty
eight r2lst in nearly all Southern
States in tho Washington forecast dis
trict Florida. Alabama and mississippi
being the exceptions, with slightly
warmer weather by Tuesday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
GOVERNMENT CAPITULATEs
"rO PREVENT BLOODSHED"
tBy Associated Pr.ss.l

By Associated Press
LONDON, December "a Lisbon dis
patch to-day from the Eavas corrc-
spondent there says:
After three days fighting, the gov
ernmcnt. III order 10 avoid further
bloodshed and discord in the army. de-
cided TO concedc the resignation OF the
ministry, which was the chief dema n d
Of the revolutionists who were led by
d.. Sidonio Paes and Colonels Soares
Branco and Alves Rogadas. 1t is re-
ported that Alfonso Costa, the forme =
Premier. has been arrested ct Liuarda =
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
MORE VICTIMS OF GERMANS
Former Portuguese Minister to Ger
mnny InhtnIlcd aS Pr Nisionnl Pres
ident Following Revolution.
tBy A,.oc!ated Press. ]

MADRID, December Conformation
has been received by the Portuguese
legation in Madrid connrmatory OF pre-
r!ous advices that the revolutionary
movement in Portugal had been sue
cessful.
According TO the legations informa-
tion. the government under Premier
Costa has been thrown from power and
Dr S!donio Paes. former Portuguese
minister TO Germany. has been named
president Of A provisional government
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
BOVH SIDES CONSOLIDATING
THEIR NEW POSITIONS
i;y Assccivtcd Prcss.l

I'y Ns!t civtcd PrcsS.I
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE AND BELGIUM. Saturday.
December S.--An evcntful week ended
in lull With both sides consolidating
their new positions. One OF the lateat
stories to come 10 light in connection
With the German sweep into GouZeaG-
court involves American engineers.
The central haurc in the narrative Is
gallant British general Who vas clad
In pa jamas when the foe attacked, but
orsanizad 4 handful cf men for X coun-.
terattack. All the Britishcrs were
killed except the general, who suS,
cceded in tndirg 4 few more "Ton
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
ArrEAL EOR AIRCRAFr
Will III; MET FULLY
,Hy ID. VI. Edwards,

WASU UINGTON, December 9.-Con-
Gress, according TO the leaders in that
body. stands ready ia answer persh-
inss latest appeal for aircraft.
Tho Legislative body. II is declared
CONTINUED on Third Pase)-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
ASSOCIATION WITH EMPLOYEES
PURELY A VOLUNTARY ONE

The association OF the postal en-
rloyces with the American Federation
OF Labor is purely voluntary one.
These men have come forward volun-
tarily i'll recent years in large numbers
TO become identified with the labor
movement This indicates only too
we'll that working conditions for them
are not as ideal as the postmaster
would have the public believe. These
workers have the right-yes. it is a
public duty--to organize and make
known their grievances TO their en-
ployers. the American people. SO that
ali aroused public opinion can speedily
correct any administrative effects tina {
may be harmful to the workers and
the service.
."fo deny the right OF workers in
our largest governmental agency 10
organize is 10 make mockery Of our
faith in democracy. Ii autocracy is
harmful to the morals Of our alien
enemies abroad. then let US not in
troduce a species Of it into our largest
Federal institution by attempting to
disfra nchsc industrially the army OF
postal workers.
at time when governmental sc-
industry connected with the success
ful prosecution of the war and thou
sands of workers are either already
in the government service or potcn-
TALLY government employees. it is APP
parent that their right to organize and
petition Congress bc not intcrfcrcd
with. can conceive of nothing moro
harmful TO the necessary extension OF
government control and regulation at
this time than tho adoption OF
EurleSon idea by our government in
it's capacity Of AN employer.
The American Federation OF Labor
stands prepared to-day to back UP it's
position of 1906. when IL fought for the
rights of the gov ernmcnt employee.
We differ from Mr.. Rurlesou in his vie W
that tho antigag law has operated "a
/ build up organizations OF employees
/ that arc menace. We fear that the
menace lies. not I'm the employees or
ganizations. but In tho denial to citi-
zens Of fundamental rights"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
ORGANIZED LABOR
TAKES FIRM STAND
Gompers Throws Down Gaunt-
let to Burleson on Matter of
Postal Organizations.
FEDERATION TO MAKE FIGHT
Will Resist Any Effort to Pre-
vent Right to Unite and Af-
hliate With Labor.

WASIIINGTON. December a-Orsan-
lied la Dor threw down tho gauntlet to
Postmaster General Burleson In
statement issued from tho headquar-
tors Of tho American Federation of La
Dor. in this city. Samuel Gompers. pres
idcnt OF the federation. served notice
that any attempt on the part of Mr.
Bur!eson TO force through Congress
his proposal TO deny postal employees
the right 20 organize will he bitterly
fought
SIR. Gompers said
The American Federation OF Labor
will resist any effort made by rostmas-
ter-Gcneral Burlcson TO put into effect
his recommendation to Congress that
the postal employees be denied the
right TO Congress and the right to or
garize and affiliate with labor
More than ten years ago, III 1906
the American Federation OF Labor pre-
sented its historic bill Of grievances to
President Roosevelt, and mentioned as
one OF the particulars the restoration Of
the right of direct petition to Congress
by government cmployees-a right that
was denied them by executive orders
issued by Presidents Roosevelt and
/ Taft.
.ANTIGAG LAW GUARDED
EMPLOYEES ORGANIZATIONS
we kept this issue prominently be-
| fore the public and on August "a. 1912.
| the Si1ty-second Congress enacted what
was then commonly called the antigaE
law, law granting postal and other
| government workers the right 10 main
tain their own organizations in the in
| terest OF the men and free from the
I domination Of the department heads,
snd also restoring to them the consti-
tutional right Of direct petition to Con-
tgress. II is~tiTis which Mr.. Burleson is
I seeking TO have repealed. We fought
for its enactment; we believe it a wise,
! just, necessary law. and we are pre-
! pared 10 fight against its repeal
"Mr. Bur!eson cannot point TO d sin
Glc instance where an affiliated organi-
nation OF postal employees has threat
ened TO strike. lie cannot name u
single officer Of these organizations who
/ las remotely suggested such course
| Personally. ! have addressed posta!
employees many times in all parts OF
the country. have explained 10 them
/ that Legislation. aud not the strike. was
their weapon OF last resort.
Il can see no danger Of q strike Of
posta! employees if they have free ac-
cess TO Congress and public opinion ;o
secure the correction OF their griev-
ances. But | can conceive OF serious
7 trouble arising If the Bur!eson idea
/ OF repressing men and not giving them
( the opportunity TO organize and to
come in contact with their fellow
workers in sincere desire TO make
better. the lot OF ali groups OF workers
! is put into operation. .Afliation with
the labor movement is a safety valve
1 for the postal workers. which AIR. Bur
| Lesson. i'll a mistaken View OF the yearn-
!ngs of his employees. would close.
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they enjoy and the nations apprecia-
ton that 1t has men capable of leading
in the war for human liberty. Secretary
Baker is to emphasize the. nations
trust in placing under their leadership
it's emergency Army of million pick
ed men. Col. Fenton will welcome them
into the active SERVE of the United
States Army.
The Marine Band. the most noted band
in the world, is to furnish a concert
program as well as play the marches
for the training regiment The 18th
Coast Artillery Band Will also furnish
music.
No effort is being spared at the Fort
Myer post to make tomorrow the great
est day in its history. The only fear is
that there will not be space to accom-
modate all the families and friends Of
the young officers who are coming here
from New York. Pennsylvania, New
Jersey. Delaware. Virginia and Mary
land. uniting with the people of the
District of Columbia in giving this first
quota of reserve officers God speed"
that will be recorded in history.
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1900 TO WIN ARMY
RANK TOMORROW
Fort Myer to Have Greatest
War Graduation in History
of United States.
PRESIDENT WILL ATTEND

The stage is set at Fort NIyer for the
greatest war graduation of military Off
GERS in United States history tomorrow
afternoon on the parade ground at .
o'clock President and Mrs. Wilson, Sec
rotary of War Newton d. Baker. other
members OF the cabinet and of the United
states Supreme Court. members of Con-
gress. governors OF several states, par
ticularly Maryland. Virginia and New
Jersey. and high ranking officers of the
Army and Navy. including Maj Gen.
Hugh l. Scott. chief of staff. will have
seats in specially constructed grand
stand.
Special significance will be given to the
occasion by the presence of the official
commissions from countries allied with
the United States in the war. who will be
escorted by the diplomatic and military
representatives. OF their home govern
mcnts.
Officers detailed by the War Depart
ment will make an official record for the
de apartment files OF the exercises attend
ing the commissioning Of 500 officers and
the closing Of the first officers training
camp at Fort Myer.
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Victor Adler Dangerously Ill.

COPENHAGEN. August 11.-Victor
Adler, leader of the German socialists
in Austria, is dangerously ill, accord
ing to advices received here from vi
anna He is the father of DIR. Friedrich
Adler. who. in October, 1916. shot and
killed the Austrian premier. Count Karl
5tuergkh- Victor Adler has been a
supporter of the Austrian governments
since the war broke out.
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SOCIALIST CHIEF FREED.
Adolph Germer, Arrested for Sc.
ditious Utterances, Released.

CHICAGO. August 11.-Adolph Germer.
national secretary Of the socialist party,
who was arrested last night because Of
alleged seditious utterances in addressing
a meeting of the American Liberty and
Defense League, was released from GUS
tody late today, after being questioned
Justice.
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for the extradition of Alfredo Cocchi,
the slayer of Ruth Cruger.
While the difficulties of an extradi-
ton pure and simple appear insur
mountable under the Italian penal code,
the possibility Is again being studied
Of permitting Cocchi to be taken to
America as a witness under arrest.