davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-22
La FOLLETTE'S
SPEECH TAKEN /.
UP BY B ! PUBLIC
SAFETY BODY
Lawyers for Minnesota
Commission to Consider
| His A dress. ..s..

st. Paul. MINI, Sept. 22.-The
speech of Senator LaFo1lette3 before
the Consumers and Producers con-
ference here Thursday night was or
dered transcribed from stenographic
notes taken at the direction of the
State Public Safety Commission, and
will be studied by lawyers for the
commission. The speech is to be con-
sidered by the commission next Tues
dawn ft 4s;gs -S .s H.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-22
CHINESE MAY
LEAVE SOON Z.
FOR /. FRANCE :: j /
Authorities Approve Scheme
to Send 100000 Soldiers y
to the Front.

Peking, China, September 17-(De-
|layed THE president and the cab
dnet have agreed to the plan of send
ing trial division Of $4,000 Chinese
soldiers to France. Its money equip
ment and shipping are available. The
entente allies have approved, the prop
osition and France is eager to re-
ceive the contingent. WI si, y. q t5}
The Chinese probably could reach
France by January /. An abundant
number Of fairly trained soldiers is
Immediately available for the expedi-
ton. ss ss. ~ Il II I. Is ..$
The Prenierfis I'M favor of sending
100000 men and the Provisional Au-
thorities are heartily In support Of the
plan. in the event that the Canton
Provisional government gives its app
proval to, the war with Germany. sf
A dispatch received from Pekins
und the date of September 15. said
that the Chinese cab binet was willing
| II send 100000 sol ldiersS to France in
compliance with the French request
The advice added that an appeal had
! been made to the United States for
aid to equip the Chinese troops.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-22

North Dalsotas Generally fair to-
{ night and Sunday; warmer ms
southeast portion tonight; cooler
In western portion Sunday.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-22
THOUSANDS WILL BE
AT DEPOT TO JOIN
in DEMONSTRATE
Drafted Soldiers are Happy
and Ready to Take up
Battle Of Nation.
BANQUET AT CLUB 8
IN HONOR OF BOYS
----- >---- -
Two Alternates to Fill Va
cancies- Oscar Sandvig
Gets Discharge.

MORE LEAVE OCTOBER s.
Instructions were received this
afternoon from Governor Lynn j.
Frazier, instructing the Grand
Forks county exemption board to
prepare to send 40 per cent more
of the quota of 23S men, or SO sol
diers, to Camp Dodge on October
g.. With the departure of the
next contingent, only 55 more
drafted men will remain in this
county, who were called for the
first quota.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-22

econtinued "a Paxe {. 81
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-22
RUSSIANS CLAIM I'll
THEY HAVE RETIRED.

THEY HAVE RETIRED.
Petrograd. Sept q Russian troops
on the Riga front have retired to the
right bank Of the Dvina river in the
region Of Jacobstadt, 1t was officially
announced today by the Russian war
office. Il. 81 f
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-22

tThe following written by Vernon Of
University will by him this BANQUET
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-22
THE WEATHER

(Continued on page 3.-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21

girls from fifteen to twenty-five years
of age"
Certain Dutch papers. commenting
on the German retreat. talk CT repe-
tition of Hindenburs's Tannenburg
tactics. by which he captured about
100000 prisoners and hundred guns.
The plan discussed by the Dutch pa
pers calls for converging drives by
the Germans on both hanks of the Al
lied armies. with open fighting IN the
centre Of the line.
In this connection some significance
is attached TO the following sentence
in the German communication to-
night: "The preparation of the field
selected for the engagement in this
district between the Somme and the
Oise) made II militarily useless, the
process rendering unserviceable every
thing which later could be of advan-
tage TO the enemy for his operations.
Observers see in this statement
hint that Hindenburg expects fighting
on large scale over this region, but
whether he intends TO take the OF
fensive or the defensive in such orer-
a,ions early events only will show.
On the left bank of the Mcuse
heavy fighting continues. A trench
section of 200 yards was captured By
the Germans to-day on HILL 3O4.
Everywhere else their attacks broke
down before the barrage from the
French batteries. and the French were
equally unsuccessful in attempts to
REGAIN their lost positions. Thirteen
Allied and five German aeroplanes
were brought down in encounters
along the front.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21
45,51O,0O0 Lbs. s.Copper
Offered to u. S. at 16c

Washington, March 20.-An offer Of
45.5lO.O GOO pounds of copper at less than
half the market price was made TO the
War and Navy departments to-day by
four Of the largest copper interests in
the United States. This amount repre-
sents the estimated needs OF the gov
eminent of copper for national defence
nurposes during the coming year, and
will mean saving of Approximately
SO 700. 900. The market price is about
80 cents. and the price quoted to the
government is l6.6739 cents pound.
The offer was the outcome OF nego-
tiations begun several weeks ago by
Bernard VI. Baruch. OF the Advisory
Commission of the Council Of National
Defence. Baruch to-day telegraphed the
director of the council, W. S. Clifford,
advising him that the negotiations had
ended successfully.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21
Socialist Warns
Prussia to Learn
From Czar's S Fate
Scheidemann, Reichstag Leader
Calls on Hollweg for lmme-
diate Reforms

Berlin. March 10 via London, March
2O).-Philip Scheidemann, Socialist
leader in the Reichstag, says in the
Socialist newspaper "Vorwaerts':
1T does not require many words to
explain why almost the whole world
is arrayed against US. The answer is
given quickly. The whole world sees
among our enemies more or less de-
veloped forms of democracy, and IN US
10 sees only Prussians.
I'VE have always answered by refer
ring 70 the absolutism of Russia. but
now Czarism is gone. In Asia the en-
pire of the Mandarins opposed every
reform. They desired an Emperor with
absolute power, as long as he did their
will. and thereby undermined the mon
archy and laid the foundation Of
republic. In the European Central En-
pire similar spirits seek TO build SINH
lar Chinese walls and hinder every re-
form.
"The clock shows five minutes to II.
They imagine they hold up the time
when they move back the hands to IL.
Why does the Chancellor shrink
back now from unconditional neces-
sity? Always the hesitator, the pro-
crastinator. Bethmann-H -Hollweg wants
TO begin 70 cure Prussia after the war.
Russia also promised all reforms after
the war. but the war lasted TOO long
for the Russians.
THE difficulties which might arse
IL the government adopts the Reichstag
system OF election Tor Prusslan cleo
tions are as teatherweight as com
pared with the difficulties which VIII
come if il does not do this. The Chan-
cellor should not delay one day
In a different strain the "Lacal An
zeiger." one Of the newspaper organs
closest to Chancellor Won Bethmann-
Hollweg, says:
"A change in TIE Prussian electoral
system has been promised for year,
and after the war will be debated and
nut into practice with all quiet thor
cughness That is no longer news; u
3 an obvious fact. To demand II for
tomorrow, and at that IN connectlon
with a hymn OF jubilation for the Rus
sian revolution. is so precarious vent
ure that il must be rejected. IL rs GER
tain that Minister President Won Beth
nann-H -Hollweg intended no such result
from his last speech
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21
Navy Opens Ranks
To Women Recruits
For War Service
Daniels Orders Prepara-
tions for Enlistment of
Both Sexes

from The Tribune Burean
Washington, March 2O.-The rule Of
the sea always has been women and
children first. except when il came TO
enlistments in the navy, then they
were excluded. But Secretary Daniels
has discovered, through the judge ad-
vccate general Of the navy. that the en-
listment of women :. perfectly legal
and to-day he sent out a general order
to recruiting officers to prepare to ac-
cept both sexes in case of war. Mean
while. women will be enlisted in the re-
serve corps as fast as they apply and
qualify.
Until now woman's part in the navy
has been limited to the hospital corps.
But hereafter the reserve corps. at
least. will include female telegraphers,
wireless operators, typists, clerks, etc,
and in time OF war they will see actual
service. As they demonstrate their
usefulness they may gradually widen
their field of activity.
The recruiting of women will greatly
strengthen the navy, it is declared, be-
cause Just so many men will be re-
leased for more active duty. There are
many kinds Of work now performed by
enlisted men that can be as well or bet
Ter done by women. and the mon re-
leased for work that cannot be done by
the other sex.
Grades corresponding 10 yeoman viii
be given TO women qualifying for cleri-
cal positions. and higher ranks to those
able to perform more skilled service.
The training camps organized for
women by the Navy League also may be
recognized and work done in them cred
ted on the record of the candidate for
enlistment.
The recruiting Of men in the navy is
going ahead fast. but there is still a
long way 20 90 70 ill up the thinned
ranks.
It is estimated that there are sevcra!
thousand places in the navy that could
be filed by women.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21
u. S. May Urge
Vienna to Make
Separate Peace
Wilson Considers Plan for
the Isolation of Germany by
Breaking Up Alliance
fF-om III. Tribune Bureau J

Washington, March 20.-President
Wilson is considering plan whereby a
continuance OF friendly relations with
Austria Hungary may ultimately De
used TO isolate Germany by bringing
about a separate peace between Austria
and tire Entente. The dispatch OF an
answer 20 Vienna's note on the sub
marine campaign is being delayed until
this question can be studied further
II is understood that the foundation
has been laid for an agreement with
the Entente governments on this ques-
ton.
The opportunity for separating Aus
tria from Germany is believed to be ex-
cellent. The revolution in Russia, ac-
cording to the best information obtain
able. has had profound reactions
throughout the Teutonic empires. The
grip Of the Hohenzollerns is believed to
be weakening rapidly. 1t may be, there
fore, TO Austria's interest to get out OF
the war with as much as she can and
not wait TO be caught in the German
collapse.
The State Department has prepared
communication justifying the measures
now being taken to combat the German
threat. This communication, intended
as an answer to the Austrian note, may
be used instead by President Wilson in
a message to Congress asking further
authority or possibly declaration OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21
Report Russian ReUolt
Stirs German Agitation

London, March 2l.-Some Of the
morning papers give prominence to-day
70 wireless reports received from
Switzerland saying that the news OF the
Russian revolution has started serious
agitation in some OF the German in
dustrial towns. Among these towns are
Leipsic. Dresden and Munich. where
strikes and other disturbances are said
to be taking place. .,
A similar rumor has been received
from Amsterdam, but il has not been
traced 10 any reliable source. and is
entirely lacking in confirmation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21
German Flight Reaches St. Quentin;
Retreat to Border Now Indicated
Interpretation Of German Retreat

development and capture. Last night
the British were reported to DE stili a
dozen miles from Cambria and at least
ten from lie Catelet. Hence there may
be several days OF delay before we
know the German strategy, so far as
it affects the British front.
Looking now to the retreat itself, W.
see that on the fourth day an enemy
retiring from a trench line upward
of eighty miles in length. which should
call for a garrison OF not less than
quarter of a million CT men, has so far
retired in places at least twenty-five
miles without considerably losing guns
material or prisoners, so far as his
foes claims are yet received. More
than this. he has been able systemati-
callv TO destroy all the roads, bridge
and towns on his way and to do it with
a thoroughness disclosed in French DIS
patches.
German Plans Still Yelled
Despite aeroplanes and despite the
vigilance Of his enemy. he has made
retreat comparable with some OF the
most successful in history, and last
night neither the French nor the BRIT
ish bulletins suggested that German
plans were yet known TO these armies.
There may be a subsequent break
down in the German method and sys-
ten. The retiring army may fan TO
stand when the fixed line IS reached,
but this is now highly unlikely, ana
the chances seem to favor the compile
ton in conformity with German plans
of one of the most remarkable opera
tions in modern war. At the least, few
of the British generals with whom /
talked six weeks ago at the front be-
lieved that such retreat could be
made. Several affirmed that 1t was I'm,
possible under all circumstances; all
agreed that it was impossible that 1t
should realize the success that now
seems assured.
Five miles more of French advance
east of Tergnier should settle the ques-
ton of whether the Germans are gong
10 the frontier or not. But all signs
point to the possibility that they can
extend theirsretreat to this line, If they
choose, wit thout any present peril OF
being overtaken and routed. 50 far.
too, German official and unofficial bulle'
tins describing the retreat as deliber'
ate and strategic seem in perfect ac-
cordance with the facts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21
TUo Women in Kansas
Seek to Enlist in NaUy

Salina. kan. March 2O.-Two women,
whose names the recruiting Office here
refused 20 give out. made application
for enlistment in the United States
naval forces to-day. Their application
followed the announcement of Secre-
tary Daniels that women would be al
lowed TO enlist in the navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21

obstacles 20 a rapid advance. The
roa6s along which they are following
The retiring enemy have been rem
dered almost imDassable by the Ger
mans. Mines nave dug deep cratefs
in them, trees have been telled across
them and every possible means taken
to retard the pursuit. Added TO TINS,
the elements combined to-day 20 help
the Germans. Violent gales roared
over the entire region and frequent
rains kept the ground muddy
Both the British and the French con.
tinue cautiously, maintaining contact
with the enemy, but not attempting 10
force him too closely Ever since the
Germans first turned their back 10 the
Allies they have been able to retreat
with only small forces of machine gun
operators and Uhlans screening the
movement. 10 is apparent from TINS
that the Germans had every hope OF
reaching their new line without fight
ing in the open.
Country Swept Clean
This fact is also proved by the elabo-
rate preparations the enemy made TO
block the pursuers. Nothing that Ger
n an ingenuity and skill could accom-
plish was left undone. A Kansas
cvclone could not have swept the coun-
try cleaner. And there was no effort to
spare anything, whether it would prove
Of military value TO the Allied forces
or not.
The French official account Of to-
davis operations contains the following
cIoouent statements: Everywhere in
our advance we have been able to OBJ
.r,yc proven vandalism and systematic
destruction carried out by the enemy,
,phIch for the greater part was OF no
military value. This afternoon our avi-
ators reported that the historic ruins Of
Coycv-le- Chateau have been destroyed
nv an explosion. Evscuating Noyon, the
enemy carried of Nv force fifty young
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21
President Urged
By Cabinet to Call
Congress at Once

Washington, March 20.--For two
hours to-day President Wilson dis
cussed the international crisis with
his Cabinet, and heard urgent sug-
gestions that the date for the extra
session of Congress fixed for April
l6 be set forward TO consider fur
ther steps in defence Of American
commerce against German subma-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21
BY FRANK II. SIMONDS

WHAT is rapidly developing into
w one Of the most successful re-
treats in all military history still leaves
the riddle of German strategy unan-
swered. Slowed down perhaps by the
bad weather, of which the reports
speak. the French advance yesterday
covered five miles on the road from
Chauny to La Fere and seven miles on
the road from Ham to st. Quentin.
At the moment when the French Off
cial statement was issued last night the
French infantry had passed through
Tergnier. once the site of the greatest
railroad shops in France, passed the st.
Quentin Canal east of the town, and
were within three miles Of La Fere.
To the north the French cavalry were
within five miles OF st. Quentin at
Crouppy.
Just north Of the French as they
come out Of Tergnier. is the old Fort
of Liez. If the Germans mean to stand
west Of La Fere, the limit Of the ad-
vance has been reached and the French
infantry are actually before the Hin
denburg line. But it is still conceivable
that the German line runs along TIE
heights of the Disc east of the river
and Of La Ferc, on which stands the
fort OF Mayot
May Pass Hindenburg Line
That the French have been able 10
get so near to La Fere and to the great
national highway connecting Laon with
La Fere and St Quentin suggests that
the German retreat will not stop at the
Hindenburg line, and that is all that
could be safely said last night of the
situation, which should be clear to-
night.
OF the British advance there is moth
ing TO be said at the moment, save
that it is proceeding much more slow
ly than the French, as was to be eX-
pected. for the German retreat before
the French had to be rapid to escape
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21
French Only Four Miles
from Hindenburg Line
Storms and Ruined
Roads Hamper
Pursuers
Rr cAh,a 20 The Trlbun. I

London. slarch 2O.-French infantry
columns have advanced to within three
miles Of the Hindenburg line in France
IT two points. and there are indications
tonight that that great system Of de-
fence has been abandoned by the Ger
mans.
II was officially announced tonight
that French cavalry had reached
Roupy. four miles from st. Quentin
while French infantry had occupied the
strategic town of Tergnier less than
three miles from the stronghold of La
Fore. and had crossed the st. Quentin
Canal. about three miles from that
town.
The Hindenburg line OF defence de-
pends on both St. Quentin and La fere
for its chief support along its south
ern end. It'is a military secret where
if stands exactly. but it is based either
IN the hills behind st. Quentin and La
Fere or runs directly in front and TO
the west of those strongholds. Con
seouently. the French reports indicate
that Nivelle's soldiers have either
reached it already without encounter
inc severe opposition, or are now
standing Immediately before IT.
Next Line Far Back
n the Hindenburg line falls, the Ger
mans will be compelled to retreat TO
their second reserve line Of defence. run
ming from Lille through Nalenciennes
and Cbarleville (Mezieres) 10 the
Meuse. This defensive ssytem follows
the Franco Belgian frontier practically
its entire length and, if finally taken up
nv the German forces, would liberate
ALI but a small part of France. IL
stands from twenty to seventy miles TO
the rear Of the Hindenburg line.
The rapid advance of the French IN
rantrv is perhaps the most significant
feature OF The days deve'opments'
Alopg the entire French front, from the
Somme 20 the Aisne, the French troops
are messing hard on the heels OF the
cavalry and scouting detachments. Al
,bo,pb no mention is made o. the fact,
Il is also presumed that the French ar
tillerv is being brought up as fast as
new territory is occupied by the troops
II the Germans should attempt TO
ira,y the French into trap, or sudden
l., cnunter attack, they would be met Dy
( nowerfyl forces, ready for battle IN inc
Tbo British continued their ADVANCE
long .he greater part Of their front
. @.,,r, the region or Arras southeast 20
Z pcrnrne. clearing fourteen additional
/ ,.;iisoes OF enemy rear guards. ne
80 line taken up by Haig's troops
inning through Canizy, Estree, Nur-
+ Ia Veiu and st. Leger, encloses the
H., few miles OF the Arras salient,
which no longer exists.
/ Pressing Forward Swiftly
+ IN their front the British are now
doino Xhat the French have been do.
/ no cast OF Noyon, pressing forward
osy,,f,lv that they are creating blunt
{ .siientq In the territory still being
evacuated By the enemy; One OF these
( circle out toward Cambrai, the other
tawayJ 81 Quentin and La Fere;
both the British and the rrench
are now eacountcring many and severe
/ sKeosa4sv Ions. 30
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21
Cabinet Unanimous
In Urging Prompt Action

Secretaries BakeY, Daniels and
Wilson, Attorney General Gregory
and Postmaster General Burleson
were weak in arguments against
such course, and at the end of the
meeting it was a practically unani-
nous Cabinet which was advising
the President to call Congress here
at once.
1t is the opinion Of several men,
bers of the Cabinet that Mr.. Wilson
finally will make up his mind TO this
course. A new proclamation may go
forth tomorrow, they think.
1t may be said on high authority
that the President is now Of the opin-
ion that the great body Of Uniformed
American sentiment, portrayed in
Mr.. Darling's cartoon in The Trib-
une to-day, is forming very rapidly;
that. in short, he now feels that he
has the country behind him as never
before. He has feared the United
States was divided. That fear is
fading.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21

Man Snoring grotcth Of Ger
,aau retreat. and detailed reports
Of ddy's action, on page 3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21
Asks What He Could Do
With Congress on Job

What could | do with them If |
had them?" he asked, in talking TO
the New York man.
This morning the President had a
long talk with one Of the Administra-
ton leaders in the Senate. This man
left him with the firm impression
that in the Presidents opinion moth
ing would be gained by an immediate
session of Congress. All he needs is
money, and as Commander of the
Army and Navy, in national emer-
gency such as this, he can incur ex-
penditures freely and depend abso-
lUtely on deficiency appropriations
when Congress does meet.
At the Cabinet meeting this af-
ternoon that element of il which
from the first has advised bold and
decided action against Germany was
more outspoken than usual. The
Bryan pacifist element was almost
silent and, when vocal, reluctantly
acquiescent in the statements and
urgent advice Of the bolder spirits.
Franklin X. Lane, William G.. Nc
Adoo, Robert Lansing, David F.
Houston and William c. Redfeld
pressed for new call for session
of Congress TO be convened as quick
ly as is physically possible