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New-York tribune., 1918-04-22
Foch to Strike in 10 Days,
Says American Observer
Back From Picardy Front, He Tells How Our
Engineers, Leading Coolies, Filled 2-Mile Breach
in Line for Six Hours and Probably Averted Rout

AN ATLANTIC PORT, April 21.-
An American army officer, who saw
the beginning of the present great Of
fensive on the Picardy front from an
advanced fighting post, returned to-
day with vivid first-hand account of
the battle. He predicted a surprise
by General Foch within ten days.
The officer, who was acting as an
observer in front line trenches, was
on the spot when a nondescript collec-
ton of warehousemen, Chinese trench
diggers and American engineers threw
itself hastily across two-mile gap in
the Allied ranks, and for six hours
held at bay the German herdes. This
gallant stand. taken until reinforce
ments arrived, probably saved the day
in averting turning movement which
meant utter rout, he said
at was foggy day, as thick as it
is now," said the officer, whose name
cannot be used. "The Germans were
making a terrific attack all along the
line. I was stationed at the juncture
of the armies Of Generals Byng and
Cough, wher the break occurred
Two-Mile Gap in Line
General Byng's men held their lines.
General Coughs forces retired, and
because of the fog, one did not know
just where the other was or what it
had done. There was a two-mile gap,
with absolutely no defence between,
and the German army would have
poured through if it had not been for
the laundering of small force of Brit.
ish cavalrymen on scout duty.
"They went forward, past where /
was stationed, riding into the gloom
1t was only few minutes later when
number of them came tearing back,
wildly excited and shouting. The Ger
mans are coming! They're right in
back of us!
"At first we thought they had mis-
taken some of our own men for the
enemy, but when some more horsemen
came struggling back with the same re-
port there was no longer a doubt in
our minds. They had ridden straight
into German storming force, and
most of them had been taken prisoners
before they knew what had happened.
Americans Stand in Breach
There were no troops at hand and
there was need for quick action. The
news had spread quickly among the
laborers and engineers back of the line,
and without moments hesitation they
organized into defence body. The Chi
nese eagerly dropped their trench tools
and snatchcd up rifles. Led by Ameri-
New-York tribune., 1918-04-22
Berlin Claims Capture
of 1873 Prisoners and
Is Machine
Guns
British Improve
Robecq Positions
Ypres Attacks Beaten
Back-Haig's Forces
Gain in Counter
Blows

An ominous pause Of German prep
aration for a third great blow
hung over the West front yestcr-
day-eXcept on the sector held
by the American troops. Here
the enemy was frustrated in an
attempt to drive wedge between
the American and French armies.
Though on a smaller scale the
plan was the same as at Armen-
there's and st. Quentin. 1t failed
more signally.
Before the village of Seicheprey
twelve hundred storm troops
threw themselves against a bar.
rier of American bayonets, and in
battle lasting throughout Sat-
urday night bent the defending
line little, only to find them
selves with morning flung back
into their own trenches.
A hundred and eighty-three Ameri-
can prisoners are claimed, includ-
ing five officers, and twenty-five
American machine guns are re-
ported as booty.
The only other infantry fighting on
the whole front consisted of local
engagements, in which the Brit
ish, counter attacking throughout
the night and morning, took pris-
oners and machine guns from the
Germans and improved their
positions at Robecq, on the south
west tip of the Armentieres sa-
lient. German attempts to ad-
vance northeast of Ypres were
smothered in explosives.
New-York tribune., 1918-04-22
Belgium Filled With
German Wounded

AMSTERDAM, April 21.~~The streams
of wounded Germans from France and
Flanders. says the frontier correspond
ent Of the "ralegraaf," continue so
great that all the hospitals, monster
les. converts and schools not only In
Brussels but in many towns south ef
the Be.xian capital are filled to over
flowing. The Germans have even rcqui-
sitioned private houses for hospitals.
Forty ambulance trains entered tho
north station ut Brussels daily last
week. Many Of them were made up OF
cattle cars. in which there were )ttcrs
04 straw for the wounded men.
New-York tribune., 1918-04-22
americans Block German Plan to Split Line;
FOE Admits Retreat; British Gain Gr0un,
rench Children
To Adopt Orphan
Of u. S. Soldier

PARIS, April 21.-Shool chill
dren in the 18th Ward of the
Paris suburb of Bercy, one of
the poorer quarters of the city,
wishing to express gratitude for
what Americans have done for
French orphans, have decided to
adopt the first American child
whose father has been killed in
battle and to pay SO centimes
approximately 10 cents) a day
to the child for two years.
New-York tribune., 1918-04-22
Positions Lost in
First Rush Retaken
By Pershing's Men
tBy The Associated Press,


WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE, April 21.-After the
heavy German attack of yesterday
the American main positions re-
mained intact, and this morning
after brief bombardment the
American troops attacked and drove
the enemy out of the old outposts
which they had gained, thus break
ing down an offensive which it is
believed was intended as the be-
ginning Of a German plan to sep
arate the Americans and French
There was comparative lull to-
day along the sector northwest Of
Toul. The Americans engaged in
the terrific hand-to-hand fighting
yesterday showed the most daring
bravery, stories Of which are al
ready being recounted.
Artillery Fire Terrific
AS indicating the violence of the
offensive, French ambulance men.
who went through the famous bat
tie of Verdun, declared to-day that.
comparatively speaking, the German
artillery fire against the Americans
was heavier than in any single en-
gagement on the Verdun front at
any time.
The German attempt to break
through the American lines in the
Toul sector early Saturday con-
tinued until late at night. The troops
hurled against the Americans came
full of bravado and arrogance, wav-
ing their rifles and shouting like
mad. but they found more than they
bargained for.
Fight Hand to Hand
When the Germans entered Seich-
eprey it was evidently in the belief
that the Americans had gone, but
some of them remained scattered
through the village, and they at
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14

Republican party. But the United
States government is government of
parties, and it is as much the duty now
as at any other time to conserve Re
publican principles and ideals and to
try to make them control in the policies
of the nation.
The attempt of partisan Democrats
like Stone of Missouri to prevent well
founded and helpful criticism by Re
publicans will not brighten any respon
sible public man or newspaper. The cry
of partsanship is convenient political
device, but it will not smother patrlotic
speech or action. 1t will not be AMp-
ported by discerning and patriotic eiti-
zens, even those of Democratic faith
At the same time nothing in the con-
ditions Of wartime calls for the abolition
of legitimate party organization or for
the paralysis of party service to the
nation.
The practical partisanship of the
administration is notorious. The course
followed by the Republicans has been
directed by determination TO help the
government by support of wise meas
ures. by restraint of partisan opposition,
and by constructive suggestions aimed
to correct defects and accelerate results.
The Republican policy will continue to
be founded on loyalty to the nation s
interests and the nations cause, and
this is consistent with the assertion of
Republican ideals and principles
Chairman Hays has the sentiment of
his party back Of him in his declaration
for a determined conduct of the war,
for the paramount consideration of loyal
service, and for open politics in all
parties.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14

for United States Senator. AS congress-
man, a position he has held for several
wears, Mr.. Lenroot has proved an out
standing supporter of these grand
principles and thereby has reflected
great credit on the Republicans of
Wisconsin. In doing this he could be
nothing but a loyal supporter of the
administration in its gigantic war
trials. His patriotism, his ability as a
statesman, with his gift of force for
influencing and accomplishing, make
him the man of the hour. The fact
that the administration chances to be
headed by a Democrat and that Len
root is a Republican, "cuts no ice" in
the momentous struggle now upon us
to maintain our freedom and happy
homes. Each one is pea in the same
American pod, and their abilities and
desires are strikingly the same.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14
WHERE ARE THE SHIPS?

We had undertaken to construct not
less than 5000. 900 tons of shipping
this year in order to move food and
supplies to the fighting Allies, to the
Belgian people, and to friendly neutrals.
We have, however, been told within a
few weeks by practical men, both
American and British, who look hard
facts in the face, that we are not likely
to launch more than 100000 tons.
The Allies, in fact, did not chiefly need
the armies which Mr. Baker is deter
mined to send Mr. Bakers program
would have required all Of the tonnage
we could have scraped together to trans
sport the men, and then we could not
have found enough tonnage to keep
them fed and supplied No ships at all
would be left for taking food to Eng
land and France; and in the astounding
situation thus created Germany would
find her great opportunity for using
the submarine and for continuing the
war. The news of the past month the
Tuscania sinking brought to life the
fact that British transports have
already been called upon to carry
American soldiers across the Atlantic
From The Progress Of the World,
in the American Review of Reviews
for March, 1918.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14

What is Germany fighting for? In
the memorable days of July, 1914,
when the peace of Europe hung by a
hair, England ard France begged her
to throw her influence against war;
and without a doubt she could have
prevented a blow from being struck
if she had wanted to do SO. Why did
she want war?
The Kaiser himself answered the
question in 1915 when he said: 1.-THE
triumph OF the greater Germany
which some day must dominate all
Europe, is the single end for which
we are fighting" Nothing indefinite
about that And no one can dispute
the right of the Kaiser to say what
the war is for. After all, it is his war,
But the German purpose to domi-
nate was not suddenly reused by this
war AS long ago as 1902 the Kaiser
declared, ia speech at AiX-la-Cha-
peile, that lit is to the empire OF the
world that German genius aspires."
In 1912 the Imperial Chancellor af-
frmed that Germanys purpose was 10
make her Strength and capability
prevail in the world. THE German
people is SO situated in Europe, Tan
neberg gloatingly remarked in 1911,
in his Greater Germany, that it
needs only to run and take whatever
il desires"
The means by which Germany ex-
pected to achieve dominance was war.
At his accession the Kaiser said to
the army that they were born for one
another. In 1913 the Crown Prince
wrote ut is only by relying on our
good German sword that we can hope
TO conquer that place in the sun which
rightly belongs to us. =. Till the
world comes to an end the ultimate
decision must rest with the sword"
On the Imperial ships of wer the fav-
orite toast has long been Auf den
Tae-"To the day"-that is, the day
on which the German dreadnaught
should be let loose upon the British
Navy.
Back of the plan to dominate has
been the cool assumption that the Ger.
mans are superior to all other peoples,
and that ii is part OF the divine order
that they shall rule. I'VE are the salt
of the earth" asserted the Kaiser al
Bremen in 1905. THE Teutons are
the aristrocracy OF humanity" de.
clares Woltmann. God has called us
to civilize the world" said the Kaiser
in the Bremen speech; I'VE are the
missionaries Of human progress" we
shall conquer everywhere" he said
again; for there lives a powerful
ally, the good old God in heaven, who
has always been on our side"
These views-which for twenty.
five years have been diligently cult.
waited by government officials, army
and navy men. scholars, journalists.
and even preachers clearly betrav
the German purpose 10 gain power at
the expense of other peoples.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14
PARTIES IN WAR TIME.

Chairman Hays of the Republican
national committee, speaking before
Swedish Americans, called attention to
the fact that Democratic organization
politics is active at this time. though
covered up Mr. Hays said quite justly
that it is the duty Of Republicans to put
their own house in order and to organize
support for Republican political princi-
Plies. This, he declared. will proceed in
the open and will be directed first and
above all to winning the war, to win
ming a peace Of victory. Nothing that
will embarrass the nation or the gov
eminent in the efficient pursuit Of that
supreme purpose will be proposed,
planned. or tolerated by or within the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14

But there are stronger proofs. One
of them is the meddlcsomeness of the
Berlin government. The Kaiser once
remarked that nothing must &c on
anywhere in which Germany does not
play part" For long time before
1914 the Empires staggering, saber-
rafting habits kept all Europe in fear
of the terrible thing that finally hap
pened. More than once-as when the
Kaiser's government tried to form a
coalition of European nations against
us in 1898 TO prevent our going to the
relief of Cuba-our own country has
felt the sting of this German desire tc
have a hand in everything.
But if any one still doubts that the
German purpose was to rule at all
costs let him consider the Empires
record in army and navy building, and
its attitude toward the reduction OF
ornaments. From the days of Bis
marck, every interest was subordina-
ted to the ends of military efficiency.
AS late as 1913 the army-al although
already much the largest in western
Europeans increased at stroke by
100000 men. Beginning in 1898, gil
gantic navy was built up, with view
so men in high position freely said
to Germany's future control of the
seas
Furthermore, the Kaiser's govern
ment persistently blocked all propos-
ais for a reduction of ornaments. In
ternational conferences were held at
the Hague in 1899 and 1907 to discuss
this subject. But Germany both
times prevented action. Her delegates
at the first conference declared that
big ornaments are mot a burden but
a privilege; and shortly before the
second the Kaiser told King Edward
VII of England that he would go to
war rather than allow disarmament
to be discussed. English proposals in
1912 and in 1913 that the two powers
take holiday" from building
for one year met no response.
Here is striking fact. In the
spring OF 1914 representatives OF Great
Britain and Germany signed treaty
settling all territorial disputes be-
tween the two nations on terms so
favorable to Germany that a leading
German imperialist writer, Rohrbach,
was moved to pronounce the treaty
astonishing and to add that it met
every reasonable demand" Yet Ger
many was not satisfied, and within
six months had dragged Europe into
war.
She knew. as all the world now
knows, that the international arrange
ments at which she was aiming were
of such a character that no nation
could be made to accept them until
brought to its knees by force
a fr1f
less OF German editors. knew whereof
he spoke when he wrote, in Deem
Der. 1914 Not as weak-willed Bun
derers have we undertaken the fearful
risk OF this war. We wanted it."
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14
BIGGER MAN THAN BEFORE.

For many moons Ex-Governor Nc
Govern has been recognized as one Of
the ablest citizens Of Wisconsin. Today
he is bigger man than heretofore be-
cause of his action the first Of this
week in withdrawing his name as a
candidate for the Republican nomna-
ton of United States Senator. This
move is a good one for party harmony,
state loyalty and national success.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14
BAKER PLUS DANIELS.

Mr.. Daniels apparently does not fully
grasp the greatness of the part that
circumstances require him to play,
although the work itself seems to be
going on very well under his direction.
Mr. Baker, on the other hand, SEEM
ingly misjudges the relationship of his
department to the war as a whole. If
we could but have had Mr.. Bakers
Imagination and eloquence combined
with Mr.. Daniels practical ways in
dealing with concrete things, and could
have put the talents thus united at the
double job of W creating seapower
and (2) building and operating merchant
ships, the result would perhaps have
been commensurate with the need and
the opportunity. Mr.. Bakers state
ments before the Investigating Com
mittee of the Senate were very elabor-
ate, although they were those of a
man living in his intellectual conception
of things a man to whom words and
ideas are more congenial and familiar
than are objective realities in world
of unrelenting fact. From THE
Progress of the World," in the Amer
lean Review of Reviews foi March, 1918.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14
II You Intend

Buying a monument this spring or
summer you cannot afford to miss see
ing the largest stock in the northwest
at this time. We have any kind of a
monument you may desire right here
in stock, Why take any chances when
by coming to Monroe you can see
exactly what you are buying Seeing
is believing"
LUCHsINGERs' MONUMENT WORKS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14

DENoCuA7IC politicians in some
quarters are bold enough to insinuate
that the Republican who fails to support
at this time a Democratic candidate
for Congress or the u. S Senate is not
loyal This idea is based on one of two
views, either because the President
chances 10 be Democrat in our time
of war troubles. or because they claim
il as party war affair and what glory
may result tberefrom should go to
them. Rosh If Republicans stand for
anything, its freedom, justice and
union with a big u. Read the origin
of the Republican party. Its foundation
was based on these principles, with
Lincoln "a the standard bearer, to
efrectuAt1 freedom and justice, and to
regain perfect and maintain unionism,
and to establish an unwavering govern
ment per its constitution, in all Of
which the Democratic party displayed
weakness of ability TO perform.
From the beginning Republicans have
claimed nothing but Lincoln, liberty
and loyalty for a guide. and when they
break away therefrom there is no such
party. Eliminate Republicans from the
country today and what a sorry plight
il would present.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14

PRESIDENT WILSON'S latest message
for the HoenZollerns' ears is TO this
effect We are in this fight to finish
of military tyranny, for justice and
freedom and an unbreakable peace. AL
true Americans will greet this an
nouncement with a cheer for the presi-
dent.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14

IT is up to every Republican voter in
Wisconsin 20 prove at the primary on
the 10Th Of this month that he is en-
titled % he olassed as such by casting
his ballot in way that will endorse
and uphold the true principles on which
the Republican party was founded
liberty. Justice, unionism. This may be
done simply by making an after the
name OF Irvine L. Lenroot, candidate
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14

EVERY federal ohiceholder in Wiscon-
sin is 'whooping her up" for Davies.
That's a case of saving their hides. 1t
may mean disloyalty to party not to
support Davies, but it does not mean
disloyalty to the country to refuse to
support him, especially with Lenroot in
the field, whose patriotism is 100 per
cent test and of the non partisan kind.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14

State of Wisconsin, County, of Iowa,
Office of County Clerk, SIS.
Notice is hereby given, That at a
special election, to be held in the sever
al towns, villages and election precincts
of Iowa county, on the first Tuesday of
April, A. d. 1918, being the second day
of said month, the following officer is
to be elected:
A United States Senator, in place of
Paul O. Husting, deceased, whose term
of office would have expired on the 4th
day of March. A. ID. 1918.
Given under my hand and official seal
at the court house in the city of Dodge
Vile, state of Wisconsin, this 25th day
of February, A. d. 1918.
[sEALl t. HARRY ARTHUR,
County Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION FOR
UNITED STATES SENATOR.

Notice is hereby given, That at a
special election to be held in the several
towns, wards, villages and election pre-
cincts of the state of Wisconsin, on the
first Tuesday of April, A. d. 1918, being
the second day of said month, the fol-
lowing officer is to be elected:
A United States Senator, in place of
Paul o. Hastings, whose term of office
would have expired on the fourth day
of March, A. d. 1921.
In testimony whereof, | have here
unto set my hand and affixed the great
seal Done at the capitol, in the city of
Madison, this 22nd day of February. A.
d. 1918.
[sEALl MERLIN HULL,
Secretary of State.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14

For rent The GRADER building. corner
OF High and Chestnut streets Inn,,ire
of A. p Dresden. f''ie
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14

GALL "a a great working force in
politics This was never more clearly
brought to light than in the CAGE of
Joe Davies. the Democratic party
mogul aad candidate for u. S. Senator.
His campaign committee, which he
dominates beyond doubt, has pages and
pages of matter formed into plate and
offered TO the Republican newspapers
of the alate free for publication. The
matter ADMITS that Republican support
is necessary 70 secure Davies election,
and advances the contention that being
a Democrat he should be sent TO the
Senate to help Democrats in control of
federal affairs. That's gall Of full
weight and measure.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14

JOE DAVIES campaign committee
puts out the claim that this election of
a United States Senator is test of
democracy" That is conceded. But
what if it is? What's the matter with
Lenro0ts democracy and the way in
which he has upheld the president in
the great struggle for the retention of
democracy Mr. Davies might skin
Lenroot alive as a politician, but when
it comes to Legislative ability the tables
are completely turned. Every mar
should stick to his calling.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14
Germany's Plan for World Power
BY FREDERIC AUSTIN OGG Professor OF Political Science
University of Wisconsin

State Council
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14

-tlve-room house for rent. Inquire
of John c. Martin & Co.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14
OUR FLAG

I piedgc allegiance to the inner
odn fag and the rcpublic for phich
staads; one nation iaUincib'e, tOith
Nbcrty and justice for all.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-03-14
Notice.

Every one should carry their own
account no matter where they trade.
We intend to continue selling goods at
the lowest possible price to cash buyers,
but must insist on all those who ask
Tor credit to carry their own account.
Beginning March 1st and every 30
days thereafter we will add interest To
all accounts appearing on our books.
DIVA JOHN G. MARTIN Co.