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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-06
A Marrying Epidemic
On
War Weddings in Washington Are
Chiefly on Short Notice.

Daisy Fitzhugh Lee in The New
Orleans Times Picayune: Washing
ton-The military are mighty mar
riers Matrimony is their middle
name. When Johnny gets his gun on
a run, for the Hun, he gets his mar
riage license too, likely as not, and the
rest is up to Uncle Sam.
It's none Of Johnny's job If a widow
more or less is left for the state to
look after for fifty years or so. Sus-
ceptibility seems to go along with
soldering. Not that $50 a month is
a princely income for yourself and
bride to support her Gin the style to
which she is accustomed" But she
can keep on working at her stenOgra-
ply job at handsome wages. And
there are thousands Of her doing this
in Washington.
The girls in these days are mighty
plungers in matrimonial war risks.
I'm Coin to Marry AIRY on the
Fifth of january" sang Harry
Lauder here the other day, and that's
what many war time "Arriets" are
doing. even though they had never
heard Of their soldier AIRY" a day
or two before the ceremony.
A pretty war working acquaintance
of mine from frontier state casually
announced to me her marriage Thurs
day to a man in olive drab whom she
had met for the first time at dance
the previous Saturday. And / had
three other soldier proposals in two
weeks" she added I'm naive complac-
ency.
why did you specially select this
man out OF the varied collection
well, I liked him rather the best.
and the sweater I was knitting hap
pened to fit him just exactly"
The bride keeps on at her $3.50 a
month Job and at her boarding house
hall bedroom, and the bridegroom
comes in occasionally from camp to
call. There are no future plans.
The jingle in their royal palm
OF all the gold they ever had.
DESCENDANT Is beside the psalm,
When children smile and call me
"D8a"
~. .. W.
The sun., 1918-07-10
SIBERIA DECLARED
NEW FREE STATE


people with the necessaries OF life: Sec
ord. we must prepare against threatened
famine through such organizations as
the Red Cross third. there should be
conservation OF the means OF transporta-
tion for the conveyance Of men and ma
terials
In order to carry out these measures.
the Allies must send an army strong
enough to gain the confidence OF the anti
Bolsheviki and to protect materials and
the railways. Famine undoubtedly will
break out with the coming OF autumn.
There are two strong reasons to support
apprehensions along this line. First,
the peasantry have abandoned work for
fruitless political demonstrations. and.
second, the decrease of the harvests will
be aggravated by the increase in the
population caused by Teutonic prisoners.
now numbering $4,000 IN Siberia alone.
Now comes the question Of the ulti-
mate status OF Siberia. Our statesmen
hesitate to express their views. The es-
tablishment is proposed Of q buffer state
in Siberia to counterfeit German pene-
tration TO the far East. with the follow
ing peoples for subjects: Russian bour-
geoiso now living in Sibert, Russian ref
ugees and all others OF this class desir-
ing to escape oppression by the Teutonic
powers.
The buffer state thus created must be
an independent state from which Ger
man prisoners will be excluded and to
which they must be- made Incapable or
swearing allegiance. Germany must be
expelled and a competent army organ
lied in order to overthrow the Bolshe-
Wiki, who are the mere slaves OF the
H"n. For the latter purpose ample
japanese assistance must be given.
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tai elimination only the matter Of a
short time
Intervention. however. IL still press
ing not because the enemy prisoners are
n serious danger or enemy influence is
prevailing. but because the Russians
themselves suddenly are torn by politi-
cal differences and personal jealousies
and are in urgent need Of stiffening. The
decided danger Of the future in East
Siberia Is the new Government of the
Eastern provinces now under discussion
In Hardin. II may be formed of the
elements OF the old regime which may
or may not prove acceptable to tho
population in general
1t Is understood that Admiral Toll
chak shortly will proceed to japan in
the hope OF enlisting the support OF
the party Represented by himself and
other high oficisls OF the old school
1t ought to be recognized that inter-
vention favoring any political party
whatever would be a mistake and tend
TO defeat the immediate object FOR
which Intervention should be undertaken,
namely to assist the Russian themselves
TO evolve order out OF chaos Allied
forces entering Siberia must welcome
the people and support whatever form
Of government is demanded. An allied
force, standing for the immediate sum-
moninE OF the Constituent Assembly,
which would appoint the provisional gov
eminent. is the real solution OF the sit
uation.
In the absence of any stabiiizing in
fuence by Allies, the Russians will be
slow in getting together. Their efforts
for coordination may fail. In which case
anarchical conditions again will give the
enemy or other evil influence an oppor-
fnptfv In
The sun., 1918-07-10
BRITISH SUBMARINE
ATTACKED FROM AIR


LONDON, July o. German 'seaplane,
have engaged a British submarine OF
submarines in a battle Off the coast
with the decision In doubt. The British
and the German reports OF the battle
diner as to the victor. The reports fol.
low.
BRITISH--A British submarine was
attacked of the east coast OF England
on July 6 by five enemy seaplanes
which dropped bombs and directed
machine gun fire at the boat. One Of
ficer and five men were killed. The
submarine. slightly damaged, was
towed back to her harbor
GERMAN-Two squadrons Of sea-
planes severely damaged British sub
marines Cas- and C-51 by bombs and
machine gun FIRE of the mouth OF the
Thames Saturday afternoon. Enemy
destroyers endeavored to tow in the
submarines. but the CHS. when last
seen, was In q sinking condition.
The sun., 1918-07-10

tionally that the war would never be
won by force OF arms. but by diplo-
macy. The Kaiser's immediate rebuke
took the form of n note to Chancellor
Hertling which was termed furious
In its phrasing. A despatch to THE
SUN on Monday said that Albert BALM,
head OF the Hamburg-American Steam
ship Line, might succeed him.
DR.. Won Kuehlmann. who Is barely
40 years old, for several years was
the Raiser's favored diplomat and in
Holland and in Turkey he worked well
and unscrupulously for his master. The
outcry against him became pronounced
upon the conclusion OF the treaty OF
Brest-Litovsk. which was held by the
Imperial Government to leave no loop
hole for the ultimate German absorp-
tion OF the Eastern and Baltic provinces
Of Russia.
Accused OF Fsvortng British.
The Foreign Secretary has been fire.
uuently charged with being pro-British
and n pacifst by his enemies OF the
military caste IN Germany. Nevertheless
IL has been conceded that II was his
understanding of British Government
policies that enabled him to inform the
Kaiser IN advance that England would
enter the war II Belgium were invaded.
BY the allied Governments DIR. Won
Kuehlmann is known as a master of
intrigue and a diplomat whose word
cannot be trusted. The present feeling
against him springs in large measure
from this consideration. 1t is said
that the expected appointment Of Mr..
BALM will be due to the desire of the
military leaders to designate a For
eign Secretary who will appeal to the
Allies A non-political candidate is pre-
ferred, and Mr. BALM would be espe-
cialy valuable in developing after war
trade, 1t is felt.
T. Radical Change f. Sees.
Even a suggestion that Mr.. Ballin
might be CT osen to succeed DR.. Won
Kuehlmann Ia viewed as radical
change In the attitude OF Germany
toward peace. especially the class which
IL fearful of an after the war trade war
against Germany. Mr.. Balm has de-
voted himself to foreign trade and the
development of German commerce dur
ing his life and Is recognized as the
foreign trade expert OF the Kaiser, by
whom he has been consulted several
times during the war. With BALM az
Foreign Minister It is believed by some
that peace might be brought about.
The sun., 1918-07-10
ALLIES WIN MORE
GROUND IN ALBANIA
British. French and Italians
Cooperating Against
Austrians.

PARIS, July with the British.
French and Italians cooperating. the
allied offensive continues successfully
against the Austrians in Albania.
Progress is being made along the west
coast Of the Adriatic, British monitors
assisting the land troops IN the drive.
according to the Rome War Office state
ment Of to-day.
italian cavalry fanked the Malacas-
ira ridge. north Of the Lower voyusa. be-
tween the western slopes OF the ridge
and the Adriatic. and getting around
into the Austrian rear destroyed bridges
over the Semini River. to the north.
The italian infantry captured the
town of Fieri and took important
heights. More than 1900 prisoners were
taken in the advance.
Vienna admits that strong pressure il
being exerted against the Austrian lines
and reports a gain by the French.
On the Italian front Austrian troops
repeated their attacks yesterday on the
Italian positions between the Brenta and
the Frengela Valley and were repulsed.
The official statements on the fighting
follow:
ITAIlAN-The action In Albania is
continuing. On the left wing. after
artillery preparation in which mont
tors OF the British navy took an ef-
fective part. the infantry. starting
from the Lower Voyusa. carried. after
a bitter struggle, the heights between
Levani and the monastery OF Pohani.
Italian cavalry. passing between the
western slopes Of the Malacastra and
the sea. daringly attacked the enemy
rear and destroyed bridges over the
mi NJ arf lub lob
teen miles north OF Avlona. the Italian
base on the Adriatic) has fallen into
our hands. Very strong positions at
Gaia Grava and Corocop, strenuously
defended by the enemy, are in our
possession.
At the head OF the Tomorica we
have carried the contested heights of
Gaia Devris. Our own and British
airplanes lent aid during the fighting.
The number of prisoners has risen to
more than 1900. The capture OF guns,
airplanes and machine guns. numbers
not specified. and large quantity of
booty IL reported.
AUSTRIAN--In Albania the pressure
of the enemy's forces advancing across
the Noyusa is continuing. There has
been fighting southwest OF Berat. The
French gained ground on the Upper
Devoli.
FRENCH-In the region included
between the Devoli River and the
Tomorica our troops completed their
success. capturing after bitter fighting
all of the Bofna crest between Gaia
Reclt and Mali Gjarperit. We took
1870 prisoners. On the left Italian
troops operating In conjunction with
ours captured the heights OF Gaia
Devris and continued to advance on
the left bank Of the Tomorica.
The enemy infantry and artillery
displayed great activity on the Mace
donian front especially at the Cerna
Bend, where five groups OF assaulting
troops attempted TO penetrate our
lines. but were completely checked and
suffered serious losses.
The sun., 1918-07-10
FRENCH, AIDED BY
TANKS, PUSH AHEAD
German Lines Penetrated
West of Antheuil, Says Paris.

LONDON, July 9.-FoiiotcinD are the
Official reports on the operations in
France:
FRENCH (NIGHD-South OF the
Aisne an enemy counter attack against
the positions taken by US in the re-
gion OF Chavigny Farm failed. The
number OF prisoners captured in the
attack this morning west of Antheuil
is $50 We also took about thirty
machine guns.
FRENCH pAY-Berwee Mont
didier and the River Disc the French
at 80 o'clock this morning carried
out local operation west OF Antheuil
on a front OF four kilometers. The
French troops. supported by tanks.
penetrated the German lines, captured
Ferme Porte and the Ferme des Loges
and realized an advance OF 1900 me-
tiers at certaon points.
A counter attack at the Ferme des
1,oges was repulsed. the French main
tanning all their gains. Prisoners were
taken TO the number OF $50. including
fourteen officers.
South OF the Aisne the artillery duel
continued active throughout the night
in the vicinity Of Chavigny Farm. The
French increased their advance at this
point, taking twenty prisoners. includ-
ing one officer.
The artillery of both sides was ac-
tive west and north of Chateau Thier-
ry. notably in the vicinity OF Hill 204.
Patrols took prisoners in the Cham
payne. In the sector OF Marqulses and
In the direction of Butte Chouain.
BRITISH DAY-During the night
London troops carried out success
full rsid east of Arras, capturing a
few prisoners and machine gun.
The enemy's artillery has been ac-
tive against the positions recently cap
tured by us south of the Somme.
GERMAN tNIGHT)-Southwes OF
Noyon French attacks were repulsed.
Successful local engagements took
place west of Chateau Thierry.
GERMAN tDAY-South Of La
Bassee Canal repeated partial attacks
were frequently repulsed and on the
north bank OF the Somme strong en-
envy attacks broke down. On this
sector the artillery duel continued
lively and in the evening increased in
termittently TO great violence.
West OF Antheuil local attacks were
launched by the enemy this morning
after violent artillery preparation. At
the Forest OF Nillers-Cotterets partial
attacks by the French broke down in
our fighting zone.
The sun., 1918-07-10
ACCUSE KERENSKY MEN.
-Four Cabinet Members Among
Those Arrested by BoIsheyiki,

PARIS, July 9.-Several prominent
members of the Kerensky cabinet were
among the alleged leaders OF the re-
volt in Moscow arrested by the Boil
shevikl. according to dispatches received
by Paris newspapers The men taken
included NJ. Tseretelli. former Minister
OF the Interior; NJ. Tchernoff. former
Minister of Agriculture M. Skobeleff
former Minister OF Labor. and Gen. Sa-
vinkoff. former War Minister.
Dispatches OF German origin report
the receipt of a Russian wireless COM
munication announcing that a state of
siege had been declared in Moscow. but
adding that the Bolsheviki were in com
plete control OF the situation.
The message declared the object of
the revolutionists was to bring about
the abrogation OF Hhe BrestILitovsk
peace treaty. The Social Revolutionsts s,
It was added, tried to induce the railway
workers to strike, but failed.
The sun., 1918-07-10
GERMANS QUIT AIR,
PREPARING BLOW
Allies Take Advantage Of Lull
and Drop Bombs on I'm
portant Points.
ATTACK U-BOAT BASES
Enemy Official Report Says
Eighteen Planes Were
Shot Down in Day.

LONDON, July o.--Marked inactivity o,
the enemy airmen on the western from.
in the last few days 10 generally inter.
prted here as meaning that the German
fiiers are being collected behind the lines
for a new offensive: at any rate their
absence has given the avIators Of tho
Allies exceptional opportunities for e..
fective work The Official British repor,
tonight says:
In spite Of low clouds In the morn
ing Of July 8 and thunderstorms later
In the day our airplanes accomplished
good deal of Photographic, observa-
ton and reconnaissance work. during
the intervals OF fine weather. The
enemy activity in the air was slight
Seven German machines were de-
stroyed and six driven down out Of
control. Four of our machines are
missing.
Nineteen tons OF bombs were
dropped, principally on railway con-
nections at Roulers. Journal and Wa
win and on dumps at warneton and
BAG st. Amaur. Practically no flying
was possible at night.
An earlier British report SAYS
During the period OF July Al air
force contingents with the navy
bombed the Ostend docks and Zee
brugge and Bruses with six tons Of
explosives. At Bruges direct hits were
obtained on a submarine shelter. on
the railway and on merchant ships
Near Zeebrugge four torpedo boat de-
stroyers and four torpedo boats were
attacked.
Sixteen hostile machines attacked
one Of our formations. Three enemy
machines were destroyed and three
were driven down out OF control. All
our machines returned.
Seven hostile machines attacked
three OF our large seaplanes. In an
engagement lasting ffty-fve minutes
two hostile airplanes were destroyed
Our machines returned safely, though
damaged.
The German official report tonight
says: Eighteen enemy airplanes were
shot down yesterday.
The Air Ministry statement follows:
On July 8 our machines successfully
bombed an enemy airdrome. bombs he
ing observed to burst on the sheds and
hangers. During the night OF July
enemy airdromes were again attacked
with good results. two hangers being
IcpVitCu az having pSell SCI On IRE
Trains and searchlights were at
attacked from a low altitude. All our
machines returned safely.
Describing the activity OF the airner
of the Allies on the italian front tn.
Associated Press correspondent at Italia.
army headquarters says the air super
GRITTY Of the Entente Allies on the Aus.
tro-Ttalian front Is indicated by figures
made public dealing with the ten day
offensive Of the Austro- EIungarians las
June.
The Allies. including American pilots
operated 100 chaser planes and de
stroyed 107 Austrian airplanes and
seven observation balloons. Tho Allies
losses were seven airplanes brough
down In the enemy lines and three bal
looms. Three allied pilots were killed
six were wounded and seven are miss
ing.
Three thousand observation photo
graphs were taken and 5000 bombs
weighing seventy tons. were dropped \,
allied airmen. Italian observation bal
looms signalled nearly 1000 position,
of enemy artillery and directed the Ar.
of nearly 1000 guns.
The sun., 1918-07-10
BEATEN BOLSHEVIKI
FLEE FROM SIBERIA
Czecho-Slouak Near Control
of Manchurion Roiiuoy.
Special Gable Despatch 10 The srS from the
London Times

Special Gable Despatch 10 THE svS from the
London Times.
Copyright. 1915; oil rights reserred
PEKIN. July tdelayed) III c situa-
ton in Siberia is undergoing important
changes, The counter revolution. as
sisted by the Czecho- SlovaKs, is spread
ing all over the western part Of Siberia.
The Bolshevlk have been driven east
ward out of Irkutsk. and many are re-
ported to be endeavoring TO escape into
Mongolia indicating small expectation
on their part of being able to make a
successful stand
The Czecho-Slovaks, after assuming
control OF Vladivostok. are moving to-
ward Nikolsk, occupation OF which will
give them control OF the junction OF the
Notwithstanding railway systems. Once
the way through Manchuria is opened
Gen, SemenoN. the leader OF the anti
Bolshevik forces. can be reinforced and
the junction of Karimskay occupied, af-
ter which the Bolsheviki and the prlso-
rers in Trans-Baikalia will be cut of
from their friends in Amur Province,
which circumstances will make their to-
The sun., 1918-07-10
RAIL CHIEF GIVES
INTERVENTION PLAN
Gen. HorOat Says Million
Men Could Be Used.
Special ca6Ie Despatch TO THE sus.

Copyright 1915: all rights reserved
LONDON. July 9.-Gen. Horvat. chief
director OF the Chinese Eastern railroad
who directed the transportation Of Rus
sian troops across the Siberian railroad
in the Russo-Japanese war, believes that
Intervention by the Allies in Siberia is
unavoidable. according to a correspond
ent of the Daily Mad. telegraphing
from Hardin. who sends the following
interview:
with 100000 men, OF whom only
100000 need to be troops of the Allies. II
would be possible to reconstruct the
eastern front on a line running through
the Trails. The other 100000 men we
Russians could assemble they would
form around the army OF the Allies as a
nucleus.
There is no doubt that TIE actions Of
the German and Austrian prisoners are
part of the German scheme to gain
possession OF the whole OF Russia, espe-
cially OF western Siberia with its impor-
tant railway resources They are acting
in collision with the Bolst eviki.
ITO bring order into Siberia three
divisions of troops OF the Allies possibly
would be sufficient. but to reconstruct
the eastern front and attack the Ger
mans from tne eastward l.OOO,OUO men
will be required. Obviously the Japs-
nese must supply the bulk of the allied
troops. AS order is restored in Siberia
Siberian volunteers would flock to the
Allies" standards and also a great num-
Der Of Russians, until the required mill
ion men were forthcoming.
1T Il clear that only intervention
by the Allies is now thought Of, be-
cause while Japan provides the bulk
Of the troops the other Allies must sup
ply the money for the necessary locomo-
tives. railway wagons and other ma
terials. which presumably would be the
American part.
Hardin and Vladivostok would be the
two bases for intervention. Through
Nladivostok would come American divi-
sions. or even a British division II il
should be found convenient to send
such. The first great move would be
to obtain control OF the enormous grain
and meat supplies Of Manchuria, which
are vital for feeding the army.
Il reckon that with the Siberian and
Manchurian supplies and those arriving
at Vladivostok there would he no diff
Guilty about feeding the army. The peo-
pie OF Russia are longing for order and
intervention by the Allies would be well
coined everywhere. II Is possible that II
a decision Is delayed much longer the
Russian people. tired OF Bolshevik eX
cesses. may appeal to the Germans to
save them from anarchy"
The sun., 1918-07-10
SELF PRESERVATION
FIRST RUSSIAN LAW
Official, Now in Japan, Sees
"Utter Generalization"
Special Gable Despatch TO THE srS from the
London Times.
Copyright. 1878; oil rights rese-ved.

LOVuOV fb"ss
Copyright, 1915; oil rights reserved.
TOXIC, July (delayed) "A high
Russian Official who left Japan last Oc-
tober to go TO Petrograd and who re-
turned here yesterday said the most
striking condition ia Russia was the
uxer decentralization Of all classes. He
travelled through south Russia, the eau
casus. thence to Persia and into Meso-
potamia.
Political parties in the true sense OF
the word no longer exist. according TO
this man. He says that not only the
Rolsheviki but all the Socialist factions
in Russia are coming to the conclusion
that their game is up and can only
follow the mob, which they originally
melted to the bitter end. Experience
OF the last few months not only has
killed all moral sense OF the population
but likewise all capacity for work.
Such being the condition and idea In
Russia or parts thereof recovery through
their own efforts must be considered
Utopian in the highest degree. The
possibility OF revival OF national unity
and patriotism resulting from the effort
to check the German adv ance is abso-
lutely excluded. The people are &C.
cupied exclusively with the task OF per-
sonal preservation and welcome the Ger
mans as deliverers when they enter the
cities.
The natural consequences are that
only foreign intervention may establish
something in Russia on the lines of
primitive order. Russia is in such a
state of complete anarchy at present
that no good can be expected to come
from within.
In regard TO the speeches OF Alex
ander Kerensky the former Russia n
Premier, the Russian official said tersely
and bitterly that Kerensky means what
he says, but that the only logical act
for him is to start back to Russia to
continue his experiment
The sun., 1918-07-10

Kerensky group of Social Revolution
aries of the Right did not participate
In the counter revolution. and had MOTH
Ing to do with the murder OF Count Won
Mirbach. the German Ambassador, TO
Russia, or with the street fighting.
Life in Vladivostok Is now normal
says a despatch from Toxic to the Cen
trail News Agency. The rule OF tho
Soviet has passed. Towns in the Amur
district are coming under Czecho-Slovak
control. Russian destroyers at the port
have been disarmed by the Russian COM
mander.
SHANGHAI. July after disarmlne
the Bolshevik forces at vladivostok
says n despatch from Vladivostok dated
July 8, the Czecho-Slovaks advanced 10
the westward. defeated a mixed force
OF Bolsheviki and Austro-German pris-
oners and occupied Nlkolayevsk, a naval
station on the Amur River.
The Bolsheviki and Austro-German
forces suffered heavy losses They with
drew to the northward along the rail-
way toward Khabarovsk. the capital If
the maritime province.