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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
French Tanks Drive Crimly on
Through Concentrated FIRE
Audacous Bravery of Crews Praised in Official Account
of Foes Vain Attempts to Halt Great
Engines of War

Of an enemy trench. INC crew OF
mounted and tried to make repairs uh-
der the fire of the enemy.
Finding it impossible to repair INC
machinery quickly, the crew dismoun,-
ed the rapid-firers and ammunition IN
order TO prevent them from falling INTO
the hands of the enemy in case the
tank was captured. This. however, dld
not occur. owing TO the rapidity OF our
infantry advance. Another tank eH-
tricated itself from mass attack mace
in a desperate attempt TO cheek lts
movements.
Throughout the fighting. the crews
Of the tanks showed spirit OF au-
dacity which supplemented and encour,-
aged the infantry and chasseurs pred
the latter giving the warmest praise
TO the cooperation OF the tanks.
Life within the cars during the as
sault was a most trying experience.
There is little room inside, space belng
allowed only for the men to operate the
rapid-frers and handle the ammunition.
In their advances the cars crashed over
obstacles and passed through the pilnd-
ing hail of concentrated fire.
"All the crews were made up OF vol
unteers from ali branches of the ser
vice, infantry, artillery and cavalry
being represented. They showd most
admirable spirit. and their efforts gave
most effective results
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
|Sarrail Repulses
Bulgarian Attack
Counter Assaults in Macedo-
MIA Beaten Back, and French
Seize Enemy Trench

London, May 19.-The Bulgarlahs
counter attacked in vain at both ends
of General Sarrail's fighting line in the
Balkans to-day. The French pressed
forward in the Lymnitsa region and
seized a section of trench. The Allies
are keeping up their heavy lombard
ment along the whole line.
On the east the Bulgarian thrust
was delivered against the newly won
positions held by the British on the
Struma front. The attacking troops
were thrown back with loss. according
10 the War Office bulletin issued here
day. On the west the Bulgarians
advanced under cover Of fog upon the
Allied trenches near Lake Presba. but
they were discovered in time and re-
treated before the fire of the machine
guns. Meanwhile the French colonial
troops advanced slightly in the centre
of the line.
Drama, the scene of the surrender of
a Greek army corps to the Germans
last year, was bombed by British naval
planes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
Isonzo Front
Italian

Rome. May l9.-The War O6iee 0nnOnce-
rncat Joao,os:
Surprise attacks during the night on our
positions on the heights OF Hill 5y-, on Monte
Vodice, were repused
Yesterday morning our troops opened
vigorous attack with the object OF capturing
the heights of Hill 652. on Monte Vodice the
key to the enemy's defences north OF Monte
Santo. The stubborn resistance OF the enemy,
supported by numerous batteries OF all calf
bros which kept up continuous fire from the
rear. rendered the action long and severe
Advancing from rock 10 rock, expelling the
enemy from trench and cavern. destroying
his machine guns, our infantry by evening
succeeded i'm reaching the crest of the long
contested heights and maintaining the posi-
ton against the concentrated fire of enemy
batteries. We captured $40 men, including
l6 officers.
With the capture of the Massif between
Monte Cucco and Monte Vodice the task Of
diverting the enemys attention. which was
assigned 20 the troops in the sector between
Bodez and Loga, was completed, and they
withdrew TO the right bank Of the Isonzo
without molestation from the enemy.
In the region east OF Gorilla we maiu-
tanned all our positions against persistent
enemy attacks which were particularly vio-
lent south Of Grazigna and on the heights OF
Hill ia, south OF Tivoli.
On the remainder of the front incessant
artillery duels occurred. The enemy's FIRE
was especially violent against Gorilla and
the surrounding villages.
Intense aerial activity continues. Our
squadrons dropped bombs on encampments
east Of Canale and in the Garcaro Valley.
returning in safety. Two enemy machines
were brought down.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
West Front
French

Paris. May 19.-The statement BIZ the Var
Of6ce to-day tolioics:
After violent bombardment yesterday
evening the Germans attacked our lines in the
region northwest Of Braye-en- Laonnois. from
Epine de Chevregny as far as the Disc canal.
Our artillery and machine gun fire broke up
the futile attack. and the Germans were not
able 10 approach our positions except on the
western end of the attacking front. where
some fractions of the enemy forces gained n
footing in advance trenches. score OF
prisoners remained in our hands.
On the California plateau skrmshes and
grenade fighting occurred Northwest OF
Rheims the Germans attacked our small posts
south OF Courcy. employing liquid fire. They
were repulsed by our fire.
The communication Tonight Toddss
There was no infantry action during the
day. The artillery fighting at times was
violent along the Chemn des Danes, in the
sector OF Bovelle-Hurtebise and on the Cali
fornie plateau. There was an intermittent
cannonade on the rest OF the front.
Lieutenant Delatour has brought down up
to today nine German airplanes. Adjutant
Douchy seven.
BELGIAN COMMUNICATION There was
artillery action on both sides in the region of
Ramscapelle. Dixmude and the Ferryman s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
Six Perish as Liner
Is Sunk by U-Boat
Two Passengers Among Lost
on Highland Corrie from
Buenos Ayres

London. May 19.-The British steam
ship Highland Corric was torpedoed
without warning on May rs. Six mem
bers of the crew and two passengers
were killed by the explosion.
The following official statement was
issued to-day:
"The Highland Corrie was torpedoed
without warning on the 18th inst. Be
sides a crew of eighty-six. she carried
forty passengers. including several
women. The torpedo struck the vessel
amidships. carried away most of the
Port lfeboats and severely damaged the
upper works and bridge. The vessel
Immediately listed heavily to port. max
ing the launching of the starboard life
boats difficult. One of them capsized
in the process.
British patrol vessels proceeded
Immediately to the spot and rescued
the passengers and crew. the operations
luckily being assisted by the fine
weather prevailing.
Casualties: Saloon passengers Sur
geon Russell, r. N, and Norman Lam
yon, who embarked at Buenos Ayres /;
one pantryman named Thomas and five
OF the crew were killed by the explo-
sion. Arthur Culigan was saved. All
the passengers gear was lost and also
the mails and cargo.
Among the crew were many natives,
who behaved with remarkable GOODNESS.
The submarine was not seen after COM
hitting this foul deed"
The Highland Corrie, 1883 tons gross
and Ala feet long. was owned in Lon
don. She was built in 1910 at Port
Glasgow. She was last reported on her
arrival at Buenos Ayres on April 4
fronn Tordon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
Two Zeppelins Sunk,
One by British Boats,
Other by Lightning
Both Lost on May IA. First
Of Holland, Second
Near Denmark

London. May 19.-Apparently two
Zeppelins were destroyed last Monday,
the L-22 by British naval forces near
Esbjerg, Off the Danish coast, and an
other by lightning near Terschclling,
in Holland. The loss of both airships
was reported on May il. and it was as
sumed the same dirigblc was meant,
but the distance between Esbjerg and
Terschelling is so great as almost 20
preclude this possibility.
Eyewitness eccounts Of the Gestruc-
ton of the L-22 say that the Zeppelin
was making ono of the daily observa-
ton tours along the coast Of Jutland.
A British force. presumably in wait
for German destroyers which have re-
Gently been fishing for British mines
in this region, engaged her. The Yep
pelin darted upward after the first
shots. At the third salvo it plunged
toward the sea, slowly at first. but with
increasing speed as it passed below the
horizon.
British accounts Of the battle said
that squadron of naval planes was
also engaged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
Only One Man Survived
OF the Thracio's CreU

London, May 19.-Douglas Duff, the
fourth officer and the only survivor of
the steamer Thracia, sunk by German
submarine on April 81, says in deposit
tions that three hours after the ship
was sunk the German submarine APP
preached the capsized boat. the stern
Of which had been blown off, to which
he was clinging, and asked him the
usual questions regarding the de-
stroyed steamer and her destination.
1t was IL o'clock at night and very
dark
The submarine commander first
threatened to shoot Duff, says the
fourth officer, who quotes himself as
replying. "Shoot away" The command
or then said, according to Duff, that
he wouldn't waste powder on an Eng
lishman and left Duff to his fate. He
was picked up twelve hours later by a
French fisherman.
No previous report of the sinking OF
the Thracia has been received. She
was Cunard steamer of 2,S9l tons
gross.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
Italians Press Forward IN
Desperate Battle Along
the Isonzo
Gain Height Close
To Monte Santo
Vienna Admits Loss of One
Position, but Claims Sue
cess Elsewhere

London, May l9.-General Cadorha
continued to-day 70 advance against inc
Austrian mountain defences IN inc
bend of the Isonzo River, north OF
Gorilla. and also made progress east OF
the city. Vienna admits the loss OF
Monte Kuk (Cucco), at the base OF 'he
river loon. and the Italians have capt
urcd the crest of Hill 652, which con-
trolls the Austrian positions nor'h OF
Monte Ssnto, an important centre
northeast Of Gorilla.
Since Monday some Of the heaviest
fighting in the Italian offensive mas
fuctuated around the northern deiences
Of Monte Santo snc Italians crossed
the Isonzo here Immediately after their
preliminary bombardment had ii'eo'
and maintained themselves on the east
bank Of the stream against repeated
Austrian counter thrusts. For seVerai
days these succeeded in holding tne
Italians back. but the capture OF hiii
s5o settles the issue in this sector.
Pone reports that the Italian contih-
.n,s which crossed the river between
I,odez and Logs for the purpose VI
Latino a diversion while this hghtlhg
90. going on have been withdrawn 10
.be west bank of the lsonzo. lhey tooS
arc prisoners in the success nor'h VI
Tbe Austrian official bulletins TESTIFY
IN the closeness of the battie a,oHs
tho Isonzo, but maintain that the lIai
isns were everywhere repulsed eNeepJ
At Monte Kuk (6l2 metres hlghl am
southeast of Auzza. The numper VI
prisoners taken in counter-atlaShs "s &c
been increased TO 3,oOo, aoeoio'"e
Vienna. :s.,l,, suc-
General Cadorns is eyidentiy suo
eeeding in his strategic plan 10 eAl1nu
his north flank so that 1t may cover h,s
centre on the Carso plateau ana enaoie e
him TO strike there also: Inc AUS "a,
lines northeast OF Gorizls anu
Isonzo bend. though established Oh
oi',, hoigbts that were considered I'M
nregnabie' have been appreciably pent
hact The Austrian reports mehIioh
- nsrsistence Of the Italian drive, the
s;1. ~ the forces employed and the
continual accession of fresh troops.
+, is evident that Cadorna's offensive
8. f.r from concluded. and the heavy
homhardment southwark TO the sea sug-
lets that once the north nank Is
.hrust forward sufficiently, infantry al
,acLs will be launched on major scare
"n Tho Carso. The Italian lines mere
V ,n.te great bulge to the east, and II
~ bulge could be widened the rall-
rnad INTO Trieste would be cut and the
principal Austrian seaport isolated IT
rould then be taken at General "a
dorna's leisure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
German

lot0s:
Army Group OF Crown Prince Rupprecht.-
Between the coast and St. Quentin the &C
tivity of the artillery increased in several
sectors. II attained great intensity during
the night between Achevlle and Gavrelle An
attack by the British on both sides of the
Arras-Douai road, under protection of this
fire. broke down under our defensive FIRE
Enemy attacks east of Monchy also were I'M
successful.
Army Group of the German Crown Prince.
Lively artillery firing continues on the
Aisne and in the Champagne.
The supplementary statement folo,rs:
During the afternoon there was increased
artillery activity in the Champagne. Other
wise no events of importance occurred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
Fighting Reported on
Russo-Galician Front
Fire Is Answered Energetic
ally by the German
Troops

Berlin, May 19.-More active artll-
lery fighting on the Russo-Galiclan
front is reported in to-day's War Office
announcement, which says the Russian
fire was answered in an energetic man.
ner by the Germans. The statement
follows:
"The fire of Russian guns and mine
throwers was answered in an energetic
manner between the Aa and the Dvina,
west of Lutsk, on both sides of the
Zlochow-T arnopol railway line and on
the Narayuvka."
Petrograd, May 19.-To-day's official
communication says that rife firing
and scouting operations occurred on
all fronts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
Assault with Flames Near
Fort Brimont Breaks I'm
der French Barrage
ILull on British Front
Haig Believed About to Strike
for Last Strongholds
of Oppy Line

London, May by sharp attack
last night forces Of the Crown Prince
regained little of the ground recently
won by the French along the Chemih
des Danes. south of Laon, near Braye.
A German assault with flaming liquids
to expel Petain's troops from the new
positions they have won northwest OF
Rheims, near Fort Brimont, broke I'M
der the French barrage.
The big gun duel both east and west
of Craonne is still violent, indicating
that the Germans are not vet prepared
to leave the French in possession OF
this growing wedge.
On tho British front there was sur
face lull to-day, though Berlin records
attacks south of the Scarpe last night'
German reports of an intense lombard
ment between Gavrelle and Acheville,
however. suggest that General Halg Is
about to strike a blow for Oppy and
Fresnoy. These are the last strong
holds of the Oppy line to which the
Germans still cling. Even while the
British were clearing out the Hlnden-
burp positions southwark to the
Scarpe. Hindenburg has been barely
able to maintain them.
Oppy Thanked on Both Sides
Oppv !. already fanked on both
eidoe nv salients which the British
have driven into the maze or German
trenches. Fresnoy, a little 70 Ine
northward. was captured by the Cana
oians. but they were forced back upon
Arleux by German thrust OF wv
divisions. Since then. however, they
have gradually absorbed part OF Vhe
lost ground, and their line now eA-
tends almost to the outskirts OF the
village. -, ,,, I'll
Oppy and Fresnoy will probably ran
together, as one cannot be heId "Nh-
out the support afforded from the
other And when Fresnoy falls Lens
goes. too, as the angle created by
British possession of the town wouio
be too sharp for German safety WIN
in it. o.
With the Orpy line IN brlOisn ."nu'
Hindenburg could do nothing put re-
tire upon Douai, defending himselI
upon the QueantDrocourt emergency
line. There are signs that ne is al
ready preparing to do this and that
there may even be a German retreat
clear down to the region of Laon, the
French strategic objective. In TINS
case the new German line would JON
tho original Hindenburg line in the
north at Hill 20, east of Loos, and run
through Drocourt to Queant, where
c csT Seirfried line, prepared before
the Hindenburg retreat.
Thrust Back Around Laon
From Cambria to ST. Quentin the
Germans still stand in advance Of
these solidly built trenches, but around
Laon they have been thrust back al
most into the positions they intend 70
rest upon, though their peril in this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
New Food Pact for Swiss
Arrangement with 3 Allied
Nations Relieves Anxiety

Paris, May 19-The Swiss Federal
Council has announced the conclusion
of new arrangement with England
France and Italy concerning exporta-
tons and food supplies. and has con-
iirmed the agreement reached in the
Swiss-German convention, according TO
Il Berne dispatch to the "Dcbats. "
While the details are withheld, the dis
patch says it is known that the two
new arrangements will relieve the
anxieties felt all over Switzerland con-
corning the economic situation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
"Drifters" Were Helpless
AGAINST Desfroyers' Raid

London, May 19.-Naval commenta-
tors in the London morning papers re-
gard the fight in the Adr!atlc as RAID
ing dash of the kind that the Germans
have made familiar in the North Sea-
Similar raids have been previously
made in the Straits of Otranto win
some success, notably last July ana De-
cember
The "drifters," type of mine sweep
ers, it is said, are used only as watcn
vessels, and are helpless against an at
tack by destroyers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
Reichstag Delays Discussion
OF Alsace-Lorra;ne Police

Paris, May 19.-The Reichstag has
postponed interpretations on police con-
dtions in Alsace and Lorraine for six
weeks. according to information from
Geneva received by the "Debats." The
purpose of the delay is declared to be
to permit conditions to be remedied so
that discussion of the situation in Al
SAGE and Lorraine will begin under
more favorable auspices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
British

London. May 19.-Tho official cormunica-
ton thus ereninD reads:
Hostile artillery was active during the day
northeast of Epehy and on both banks of the
Scarpe. Nothing else of special interest &C.
CURED during the day.
One German airplane was brought down in
air fighting yesterday and another shot down
by gunfre from the ground, and two hostile
observation balloons were destroyed. Five OF
our airplanes are missing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
Asks American Relief
For Elderly Fighters
French Deputy Suggests Way to
Release Many Workers

Paris, May 19.-Dispatch to the
French front of large numbers OF
American workmen to relieve elderly
reservists is suggested by CASTOR
Treignier. Deputy from the Grouse De-
Tartment, in letter TO Premier Ribot.
Deputy Treignier reasons that this
would be one of the most Immediately
useful forms of American interven-
ton, as it would return TO the eco
nomic and agricultural field numbers
of men above the age of any modified
by the other Allies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
Tho Great War---1O23rd Day

region is not so great as upon the
British front.
The night official statements from
London. Paris and Berlin report no
infantry engagements whatever, though
tho cannonade is growing more violent
in the Champagne and on both banks
of the Scarpe German raids from
Loos to Ypres were mentioned in the
British day bulletin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
Austrian

London. May 19.-The official statement
issued by the austrian War Office yesterday
says:
The lsonzo battle continues. Monte Kuk
(Cucco). southeast of PLAYA. was abandoned
yesterday morning after two days Of varied
fighting OF the greatest flerceness. Our troops
took up positions several hundred metres
east of the hill In the Gorilla region a re-
markable calm prevailed during the day.
After nightfall. refrsining from any artillery
preparation. the enemy suddenly dashed for
ward in dense masses. but all his efforts "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20

Madrid, May 49, SPANS note to
Germany is said to be short and ener-
getic, although official circles are ex-
tremely reticent
The press continues TO discuss the
situation with incisiyOness. The news
papers with Liberal or Independent
tendencies point out the cynical coinci-
dence Of this aggression with Ger
many's protestations CT friendliness
for Spain. The "Epoca" declares that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20

everything in the present case opbsas.
the Spanish government in adops,s
the frmest attitude. The shir -.
Spanish, the cargo was intended a,
sraiD and the encounter was in sp.,
ish waters, IL says.
The "Diario Universal says that n.
sinking Of the Patricio seemed "a \.
intended expressly to convince "a.
most recalcitrsnt of the inccnsist.,.,
"of certain declaration emans,,,.
from Germany that IL was sought ).
use for political ends"
The note is framed in cataeo,;..,
language. and does not admit Of furtbs,
Interior negotiations, according "a ~.
"Imparcial" IL contains a demand a..
reparation and requires guarantees Ia,
such an occurrence shall never b. ..
heated. abiding TO assurances alrssS-
given that Spanish territorial vs,..y,
should be respected as though IL 49,
Spanish soil The impartial" 80.
that the document was unarimen.I'.
approved by the Cabinet.
al Mundo" says that the goveynn.,.
ought 10 look at the question from |.
broad point Of view, not limiting a.
discussion 10 the case Of this si,.,.
ship, and take measures 70 end ,l,s.
ton that cannot be allowed to con.
tinue.
Paris, May 19.--The Spanish s.ear..
Patricio. reported torpedoed by 4 M.
marine, was not sunk, according "A
Havas message from Valencia tod,
The steamer was abandoned after h.y''
ing been shelled by a submarine ~.
dispatch states, and vas picked :.
twenty miles of Cape San Antonio An,
brought to port under her own stsar'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
Spain Demands
Patricio Attack
Be U-Boats' Last
Note to Berlin Insists on
Satisfaction and
Guarantees

London, May ia Madrid dispatch
TO the Exchange Telegraph Company
saws the note sent By the Spanish gov
eminent 20 Berlin in regard to the
sinking of the Spanish steamer Particle
demands immediate satisfaction and
guarantees for the future.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
French Lost Destroyer
In Adriatic Battle
The Boutefeu Struck a Mine
While Trying to Aid the
Dartmouth

Paris, May 1.-THE French torpedo
boat destroyer Boutefeu was sunk by
striking mino in the naval engage
ment between Entente and Austrian
vessels in the Adriatic on May 10, ac.
cording to semi-ofiical statement
given out to-day. The announcement
reads:
"a number Of French destroyers and
hydroaeroplanes took part in the recent
naval engagement in the Adriatic, inc
DESTROYER Boutefeu striking mine
and sinking while assisting British
cruiser on which was the Italian al
miral. The officers and almost all OF the
crew were saved"
The British cruiser referred to was
the Dartmouth. She was struck by
torpedo after the main engagement, inc
British official announcement OF the en-
counter stated, but was able to return
TO port. -. :.
The destroyer Boutefeu was built II
1911. She had displacement OF io'
tons. had a speed of thirty-one knots
and was equipped with four torpedo
tubes. She had a complement OF eigh
ty-one men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20

London, May 19.-Captain Albert
Ball, British airman. reported missing
last week, is a prisoner in Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20

Official news to this effect has been
communicated to Captain Balls father
at Nottingham.
Captain Ball. accounted star airman
of the British army, was last seen near
Lens Monday evening, May 7, engaged
with three German machines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
Thrus. Back Around Laon

From Cambria to ST. Quentin the
Germans still stand in advance of
these solidly built trenches, but around
Laon they have been thrust back al
most into the positions they intend TO
rest upon. though their peril in this