Bisbee daily review., 1918-10-03
BRITISH REPORT SHOWS HAIC IS
 MOVING AHEAD
British Rescue of Americans Cut Off Described as Being One of Most Dramatic Inci- dents of the War
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 LONDON. Oct 2.-The Germans are in retreat over a wide area north and south of Labassee canal. with the Bri- tish close following them. according to Field Marshal Haigs report from headquarters tonight
 The text of the communication foi- lows:
 This morning the enemy attacked strongly northeast cf St. Quentin with fresh troops from his reser, cs and sue cecded in pressing back our troops from the village of SeQgehart, when his progress stopped.
 Local fighting has taken place to- day north of GrevecOurt, south of Cam brai, and west of Cambrai. but with out material change in the situation As a result of their operations yestei day and las; night in the neignbOr- hood of Cambrai Canadian troops now hold the suburb Of Neuvitle St. Remy and the high ground west o. Families
 Early this morning, the enemy com menced to withdraw on a wide front south and north of La Bassee canal Our troops are following up the with dTawal closely and have taken pris- oners."
 The artillery has again been moved up all along the line and is hammer ing away at the BOche rear in con tinuOus roar
 Again there has been brisk fighting both in the region north and south of Cambrai and in Flanders
 The Belgians and British in the north have made progress in the di- rectiOn of ThOurOut and reports have reached headquarters, but as yet they are uncOnfirmed. that this town has actually been reached.
 Heavy mud resulting from the re- cent rainy weather has somewhat slowed up the movement, but in spite of the difficulties the Belgians and British have pushed their way forwarc bit by bit.
 The taking of ThOurOut would still further increase the menace to Os- tend.
 The Australians south of Cambrai, 1. in hard fighting gained considerable . ground today but more important than the extent of territory is the fact that they took positions which would have been or much importance tO the ! Germans for future operations.
 Patrols have penetrated further into 1. burning Cambrai Generally speaking the battle today has not been DIG { gresing with the same vigcr as recent ! ly. inevitable pauses here and there | serving to give the impression Of a l lack Of speed in the movement
 Headquarters in France
 The contingent of Americans. who . had been holding out since Sunday in a far advanced position between Cam brai and St. Quentin against greatly superior enemy numbers, have been rescued.
 In our attacks around Vendhuile yesterday we were able Go fight through and relieve this party. num- bering some hundreds. who. having taken up their position Sunday night, were surrounded by the Germans early Monday
 Notwithstanding that they were op- posed by such superior numbers and only possessed the ammunition and ra- tiOns which they themselves were N nificent resistance and the ground was strewn with German dead. The whole of the Hindenburg system below the Bellicourt tunnel is reported to be in British hands. Strong patrols are working cautiously through the tunnel and its many lateral galleries.
 The Australians are exploiting their gains of yesterday In. the terse language of the only report thus far received they are going on." So like wise are the Canadian and English di- visions between Lecatelet and the Sensee river.
 British Army Headquarters
 The enemy for some time past has been employing liquid air as a substi- ute for high explosives which is an indication that he is beginning to feel ! the heavy losses he has sustained in war material
 The report that the Germans have set fire to Cambrai does not appear Co be confirmed. lt is believed the fire was caused by the burning of ammmi- lion dumps
 LONDON, Oct. "A British official statement issued tonight says:
 Palestine Troops of an Australian | division entered Damascus | Monday night. At 6 a. m.. October I. , he city was occupied by the British forces and by portion of the Arab | army of King Hussein. Over 1000 pris- [ Oners were taken. q
 After its surrender with the eXcep- | ion of necessary guards. all the allied d rOops were withdrawn from the city a Tor the time being The lccal author V ties remain responsible for its admin ! stration"
 LONDON. Oct 2-The British have t gained a little ground north of Cam T ,rai The enemy is fighting stubborn f