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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12
KAISER SAYS GERMANY IS ALWAYS. READY TO OFFER A HAND TO PEACE
Declares No Stone Has Been Left Unturned to Short
 en War.
EXPRESSES THANKS
 TO KRUPP WORKERS
Must Place Absolute Will to Preserve Existence
 Against Enemy.

Amsterdam, Sept. l2-Speak- ing at the Krupp munition works in Essen, Emperor Will liam declared that every one in the remotest corner of the fatherland knew he had 'left no stone unturned to shorten the war as far as possible for your people and for the entire civilized European world"
 The emperor said it took two to make peace-that one could not do it unless he could over come the other. Germany, he declared, was confronted with her enemies will to destroy her, and she must place against this her determination to pre- serve her existence.
 After mentioning his offers of peace the emperor said the German leaders had made it plain to everyone who wanted to understand that we arc at all times ready to offer the hand to peace"
 In his address the emperor said in part:
 What want to do today Is to ex- ioI fn ha rectors of the Krupps, the foremen. the workmen and the workwomen for the absolutely astounding manner in which the Krupp works have been placed at the disposal of the German army and its supreme war lord. Very great work has been accomplished and this under increasing food diff1- culties, clothing difficulties and losses sorrows and cares which have spared no home. neither princely house nor modest workman's dwelling.
 Industrial mobilization, without distinction of age or sex. has consti- tuted a demand such as never before was made on the German people, and yet 1t was responded to willingly and joyfully. In that connection should IT thanks as the countrys father to the women as well as the girls and the men for their self sacrificing perform ance of their duties, despite then harassing cares. have been touch ed by your cares to the depths of m! heart. What paternal suggestion could do to diminish the burden as far a possible has been done. Much coult have been done otherwise, and 1t :: no wonder there Is dissatisfaction here and there.
 But to whom. after all. do we ow this? Who spoke at the very begin ming of the war of starving out tn German and children. Who was 1 who introduced terrible hatred int this war? It was the enemy.
 Every one of you in the remotes corner of the fatherland knows lief no stone unturned to shorten tn war as far as possible for you ant your people and for the entire civil fzed world. In December, 1916 I pre- scented the enemy public with a clea and unambiguous offer of peace il
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12

 THIS MORNING WAS VERY SLOW

The comparatively light registra- tion this morning will get some into trouble if they fail to appear before o'clock tonight. Unless those who are between IS and 45 hustle to the various districts to answer questions under the new seleetive service law it will be too late by tomorrow and Federal authorities in cooperation with local departments will invoke the law which is covered by penalty of one year in prison.
 Up to press hour registration went on very smoothly as predicted by draft officials yesterday. Among the reg istrants in the forenoon were many Chinese whose Americanism was in dicated by their answers to the ques-- tions. Only a few could not speak enough English to pass them by without having 0 native from China. also waiting to register help to 1n- terpret the registrars questions.
 Another incident of today's regis tration was the number of strikers who registered. When asked as to their present occupation they gave that of machinists. But in answering where they worked most of them re- luctantly would give the names of their foremen in the shops against which a strike has been declared. While the strikers were not asked whether they are employed at the present time most of them voluntarily answered: Temporarily unemployed for the present." Striking machinists who are not married and have no de- pendents have not put in claim for exemption it was said
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12
OF AWFUL CRUELTIES IN GERMAN AFRICA British Governments Reply to German Secretary of
 State. MANY DETAILS
 NOT PRINTABLE Unbroken Record of Off cial Bad Faith, and
 Oppression.

London, Sept. 12---A report con- taining evidences of the brutal meth ods employed by Germany in the ad- of her colonies in Africa, made public today by Edmond H. l.. Gorges, acting secretary of. the inte- rior, Union of South Africa, consti- tutes the British governments reply to Dr. W. s. Solf, the German secre- tary of state for the colonies, that Germany would demand the return Of her colonies at the peace conference.
 The report is one of the most sen sational ever issued in connection with German colonial methods and it constitutes an indictment of German fitness to rule the black native of Af- rica. The evidences on which the re- port is based are taken from official German documents at Windhoek, from sworn statements by native chiefs and by Europeans familiar with the country and from the writ ings of Gov. Luetwein, who held of fee from 1894 to 1905; Dr. Paul Rohr- back, pr. Karl Dove and others. AL together the report refutes in detail Dr. Solf's recent claim that Ger manv's pre-war humane treatment of the native races won for her the moral right to be a great colonial power" In view of this claim the following statement by Acting Secre- tary Gorges is interesting:
 ''The native opinion here is unan- imously against any idea of their ever being handed back to the tender mer- cies of Germany. Any suggestion of the possibility of an act of this kind bn the part of Great Britain produces the utmost consternation."
 The report shows that the first 25 years of German rule in Southwest Africa was an unhroken record of of ficial bad faith, private oppression, cruelty, barbarities and robberies, cul- minating in the Herero and Hottentot rebellions. During the first r years there was no law for the natives Such protection as the law eventually provided indicated considerations of humanity but the order to exploit the natives as laborers remained.
 When the Germans first arrived, says the report, they entered agree ments with the native chiefs, but these became scraps of paper and the natives were fraudulently deprived of their best land. Traders and settlers robbed them of their cattle, which was their only wealth, and the law subsequently prevented the natives from possessing large herds of stock. The natives thus were driven to work at ridiculously inadequate wages and often never were paid. They were treated like slaves and their women folk were maltreated habitually by (Continued on Page Two)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12
FRANCO AMERICAN TROOPS LAUNCH A BIG OFFENSIVE NEAR GERMAN BORDER
YANKEES FIGHTING
 SPLENDIDLY.

American Forces on the Lorraine Front, Sept. 12-(By the Asso- ciated ress)-There are some in- dications that the Germans are withdrawing their artillery, al- though it Is more probable that they are going to fight hard before being driven out after enduring stifiing barrage of more than eight hours.
 The Germans at some points are increasing the volume of their big gun fire, but Intellectually.
 Though undoubtedly suspicious of the intentions of the Americans in this region, the Germans were unaware at the time of the di- rection of the attack.
 The American troops are all in- tensely eager and are fighting magnif1cently.
 The Germans now are falling back on the fronts on each side of the St. Mihiel salient.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12
ACCUSE GOMPERS OF FALSITY TO
 LABOR INTEREST

Copenhagen Sept. 12@Carl Ru- dolph Legien, president of the Ger man Federation of Trade Unions, speaking at a meeting of the Fedora tion's executive committee recently. accused President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor, with falsity to labor's cause and of desir- ing "to quench the spark of inclina- ton toward peace which has been famed up in English iaDoring classes" President Legien declared Gompers speeches "were calculated to support the Pan-Germans, whose activities and aims are decisively rejected by Germany's labor unions."
 The war can be prolonged for years If the Entente nations laboring classes follow Gompers' precepts, says Le- glen. He concludes
 Let us repeat that only peace by agreement, without annexation of in demnity, can be enduring and can make it possible for us to work with and alongside of each other"
 The Federation committee endors- cd Legien's remarks and ordered thelr publication.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12

The drawing to fix the relative standing of 1s.OOo,Ooo registrants will rot take place under three weeks, perhaps, but meanwhile district boards will start at once numbering serially all of the cards filled out today. Cues tionnaires immediately will be sent to men of the 19-37 class while older men will be classified later.
 By Saturday night Gen. Crowder confidently expects to have the exact figures showing the total registration.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12

The removal of this salient in facF, would seem to be a necessity before any drive in great force into German territory on this front were attempt ed, as otherwise the German forces to the west would be left in a threat ening position on the left flank of the attacking armies.
 It is known that Gen. Pershing has a huge American army under hIS command and there seems little doubt that adequate forces would be at the disposal of Marshal Foch for an inn portant push in this sector were the opening moves to develop a suitable opening The St. Mihiel salient is nearly 20 miles wide at it's mouth, from F'resnes, 12 miles southeast of Verdun, to Pont a Mousson, and somewhat more than 1 5 miles in depth with its apex just to the southwest of St. Mihiel It was driven into the French line in a sudden German erup- ton southeast of Verdun early in the fall of 1914 before the line had be- come entirely stabilized after the Marne and Aisne battles. The French checked the German push near St. NIfhie1 and prevented debouching movement on the Hanks. The posi- tions taken up by the Germans were
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12

strong, however, and there is on rec ord no previous organized attempt to reduce this menacing bulge pointing at the heart of France between the fortresses of Verdun and Nancy.
 Marshal Foch has caused the launching of this attack almost coin cidently with the virtually complete elimination of the various salients that the Germans drove into the AL lied lines in their offensives this year.
 The Hnidenburg line again had be- come the German defensive position along almost it's entire length. and the German defense was stiffening materially at all points where the French, British and Americans were pressing in on them.
 The German command will now have, it appears, another problem to meet in dealing with the outbreak of it's foe in another and comparatively distant quarter from that in which the bulk of the fighting has. been done in this years campaigns. The ques- tion will be. it seems, whether the re- duced German man power has left Gen. Ludendorff with forces sufficient to maintain his front Rheims to Ypres and at the same time beat back a powerful thrust by the Allies far to the southeast.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12
CONGRESSMAN TO
 " AWE EXEMPTION
 ACCORDED TO HIM

Hartford, Sept. 12-When the draft registration places close at o'clock tonight more than 25,OO0 Hartford men between IS and 45 years of age will have registered, it is expected. There were crowds in line at the 13 booths all day. During the first two hours more than 5000 had turned in cards.
 Congressman Augustine Lonergan mailed his registration card from Washington. He waived the exemp- tion accorded to him by virtue of his office
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12
(Bv the Associated Press)

American and French troops began today offensive a 20 mile front in Lorraine, near the German border
 The movement evidently is aimed primarily at the elmina ton of the famous St. Mhel salient which for than four has projected into the Allied line southeast of Verdun
 The attacks launched both sides of the salient 12 mile front the south and eight mile front the westerly side The assaults progressing favoraby latest reports.
 barrage lasting several hours preceded the thrust Heavy concentrations of French and American artillery and aeropane had been effected The fire poured in the Germans from the Allied guns terrific while the German reply the whole weak.
 The citadel of Metz lies only 15 miles northeast of Pont Mousson at the eaer edge of the salient under attack and not beyond probability that this may further objective of the offensive should it develop the crushing out or material reduction of the salient
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12
FINED FOR ASSAULT.

Charged with breach of the peace and mutual assault, Luke Conroy, of 456 Boston avenue, and Frank La croix of 57s Broad street, were ar raigned before Judge Wilder in the city court today. Luke was fined $15 and the court suspended judgment upon Frank.
 Both men were arrested at the rear of Polls theatre last night when they staged an impromptu battle
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12

IIIJOOI y
 Todav's fighting census will determ inc the status of every man just as it will pick those first to be called. The work of mobilization, it might be said already is under way, for district hoards will select men over 19 and below s7 to comprise the big contin- gents included in the October draft calls This means tbat many avail ablel soldiers will have only a few weeks at home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12
STAINS TRADE DECLINES.

Paris Sept 12-The Official Gaz- cite publishes statistics showing a marked decrease in Spain's imports and exports for the first seven months of the year, notably as compared with 1916. The decrease for imports of raw materials, manufactured goods and foodstuffs was 539,O0O.0 900 pesetas to 328,000,000 pesetas. The exports decreased from 8oS,OO0,OoO to 506,- OOO, 900 pesetas.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12
Peasants Enter
 City of PetrOgrad

London, Sept. 12.--Russian peas ants who revolted against the Bol- shevik government a few days ago, are reported to have entered Petro- grad and to have been joined by large part of the population, says a dispatch from Copenhagen to the Central News agency. Severe fight ing Is proceeding in the city and fires have broken out at several points.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12
DEAD FRoa PNEUMONIA.

Boston, Sept. 1a-Ftve deaths from pneumonia among men in naval ser vice here were reported today In each case physicians said, the disease followed an attack of influenza, 1,4S3 cases of which have been reported since August 20.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12

Premier Lloyd-George's arrival in sion for a great popular demonstra- tion. Thousands of girls from the munition factories, with flags and banners, were drawn up on the rail- road station platforms while great cheering crowds lined the who.e route to the Mansion House.
 At various stopping places on the way from Len2ea to Manchester the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12
SIGNS DRY RESOLUTION

Washington, Sept. 12.-President Wilson today signed the joint resolu- tion passed by Congress empowering him to esta blish prohibition zones around ship yards, intuition factories and other war industries.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12
ONLY HEART FAILURE
 CAN PREVENT VICTORY
Premier Lloyd George Optimistic of Success of Allies Says Casualties in Recent Drive Far
 Less Than in 1916

Manchester Eng, Sept 12-'Nohing but heart failure the part British nation prevent achieving victory said Premier LoydGeorge speaking today at Man chester.
 The premier said the British casualties in the last offen sfve in France were oneh of what they in 1916.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12
SAILOR DIES FROM BURNS

Washington, Sept. 12.-Walter Ed ward Wallace of Providence, R. I,died from burns received in an accident aboard the [. S. S. Finland, the Navy Department announced today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12

prime minister received the heartiest recognition.
 Premier LIoyd-George said he was for a league of nations, and that in tact a league already had been be- gun. The British empire, he said. was a league of free nations and that the Allied countries fighting the bat tie for international right now were a league of free nations.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12
Bethlehem Company
 Refuses To Accept

Washington, Sept 12.---While pre- pairing today to hear representatives of the union sheet metal workers threatening a general strike east of the Mississippi river on account of conditions at the Bethlehem Steel Co. plant, the war labor board received a message from the Bethlehem Go. V hich, it is understood. failed to meet sl request for an immediate and full acceptance of the boards recent wage award
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12
AMERlCA'S MILLIONS
 REGISTERING TO-DAY
Estimated That 900 Men Are Complying With New Draft Law-Most Inspiring Demonstra-
 tion in Nations History.

Washington, Sept. 12While American soldiers at the front stood ready with French and British forces for what may prove greatest battle of the 13OO other Americans registered today for military duty and the most inspiring demonstration of patriotism in the nations
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12
The Weather Report

New Haven, Sept. 12-For Bridgeport and vicinity: Rain and warmer tonight; Friday rain, followed by clearing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12
MOVEMENT AIMED TO ELIMINATE FAMOUS ST. M|H|EL SALIENT THAT
 PROJECTS SOUTHEAST OF vERDUN

Attacks Started Both Sides and Were Progressing Favorably At Latest Reports-Heavy Concentra- tion of Artillery and Aeroplanes Effected
 German Reply Very Weak.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-12

See That You Are REGISTERED Before Nine O'clock
 TONIGHT
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-01
Armistice Gives Entente Control
of the Danub be and All Transport

Tbo
Copyright.
ONDON, Oct 1.-The Times. in its summary of the Bulgarian
situation, this morning.
AT Monday Bulgaria ceased be The
ce that has been will last the
though the terms of the military
this country.
ut clear from general places Bulgaria
completely under allied control It. therefore breach
tween Bulgaria and Turkey hand between
Central Powers the other.
"The main terms that the Bulgarian shall be i'm
mediatey demobized allied
conro all Greek and Serbian territory still occupied by Bulgarian
troops evacuated and all Bulgarian transportation ncud
ships the Dnbue be placed allied disposal for operations
the Provision made for allied occupation
of within Bulgarian territory of strategic value.
"The essentially military, does appear
deal with political frontier question
These only be decided
terms and for the moment rate Bugas southern borders
will be those of 1913.
Broadly speaking the important part the
that off the most direct German Constanope
makes the lower Danube unavailable
impossible for Germany and Austria reinforce Turkey
through Rumania Russian Black Nothing
Of the effect these developments Turkey
to be profound and immediate"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-01
PEACESPEEDED,
SAY0FFICIALS
Capital Leaders Say Bulgar
Collapse Will Shorten War
Many Months.
MAY SEND NEEDED FOOD
Surrender Believed Partly Due
to Desperate Economic
Conditions.
Special Despafeh 10 TIE Sex.


WASHINGTON. Sent. 3O.--Complete
victory and the end of the war are
brought months nearer by the Bulgarian
collapse, in the opinion OF members Of
the Cabinet and high officials here. The
full significance of this initial breakup in
the ranks Of the Teutonic alliance is
hourly becoming clearer, and all>the
latest advices magnify its Importance.
News that Bulgaria had accepted the
Allies terms reached here before Pres!-
| dent Wilson went TO the Capitol 10 draw
| the first number in the draft lottery and
TO deliver his address on woman suf
frage
Berlin reports that the American
Charge d Affaires at Sofia accompanied
the Bulgarian delegates to Salonica were
Interpreted here to mean that Dominic I.
Murphy, American ConSul-General at
Sofia, was meant. 1t was said at the
State Department that Mr.. Murphy had
no instructions to make this move and
that he had been ordered back to his
post. There is no criticism implied, but
the Department desires him to remain
in Sofia.
Mr.. Panaretofr. the Bulgarian Minis
ter. who called On Secretary Lansing to-
would be friendly to any allied moves
| against Turkey and would be practically
on the side OF the Allies from now until
the end OF the war.
The one factor in the situation which
is in any doubt is whether Germany and
| Austria can make good their boasts and
| send enough forces into Bulgaria to res
cue the territory for the Teutonic cause.
1t is pointed out here. economic de-
! pletion and distress have played an i'm
portant part in Bulgarian affairs. Al
most bankrupt in finance, her industries
wrecked from the strain of three years
OF fighting, the country faces the COM
ing winter without clothing or supplies
and with the prospect OF starvation for
thousands before the coming OF sum-
| mer.
| Drought and hot weather during the
early days of last summer left Bull
garia with little prospect of food crop
this year. !ts early as last May prep
arations were begun for the importa-
tioR of wheat from other countries, and
! about 100000 bushels were received
from Moldavia during June. So low
did the bread ration become in July
that the Government found II neces-
sary TO increase the meat allotment OF
each person. although the available sup
ply had then diminished TO a point in
sufficient TO meet even the military
needs ct the country.
The Bulgarian collapse opens an en-
tirely new field for consideration by the
food officials of the United States. Crops
have failed in Rumanla as they did in
Bulgaria, and southern Russia is al
ready in the grip OF starvation. With
Bulgaria out of the war a channel Is
opened through which food supplies may
be brought to the Rumanians as well
as direct line of communicat tions es.
tablished between the Allies and the
southern Russians.