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New-York tribune., 1917-06-11
War Healing Ireland,
Lord Aberdeen Says
Fraternizing in Trenches Will
End Quarrels at Home,
He Declares

Lord Aberdeen, formerly Lord Lieu
tenant of Ireland, delivering an ad-
dress last night at the Church Of st.
John the Evangelist, in West Eleventh
Street. on THE Trouble with Ireland,
said that the war was great healing
factor in the Irish situation, that all
factions in Ireland were represented in
the trenches and that when they re-
turn home they will no longer quarrel,
but will be a strong influence in bring
ing together the different factions at
home.
He said there is no room for diff
ference Of opinion on the war, and
that the part Of the Allies is like that
of the ancient Crusaders engaged in
holy war for. common purpose, that
purpose being the wiping off the earth
Of the horrors resulting from military
system.
Bishop James Henry Darlington, OF
Harrisburg. Penn. also spoke. He
said the chief trouble with Ireland and
the Irish was the intense superstition
of the masses and the great consump-
ton of liquor. He declared that the
Irish are largely TO blame for their
condition, and deserve little sympathy.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-11

able TO resist the force applied against
the Messines Ridge.
Oueant joins the Wotan line to the
Hindenburg line, running southwark
Hill 20 Joins il TO the original German
trench belt, running northward as lal
as Armentieres. beyond which tHe BrlI-
ish have broken II for ten m. . Near
the centre of the Wotan line, Wnich was
the last German system OF deience pc
fore Douai up 10 the beginning OF lhe
hattie Of Arras. the British occupy d
twelve-mile front before which the ohly
important German forthcauons q, are
those supplied by the line ltseIi. Ch-
'doubtedly, in the long pause when mas
followed the battle of Arras, Genera
Haig has made preparations 10 at,acN
and absorb the Wotan system, ana ne
NAV also be prepared to assall the mn
denburg line in the direction OF cam
, brai.
On the French front Berlin an
nounces the penetration OF retain
+rercbes on the Disc. in the st. Quen-
Tin region. near Beine, in the Cham-
,,oone and at two points on the Nerduh
front But the actions were apparently
email raids. The French to-day tnre"
back the enemy west Of Cerny, where
he he had secured a footing in a slight
SALIENT, and last night hostile advances
were dispersed at other sections OF the
Chemin- des-Dames. e-,.;u
Near the extreme end Of the fighting
limo in France the poilus carried out
e-i, sunrise attack on the left bank of the
Noselle River, near the Thiaucourt rail-
roaG. destroyed the German defence(,s
in several trenches and returned with
A score of prisoners.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-11
Southland Left
To Fate by Liner
20 Miles Away
Admiralty Rules Forced
British Steamer to
Ignore S OS Calls
British Supreme in Air
Canadian Officer Says Casual
ties Have Been Very
Heavy

An Atlantic Port, June 10.-One Of
the big British steamships that the
German submarine commanders have
been trying to sink ever since the un-
dersea warfare Of the Teutons began.
arrived here to-day with eighty pas
sengers and a small general cargo.
She was due here a week ago. but was
delayed four days at her home port
after having embarked her passengers
and moved out into the stream.
According to the passengers, she pro-
ceeded TO this port after four days OF
detention, it being assumed that the
sea along her course had been swept
clear Of newly laid mines. All went
well until she was about thirty miles
west of the Irish coast, when she was
overhauled at night by several destroy
ers, and, on complaint that one or
more of her ports had been kept open.
was ordered into an Irish port.
report had spread among the pas
sengers that the carelessness in leav-
ing the ports open had permitted suf-
ficient light TO show 10 reveal her pres
ence 10 one of three submarine that
were lying in wait for her A belief
prevailed that had it not been for the
vigilance of the destroyers and their
promptness in ordering the vessel into
the Irish port, she would have been
trapped by the U-boats.
She was guided into the Irish har-
Dor behind submarine netting and re-
mained there two days. with eight
other ships that had put in there under
orders of the Admiralty, among them
being the Southland. which was tor
pedoed several days ago. A tanker.
which followed the merchantmen out
Of the Irish port, was sent TO the bot
tom.
Several travellers were confident yes
terday that the Southland, when she
was torpedoed, was only some twenty
miles astern Of the merchantmen that
brought them here yesterday. II was
said that her calls for help were picked
up by their vessel. but in accordance
with the Admiralty rules the liner con-
tinued on her course at Is knots with
out responding. In times of peace the
present master of the ship had been
conspicuous for his splendid service
in standing by several distressed and
sinking vessels and saving many lives.
Lieutenant J. f. Proctor, of Toronto.
an officer of the British Royal Flying
Corps. arrived here to-day on his way
to Toronto, where he will spend sew
eral weeks sick leave.
Conditions in our air service" he
said. could not be better. England
now has supreme mastery of the air.
There was a report current recently
that she had lost supremacy of the
air during February. March and April.
This was mere nonsense. She never
lost supremacy during those months,
but maintained it at frightful cost.
Our casualties were heavy, but we had
to make the sacrifice"
Captain Allen Tucker, master Of the
American steamship Orleans. one OF
the first American freighters TO defy
the recent resumption OF unrestricted
submarine warfare, was in this port
on visit to-day, displaying a silver
medal that was presented TO him by
the city of Bordeaux on his last visit
TO that port.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-11
Gun Duel on 1OO-Mile
Front in Macedonia
Points to Allied Drive
British Warships Bombard
Kavala; Air Forces Con-
tinue Activity

London, June 1O.-Signs of an ap-
proaching return 20 the offensive by
General Sarrai's armies in Macedonia
are reported both by Paris and Sofia,
The French night bulletin describes
the cannonade along this front as ser
rious" and announces increased air
fighting, while the Bulgarian commu-
nique mentions an hours bombardment
Of Kavala and its environments by
warships, presumably British.
The Allies cannon are especially ac-
tive on the right bank of the Vardar
River and on the Serbian front, north
of Monastir, but the gun duel extends
along the whole hundred-mile fighting
line. The opposing air squadrons are
busy, and there were several fights
yesterday over the Italian line.
The bombardment of Kavala. accord
ing to Sofia. included also the coast
near Sarichaban, a neighboring town
on the Mesta River. Kavala was seized
By the Bulgarans during their un-
contested invasion of Northeastern
Greece, and has been held by them
ever since, with periodic attacks from
Allied ships in the Egean.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-11
German Efforts
To Win Over Poles
Declared Failure
Prussian Uniforms Re
turned; Paper Promises
Are Spurned
fFron IN. r-ibun. Buraau

Washington, June 10.-Cable advices
received by Ignace }. Paderewski,
Polish pianist, from the Central Polish
Agency at Lausanne and other sources,
have confirmed, he says, what has been
pelsistently rumored here, that the
Central Powers have failed in their at
tempts to win the Poles TO their cause.
President Wilson's declaration for a
united and independent Poland, accord
ing TO these advices, not only has blan-
keted but has made ridiculous the
paper kingdom promises of the German
and Austrian authorities.
The Polish peace msnGuvres Of the
Central Powers have failed, insists
Paderewski. The underlying hope that
thousands of.fresh recruits for the Ger
man and Austrian armies would be
gathered also has vanished. From
Warsaw have been returned to Berlin
the Prussian uniforms sent to clothe
these new allies. Instead of winning
the Poles, the activities of the Central
Powers have embttered the German
residents in Poland, who have submit
ted to the government a protest in
which they declare that the Poles are,
and will continue. implacable enemies
of Germany. no matter what is done.
The Polish State Council, as con-
ciliatory medium, also has failed.
Meanwhile, the Poles resident in the
German and Austrian provinces have
undertaken q parliamentary campaign
against the authorities.
The Polish Club of Vienna, by large
majority, recently adopted two resolu-
tions. one for a united and Independent
Poland, having sea outlet, and the
other refusing support to the govern
ment. The professors of all the su-
perior schools in Galicia also have pre-
pared and presented memorial for an
independent and united Poland.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-11
French

DAY STATEMENT Violent artillery ac-
tions occurred last night at various points on
the front. especially in the vicinity OF
Craonnc and Chevreux. German recon
NOTHING parties attempted to approach our
lines near the Hurtehise M>-lument. north
east Of Prunay. and on both banks Of the
Meuse. at Dead Man Hill and IN Caurierei
Wood. These efforts were without result.
We carried out surprise attack on the
left bank Of the Moselle. in the region Of the
Thiaucourt railroad. Our detachments pene-
trated a German trench at several points and
inflicted serious losses on the enemy. IneS
destroyed shelters and brought back a score
Of prisoners.
NIGHT STATEMENT spirited action
By our artillery carried out in the sector ~
Nieuport-Bains. in Belgium. caused heavy
damage 20 the German trenches.
On the ChemiG-des- Danes enemy def7ch-
ments who had gained 2 footing in the morn
ing by a surprise attack in q small salient Of
our line west of Cerry we're Immediately
driven back. Fifteen prisoners. one u them
an officer. remained in oTr hands.
In the period Of June II our aWstor5
fought numerous comha.s and brought down
twenty-one enemy airplanes, the fall of which
was established and two captive balloons.
which fell in flames.
BELGIAN COMMUNICATION There was
feeble artillery activity along the whole front
yesterday. An enemy airplane was brought
down
New-York tribune., 1917-06-11

British Headquarters in France, June
10 (by The Associated Press).-While
still further German counter attacks
NAV be expected from time TO time,
the battle of Messines Ridge may be
said TO be ended. 1t stood out as
definite operation designed for certain
purposes. and it remains to be seen
whether other offensive battles have
been planned in this particular sector
of the Western front.
The taking of Messines Ridge has
robbed the Germans of the last com
handing natural position they occu-
pied for so long opposite the British
lines. Bapaume, Vimy and Messines
ridges. as well as Monchy Plateau, five
miles east of Arras. have all been
captured by the British during the last
three months, and this has materially
changed the military situation on this
front.
Gave Germans Advantage
When the Germans chose what they
were pleased TO term permanent lines
of defence in 1914 they occupied these
vantage points with a foreknowledge or
their strategic. tactical and observa-
tion values as keen as that possessed
bv any French military student. The
Germans had thorough familiarity
with and detailed maps OF every
.ouare rod of French territory over
which they proposed to fight. and when
flung back from the Marne had al
ready selected the lines upon which
their trench fortifications were TO be
built.
1t is natural that the German official
communicates and wireless press re-
ports should attempt to belittle the
loss of these positions. but the Brit
ish, who have had to endure the handl-
can of living under their direct obSer-
walton and fire for so long time,
make no attempt to disguise the salts
faction with which they now look to
the future and what 1t holds IN store
for the enemy. who, at least, is practl-
cally the under dog.
OF course, there remain the much
talked of Siegfried and oWtan lines.
with their various support systems o.
trench defences. The Siegfried line
represents that portion Of the linden
burg line between Queant and St
Quentin. The Hindenburg line be
tween Queant and Arras has virtually
been all taken by the British, so the
Germans now call their principal line
Of defence north of Queant the Wotan
line, formerly known as the Drocourt-
Queant switch line.
New Lines Less Secure
North of Drocoutr this line runs to
Wontignv, thence west to Annay ana
connects with the trench systems there
All three lines, however, lack the nat
ural advantages which the eGrmans
possessed when in command OF the
ridges. f..
The enemy has endeavored to offset
New-York tribune., 1917-06-11
Brooklyn to Push Coal Inquiry

Plans looking toward Federal in
ves.igation into the coal situation and
the Indictment of those responsible for
the present high prices and scarcity
will be formulated at town meeting
of Brooklyn civic clubs and organiza-
tions in the Kings County Court House
tonight. The speakers will be District
Attorney Harry +. Lewis, Borough
president Pounds. County Judge John
+. Hylan, the Rev. DR. Herbert H..
Fields and the Rev. John l.. Belford.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-11

Capture of Messines Ridge
Gives British Whip Hand
Germans Robbed of Last Commanding Natural Position
and Must Now Fall Back on Artihcially Constructed
Defences Of Segfred and Wotan Lines

this with artificial strength in the
elaborate use Of steel and concrete for
dug-outs, machine gun emplacements
and supports for the covered com
munication trenches. The victory of
Messines Ridge. however, shows that
concrete and steel must yield 10 the
concentration of artillery fire which
the Allies are now able to bring to
bear upon any given point.
The Allies feel that they have shown
that the German military power can be
crushed, the only question remaining
being the speed with which this can be
accomplished. This is where they say
America can help, with her tremendous
weight Of men and material. and they
are looking forward to this help dur
ing the late autumn and in the spring
of 1918.
Must Strike Hard
It would seem that a victory must be
gained by a series of powerful blows.
such as that delivered at Arras on
Easter Monday and at Messnes last
Thursday. There is little hope that
modern warfare can ever get wholly
into the open. And no one is deluded
by such thoughts, for the simple rea-
son that a retreating army can dig
faster than its opponents can advance.
This IS true certainly of armies of nearly
equal numerical strength and where
such vast bodies Of men and guns have
TO be moved forward as in the battles
of present day magnitude.
Germany made her great sweep into
France when her opponents had little
with which to stop her. Those condi-
tions are changed now and each battle is
fought to gain certain definite positions.
When these are taken 1t remains mat
ter for military counsel as to whether
the fighting shall proceed on that front
or whether new blows shall be struck
elsewhere. Minor and subsidiary opera
tions. of course, may be in progress at
several points at the same time.
Last Thursdays battle may be taken
as typical of the new theory of war
fare. 1t was complete in itself-com-
plete in action, complete IN success
General Plumer's army, which planned
and conducted il, has been congratulat-
ed by Field Marshal Haig and takes
a particular pride in tribute from
very highly placed French officer, who
after studying the plans and witness
ing the action. said: This is model
OF what a modern attack should be-
The correspondent saw all the battle
mans and heard a detailed exposition
bv the army staff the day before the
battle of Just what would be attempted
AMI what il was hoped 70 accomplish
Several new ideas were embodied. both
az to fighting and as to inner control
Of the operation. Not single hitch
occurred, and it can be stated tnat THESE
ultimate British plans were attained az
q minimum cost. Not the least of the
n1ans was to inflct great loss upon
the enemy. If the usual computations
as 70 casualties held good in this battle
tho taking Of more than seven thou
sand prisoners meant a total OF K'Iieu
or wounded four or five times greater
thirty thousand or more.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-11
Law School Commencement

The commencement exercises Of the
New York Law School will be held
Thursday afternoon in Aeolian Hall
Degrees will be awarded to 12O gradu-
ates by Dean George Chase. An ad-
dress will be delivered by John Proc
tor Clarke, justice Of the Supreme
Court.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-11
German

DAY STATEMENT.-On the fighting line
between Ypres and Ploegstcert Wood. after a
quiet morning the artillery duel increased
toward evening. especially on the wings. In
the night British companies advanced sew
cral times against our lines. They We're re-
pulsed everywhere On the remainder Of the
front there was little activity. observation
conditions being very bad.
Near Ablaincourt. on the Disc. south Of
Beine. in the western Champagne. on the
northeastern part of the Verdun front and at
Apremont Wood our reconnoitring troops
forced their way into French trenches. They
returned with considerable number Of
prisoners. In repulsng reconnoitring
thrust Of the enemy near F'lirey we took
several Frenchmen prisoner.
In Flanders on Friday the enemy lost ten
airplanes and yesterday six in aerial battles
and as a result of our anti-aircraft fire. A
few days ago Sergeant Major Mueller shot
down his fourteenth opponent in an aerial
encounter.
NIGHT STATEMENT.--on all the fronts
and at the Wytschaete bend the day was
New-York tribune., 1917-06-11
Italian Women Dig Trenches

Rome. May 22.-Several thousand
women are digging trenches for
the Italian soldiers along the Austrian
front. according TO the "Glornale
dTtalia." which adds that, altogether,
the Italian War Department employs
1924 women, many of whom are in
munition factories In the Department
of Railroads there are 500 women
clerks. while $500 women are dis
tributed along the lines as cleaners or
gate keepers.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-11
THE OFFICIAL
STATEMENTS
West Front
British

DAY STATEMENT.-We gained further
ground during the night at number Of
points on our battle front south Of ipres.
Successful raids were carried out by us last
night southeast Of Epehy. south Of Armen-
there's and northeast of Ypres. We captured
seventeen prisoners. Hostile raiding parties
were repulsed east Of Le Verguix and south
west OF La Bassee.
NIGHT STATEMENT.-The enemy made
no further counter attacks south of Npres.
but his artillery continued active in this
region We carried out successful raids to-
day south Of the Souchez River. The hostile
artillery has been active in the neghborhood
Of Fontaine-les- -Cro.siiles.
Six German airplanes were brought down
Yesterday in air fighting. Three others were
driven down out of control. Three OF our
airplanes are missing.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-11

Cerna bend and on the Dobropolje. There
was aerial activity along the whole front.
Several ships conducted a bombardment OF
an hour Of the town and surroundings Of
Kavala lin Northeastern Greece. on the
Fgean Seal and the coast near Sarchaban
ton the Mesta River. east of Kayalal.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-11
French

Quite serious artillery actions occurred.
especially on the right bank OF the Vardar
and on the Serbian front. British aviators
bombarded Sevjah, northwest Of Seres.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-11
Italian Front
Italian

DAY STATEMENT.-Over the whole front
Yesterday the activity on both sides was con-
fined 10 the artillery. Our artillery fire was
directed effectively against enemy conveys in
the Adige and Terragnola valleys and on the
San Lucia -Chiapovano road. Italian recon-
NOTHING patrols on the Carso took ten
prisoners.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-11
East Front
Bulgarian

The enemy's artillery was active near the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-24
ARRANGEMENTS FOR
GRAND OPERA SEASON
ARE COMPLETED

With the arrival in Ardmore last
evening Of Charles r. Baker. advance
! manager Of the San Carlo Grand Opera
company, all details pertaining to the
visit to Ardmore of that big organiza-
ton on Monday, December II. were COM
pleted. The engagement, which prom
ises to be the most interesting and i'm
portant Of its character ever given here,
is now engrossing the attention Of Ard.
more's music and social circles. with
every indication that the capacity Of
the Princess theater, on the date men.
toned, will be taxed with two large and
discriminating audiences.
Mr.. Baker came to confer with Mrs.
Robert Gardenhire and her associates
in the Philharmonic club under whose
auspices the operas will be given, and
while here made hotel reservations for
the leading stars the orchestra and
chorus members Of his company. so
that when they arrive Sunday evening,
December IS. they may he comfortably
housed and can enjoy a needed rest af-
ter their journey from Wichita, Kansas.
from whence they will come by special
train.
The operas. Tales of Hoffman," and
the double bill, "Cavalleria Rusticana"
and "Pagliacci'' said Mr.. Baker, will be
staged here upon a splendid plane OF
artistic excellence. The leading artists,
some twenty in number. will all be
brought here, and the singers In the
big roles will be supported by the COM
plete orchestral and choral forces of the
organization.
The advance seat sale is progressing
satisfactorily. ana Mr.. Baker stated be-
fore leaving that If the success of the
venture develops the fact that there is
a sufficient following in Ardmore and
its environs for grand opera, the visit
will be made an annual one.
The reserved seat sale opens Monday.
December 10. at the Princess confection-
cry. Exchange tickets may be secured
now from any member OF the Philhar-
monte club.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-24

, Price. high school girl. told of the
schools campaign to raise members
and funds for the Lone Grove branch,
Richard Taylor. a high school boy,
school treasurer. presented the schools
bit. which was forty-five dollars.
The Lone Grove school will receive
flag from the Red Cross society.
II Is one OF the first schools OF the
county to raise an amount equal to
twenty-five cents per pupil enrolled.
An enjoyable pie supper was held
at the Methodist church. The pro
ceeds went to pay for new furniture In
the parsonage.
Mrs Nell Cain. of New Mexico. who
has been visiting her parents, Mr. aud
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-24
FATHER-INIAW CONVICTED.
After Jury's Verdict Cousin Arrested
for HartsllOrne Killing.

McAlester. Okla. Nov. PA verdict
for first degree manslaughter was found
here against bill" Irwin, who shot and
killed John Davis. his son-in-law. Feb
ruary 3, at the Irwin home. near Harts
horne Davis was abusing his daugh
ter and attempted to kill him, Irwin de
clared, but the state introduced evidence
that the dead man was shot after being
ambushed in a creek bottom near the
home.
Bob Long, married to Irwin's cousin,
and one of the leading defense wit
nesses, was arrested on a murder charge
after the trial, it being testified that he
had a part in the shooting. Irwin is IS
wears old.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-24
WEALTHY CLASSES IN
RUSSIA FORCED TO
FURNISH SOLDIERS CLOTHES

London, Nov. 24.-The Bolsheviki
have issued a decree providing for the
requisitioning from the wealthy clas
ses of wearing apparel for the army
Tenants of dwellings, the rental of
which is 2400 rubles or more yearly
are required to furnish one blanket
and one article of clothing in good con
dition.
The decree issued Thursday proclaim
ing all newspaper advertisements to
be the property of the state provides
that only governmental or soldiers and
workmens publications have the right
to publish advertisements under pen
atty of suppression.