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The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-14
HoLLWEG QUITS POST
intire Berlin Ministry May Resign
Russians Clear Way to lemberg.-
British Rout German Raiders.

Amsterdam, July ia rumor has
reached Holland that the entire Ger
man government will resign with I'm
perial Chancellor Bethmann- HI Hollweg,
the main committee of the Reichstag
having refused to vote a war credit
unless the government declares its
policy regarding peace and reform
which the government has declined to
do. The crown prince has been sum-
moned by the emperor and is taking
an important part in settling the gov
ernment crisis,
London, July 13.-Gen. Korniloff's
capture of Halicz and Kalusz, the Ger
man army base in the East, places
Lemberg in imminent danger. The
Russians now have an open country
through which rapid advances toward
the big city are expected.
Germans are believed to have with
drawn few men from the west for the
attack by the Russians along the Dnie-
ster, and Berlin shows nervousness
over success of Slavs in cutting thru
their lines.
In France the British have driven
off German raiding parties near the
Belgian coast. Ten German airplanes
have been brought down.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-14
Two Injured When Trains Crash.

Carr.-Two trainmen were injured
and two locomotives and eight cars Of
Merchandise were practically de-
stroyed here when two extra Union
Pacific freights met in head-on col
lision on the main line in the station
yard.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-14
POSTPONE Jewish Conference.

New York.-The American Jewish
Congress which was to have been held
in Washington Sept. I'd has been
postponed to Nov. 18th.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-04
U-Boats May Disturb
Coming City Election
A. S. Gilbert Sees Possibility of
Germans Sinking Ship Carry
ing Soldiers Ballots

The possibility that German subma-
rines may prevent full and fair mu-
nicipal election in New York this fall
occurred yesterday TO A. s. Gilbert,
chairman Of the law committee Of the
Fusion Committee Of $50. Such inter-
ference may be prevented, however, he
thinks, il the Legislature in its extra
session will revise the election law.
The point is that there may be thou
sands Of citizens Of the city serving
in the army of the United States in
France by Election Day. They might
conceivably cast the deciding vote in
the municipal election. But il sub
marine should sink the vessel on which
their ballots were being returned to
this country, under the election law
their votes could not be counted.
THE election law now provides" said
Mr.. Gilbert, that ballots cast by sol
diers and sailors in the field in time
OF war shall be placed in sealed en-
velopes and in that condition forward
ed 10 the Secretary of State, 10 be dis
tributed TO the various election dis
tricts where they would ordinarily
have been cast. There is no provision
for canvassing this vote in the field
or for making record Of the vote
which can be forwarded separately
from the ballots"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-04
DAYS DEVELOPMENTS

British recapture village Of ST. Julien
northeast Of Ypre,. and make progress south
Of Hollebeke. Heavy fighting on Flanders
front throughout night despite continued
rain. Rouer. nine miles beyond new bnt-
.h lines, under bombardment by Hais
heavy guns. London announces Allies took
over 5000 prisoners in Tuesdays lighting
alone. German, make progress against In
fantry Hill, on Aras front, but are driven
back in counter thruss.
German, attack vigorously southeast OF
Laon. but PAR, says they are completely re-
pulsed French gain southwest of Laon.
Berlin says French thru't' on Verdun front
fail.
Au.tro- German, occupy Czernowitz, cap
i,al Of Bukowina. Russians retreat every
where, fighting rearguard actions at some
points. Evacua,e Falkei and KimPoluns, IN
Csrpathians.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-04
Pershing's Request
For Young Officers
Refused by BOARD
(By Telegraph 20 Tbs Tdbuael


Washington, Aug. 3.-General Perish
ing, who has cabled the War Depart
ment strongly recommending that no
general officers of more than forty-fye
years be sent TO France to command
American troops, has been turned down
fatty by the board called to recommend
officers for brigsder and major gen
eralships. This board has tentatively
agreed to recommend officers out of
rule of seniority, so that the average
would be we'll over fifty-fve years.
Unless President Wilson disapproves
Of the boards findings and decides to
follow General Pershing's advice, the
American troops will be commanded BY
officers who are about 10 be retired by
statutory limitations and who have
done little during the last twenty years
except occupy desks or handle small
detachments.
Virtually none Of these officers ever
has commanded a brigade, and none
ever has conn anded a division. None
has seen the rew methods OF warfare
employed by the French. They were
drilled in tactics which are now consid-
cred obsolete, and many of them arc
known to look with disfavor upon the
changes of organization proposed by
General Pershing, whereby the Ameri-
can armies will be shaped on French
lines.
It is believed President Wilson will
discountenance this proposed general
promotion on the theory of seniority
and that he will start a wedding out
process through the higher ranks of the
army.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-04
Bakhmetef Proud OF
Legion Of Death;
Praises u. S. Women
rBy Telegraph 70 The Tr.bun.l

Chicago, Aug. 3.-All danger from
the Russian retreat has passed, Am
bassador Bakhmeteff declared to-day
ynon his arrival in Chicago with the
Russian commission, Of which he Is
the head. for two days visit.
The disaster in Galicia, the amoas-
sador said. had been much exagger-
ated. The supplanting Of General
Brusiloa by General Kornilof means
in the ambassadors opinion, the hnai
removal Of political influence from the
Russian army and the Russian army
from influence Of Russian politicians:
The ambassador talked enthusiast
callv OF the heroic part being played
BY Russian women: a.,
'"Thev are not ordinary women
they are what you call super-women'
no declared. "Thcy know one thing
only. and that Is that Russia must be
saved. and that they can help save II.
And in their determination they kno"
10 fear. -. 49,.
al and who arc willing 20 die on the
bloody held fighting for the right, are
erisef like the present produce such
heroines.
"The greatest service Of our Joans
Of Arc. however, Is the inspiration
which their fighting and bravery giyo
20 tho men on the field. A woman Is
always inspiring, but on the battle
aeld an organization like the command
n death puts dynamite into the
lighters"
what do you think Of American
vomen7" lie was asked. do you think
they would 90 out into the field and
fpht IN the tame manner that the Rus
SLAMS are doing"
who knows-who knows" was the
rood.ative reply. I'VE hope that we
ray never come to that Russian
women ere different; they have lived
ader different conditions, but who
knows ahat kyncrican women are cap
able Of aGiR%P
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-04

Washington, Aug. S.-A concrete
ship has been invented which may go
far toward solving the shipping prob
lem created by the German U-boat'
The invention is the work OF r. hunt
ington Clark, the New York engineer
who was formerly connected with the
Shipping Board here and who was dis
missed as the result of his contro-
versy with General Goethals over
wooden ships. Mr.. Clark was one Of
the original wooden ship advocates
holding that only with a simple design
and by the use of wood in addition to
steel could sufficient vessels be pro-
vided quickly to leasen the dangers to
the Allied cause through submarine
sinkings.
While working on this problem Mr..
Clark conceived the idea Of the con-
crete ship and offered it to the Ship
ping Board, but the board did not wish
to make the experiment. Since his re-
tirement from government service Mr..
Clark has perfected his design and has
interested business men In it. A COM
pany with large capital has been
formed to build the new ships, and in
few months some Of them will I'M
doubtedly be In the water.
Plan has Advantages
The concrete ship has steel frame
work and heavy steel wire, like net
ting, stretches from one part Of the
frame to another. Wet concrete is ap-
Piled TO this much as in ordinary con-
crete construction. 1t is said in be-
half of the plan that ships can be
built more quickly and at less cost
than steel ships. After ways have
been constructed it is estimated that
a concrete vessel can be turned out in
sixty to ninety days and that the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-04
German Officers
Beginning to Fear
War May Be Lost
Entire 1918 Class and Some
1919 Recruits Now on Battle
Front


British Headquarters in France anu
Belgium, Aug. 3.-German officers capt
ured in the battle in Flanders have dis
cussed quite freely both the military
and political situation as it affects the
fatherland Germany's loss in man
power they admit to be serious.
The interesting information has been
volunteered by these prisoners that the
entire class of 1918 recruits is now in
the field, and, what Is more significant,
it is said that small clements Of the
1919 class already are at the front. al
though il is claimed they are serving
only as volunteers. This is the first
time German officers have admitted that
men Of the 1919 class were on the
battle front.
The whole trend Of the statements
made By these captive officers is that
they are beginning to fear they may
lose the war. More depressing than
anything else ia the fear that there
may be another winter campaign. Peace
without annexation or indemnity is in
dorsed by all the officers who have dis
cussed the question, but most Of them
have indicated that they favor the an
nexation of Eastern Belgium and a
part Of the coast of Flanders, If such a
thing could possibly be done.
The men are highly intelligent. An
officer who has made study Of eco
nomic matters said the war already was
costing the fatherland 10000, 600 900
marks annually In interest charges. He
appeared TO be deeply impressed by
the gravity Of the situation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-04
Concrete Ship Is Put Forward
AS Solution of U-Boat Problem
V... 81 Steel Frame Reinforced Planned by F. H. Clark
Formerly of Shipping Board-Can BE turned
Out in 90 to 90 Days
Bv c. w. Gilbert

cost will not be more than one-third
10 one-half that of steel or wood con-
struction. And the advantage OF this
stvle of construction is that u VII!
draw upon a wholly new supply OF
labor and no high degree OF skin or
training will be necessary. The labor
supply is free Of the important limit
ing factors in both steel and wooden
ship building. .,..
Apparently something similar 20 TINS
Is being done in Norway, which mas
suffered seriously from the ravages OF
the German submarine. AecorGlng, 20
a report sent TO the Bureau OF Foreign
and Domestic Commerce here, Norway
is experimenting with what are de-
scribed as stone ships" or steel,
beton" ships, made of frames OF stee!
and plates of "beton." A big barge OF
this sort has been constructed ana was
80 successful that a small ocean-golng
ship is now in process OF constructor,
Like the concrete ship, the "stono snip
of Norway costs only about hall as
much TO build as a steel ship and can
be built much faster.
Solid Hull Suggested
Many efforts are being made by in
yentors 20 solve the shipping PfODiSh'
One Of the most interesting was
brought TO The Tribune Office by the
inventor, William c. Elliott. He was
referred to the Shipping Board, where
his plan is being considered with some
favor. His idea was wooden snip WITH WITH
a solid hull up TO the water line. ms
ship would have two advantages. IL
would be non-sinkable by torpedo. And
being of solid wood up TO the water
line Il could probably be built, as the
inventor claims, like raft in the water
without ways. This would mean great
saving of time, as providing ways. IS
what stands in the way of prompt oullo-
of ships in this country.
The solid hull design would only be
practicable in large ships. in which the
sacrifice of space would not be consld,
cradle on account of the economy OF
carving in large bottoms. The chie'
doubt which arose in the mind CT the
SRpping Beard engineer who studie,G,
the plans was whether the SOLID null
could be water-proofed effectively 70
prevent water-logging.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-04
Predicts Peace
Between Vienna
And Petrograd

London, Aug. 3.-Camille Hugs
mans, the Belgian secretary Of the
international Socialist Conference, in
an interview to-day with a CORE
spondent Of the Dutch newspaper
"Handelsblad," declared that Russia
and Austria-Hungary were on the
verge Of coming to an understand
ing.
NJ. Huysmans declared that the
French Parliament already has dis
claimed alleged annexation designs
by which the German government
tried to make capital to check the
peace current. 1t depends solely upon
Germany to show its good will, he
says, or bear the entire responsibility
for the fourth winter campaign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-04
Allies Plan Recruit Rally
u. S. and Britain to Seek Vol
unteers Here Monday Night

A combined recruiting rally for
American and British forces will be
held on Monday night at Manhattan
Casino, 155th Street and Eighth Ave-
nue., under the auspices Of the Mayors
Committee on National Defence and
the British Recruiting Mission.
S. Stanwood Menken will preside,
Job Hedges and Colonel ". 7. Stewart,
of the Canadiani army, will speak, and
David Bispham and Miss Margaret
George wiu sing. Admission will be
free.
Beginning tomorrow, al further re-
done at the regular army recruiting
stations throughout the New York dis
trict. Orders to this effect were re-
ceived from Adjutant General Mccain
vaste rdav
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-04

yead il to the Senate, after which he
made A friendly speech, in which he
said: "This manifesto is the most
democratic action yet formed by the
revolutionary government, ior. II makes
Finland's people master Of their own
destiny .,..-
The Landtag is expected to decide. its
course OF action tonight. The Social
jst majority threatens 70 DEFY the
manifesto and continue in session.
while the rcn-Socialists expect to OBEY
il II is stated that the. members OF
Tho High Court have telegraphed 70
Hclsingfors declaring that they Tou!u
refuse 20 administer any future Lana
tar cnsctments passed under an uncoh-
stitutionsl independence law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-04
Allied Blow Parted,
Says Berlin Paper

Copenhagen, Aug. 3.-"The great,
brutal force Of the initial blow has
been parted" writes the "Tageblatt's'
correspondent regarding the Flanders
battle. 1--WE survived the grewsome
tension occasioned by the uncanny ar
tilery FIRE, and we are able again to
hold our heads high as the battle of
living men is resumed. The struggle
has now reached the phase of human
effort, after unseen mechanical death
has been knocking at the door day and
night for weeks. The German fighting
spirit was fully awakened, and heroes
flung themselves from the islands OF
defence in the conquered district
against the advancing masses and Sc
riously weakened the TANKS Of the on
coming troops. Millions OF shells have
been spent, and now comes the test OF
strength and nerves.
"The handspring which impelled the
German fighting man on was the strong
realization that he was here called
upon to defend tho German U-boat-to
serve the mightiest, most promising
weapon OF his country and bar the
path TO IT with his life. The German
troops counter attacked in frightful
bayonet and hand grenade combsts. II
was the mightiest counter thrust, fol.
lowing the mightiest impact, which the
world has ever seen.
"Nightfall witnessed the happy Ger
man achievement. The foe had won
German trenches, had gained control
of Bixschoote and had carried off prls.
oners, but he lay bleeding at the foot
Of the wall he desired TO scale"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-04
Silver Coinage Rushed

Washington, Aug. 3.-Minting silver
coins is proceeding at every mint in
the country at from FIVE to eight times
the volume of past years, according to
announcement to-day by Director
Baker of the Mint, who has just re
turned to Washington from an inspec-
ton tour of the minis in the West. The
chief demand is for quarters and dimes.
Forces at several of the minis probabl y
will be augmented soon and may go on
longer hours.
Coinage Of gold has been discon-
tinued temporarily to permit the minis
to devote all their enegies to coming
silver
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-04

but would exempt lawyers, doctors and
others, including employees and agents
receiving fixed amounts for their ser,
vice. The classification "employes and
agents" he said, would include off,
GERS of corporations like Gary, Of the
United States Steel Corporation;
Schwab, Of the Bethlehem Steel Cor
poration; Morgan, of J. P. Morgan &
Co., and Du Pont, of the powder COM
pany."
Many big business concerns which
for years have been at the feet. OF
Congress praying for favoritism at last
have had their prayers granted by the
Finance Committee, the House leader
declared.
Relief prayed for since 1913 by the
railroads was granted by the Senators
Mr.. Kitchin declared, when they pro-
vided that the roads need not pay d.
rect to the government a tax on the
income from their bonds, which IN the
bonds themselves they have contracted
with the purchasers to pay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-04
Italian Front
ITALIAN

Rome, Aug 3.--The restlessness OF the
enemy also evident yesterday. was met 10y
o,,r accommodating parties and prompt and
effective fire. -.
Above Tolrnino one Of our airrnen brought
down an enemy machine in flames and forced
another TO land within It's own lines, where
IL was aftcrward destroyed by our artillery;
last night our large flights effectively
bombed the arsenal and military works az
PoIa. All the machines returned saieiy 10
tbe,r bases. Enemy machines carried out
bombing raid on some inhabited locaI,les
on the lower lsonzo. causing lie" Gus Units
end dninR slirht damage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-04
Congressman Frank
Seven Tons of Mail a Day

Washington, Aug. s.-The extent Of
the Congressional Thanking privilege"
was disclosed to-day during q House
committees investigation OF charges
that postal inspectors have tempered
with letters of Congressman. They
send free of postage every day seven
tons of matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-04
From The Tribun. Bureau
German Foraging Stopped

Copenhagen, Aug. 3.-The favorite
sport for hungry Berlners of foraging
excursions to adjacent rural regions,
according TO German newspapers re-
ceived here, has been stopped by the
military authorities, who have made the
purchase or sale Of eatables under such
conditions a crime punishable under
martial law. Gendarmes have been
instructed TO confscate all foodstufs
captured In tranHt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-04
Brazil to Use German Ships
Frnm Tne Trihuna Bureau,

Washington, Aug. 3.-German owned
ships seized by the Brazilian govern
ment will be used for patrolling the
Brazilian coast and for transporting
supplies to Europe, it was learned to-
day. Il is possible that these ships
may engage in trade between the
United States and Brazil.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-04
East
RUSSIAN

Petrograd, Aug. Western (Russian,
Front-In the region Of the confluence OF
the River Zbrocz with the River Dniester the
enemy attacked our positions After stub.
horn battle our troops retired across the
1L~o.z AZ sorne places The enemy occupied
Iatkovce. Trubczin and Wokovce.
between the Dniester and The Pruth OUT
troops are retiring eastward.
In the Carpathians the enemy, having pen
etrated our positions. occupied talkel. 10
,ba north OF KimpolunG our troops are
,ssc,no a hattie on the River Moldovtza.
Rurnanian Front--U nder the pressure OF
tbs onenny we have evacuated kimpolung
Our troops are engaged in battle on he
River Bystrttza. There were fusillndes on
the rest OF the front
Caucasus Front-Northeast Of Kigi we beat
of Turkish attack. There was no change
on the rest Of the front
AyIation-In the region OF Chotip our air
man. Second Captain OF Cavalry hozakor
brought down his fifteenth enemy airplane
The Austrian occupants were made prisoners
GERMAN
pcrIin. Aug. q DAY).-Front Of Prime,
I4opold. Army Group OF General Won Boehm'
Frrnolli-To the east of Husiatyn there were
local engagements. In spite OF stubborn re-
sistance by the Russians several villages OF
the lower course of the Zbrocz were capturec
nv storm. BHNhrlhn bhHusNIIh 'hb'NioAA
distinguished itself during the capture OF
Kudrynge ,
Between the Dniester and the Pruth the
enemy still made a stand In the morning. lr
The first hours Of the afternoon he began
give way and retreat before the army grouT
Of Infantry General Litzmann. Villages "
the north OF Czernowitz are enveloped ir
flames. indioatin Rthe rout OF the Russians.
Early this morning Austro-Hungariar
troops under Colonel General Krit. coming
from The north, penetrated into CEernowiti
10 the south Of the Pruth. while the royn
and imperial troops. under the personal com
nAnd Of his imperial highness and com
nAnder Of the army front. Archduke Joseph
entered the city from the west The capita
Of Bukowina has been liberated from th'
enemy.
Further south other forces operating or
the front OF Archduke Joseph yesterday
penetrated the Russian positions nesl
SlobdoEiA and Davideny. Czudyn. In th'
valley Of the Sereth and Sadeu and Fake
in the suchAwA hVlley were captured. IL
Kinpolung the Austro-Hungarians ar
hghting their way forward in a house q
house battle. Also in the mountains OF
both banks Of the Bystritza we have tough
our wAp forward On Casunului fresh NJ
taeks ~ the enemy were fruiuess and cause,
heavy enemy beses.
fkIGHTD The victorious advance 20 III
allied (TeutonieD troops has liberate'
CalieiA, slInOst completely and the create
part Of Bul wilma from the enemy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-04
Martial Law in Greece
Revolt Threatened
Agitation by Constantine's Ad-
berents Causes Proclama-
ton by New King

London. Aug. "a state Of siege has
been declared in the Greek department
Of Attica, including Athens and Pireus,
according TO a dispatch from Athens to
the Exchange Telegraph Company. The
Department Of Beotia, adjoining At
tica on the north, also was placed un-
der martial law.
A Reuter- dispatch from Athens says
the proclamation of state of siege in
Attica was due to threatened agitation
on the part Of the late regime. The
proclamation is subject to Parliamen-
tary sanction within five days.
From The Tribun. Bureau
Washington, Aug. 3.--A cablegram
from Athens TO the Greek Legation, re-
ceived to-day, says:
Thursday was the Kings birthday
and Premier Venizelos and the Minis
tiers visited the royal palace at Tatoi
for luncheon. Venizelos proposed a
toast and all drank to the health Of the
King.
"The King has signed q royal decree
proclaiming martial law in the prov
inces of Attica and Beotia. Saturday
the King will appear before the Cham
Der of Deputies TO take tho oath and
deliver the royal address"