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WASHINGTON SEES
SPEECH AS A TRAP
Another Effort to Bring
About Diuision of Allies.
Special DespdtcA 10 Tnr sus

WARRINGTON. July 1s.--If the speech
OF Chancellor Won Hertllng before the
ReichstaE has been made with the OBJ
Ject Of setting sfoot peace. talk again
among Germany's enemies and thereby
weakening their morale the German
military party Ia doomed to disa ppo,nt
ment.
A German peace offensive has been in
the cs<ds for some time. The German
policy obviously has been that some
kind Of a peace offensive should be re-
sorted TO as an accompaniment OF their
military offensive. The expectation has
been. however. that II would take a
somewhat more definite form than the
utterances OF the German Chancellor.
which are regarded here as highly re-
dictionary and worthy OF little attention.
Until Germany, through its spokes-
men. has committed itself 10 more
definite statements showing that she Is
prepared to forego her ambitions and
accept the principles laid down by Pres
ident Wilson. this Government and the
Allies will continue to discourage all
peace talk and press their mo compro-
mise policy with n vigor and deterrni-
nation, confident that Germany's mill
tary power IL on the wane and their
own military resources steadily becom-
ing superior.
Although Count Won Hertling seems to
invite allied peace feelers, there is no
evidenced here to accommo-
date Germany in this Before any over
lures will be made there must FIRST he
an admission from Germanys military
masters that their plan for world domin-
ion has failed and that they are pre-
pared to concede the position taken by
the Allies as laid down by President
Wilson.
What In more. Germany through its
popular representatives. according to Il 4
view taken here. must commit itself to
these general principles The nearest
approach to this was In the famous
Reichstag session calling for no an
nexation. The German military Jarty in
OF the Government promptly pro-
reeded to repudiate this action of tie
Reichstag. Representations made by
such men as Count Won Hertling. speak
ing for the party that now dominates
Germany, are regarded here As being of
little value in view OF the experience the
have had in their peace nego-
tiations.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-14
GERMAN EYES ON
SIBERIAN WEALTH
British Authority Points to
Great Opportunities.

LONDON. July 10. The potential
wealth OF Siberia is almost unlimited
and the Allies should give the question
OF the current Of its supplies their ur-
gent attention. declared Herbert Wool
mer. one of the chief authorities on the
economic wealth Of the Siberian regions,
in an interview with Reuters Limited
to-day
Siberia. declared Mr.. Woolmer could
export enormous quantities of cereals
livestock, Ash. dairy products, precious
and comon metals. coal. shale oil. timber
wool. skins, etc. The population was
growing fast. the emigration into Siberia
in the last decade being greater than
that into Canada from outside sources
in the same period
II Germany obtained control OF the
Transsiberlan line, he pointed out. II
would not be very difficult for her to get
food supplies and raw materials from
this territory--everything she needs, in
fact even to cotton from Tashkent
As all this natural wealth must flow
along the railway. he continued. the AL
lies should do their utmost to attract II
northward toward Archsngel and east
ward toward Vladivostok by organizing
and assisting the Russians TO operate
their railway, thus preventing the Ger
mans from making use OF these rich
sources of revenues and supplies,
The Allies. he insisted. should also
make every effort to start again the
work OF enlarging the industrial plants
OF Russia. with a view TO balancing the
supply and demand In the country IT.
self The chief object to keep in view.
he said. was to satisfy the people =
most urgent needs and create afresh
mong them a feeling OF independence
AND the sense that they themselves
were reorganlEing their own country
with the friendly help and assistance
Of their old allies.
In an editorial in It's issue OF July g.
which displays anxiety over develop
ments In Russia. the Frankjtuter Get
fun1 infers that the successes OF the
Czecho-Slovaks have overcome the OBJ
jections of the Entente to intervention
and II refers to the undertaking which
England IL preparing from the north
against the heart OF European Russia"
AZ more serious than the attack which
II assumes the Japanese will deliver
from the east
The newspaper thinks that the Mos
COW Soviet Government is faced with
immediate peril and Il dwells upon the
successes OF the Czecho- Slovaks, with
whom, 1t says. the Entente seems al
ready to have established a connection
Assuming that the Entente expects to
compel Germany ito strengthen its pro-
lection" in the East. the newspaper con-
tinues:
THE political menace to the work ac-
complished at BrestT.itovsk seems more
important. That work, with Its many
obsourities. never contained a guarantee
OF permanence. and the events OF the
last few months have made holes in II
everywhere. II the Entente's action
| should lead to the collapse of the Soviet
| Government very little OF the Brest =
Litovsk peace would remain, and the
task which seemed to have been accom-
! plished would face German policy once
| more--a task that would he more diff
cult than II was the FIRST time
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-14
ENGLAND'S ALL IN WAR.
correspondent Says Figures
Would Excite Admirntion.

PARIS, July l3-Wr;ing on the sub
jeCt of the British effort from the point
of view Of electives, the correspondent
at the front or the PETIT Pdrisien saws
IF the British in imitation of the
Americans were TO disclose to Va the
number of COntingents sent regularly TO
our front and the number OF discharged
soldiers in factories. in services al bases
ard on the lines Of communication. we
should acknowledge with admiration the
grandeur OF Great Britain's sacrifices.
THE British are throwing their all
into the furnace OF war Their hearts
like ours. eagerly and definitively de-
sire victory. In order 10 attain their
ends these sporting people have applied
themselves to mechanical problems and
have succeeded in producing tanks,
which in conjunction with the progress
Of aviation. are perhaps the principal
factors in DELAYING the Germans"
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FRENCH FORCES GET
OVER THE SAVIERES


chem considerably beyond the detectives
set for them.
The Germans suffered heavily in dead
and wounded in addition to prisoners
while material and machine guns were
captured In considerable quantities Tht
advance has given the French good OBJ.
servation posts from which they can sec
erery movement of the enemy along the
main roads and in Moreull and Mailly.
Raineval. region which was the scene
OF the severest fighting in March and
April
Following are the official report on the
days operations:
FRENCH tNIGHT)-we carried
out this morning a local action north
and east of Longpont, advancing our
positions In an eastern direction, and,
Notwithstanding the enemy resistance,
We Crossed the Savieres, opposite Ca
tifet farm. About thirty prisoners fell
Into our hands.
The number OF prisoners captured
by us yesterday in the region of Mont.
didier Is more than 500. We took in
addition more than eighty machine
guns.
FRENCH DAO-Between Mont
didier and the Disc the French in the
N0aieS VI tht advanced Inelr
forward posts 500 meters In the re-
gion of the Porte farm.
Several raids were carried out by
F5ench troops north of the Ayre
putheast OF Amiens). in the re-
Non of the Disc. on the Marine, and
IN the Champagne, resulting in the
taking Of prisoners
BRITISH (NIGHD-A few prison.
ers were captured last night by one Of
our patrols In the neighborhood of
Boyelles A raid attempted by the
enemy this morning south of Bucauoy
was repulsed. The hostile artillery
has shown some activity during the
day south OF Arras.
BRITISH DAY-Yesterday Eng
lish and Australian troops again car
ried out successful minor enterprises
in the ne'ghborhood OF Vieux Beropin
and Merits. capturing ninety-six pris-
oners and a few machine guns Our
casualties in the opera lions of the last
two days in this sector have been ex-
ceptionally light.
During the night a party Of English
troops raided the German trenches
north of Hamel and brought back
twenty-five prisoners.
a raid attempted by the h, enemy
north or Meteren was repulsed
The hostile artillery has been ac-
tive opposite Beaumont Hamei and in
the Strazeele and Locre sectors.
GERMAN lDAYD-Southwest OF
Bailleul attacks by strong British de-
fachments were repulsed on frequent
occasions. In the same way enemy
thrusts launched during the night
north of Albert broke down
Violent artillery duels on the west
bank of the Avre were followed BY
French partial attacks between Castel
and Mailly. The enemy. after violent
artillery preparation, repeated, these
attacks in the afternoon near Mailly
and in the evening along the battle
sector and obtained possession OF Cas-
tel and the Anchin farm. East Of this
line his attacks broke down under our
counter attacks
Between the Disc and the Marine
fighting activity continued lively. Re-
newed attacks by the enemy north of
Longpont and south of the Ourcu were
repulsed, Fighting activity has been
revived in the middle vosges and
Hartmansweiler Kopf Northeast OF
Pont- Mousson and the Fave region
attacks launched by the enemy during
the night broke down.
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SUPPRESSED AT FIRST.
All Reference to Belgium Omitted
In Initial Account,

LONDON. July decentralization Of
policy among the German officials
seemingly has another illustration in the
manner OF the publication of the state
ment made by Count Won HertlinF, the
German Imperial Chancellor. regarding
Belgium.
The German wireless service put out
a long report yesterday of Chancellor
Won Hertlng's speech which ignored all
reference TO Belgium. 1t gave full
report OF the Chancellors discussion OF
Russia and continued
I'm connection with this point the I'm
perial Chancellor passed In review the
political situation In the west"
The natural inference seems to he that
whatever officials issued the wireless
version they did not want Count Won
Hcrtling's statements regarding the west
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-14
ITALIANS PURSUING
ENEMY IN ALBANIA
New Smash Against Austrians
Planned With French and
British Aid.
1890 PRISONERS IN WEEK
Greek Troops on the Struma
Dispense Bulgarians in
Patrol Clashes.

PARIS, July t3.-Although the fighting
in Albania has moderated after an in.
tense drive forward OF n week. the Ital-
fans continue their pursuit Of the Aus
TRANS. and are maintaining contact with
the enemy on his new defence line nortl,
OF the Semenl River. Retreating col
umns Of Austrians have been dispersed
In the light lighting. The Rome War
once tonight announced that the num-
Der OF prisoners taken in tho fighting OF
the last week in Albania number more
than 1900.
On tho Italian front there has been
little fighting. with the artillery again
becoming active and probably presag-
ing a new smash against the Austrians.
with the French and British troops CO.
operating with the British. while the
Italians will continue their forward
movement In Albania. The Vienna War
Office reports that recommending en-
gagements have taken place on the Vene-
tan mountain front.
Retreating Foes Dispersed.
The Official statements on the fighting
follow: ..,
ITALIAN-fn Albania our troops
maintain contact with the snsmy on
his new line north Of the senieni. East
of the lower Devoli retreating columns
OF the enemy were dispersed by our
detaohments Thursday night Between
\ the Semeni and the voyusa the clear
Ing OF the ground and the gathering
up Of booty continues. The number
OF prisoners taken since July 8 Is moro
than 1900.
Yesterday afternoon large enemy
attachments began to attack our po-
sitions on the Cornone slopes. Our
garrison attacked the enemy with the
bayonet. driving him back TO his
trenches. Numerous dead were left
behind. sixty-six men were taken
prisoner and four machine guns were
captured.
On the remainder OF the front the
fighting was moderate. At the Pa
subio both artillerles we're active.
Enemy reconnaissances in the Fren-
zela and Brenta valleys were checked.
Ten hostile airplanes were brought
down.
FRENCH-There were patrol en-
counters on the Struma, where Greek
troops dispersed a Bulgarian detach-
ment, and at the Cerna Bend. Artil-
lery activity was displayed by both
sides in the neighborhood Of Dorian.
east OF the Vardar and In the region
of the lakes. In the course OF aerial
engagements an enemy airplane was
forced by the British to land near
Dorian.
In Albania the enemy has retreated
on an organized line delimited by
Pashtani. Selchani. Hill 500. the con-
fiuence OF the Tomorica and the De-
voli and Kurshova. The number OF
prisoners taken by our troops has in
creased to 40. The enemy suffered
very heavy losses during his retreat.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-14
ENEMY FIRE AT U. S.
TROOPS SLACKENS
Some American Sections in
Marine District Spend I'm
shelled Night.
NO MOVES BY GERMANS
Yankee Soldiers Busily Seek
ing Shelter From Soak
ing RAIN.
NO MOVES BY GERMANS
BY the Associdfsd Press.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY1S FRANCE,
July 1s--On the fronts In the Marine
district held by American troops last
night was the quietest OF any since the
Germans, I'm their sweep southwark, were
stopped at the north bank OF the river.
In some sections not a single German
shell came over, while In others the ar
tlllery Are was FAR below the normal.
II has rained every day for tho last
four days in this region. with the result
that the fieids and roads are sticky and
wet and unfavorable for marching or
lighting. This fact may have had some
thing to do with holding back the ex-
pected German offensive. At the same
time the weather has worked to the ad-
vantage OF the Americans. for during
the rainy period they have been able to
strengthen still further their disposi-
lions OF forces and their defences.
German Movements Halted.
Tho German concentrations are known
to be remaining where they were week
ago. OF course there have been move
ments of. enemy forces. OF which the
command hae been apprised. II 10 con-
sjdered possible that even with tho bad
launch his attack at any moment but
It 10 not believed he will do so until the
sun dries the earth.
Ono day OF hot sunshine might be
sufficient for this purpose. providing no
more rain falls. but at this writing low
clouds are scurryins over this section
Of France. threatening a downpour at
any moment.
Troops Fight weather.
The American troops. tucked away in
their machine gun nests. their gun pits
and their trenches. have been paying
much more attention to fighting the
weather than to battling with the Ger
mans. Nice. dry holes in the ground,
whore the men had been basking in the
hot summer sun, have been transformed
into Bunken, muddy puddlee. while the
men encamped further to the rear have
been spending their waiting time under
dripping trees.
The American patrols have been taxi
Ing advantage OF the darkness OF these
nights to croes the Marine on several &C.
casions. thus securing information. These
partrols have had n number OF brushes
with enemy groups. but no action OF
any magnitude.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-14
DUTCH ACCUSE BRITISH RAIDER
In Protest They say lie Droopcd
Two bombs on Neutral Ground.

THE HAGUE, July 13.--The Dutch Gov
eminent has charged the Netherlands
Minister at London TO protest against
the violation of Dutch territory by an
airplane on June 22, when the machine
dropped two bombs near Ouderchans,
wounding one person and causing ma
terisl damage Examination OF frae-
ments OF the bomb. 1t IL stated, estab-
lished that the missile was of British
manufacture,
The Government also asks -compsnsa-
tion for the damage done by the sx :
p.osion. - "a
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tucH EcCOSulAcu bclI-JuOknent. One
Russian laushingly said that on awak-
pleasant surprise to fnd that he had
not been knitted during the night.
Soldiers Hawk stolen Goods.
Stolen goods might actually be seen
beins hawked around the streets for
sale in broad daylight. The market
place Of Moscow In those days would
have put a Chinese bazaar in the shade.
and the commercial talents OF the SOL
diers hlled all win wonder. At the
wave OF a hand a soldier would sell you
a herring for / rubie. a pair vf goloshes
for 80 rubies. Maxim gun for so
rubles.
At stations the belongings OF passen-
gers permitted TO travel were exam
ined and all firearms and eatables con-
fiscated. The latter no sooner were In
the hands OF tho Red Guards than they
were put up at auction. A few rubles
and certain amount OF bold strategy
often enabled traveller to rebuy his
goods.
The daily ration OF bread for each
person was one-eighth OF pound.
Sometimes two potatoes were given In
stead.
Austrian and German prisoners were
at large. Many parties OF them wero to
be seen wandering about the streets.
Nobody paid any attention to them.
They came and went at will
Then one day came news of the Ger
man invasion followed by Lenlne's and
Trotzky's incomprehensible call: Com
rades. to arms! For the honor Of your
country" And swiftly after this the
signing of the peace negotiations at
Brest-Litovsk.
DisGrnced Before the World.
The horror and shame experienced by
the intelligent mind knew no bounds.
Now are we disgracsd forever in the
worlds history" they said.
Descriptive OF the situation were con-
versations overheard several days later
in a tram car in which standing room
could be obtained only by violent push
ing o. veritsble hand TO hand fighting.
''Order; oh. for order!" sighed an old
man OF the muJk type.
We shall soon have order" rajoined
some one cynioally. The Germans are
them" Silence followed. Then came
the same voice again: They may be
here in a week Look to It that you
buy all the flowers you can to welcome
them, The flower shops will soon be
doing a fine trade
A middle aged woman. with refined
eatures. suddenly turned her head
Bitter lines were playing about her
mouth.
Yea" she said, when the Germans
come we shall buy flowers. but they will
be to lay on the grave OF n mighty en-
ptre that has fallen
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-14
BRITISH LOSS IN WEEK l4,o11.
Decrease of 2,42B From the Last
List Reported.

LONDON. July 13.--British casualties
reported in the week ended to-day to-
tailed II, 9l1 officers and men. compared
with the aggregate of 1886 in the pre-
vious week. The casualties are divided
as follows!
Killed or Died OF Manufacturers,
1875; men, 1894.
Wounded or Misslns--oficers, tos !;
men. 12.i44.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-14
AUSTRIA DENIES PEACE MOVE.

Rumors OF Overtures in Neutral
Countries Called Untrue.
AMSTERDAM. July IA semi-official
telegram received here to-day. from
Vienna says: ..,.. ... 1T
There have been many rumors lately
70 the effect that risn
agents in Spain and Switzerland have
been seeking to establish contact with
Entente emissaries with q view to MAX
ing overtures for peace Ali such ru-
mora are unfounded."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-14
NEW WEEKLY FOR U. S. TROOPS
The "RadiatOr" Ii Issued In
France by Ambulance service.

Copyright 1915; all riOhn reserved.

PuOHc LedDfr.
Copyright 1915; all rights reserved
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE.
July IA new soldiers weekly called
the RddiGtor has been started by the
ambulance service. The first edition
tells of seventeen Americans OF n sin
gle ambulance section. who have re-
ceived the Croix de Guerre for valor,
and also the heroic account of Private
Ethelbert Varied. who. although
wounded and in n hospital gave his
blood by the TRANSMISSION process and
saved the life of another American SOL
der.
The new paper does not carry any
advertising and sells at cents to out.
siders but is given gratis TO men in
the service.
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under which We are prepared to make
peace Unlees I am mistaken. we are
pretty well in agreement upon. them.
There must be no hugger-mugser
peace. II much be real peace.
We are not wagine war for the sake
Of killing or Of being kiiled, but for
the sake Of establishing a just and dura-
bic peace for the world. You cannot
mako peace unless 1t IL both Just and
likely to endure.
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their recognized self-Judgment One
Russian laushinsly said that on awak-
ing in the morning It was always a
pleasant surprise to and that he had
not been knitted during the night
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Nor can disgrace be greater than
now" she added bitterly. Even under
the shelter of ones own roof feeling of
safety was never wholly present. After
dusk it was dangerous to venture upon
tho street. Not that one was so liable
to be searched by soldiers proving
about and to have ones purse stolen,
but overcoats, especially fur coats. were
stripped of their owners backs without
the slightest ceremony.
A girl friend of mine had a singular
but disagreeable adventure. Soldiers
requisitioned her fur coat and high snow
boots and dress and then put her into a
cab. telling the cabman to drive her
home quickly in order that she might
not catch cold Night and day the
houses Of the bourgeoisie according to
one Red Guard the bourseoisie included
any who possessed clean hands and n
white collar) were never proof against
Bolshevist search
Under the pretext OF confscating arms
many flats were completely ransacked
and valuables seized. and in case of re-
sistance on the part OF the owners the
soldiers were At liberty to respond with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-07
THREATENED STRIKE TELEPHONE
OPERATORS FINALLY AVERTEO
Had Been Ordered to Begin Friday Morning at
O'clock in Maine, New Hampshire and Massa-
chusetts- Lewiston District Union Which In
cludes Some Augusta and Gardiner Operators
in Membership Was Involved

Boston, March 1.-THE threaten"G'
strike of Young women operators Of the
New England Telephone Co. was avert
cd late tonight at a conference arraEg-
ed bv Henry t. Endicott. executive
manager of the Massachusetts Public
Safety Committee.
Had Been Ordered for Friday
The strike had been ordered 10 te-
gin next Friday morning at oclock
in many exchanges in Maine. New
Hampshire and this state. outsides Il
Boston. At the conclusion Of the co..
ference in Mr.. Endicott's office tonight
word was sent by union officials to each
Of the cities concerned announcing that
the strike was off.
The settlement agreed upon involves
n rc-cla ssification of the varying Scheo-
ulcs Of wages paid in the different eH-
changes and grants a wage OF SIG q
week for employees who have been sew
On wears in service.
After the conference which lasted
from ; r. NJ until midnight, represent
atives of the company and the oper'-
tors Joined IN 4 statement expressing
their thanks TO MI. Endicott. and MS
associate John +. Stevens, one OF the
labor representatives on the eXecu'i."
hoard Of the committee Of public sait-
ty.
The statement also said;
The classification Of some IA rit!co
outside of Metropolitan Boston togeth-
90. With rho Question of wage lncre2 Sc
in All other exchanges, not only in
Mas sacbusetts. but in Maine, New
tiampshire and Vermont. some 400 ih
all was the main issue between We
from 400 10 5000 operators and TIE
company. An incidental. but neVer'he-
less equally important issue, was IN
of The re-cla ssificatiOD OF the exchanges
IN Fitchburg and Taunton in Massa-
.hueo1ty. and Bangor and Lewiston III
Maine.
\ ! lart Of the settlement II was
.,,-reed between the parties that ths
schedules Of wages agreed upon sha'i
remain in effect for at least year ana
that during the continuance OF tne "dr
All questions Of wage differences pc
tween the parties shall be adjusted by
arbitration If the parties cannot aeree
anon. themselves.
White lie statement did not make
clear The details Of the le-classif1cat Ton
i uas soid informally that most of the
ax,.hanocs were given the Glass A.
eating which would put them on tie
came basis a. those in the Boston met
rouolitan district.
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