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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-12-01
HUN DESCRIPTION OF
ENEMY COMMANDMENT
PRINTED IN BERLIN
Newspaper Gives the Article the
Title In the Flanders He'll, and
the Writer Recounts His Expe.
.riences During the Battle.


London. bee. IA German de-
scripton Of British bombardmenth
smoke screen. attacks with gas. flame
throwcrs and tanks followed by a
charge 81 Canadians and Scots pub
lished boy the Berlin Post is entitled
I'm the Flanders Hell
For weeks. day and night says
the writer the British KEPT our post
ton under fire Ever fiercer burned
the glowing stream that poured
cracking down upon ". Every day
th. fire grew hotter. oar artillery
replied powerfully The army COM
muniuue spoke OF a concentration OF
enemy artillery fire on individual sec
tors Even We cannot describe what
that means The history OF the world
has never seen anything more awful
An calibres were brought into action,
ana q crater OF unprecedented eN-
tent opened beside the others, was
cNcaNated agresh, swallowed up the
old ones. spread out beyond the lime
tr.vs aud threw up the hinterland.
Nothing remained intact of all that
nights of hard labor under me en-
cmys tire had created.
The destroying fire did It's work
with depressing thoroughness, SEEM
ing 10 cNtinguish all lifc, and now
cam, the turn Of the smoke shells.
Thick smoke las before our eyes, 50
that W. could see nothing, and yet
over further forward must We push
our death-defy inE posts. \ real fog
is q mere patchwork compared with
, this artificial fog which the British
send out IN order to veil their di-posi-
uons.
When this appeared inadequate
/ the enemy employed gas, and the
| evil mists came rolling towards our
! lines and passed over them unlN our
| rt. MASKS prevented every living
! thng irou being destroyed The
/ gae mad singular effect on our
! weapon. AN iron Was covered with
| thick rust
| The Eurlish now Judged lha, thcy
had done enough preparatory work
| for suddenly drumfirc started with
/ the most terrifying effect shells OF
! the heaviest cIliber Numbered across
J With mines. machine gun vulleys. and
/ hand rr,uatrs am uuItiug IN u blood
I curdlup hrln-h pandeufuuium such
/ as even 90 BJui, would never he able
4 90 describe
German nerves held out with thC
; utmost resolution. constantly await
. iug the moment when the hurrican,
/ oI urc would break loose. Aud th'
sturme clurr. In the ucighhurinE sec.
tor NHmc throwcrs were turned ot
, against tni. murd"rous engine ~,
| measure avail Thcr" is nothing ful
! IL nut tu r,t back into IN, rcJrw.ud
positions
And then tho enemy was ON ms
Tank after ,auk doomed forward
Thr-, monsters appeared invinciblc
and n one col them was hit by "A heavy
shell the guns and machine guns IN
side were kept going uurcmittiugiy
uurl finally their iron hail reache,
our lines Nud behind the tank
came Scots aud Canadians. Ne SCI
nothing but endless rows OF enemies
AT last our reserves deliver
counter. attack Murder breaks ou
alrrsh The field of dead hecom,
ourr NOR" battle-ground
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-12-01
STATE HAS POWER TO
CLOSE SALOONS WHILE
WAR LASTS, DECISION

NeW York, Dec, IA unanimous
opinion that a state has the legal pow d.
,r during the war To close certain
saloons without waiting Tor orders
from tho federal government was
handed down by the appellate division
of the supreme court In BROOKLYN to-
day
rudcr this decision excise author,-
tics here said an saloons in the vicin-
tty OF places Boo NcW York state where
ships are hutt men encamped. muni-
tions and other war equipment ar,
made aud soldiers take their depar'
ture may be closed by the state.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-12-01
GERMANS TURN ON F0EAT CAMBRIA AND GIVE
BRITISH SEVERAL HOURS OF ANXIETY, ByNG
|SEORCEO HURR|EDLY TO WITHDRAW TROOPS

Partially Breaking Up the Broad Salient Created
by English Victory Berlin Claims the Cap
ure 1000 and Several Batteries of Field Guns
Some of the the Huns Still Remains in Their
Hands but the Situation Today Reported Such Not to Cause
ANY Particular Uneasiness.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-12-01
NEW MEXICO WEATHER

Fair and warmer tonight, Sunday
partly cloudy.
Evening star., 1917-10-07
Won by South African Troops.

Turning to German East Africa, the
situation is this: The troops used in
the conquest of this German colony
which is not yet quite completed, have
been in the main drawn from South
Africa, and they have been commanded
by Gen. SHUTS. German East Africa
also joins the territory of the Union of
South Africa, and the voice of the Union
OF South Africa in the matter of Ger
man East Africa is bound to be de-
cisive. because the main work has been
done by South Africa. Once more we
have the emphatic statement of Gen
smuts that the Union of South Africa
viii never consent to the restoration of
German rule in this colony.
In addition. both Belgian and Por-
tusuese troops have shared in this
campaign and both Belgium and Por-
tugal are bound permanently to oppose
it's restoration, because. while the Ger
mans occupied the kamerun and Ger
man East Africa. as we'll as German
southwest Africa. their policy and their
purpose were disclosed in many docu-
ments. This purpose and policy were
to absorb the Belgian kongo. the Por-
tuguese territories of Angola and
Mozambique. and create a German Nit
telafrika. Precisely as South Africans
are resolved not to endure return
OF the Germans because the Germans
had plotted to destroy South African in
dependence and seize South Africa,
they. as well as the Po. rtuguese, the
Belsians and the French. are deter
mined that German rule shall not be
restored in colonies which would in
of intrigue and the foundation of a
new German plan to create that Nit
telafrika temporarily arrested by the
events of the present war
Evening star., 1917-10-07

eVlQentiy are preparing TO new 1artner
into the tre-
Cadovna Prepares for m ndously
Further Drives. " t.,Sn nn.,t,on,
on the Julian and Carso battle fronts.
Gen. Cadorna during the past week i'm
proved his positions on the edge Of
Bainsiza plateau when he swept for
ward south of Podlaca and to the
southeast of Madoni, where he now
dominates the northern side of the
mouth of the Chiapovano valley,
through which he undoubtedly will
pass If he strikes toward the interior
of Austria.
The Italians have shown great brav
cry in their past efforts and have aC-
complished wonderful feats against the
enemy. They have won many sue
cesses, but their success will not be
entirely complete until they have com
pletely gained all the Austrian positions
on the mountain heights overlooking
the plains of Austria. Gen. Cadorna's
recent effort would indicate that he in
tends to move his armies around Monte
san Gabriel isolating this position. The
Austrians have attacked Italian posi-
tions on the slope of this highly impor-
tant strategical point during the past
few days. but have been cut up for
their pains. At no time in the past
three weeks have the Austrians been
able to make headway against the Ital-
ians, which but indicates the power of
Italian defensive measures. II they
hold firm until reserve strength is
brought forward and communication
lines completed the success Of Cadorna
in further offensive endeayors Is as
sured.
The Austrians are declared to have
convinced Germany that their peril Is
real and as a consequence Germany is
said to have consented to the removal
of Austrian forces in Galicia and Buko-
wilma and even on the western front, in
order that the strongest possible re-
sistance may be brought to bear once
the Italians get under way again:
Evening star., 1917-10-07

have agreed that the constitutional
should be represented: that the cabinet
when formed should be entirely free of
party ties. The Bolsheviki and other
Maximalists even may be given repre-
sentation. as will the radical socialists
and members of the council of soldiers
and workmen's delegates. But such q
plan is not satisfactory to the Bolshe-
Wiki because they desire sweeping con-
troll of everything for the protelariat.
The Bolsheviki group is composed Of
that class of Russian people in the low
er walks of life
Chorooter of who for centu-
Bolsheviki Group. most bowed
down and tyrannized over by govern :
mental practices as indulged in during
the czar's regime. They always have
stood antagonistic to the propertied
thirsted for liberty and always have
classes who have been closely asso-
ciated in their mind with autocracy.
When the revolution came to pass they
went mad with liberty and have sought
to impose their unenlightened views on
other Russian classes to their own par
ticular interests. They are powerful
only from the standpoint of numbers
and have offered a fruitful field for
German agents who have sought to
stir discord in Russia's internal affairs
to the advantage of Germany. TIL"
Bolsheviki are concerned only in pre-
venting any possible return to the old
order of things and see in every move
of the bourgeoisie and constitutional
democrats steps, leading them back to
, the dark days. They have little COM
prehension of international or even ma
tional duties. Organization by them OF
effective governmental forms would be
exceedingly doubtful. though wiser men
In this group possibly would be able To
, effect come system of makeshift gov
ernment.
The Bolsheviki are Russias greatest
enemies at the present moment because
of their ignorance and blind folly. Their
revolt in July. which was terminated sole
" because the pleas OF the provisional
| government that the Bolsheviki were led
i by Lenlne, a German-paid tTouble-mak-
er, prevailed with the majority OF
| troops in Petrograd. illustrated how
utterly lacking the Bolsheviki are In
| far-seeing qualities. Their present ef
| fort undoubtedly is due to the machina-
tions of Germany's agents. and 30 clever
have they been that even the rank and
| file of Bolsheviki fail to realize that
they are being made tools of an enemy
who would plunge them into greater
serfdom than they ever have expert
enced If he Is but permitted to place
his stamps on new governmental
| forms.
! Premier Kerensky's task is admitted
| ly great. His success in steering Rus
sia from danger undoubtedly will hinge
| in a measure on the lack of the Bolshe-
viki's ability to agree on definite policies
| There already have been signs of dis
pute among the Bolsheviki in the dem
| ocratic congress and utter lack of lead
| erahip. though Lenine. who Is reported
to be in Russia now. will attempt to
soltdify his forces. which arc 90 an
Evening star., 1917-10-07
THUS ENDS THE GERMANIC DREAM
OF AN EMPIRE IN MIDDLE AFRICA
Vision Had Been an Alluring One, Despite the
Inability of Germany's Colonial Administrators
Successfully to Rule Natives
By FRANK H. SIMONDS,
Author of "The World War;" "They Shall Not Pass"

In the few weeks there has appeared quarters
mainly inspiration the that Germany
prepared Belgium provided her colonies restored
proposal which eeler" and does
official has provided German sympahzers
of this with the oppor
the real obstacle peace British de-
termination to colonies This discussion had
cse the effect have hoped because the situation
the German little understood this and
there yerv the colonies held by Great Britain
Rr;+nin to them
Evening star., 1917-10-07
Describes Exact Situation.
Soldiers Need Amusement.

One novel goes the round of the com
pany- Even at present prices . francs
Will buy an astonishing lot OF choco-
late for a boy who is getting all the
wholesome food he can eat three times
a day. He is given all the clothes he
can wear He can buy so-called SOU
venirs. which he Will throw away at
the tenth milestone. or he can buy
shop. and get into trouble with the
officers, and very i.kelr force them to
close up a clean and respectable little
place that has never been in trouble
since William the Conqueror crossed
the channel. What's the answer
Give him some more amusement. you
folks at home. We don't know what sort
over here. Any sort. Use your brains
Fake up something for him that will en-
tertaln youngster whose mind has al
ways been lively, and who is getting so
fun of strength and electricity that the
sparks fly when he picks up his gun.
Don't send him so much money
Save some of it for him. He earns
every penny of his $50 Il month. if you
are thinking of that. He cannot properly
BY and by he will be getting permissions
to spend in some big town. Then he
will land in those towns like the Cana
dams do in Paris-wth dollars trickling
through their fingers-and he will be
shamelessly robbed by shameless men
that money has just been a burden to
him. anyhow. II is simply buying insur-
ance that he will throw it away-maybe
get into trouble.
At least one-half his pay should be
saved for him at good interest. as a sink
ing fund against mustA.il:, out day.
Every officer over here will tell you the
same thing. l believe. Most of the men
will say the same thing. Give them a
chance.
Evening star., 1917-10-07

the Kamerun and German East Africa.
Now. so far as the kamerun is con-
cerned. the situation is this: 1t was
completely conquered in the first year
OF the war. but its conquest was not
the work of the English soldiers alone.
On the contrary, the greater part of the
work was done by French coIonials Of
the adjoining French colony of Equa-
torial Africa and by Belgians from the
Belgian kongo. At the present time
the British occupy only very small
area of the Kamerun. adjoining the
eastern frontier of British Nigeria
All the rest is in French hands. Con-
sequently it lies outside the power of
the British to restore the kamerun
Moreover, almost half Of the Kamerun
belonged to France up to 1911, when
it was taken from France under the
threat of war during the Agadir crisis.
The German claim to this territory
rests on an action of sheer blackmail
SIX years ago.
Evening star., 1917-10-07

|
The Bolsheviki, il is declared will
attempt to make the present democrat
ic cong ress
Hope to Make permanent. to
Congress Permanent. Of Ne the ,a' p.ane eane
stituent assembly which it has been
planned shall frame Russia's govern
mental superstructure. In this the Boil
sheviki hope to make their power and
influence paramount.
1t is noticeable fact, however, that
Premier kerensky and his cabinet are
going about the task of arranging for
Russian elections which are to decide
the personnel of the highly important
constituent assembly. Owing to the
many discordant elements in Russia
every effort will be made to protect the
elections in such fashion that all classes
Will be represented in the assembly.
and that this body shall be truly repre-
sentative of the Russian people as a
whole.
Cen Verkhovsky. at present minister of
war declares that the struggle must go
on until all aims of liberty are realized
The allies have done much to discount
the work of the Bolsheviki and other dis
cordaat elements who have spread rl1mors
treat on their own terms. The entente
powers have denied this and. unaues-
tion&bly. when the troops of the revolu-
ton thoroughly understand that the AL
lies are lighting much for Russia =
sake as they fighting for their own it
is expected a higher state of morale will
result in the fighting units. The Russian
provisional government is making every
effort to put the army and navy in fight
ing trim. and il is declared that the fight
ing arms are In much better shape than
they were five months ago. The Germans
however. still are using large forces on
the eastern front and will bitterly resist
any effort of Russian armies Ia sweep
forward during the few weeks that
remain before military operations will Of
necessity come to a practical standstill on
the battle fronts because of evil weather
conditions.
Great hopes are being expressed that
the russians will be able thoroughly to
rehablltate their armies during the course
OF the winter months in time for mighty
offensive next spring. when il is believed
in certain entente quarters the German
military machine will be crushed
The pan-Germans are in the saddle
in the kaiser's realm. Whether or not
they are riding
Pan-Germans Now to an eventual
c.,l1 rail- remains to
49, o"e' be seen, but for
the present moment they apparently
have swung the government to a policy
Of no compromise with those reichstag
elements which have been demanding
constitutional as well as electoral re-
forms. at the same time making it
plain that the reichstag majority is in
| favor of peace without annexations or
| indemnities.
Though tho reichstag program was
dignifed by the German government by
J mention In the central powers reply to
Evening star., 1917-10-07
What the Y. M. C. A. Does,

But they must have some relaxation.
All work and no play, We are credibly
Informed. makes Jack dull boy. Lit
tie by little the Y. NJ. c. y. is getting
its huts up at the various camps, not
so rapidly as is desired. perhaps. Even
the Y NJ c. A. does not completely fill
the bill No one more gratefully ap-
preciates what the Y. NJ. c. a. is doin &
for the soldiers than the soldiers them
selves. The placing of a Y. NJ. c. A. hut
in a camp means the daily police report
in that camp runs down close to the
vanishing point. But. broadly speak
ing, this Is what the soldier can do in q
Y NJ C. A. hut:
He can write home to mother.
He can write other letters, always
bearing in mind that he must not tell
the really interesting things about the
present situation. and that names are
anathema and that the company Off
GERS must censor the letters when he
has written them.
He can listen to the phonograph.
lie can put in another record.
He can buy chocolate. coffee, ginger
pop, tea, candy and other things.
He can read the home papers.
Once IA week he can attend the stunt
night" which varies in quality, accord
ing to the entertainers available.
All this is very. very good, but it does
not flll the bill. The young soldier
walks abroad with his money In his
pocket. He cannot walk too far abroad,
are as innocent and. demure villages as
there are in. France, which is say
ing a great deal. for the French viii
lage is always innocent and demure.
He has an itch to spend money. That
is all right The desire to buy things
is perfectly human: 1t is a break in
the monotony. 1t is a relief to over
charged nerves. That is the principal
reason why women go shopping and
come home with useless dingbats they
put away on the close. shelf and ncve
see again until housecleaning time But
1t is a physical impossibility for him
to spend much money on things that
will do him any GOOD. y,
Evening star., 1917-10-07
Planned African Empire.

At the moment when the world war
came Germany had a far-fiunE circle Of
colonies. But it was in Africa that the
German had laid the foundations of a
real empire. although even here his
possessions seemed to him all too lin
tied and circumscribed. million
square miles In area. Togo, Kamerun,
German East and German Southwest
were divided from each other. cut of
from the fertile regions Of the kongo
valley. walled in by British and French
colonies. vastly more desirable. or
strangled by Portuguese and Belgian
territories. whose integrity was guar
anteed by British and French treaties.
In the face of all this Germany had
cherished a dream and conceived n
plan. Already German patriots had con-
structed maps showing a German coll
ony extending from the Indian ocean
to the Atlantic, including Belgian
Kongo and possessions between Stan
ley Falls and Lake Tchad. Portuguese
colonies on the east and west coasts
We're also marked with German colors
Here, in the great basin of the Kongo
including the head waters of the Nile
extending from the Orange river to the
shores of the Sahara on the west coast
and from the Zambesi to the frontiers
of Uganda on the east. the German had
traced out a tentative place in the sun
Of Africa.
Evening star., 1917-10-07
Would Be Constant Menace.

These are the facts:
"The retention of New Guinea by
Germany after a war from which GER
many had emerged uncrushed would
"Ip The fortifying and guarding OF
the New Guinea frontier.
"C2) The fertilization of all east
"CD The immobilization of a large
destroyer feet for defense only on the
east coast station.
"In The importing of the trade
route by the north coast OF Australia
"'5I continuous menace to sydney
Australia's largest town and chief port.
This would involve heavy, an al
p,ost iunosstble, burden for COM
munitv OF 100000 people. alread
W Weighted with large responsiveness 1or
defense.
For these reasons Australia pro
poses to keep New Guinea out OF Ter
man hands.
There is no visible reason against
its remaining in her own HANDS.
"Beati possidrntes.
she has it. She means to hold it
Evening star., 1917-10-07
Dream Not Ended Here.

Nor did the dream end with this huge
proposal. In addition not a few Ger
man patriots, never reconciled to Brit
ish conquest of the Transvaal and
Orange Free State and firmly convinced
that both states would welcome the
chance to throw off British rule and ex-
change the yoke of King George for the
sovereignty of the kaiser, boldly COL
ored Africa with the German shade
from the Cape of Good Hope to the bor.
ders of Egypt and spoke confidently of
the time when this vast empire would
be joined to a Mitteleuropa. dominated
by Germany. by way of the Bosporus
and Suez and Cecil Rhodes dream have
a German realization.
Meantime Germany had already taken
the first step toward the achievement of
Agadir crisis had broken. Germany had.
after vain efforts to claim a share of
the Shereefian empire, found her com
pensation in the Kongo and thrust for
ward two long tentacles across French
territory, bringing German garrisons to
the west bank of the Kongo river at
the moment when German railroad
was approaching the eastern frontiers
of the Belgian colony at Lake Tangan-
vika. While Britain was intent upon
realizing her Cape-to-Cairo project
Germany was preparing for the trans
african railroad which, unlike the long
French transsaharan,
condemned to desert regions, should
tap some of the most fertile regions on
the planet