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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
PLANS FOR J. s. EXPEDITION INTO
 RUSSIA PROGRESS
Gen. March to Announce Part of Plans Wednesday. Meanwhile Officials
 Remain Mum

Washington, August 5.-The plans for the organization and dispatch of the American mill tary contingent to Russia to operate with the forces of the allied nations in support of the Czecho -Slovaks a Vladivostok are being worked out by the army general staff. Beyond the statement issued Saturday by Acting Secretary of State Polk that the American forces would be a flew thousands' in number, no intimation as to the size. of the contingent has been given.
 At the war department today it was said by next Wednesday, General March, chief of staff, would be able to give out a statement of as much of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
KIWANIANS TO HEAR
 RED CROSS SPEAKER
J. A. Martin Will Tell the Members
 ood-By-Other Features

Kiwanians will today hear Associate Field Director of the American Red Cross H. s. Stabler of Baltimore, who is now stationed at Camp Mcclellan. He will speak or '.The Work of the Hom. Service Section of the Red Cross"
 Kiwanian J. A. Martin will also say good-by piece to the membership as le is leaving the city permanently. "A resolution" is going to be sprung by c. F. Loranz that will De of interest.
 Another feature of the programme will be the singing fireman of the ill-fated Lusitania. Tommie Ray, from Loews Bijou, who will make one of the spicesl four minute patriotic speeches ever heard here. The fact that MT. Ray has two boys in the navy. has been wounded twice on the battlefield and has three maimet brothers at home who will never be able to work again will give the human touch to his talk. He has plenty of pep and adjectives that are descriptive.
 There will be Baby Bond given as an prize, c. P. I.oranz being the donor. The luncheon starts promptly at o'clock at the Southern club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
W0RK|NGMENJ0|
 LOYALTY LEAGUE

Good resrIts are already being obtalr -1 by the Jefferson County elf-Preservation Loyalty league in it's efforts to enlist the men of Jefferson county in the move ment to work six days every week.
 Reports made at the meeting of tn. executive committee In the Chamber of Commerce building last night were to the effect that the precinct chairmen anl their committeeman are having no trouble in signing up the men they ap- proach. In some instances, as J. A. Lips comb stated, there has been some hesi- tancv cn the part of some who did not understand tfe purposes of the registrd- tio1. They said they had already reg istered in the city, but when they were given to understand that this was an en- tirly different matter and merely pledged tbem to work six days week, they readily signed up.
 Chairman Charles A. Moffett stated stated that it should be made clear to every one approached that signing their names to the list and receiving card merely made him a member of the league, and that he is not in technical sense registering. They should under stand. however, he said, that in Joining the league they pledge themselves to work six days a week for the duration of the var.
 It was stated at the meeting that the negroes appointed on the precinct ccm- mittees are taking lively interest in the matter, and that they enter whole heartedly into the movement to bet full time work out of every able-bodied man.
 The executive committee, the precinct chairman and their committees will meet ts. fnv rf Commerce at , o'clock next Sunday after noon at which time reports as to the progress of the work are expected to be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
'AMEND|ST MEETING
 ]. AT CAPITOL PARK . HEARS CANDIDATES
Nathan L. Miller and .. R. West Principal Speakers. Other Candidates
 Are Present

Last night at Capitol park an audience of several hundred people, many of whom were women, was addressed by Nathan l.. Miller, candidate for lieutenant gov- ernor of Alabama; Charles R. West, candidates for senator, and five of the Jefferson county legislative candidates favoring the ratification of the national prohibition amendment
 It was an amendist meeting, and those assembled seemed in accord with all the speakers had to say. Each candidate accepted the opportunity to present his platform and ask the support of those present at the approaching election.
 l'ne interesting feature was presented III tue brief remarks of MT. West He stated, without mentioning names, that since hc had announced for the senate ne had been approached three different times by influential citizens of Bessemer Tor an expression and pledge as to how he would act officially in regard to the division Of Jefferson county and the forming of separate county with Bessemer as ttte county seat. MT. West further stated that these citizens want ed assurance also that present officials in the Bessemer district should not be disturbed, and that citizens from that end of the county should not be obliged to serve on juries in Birmingham, nor Birmingham citizens perform like serv- i've in the Bessemer courts.
 MT. West declared that he had refused to make a1v trades or enter into any agreements whatever, and promised that if elected he would treat all interests and citizens of Jefferson county fairly. He further demanded that his oppo- nents make public statement whether or not they had been approached on sim liar subjects, and to state whether or not tHey had made any promises. The meeting YVES presided over by Deputy Coroner John R. T.. Rives, who intro duced the speakers. Sydney J. Bowia was also present and made speech fa- votinp inc amendmpnt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
Gerard's Expose of German
 Treachery Sholun at 7rianon

tions had existed for so long. But while the Germans were assuming this attitude thsy were planning to strike America and their plots and intrigues are cx- posed by Ambassador Gerard
 This picture exposes German methods and shows how they have thrown all traces of character and humanity to the winds and are like beasts. My Four Years in Germany played to thousands of people last week. and it is predicted that during the next two days some new attendance records will be made. At the suggestion of patrons the picture was se- cured for an extended engagement, 1t be ing realized that a week was too short a period to enable all those who desired to see the picture. This production will be at the Tr:anon today and tomorrow. The first performances begin daily a. a m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06

Only two days remain in which Bir- mingham will have the opportunity oi seeing Amba ssador Gerard's My Four Years in Germany" now showing to ca pacity audiences at the Trianon theatre. No picture has so captivated Birming- ham as has this recitation Of actual facts by Ambassador Gerard of the occurances in Germany prior to Americas entrance in the war
 Few people realized that the German war lords were plotting against America all the time. They were rather inclined at that time to believe the tears shed by Bernsto-ff on leaving Washington were sincere. They read in the papers abou. how loath Germany was to break with America. as friendship between the na-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
Continuation Of German Wjthdra1ua1 Is Expected
the plans as safely may be disclosed at that stage.
 NO STATEMENT PERMITTED

at that stage.
 NO STATEMENT PERMITTED
 Meanwhile the rules of censorship regarding the actual movement of troops do not permit of any specific statements at this time of what Is being accomplished, but there is good reason to believe that when General March makes his statement it will dIs- close that it follows rather than pre- cedes the action that has been deter mined upon, at least in some of it's leading features
 Meanwhile there is no objection to the statement that if the military rules govern joint action by international military forces are to be observed in the case of this Siberian operation, and there is good reason to believe they will, the senior officer of the in- ternational force will be in supreme command. This rule prevails even where the different national forces making up the joint expedition work on concurrent line, though in that case the national commanders, having con- plete control of their own forces, arc bound to obey the general rules of the campaign outlined by the supreme commander.
 JAPAN TO LEAD
 In this case it is assumed that as Japan, by reason of her proximity to the scene of action. and the excellent condition of her army and transport service, will supply the largest single body of troops in the undertaking, and therefore, following military rules, would naturally assign to their com mand an officer of higher rank than those in command of the smaller Amer ican and entente forces. In the opin- ion of officials here this officer will be General Baron Uyehara, chief ot staff of the Japanese army.
 The fact is recalled that the only notable violation of the international rule of courtesy was on the occasion of the joint expedition against the Boxers in China more than a decade ago. Then the German Emperor, though his contingent was less than some of the others, rushed a field mar shal all the way from Europe to China in order, through his superior rank, to be able to claim Germany's right to command the expedition. No such small statesmanship is expected to bs displayed on this occasion, however. canoe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
Enemy Stoutly Contests
 Further Allied Advance
 Along the Vesle River
Continued from Page One)

heavy infantry actions here violent bon-
 bardments also are in progress.
 It is not expected in allied military cir-
 cles that it is the purpose of the Ger
 mans to turr about and face their ene-
 mics south of the Aisne. The hill region
 to the north of the Aisne--probably the
 old Chsmin -des Danes battle front--is
 considered the more probable sector on
 which the crown prince will elect again to test the mettle of the men of General
 Fochs command.
 CHANGES PROBABLE
 It is not beyond the realm of possi- bility that the greater portion of the western battle front shortly may under go material changes in petitions. From northward to the region around Ypres the German front seems all a-tremble with expectancy. In addition to a re- treat near Montdidier to the west bank of the Ayre river. retDgrade movement in the face of attacks around Albert and an evacuation of territory over a front of half mile north of LaBassee canal, the Germans are nervously bombarding British and French positions at various Icints. possibly with the idea of ascer- tainirg their strength. The Bethune, La Bassoe, Hazebrouck and Ypres sec@ tors are being particularly chosen for the attention of the German artillerymen.
 Just what the Germans have in mind cannot be foretold. It is known, how ever, that Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria during the early stages of the allied offensive on the Soissons- Rheims sector detached large numbers of his men and sent them to the aid of his soreIy tried imperial cousin, the German crown prince, thereby weakening his line, while Field Marshal Haig's front was rot materially touched by withdrawals It is not improbable. therefore, that RuEprecht is worrying somewhat over this diminition in strength and has all ready placed barriers between himself and the forces fronting him to ward off possible attacks and is endeavoring to ascertain what chances he has to hold other positions from which he had in- tended ultimately to launch drive ' toward the channel ports.
 X German submarine has sunk the British ambulance steamer Warilda, as the vessel was homeward bound from France with sick and wounded. large number of incapacitated men were killed by the explosion of the torpedo or drowned in attempting to leave the vessel in small boats. Several Americans Were on beard and one of them is missing
 Submarines again are working on the Atlantic seatoard-off the Virginia coast--where an American tank steamer has been sunk. and of Nova Scotia, where a number of small craft have been sent to the tottom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
AUBURN ALUMNI
Judge Sanford to Speak at Luncheon
 Today at Civic Association

Judge w. H. Sanford of Montgom- cry will be the principal speaker at the Auburn alumni luncheon to be held today at 12:30 at the Civic asso- citation cafe. Judge Sanford is member of the court of appeals ana prominent alumnus of Auburn. All alumni of this institution are invited to attend the luncheon today as Judge Sanford has an interesting message So deliver
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
SITUATION REVERSED

Now the situation is reversed The su- preme commander has demonstrated that he has the best of his opponent in avail able reserves and in artillery. His re- serves, released by the flattening out Of the Aisne-Marne salient and the re- auction of the line in that theatre from 72 miles to about 40, are already in place for rapid shift to the region between Soissons and the Oise
 Under the most conservative estimates here, at least 35 German divisions of the crown princes army have b>en roughly handled in the withdrawal from the Marne. Their losses in men and guns probably have crippled these troops to such an extent that it will take weeks to refit them for offensive operations and even for defensive work, they coulc not be highly effective for sometime. The French, Americans and British, on the other hand, are full of the spirit of victory, as result of their spectacular successes and they have large supplies of German ammunition and many German guns and the machine guns immediately available for use against the enemy to supplement their own equipment Behind them also is the steady flow of new American units
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
GERMAN STATEMENT

Berlin, August 5.-(Via London.)-At- tacks by the allies north of Albert and on both sides of the Somme have been repulsed by the German forces, accord ing to the official communication issued by the war office today. Tue communi- cation adds that north of Montdfdier the Germans withdrew without molestation from the allies
 The text of the war office statement follows:
 Tn Flanders, north of Albert anl on both sides of the Somme attacks by the enemy have been repulsed.
 North of Montdidier we withdrew our companies on the west bank of the Avre river and Domprook behind these sec tors without action on the part of the enemy.
 We captured prisoners in minor en- terpriscs southwest of Montdidier.
 "on the Vesle the artlllery activity has increased. There have been successful, forefield engagements south of Condo and west of Rheims. After wareing off partial enemy attacks, our rear guards. in accordance with orders, withdrew to the north or the Vesle before a strong enemy attack on Fishes
 West of the Moselle and in the middIe and upper Vosges enemy attacks were repulsed. In the Sundgau we capturel prisoners in raids''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
French Have Passed North Bank of the Asne Near Soissons and Have Crossed the Vesle
 Near Rheims-New Pocket Possible

Washington, August 5-Continuaon of the German with drawa to the Asne line is anticipated by army officers hee although there appeared to be u the heavy fighting along the Vese today important noted The fact that the Ves has been crossed places both French and American light troops scouting forward feel out the enemy guard positions however make certain that deternned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06

army of the German crown prince then raced them from the heights beyond the rlver standing strictly on the defensive TOT many weeks except beyond Noyon Ihe French reserves were swallowed LID. however, in blocking the drive at Amiens and in supporting the hard pressed Brit ish. There was no chance for a counter offensive, the allied armies being fully occupied in holding on and preventing the enemy from forcing passage be- tween them. Sir Douglas Haig's backs to the walP' address to his troops clearly stated it's case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
OFFICIAL REPORTS
BRITISH STATEMENT

London, August 5.-''We have pushed our posts slightly during the day at the Pacaut wood, east of Robecq," says the British official communication is- sued tonight.
 Hostile artillery was active in the sector south of Ypres."
 The Pacaut wood lies about five miles northwest of Bethune
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06

course is to be expected.
 The French are already on the Hanks of the German forces in the Vesle-Aisne triangle, having passed to the north bank of the Aisne near Soissons and across the Vesle near Rheims. The development of triple-jawed pincer attack, such as that which routed the enemy on the Ourcq and with the American First army corps again forming the center jaw, is indicated by the operations so far reported. The Americans are behind the vesle at Fishes and their advance in the center would break the back of any serious resistance in the irregular salient between the Aisne and the Vesle.
 SOISSONS SITUATION INTERESTS
 The situation about Sossons, where the French have pushed well out to the northeast of that city after crossing the Aisne, is full of interesting possibilities to observers here. It may be that the purpose of this movement is to gain such a position in the rear of the Aisne line as to force the enemy to abandon that naturally strong defensive position with out a pitched battle. Again, the pur- pose might be even more limited and have to do only with sweeping the enemy back from the immediate vicinity of Sois- sons, as he has been swept back from the west and northwest fronts of Rheims
 The drive from Soissons, however, is headed in such direction that it may be the beginning of a far more ambitious project by General Foch. It might well foreshadow. officers saia, extension of the battle front northward in an effort to carry the allied lines up to the Disc front which would be one way of at tempting to duplicate in the Picardy thea Ire what has happened in the Aisne- Marne salient.
 MAY SHIFT LINE
 With his lines secure along the Aisne, 1t was argued, General Froch might inn mediately empty the large force he has concentrated on that front by shifting the whole battle line to the left in an eff fort to outflank the enemy standing be- fore Amiens. This was the maneuver officers here hoped for every day while the Germans were driving toward Amiens last March. The French line stood was along the Disc from Lefere, just north of which the break occurred, tr fba nd nf The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
DEATHS

Joseph TayIor-Aged 61, died in To- cal infirmary yesterday Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Woodin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
13O MISSING WHEN
 AMBULANCE SHIP
 SENT ID BOTTOM
The Warilda, Loaded With Wounded and Bound for England, Sunk by a
 Submarine

A British Port, Saturday, August 3.-(By the Associated Press. )-The torpedoing early this morning of the British ship Warilda was one of the most narrowing disasters in the his tory of submarine warfare. The number of dead is variously estimated from 105 to 130 and upwards, and includes 40 wom- en nurses.
 The ship carried GOO sick and wounded. Among them were seven Americans, two officers and five enlisted men, all of whom have been accounted for, except one private.
 S9 NURSES ABOARD
 There were about S9 nurses and mem> bers of the voluntary aid department, and the crew comprised about 200 men.
 More thar $50 survivors brought here shortly after 6 o'clock were given first aid treatment, food and clothing. The patients were paced aboard special trains, which had been waiting to receive them, and sent to hospitals in various parts of the country.
 The torpedo struck the after part of the engine room, killing the third en5i- neer and two other members of the en- zine room force. The dynamo was de- ct uoH l1t,Y eri, +br into lar rL. ness.
 Just over the dynamo was the ward room, which contained more than 100 pa tients. Most of these were killed out right by the explosion, and the others. many of whom had been freshly injured by the torpedo, found themselves trapped. It NSas impossible for outside aid to reach them, and all except few who jumped overboar1 and were picked up, perished. This part Of the ship quickly settled and water flooded the ward room, drowning the men cagsd there.
 STRUGGLE FEARFUL
 Stories of the fearful struggle in the darkness to rescue the helpless invalids are told by survivors. The ship remained afloat more than two hours, but for q great part of the time continued under headway, because the engines could not be stopped. This condition greatly ham, pered the rescue work and in addition three Or four boats were smashed while being lowered, throwing their occupants into the sea.
 All the soldier patients and the nurses testify to the heroic efforts of the officers and crew. Notwithstanding the excite- ment and confusion, which were increased by the inky darkness, the crew, under the masterly direction of the officers, went cooly and methodically about their task of bringing the sick and wounoed up on deck. As many as could be handled in this manner were place in slings ahd lowered to the escorting destroyers which, by wonderful seamanship in tHe | rough woter. managed to work in close enough to the sinking ship to take off | men by lowering ropes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, August 5.-Forecast Tor Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi: Fair and continued warm Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Tennessee: Fair and continued warm Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1918-05-02

to their posts on the Athens until the
ship went down. They refused TO
obey commands to leave the ship.
Vollmer was picked up. but Dohsrty
was lost.
The marines, though newly enlisted
recruits, upheld the traditions OF the
service. Practically all OF them as
sisted in the rescue OF passengers.
Several gave their lives in efforts TO
save others.
Survivors declared the Athens went
down in seven minutes. Two life
boats were launched. Many persons
leapsd overheard.
Although the accident happened
about 1 O. m. yesterday, no word
OF il was known here until the ar
rival OF survivors. Quick work on
the part OF the French cruisers
officers, who rushed lifeboatB' over
side. and played searchIights over the
dark waters. prevented a heavier toll
OF life. Most OF the City OF Athens
crew casualties were among the
stewards. who were crushed to death
when the war vessels steel PROV cut
into their quarters.
Their Hands Cut on
Two OF the French sailors saved
had hands cut on by tackle while
The Washington times., 1918-05-02

posed to respond to plans Of the War
Department
c. N. ToWnley, president Of the
NOnpartisan League, appeared BE-
fore the Senate COMMITTEES on Mill
taRy Affairs, defending his orEani.a-
ton against the charge Of treason
preferred by one Of his political on
pOnents named MCGEE. Testifying
that 80 per cent of the farmsrs Of
North Dakota belonged 10 the
league. with the membership extend
ing throughout the Northwest, he
offered as proofs Of patriotism the
increased wheat acreage planted and
the number Of Liberty bonds Bought.
What was most important In his tes-
tmony and that Of all witnesses On
the same subject il apparent IN
consciousness Of underlying causes,
working for q full generation 70 I'M
settle the life Of the Northwest 70
such an extent that there IL pressing
demand for all that the greatest
tolerance and the best brains can do
to work out the future. When
changed conditions make It no longer
possible to ego West and grow up
with the country "the industrial
history shown by the census should
be studied carefully for at least
three decades before concluding that
the next best thing Il TO blow up
with it.