Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-26

tells us there is heavy fighting and
our men must keep on the JOB.
The men are all in good spirits
and although they know the dig
odds which now face them, never
theless they are determined to win
II possible and shall see the conflict
through to the end. have talked
to many of the officers who were In
this last retreat and 1t surely must
be understood that the brave sol
diers are not at fault, but underly-
ing causes, all of which shall be
known some day.
Good News" Spreads
One of the best words of encour-
agement told the Italian armies was
when the United States declared
war on Austria. Celebrations were
held in all the large cities and towns
through which we passed enroute
here, flowers and congratulations
galore mingled with American and
Italian flags, and the good news
spread like the wind into every part
of Italy.
1 told you about Ronie's large
celebration. Where several hun
dred thousands took part, also the
one in Milan in which our section
figured. 1t surely makes one feel
encouraged and happy to know
such a mutual feeling. for now we
may feel sure of good cooperation
which is indeed the only road to a
sure success.
The more we see of this war and
actual fighting, the more it conclu-
sively shows that areoplanes are its
greatest factor and an absolute
necessity. Great faith is placed in
nj Of
and men, and we fhope over here 1t
will not be long until they arrive.
This is not only the opinion in Italy
for old France has talked about 1T
since our entrance into the war. l
wish you could see all these planes
in action and the marvellous things
they accomplish. 1 told you of the
photographs L had seen at the
French Aerodome in France, show
ing the Boche trenches, batteries,
etc. This is just one of the many
values it has and with the aid OF
many more things, I am not allowed
to reveal, will go even better.
Need Ambulance Section
Now for a little news about my
self and the section. We have been
located here in the "level plain" and
are awaiting orders to move to the
foot of the mountain, where an am
bulance section is badly needed on
account of the heavy fighting. We
hope to move soon, but at present
a place is being fixed" for us and
if you would realize how, you would
know the work is slow under the
circumstances, etc.
l understand the road we will
have to drive over is very narrow
even at the base of the mountain.
Cables are used, but mostly across
ravines, so they shall be a great
help. The Italian ambulances are
so much larger than ours. but we
have more men in a section, so the
work will go on the same, when we
join the next division of troops.
Yesterday 1 had a holiday and
was invited by Gouvenour Morris
to go with him to Padova and see
the old city. We drove down in the
staff car. Our first stop was at the
old university which dates back to
the 18th century. Many shields de-
Corated the walls on the interior
showing the Coat of Arms of the
many noted scholars who were at
one time or another students at the
university, also we noted the rooms
where they once studied. XeXt the
low the frecos in the Madonna dell
arena founded in the 18th century.
The narrow streets and old houses
are all new to me and / enjoyed
walking about the little town which