The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-16
VICTORY CERTAIN
BUT NOT IN SIGHT
Tide of War Swelling Toward Allies
But End is Far Away: Russian Stu
alton Certain to Prove Troublesome
to Boches: German Peace Offensive
Coming Soon.

Washington, Aug. 10.-The central
powers, staggering and sparring fol-
time, are not ready yet to take the
count. The tide of war is swelling
toward the allies. But the end still is
far from sight. 0verconfidence at the
present moment easily can do immeas-
urable harm.
This was made extremely plain in
diplomatic and official circles tonight.
The great news from the western front
has cheered and encouraged everyone
here. It has made easier to bear the
grief caused by the increasing large
casualty list from Gen. Pershing. But
officials were quick to warn against
premature rejoicing of a character
which would dull the edge of Ameri-
cas- war sword.
The sharpest note of warning came
from Gen. Peyton G. March, chief OF
staff. Reciting his satisfaction with
the general situation he said:
1--WE still have more territory to
gain, so when statements appear in
the papers that indicate that the war
is over at this period, discourage 1t.
"This is the time for the greatest
effort. Keep the enemy running.
1--WE have the emmy guessing now
instead of guessing ourselves"
The military experts here declare
that from now on Gen. Foch can be de-
pended on to strike a series of stag
gering blows. There will likely be no
let up for the enemy. AS fast as his
line holds at any one place it will be
smashed at smother. With the men
and the guns available Gen. Foch will
.zFiliss them wherever they can do the
most good. -~
The Russian situation also is cer-
tain to become very troublesome to
the Germans before long. The Czecho-
Slovak movement In Siberia is gaining
strength daily. These forces will be
furnished needed supplies which will
make them formidable. Aid also is
being given to the government that has
been established in Archangel district.
While it is unwise for military reasons
to discuss just what is going on in this
connection, officials frankly say that
Russia will be a militant factor in the
war before the end of the present year.
Diplomats today warned against a
new and very different sort Of German
peace offensive. They expect it to ma
terialize within two or three weeks.
Like the others that have preceded it,
this one will be designed to make it APP
pear that the German high control is
willing to make peace, and that the
allies will not listen. The general plan
is expected to be about as follows;
Germany, probably through neutral
source, if one can be found-if not,
through one Of her higher officials
will announce that she wants to end
the war. The offer will be more d.
rect than any that has yet been made,
but will declare that all of the issues
must be settled at the peace table and
not before. 1t will be camoufaged,
but will, when analysed, simply pro-
pose another "made-in-Berlin" peace.
1T will be rejected Of course. But the
rejection will enable the German high
command to get another strangle hold
IN the people at home. Thy will again
"ring in the changes" on the cry that
cher enemies want to crush Germany:
not an honorable peace" and will use
that cry as an excuse for the with
drawals that the allies have forced.
Such step is absolutely vital If
the German war party is to retain it's
control, diplomats say. And they warn
that in connection with the offer the
pacifist element in all of the allied
countries can be expected to get busy.
But the movement must fail Of its OBJ
.iect, officials say, and then, when this
lis realized by the German people, the
Beginning of the end will be in sight.
The punch is back in the allied militia
nv machine, officials point out,and com
plete victory now is certain, even tho
it is not yet fully in sight.
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