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New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
British Alone Count 1000
and Sweep Far Be-
yond River
Pershing's Men Gain
Mile East of Attigny
Germans Retreat on Wide
Front as French Attack
in Serre Region

October 20, ? 80 q. m
The Austrian armies yesterday were
beaten back on a tWenty-milc
front northeast Of the Piave. The
British tenth army, in the centre,
swept four miles beyond the river.
In terrific fighting. fresh Italian
forces crossed the Piave on the
left Of Sundays struggle. They
broke through the foes front lines
and drove him back toward the
mountains.
Nine thousand additional prisoners
were taken Sunday, the Rome War
Office announced. in four days
the Allied armies have taken more
than 10000 prisoners. The Brit
ish alone have counted 1000.
On the front in France, Pershing's s
men east Of the Meusc have wrest-
ed Belleu Wood and other posi-
tons from the foe. West of the
river Clery-leG Grand has been
cleared Of the enemy A German
official statement apparently ad-
mits a withdrawal is in progress
cast of the river.
In the bend of the Aisne, cast of
Attigny and north Of the Argonnc
Forest. American troops ycster-
day advanced nearly mile in a
brilliant attack. They captured
nearly two hundred prisoners.
Under driving attacks by the French
between the Disc and the Serre,
the German forces continued to
retreat on a wide front, trying to
hold back the French by rear-
guard actions as the main army
withdrew.
On the British front there was d lu!l
in the fighting.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Reforms Termed Shams
By Reichstag Member

AMSTERDAM, Oct. % (By The As
sociated Press) Exciting scenes oc
Cured in the German Reichstag dur
ing the proceedings of the House on
Friday and Saturday. Outspoken
speeches were INDUCED in.
The Berlin "Norwaerts," the Social
ist organ, in an account Of Saturdays
meeting, says Edouard Bernstein, the
Independent Socialist leader, com
planted that the government propo IS
constituted only halfway reforms, be-
cause in giving a voice to the Bundles
rat on questions of war. peace and
treaties the people were deprived of
being able to render the decision.
after all Bernstein added, "the
Kaiser finally retains the reins and
can impart spirit TO the enemy which
is extremely dangerous for democracy.
President Wilson refuses TO negotiate
we must meet him if We desire peace"
Polish Policy Attacked
In the course of the discussion the
Polish Deputy Korfantz hotly attacked
the Polish policy of the government.
He declared that in Chemnitz alone the
war raw materials department sold
s1,60O,0OO worth of carpets and other
goods taken from Poland Seven hun
dred thousand poor Polish people were
carried off to Germany. where they led
the life OF slaves while Brigadier Cen
eral Pilsudski, of the Polish Legion,
whom the Polish nation regarded high
iy, was still held in the fortress at
Magdeburg, despite all appeals. The
Deputy concluded:
"Xc are not hlaminr the C,arr, p,
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Colonel Says President
Puts Personal Am
bition Before
Victory
Shows How Lincoln
Shelved Politics
Six Republican Con-
gressmen, Not One
Democrat, Have
Gone to War

Colonel Roosevelt, at Carnegie Hall
last night, went over the top after
President Wilson for the Presidents
appeal to the nation to elect Demo-
crate congressman. and he took over
with him about 1000 wildly enthusas-
tic Americans. That was all the hall
would hold.
Outside there we're 10000 or $4,000
who would have given dollars, Or part
OF their winter coal, for a chance to
get in.
Mr.. Roosevelt assailed President Will
sons plea for the election Of Demo
chatic "rubber stamp" Congress, not
only as bid for autocracy and an
American "czarship,' but as an attempt
to impugn the patriotism of every Re
publican in the United States, in or
out of Office He defended the record
OF the Republican party as the great
political protagonist Of a victorious
war and an unconditional surrender
peace
1t was another great personal tri-
umph tor the Colonel, VINO WAS III
high good humor. The very air seemed
to be alive with militant patriotism.
The men and women who were on hand
TO hear Colonel Roosevelt and the
others remembers that Colonel Roose-
vclt's four sons had enlisted as soon
as the war broke out. They rcmem-
bered that Quentin Roosevelt is lying
over there They remembered, too, that
Colonel Roosevelt himself would have
been over there in the thick of it all If
the powers that be" had sanctioned 1T.
All of these things, and more, too,
came back to the shouting, perspirlng,
iostling crowds both outsides and in
side the hail when Colonel Roosevelt
was recognized as he drove up to get
into the building
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Charles IL, Plea
Against "Confusion"

\ MSTERDAM, Oct. 28.-The
L "A "Vienna Gazette" to-day pub
lished letter signed by Emperor
Charles appointing Count julius
Andrassy to succeed Baron Bu-
rian as Foreign Minister and
President of the Austro- Hungar-
ian Cabinet Council.
Emperor Charles, in an order
to the army and navy, dated Oc-
tober %, which also is printed in
the newspaper, announces that the
day bringing peace to the homes is
coming nearer. The Emperor ap-
peals to all to maintain woyalty
and obedience in these grave
times, full Of confusion, which
must not spread to the army and
the navy"
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Diaz Crosses Piave
On 2O-Mi{e Line
Under Heavy Biouus

ROME, Oct. 2S.-More than 5000 ad-
dtional Austrians were taken prisoner
Sunday in the new offensive on the
to- day In the four days of the drive
Daz's armies have captured moro than
$1,000 prisoners and many guns.
Despite the encmy's resistance, the
British and Italians crossed the Piayc
on both sides of the Montello and drove
the enemy back from the left bank.
During last night tho attack was cx-
tended to the left as fresh Italian units
pressed northWard across the Piavc un-
der a terrific Austro- Hungarian fire.
The enemy's front line was carried in
heavy fighting by the assaulting forces.
The Allies arc across the river on a
twenty mile front.
With artillery support from the
heights on the right bank Of the river
ians advanced and repulsed successive
counter attacks.
There have been sharp engagements
on the mountain front. After d long
struggle the Italians succeeded in
maintaining the advanced positions
wen in the attacks in that region last
Wednesday. Additional prisoners were
taken.
LONDON, Oct. % IL .. NO. By
The Associated Press ).-British and
Italian forces in tnelr offensive in
Northern Italy this afternoon had ad
vanced for distance Of four miles
beyond the Piavc River. Seven thou
sand Austro -Huhgarians were taken
prisoner.
The British Tenth Army today re-
sumed its attack against the Aus.ro-
Hungarian positions on the Italian
front, the War Office announced this
Continued on page three
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Vital Hun Line
Under Fire of
Big Yank Guns
Longuyon Being Smashed
by Monster American
Long-Range Cannon

WITH THE AMERICAN AR%Y
NORTHWEST OF vERDUN, Oct. IS
(By The Associated Press .-Ameri
can long range guns this afternoon
began firing on Longuyon
The town OF Longayon is twenty
three miles northeast Of Verdun. The
American long range fire also is beng
directed against The vital Voie de Ro-
cadc on the railway lire parailelipg
the front. The Germans are depend
ing on this road to shift their troops
and supplies from one point to an
other.
The caiib~c OF the rurs may not be
announced as yet, but they can
shoot many miles. The guns are
said to be infinitely more formidabio
than the big gun VITA which tn. Ger
mans bomhardcd Paris, though tho
range probably is not as great.
Results Not Announced
The big guns were ready for use
because bad weather prevented tho
necessary support by aviators. The
sky now has been clear for two days
The results Of the bomba rdment
have not yet been announced.
The use of these long range guns has
been awaited eagerly ever since the
Americans advanced to a point from
which the guns could reach the vital
railroad. For days the guns have
been on the Anne sector mannuv-
ring for positions from which they
might successfully lombard the Sc
dan Carignan Montmedy Longuyon
line
The cutting Of this line, toward
which the Americans have been press
ing constantly. would mean tho
virtual collapse of the entire German
front to the Dutch border. Even to
interrupt the railroad internationally
would be huge gain, since most Of
the German relief divisions sent
against the Americans have been
brought in over that line
Yanks Hold Belleu Wood
Bclleu Wood. east of the Mcusc, is
finally and completely in American
hands after strenuous fighting for sew
cral days
The wood was taken in successful
local attack late Sunday. Fighting is
still taking place in the eastern por-
tion of Ormont Wood, in the same
region. where the enemy still retains
a foothold
Night patrols reported carly today
Clery-le Grand has been cleared of the
Germans.
Aerial photographs taken within the
last few days indicate that the Ger
mans are not devoting much labor to
organizing their front line or forward
positions. leading TO the belief that
they possibly will fall back upon as yet
unidentified positions in the rear if
they are compelled to do so. The photo
graphs show that even the existing
trenches nave not yet been worked over
recently. except at one or two places
in front OF Landres-St. Georges The
work has been limited to fox holes and
organized she'll holes.
The Germans have created a great
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Austria Asks Separate Peace at Once;
Wants Negotiation on Wilson's Terms
Teuton Lines Are Smashed in Ita
Allies Haue Drastic
Truce Terms Ready
Especial Gable to The Tribune)

Especial Cable to The 7rbune)
Copyright. 1918. New York Tribune Inc)
T ONDON, Oct. 28.-Austria's
IL application for an armistice
and separate peace reached the
British Foreign Office to-day. 1t
was received by Lord Robert Cecil,
acting in place Of Foreign Secre-
tary Balfour, who is attending the
Paris Allied conference.
I understand the announcement
of the terms upon which the AL
lies are prepared to grant an ar
mistice to Germany may be eX-
pected soon. The British demands
are practically ready. They are
certain to be very drastic.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Japanese Government
Decorates Roosevelt

TOXIC. Oct. With the ap-
proval of the Emperor, the Japan
cse government has awarded Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt medal Of
honor.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Wilson Denies
He Is Advocate
OF Free Trade
President Says He Meant
No Restrictions on
Internal Policies

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2S.-Presiden.
Wilson replied to-day to Republican
contentious that the third of his four
teen peace terms is free trade plank
by explaining that in demanding the
removal of economic barriers he meant
to suggest no restrictions upon in
ternal economic policies, but only that
whatever tariff any nation might find
necessary should apply equally to all
foreign nations. The President mad
the explanation in letter to Senator
Simmons of North Carolina. chairman
of the Senate Finance Committee, who
had written him asking for q state
ment on the matter.
Wilson Exlains Views
The Presidents letter follows:
Dear Senator: I am Glad to re-
spond to the question addressed to
me by your letter of October 2S.
Inc words | used in my address to
the Congress of January s. 1918,
were: The removal, so far as posi-
ple, Of all economic barriers and the
establishment of an equality of trade
conditions among all the nations con-
sentlng to the peace and associatine
themselves for its maintenance
l. OF course, meant to suggest no
restriction upon the free dtermina-
ton by any nation of its own eco
nomic policy, but only that, whatever
tarlff any nation might deem ueces-
sarY tor It's own economic service.
be that tariff high or low, it should
apply equally to all foreign nations:
IN other words, that there should he no
determinations against some nations
that did not apply to others. This
leaves every nation free TO deter
mine for itself its own internal pol
jcies, and limits only its right to
compound these policies of hostile
determinations between one nation
and another. Weapons of economic
discipline and punishment should be
lett to the joint action of all nations
Tor the purpose Of furnishing those
Whc VIII not submit to general
programme of justice and equality.
"The experiences of the past
among nations have taught us that the
attempt by one nation to punish an
other by exclusive and discrimina-
tory trade agreements has been
prolific breeder of that kind of an
tagonism which oftentimes results
in war, and that if a permanent peace
is to be established among nations
every obstacle that has stood in the
way Of international friendship
should be cast aside.
Sees Political Trick
at was with that fundamental
purpose in mind that announced this
principle in my address of January s.
To pervcrt this great principle for
partisan purposes and to inject the
bogic Of free trade, which is not in
volved at all, is to attempt to divert
the mind Of the nation from the
broad and humane principle of
durable peace by introducing an in
ternal question of quite another
kind. American business has in the
past been unaffected by policy of
the kind suggested. and it has moth
ing to fear now from policy of sim
pie international justice 1t is indeed
lamentable that the momentuous is
sues of this solemn hour should be
seized upon in an effort to bend them
to partisan service To the initiated
and discerning the motive is trans
parent and the attempt fails.
"Sincerely yours,
"WOODROW WILSON,"
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Republicans Lead
In Society Poll

frederick c. Tanner, Republican can
didatc for Congress in the 18th District,
made hit by showing that the honor
roll Of loyal Congressman of the Ma
.'ohal Security League, whose directing
most wholly of Republican Congress.
men.
a shout, followed by roar of ap-
plause at the back Of the stage, an
bounced the arrival Of the Colonel.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Indicates Austrian Decline

There is intense satisfaction
based not only on the tone Of the
hote, but on the silent verifcation
carried by that tone of the truth OF
the reports seeping out of Austria
about the impossibility of that coun-
try gong very much further with
the war.
BY the terms of the note, it IS
pointed out, Austria is willing to
accept separate peace, without
regard to the interests of her allv
and overload, Germany, on the best
terms she can obtain She wants the
peace conference to start immedi
ately.
She makes it very elear, Just be-
fore the final appeal to begin
overtures,' that she is thinking onlv
of Austria-Hungary and not of Ger
many or Turkey. The language is
that the Austro- Hungarian govern
ment is ready -. to enter into ne
EQUATIONS upon peace between Aus
tria- Hungary and the states in the
opposing group, and for an imme-
diate armlstice upon all Austro-
hungarian fronts.'
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29

ADVICE 70 those who want TO sell thelr
LIBERTY BONDs-Don't
Advice 70 those who must selic.o -
josh Muir s Co. 81 way.-Adyt
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Desperate Effort Being
Made by Karl to
Avoid Partition
of Empire
German Alliance
Is Not Mentioned
Presidents Conditions
ON Czecho-Slovaks
and Jugo-Slavs
Accepted
By Carter Field

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2s.-Aus-
la-Hungary's note in reply to
President Wilson, offering to con-
oludc separate peace, is regarded
here as a last desperate play by
the Dual Monarchy to prevent
partitioning which would reduce her
to the Importance OF third rate
power.
As reported by press dispatches,
the note agrees with the President
on his point about the Czecho-
Slovaks and Jugo-Slavs, and re-
affirms its acceptance of not only
his fourteen peace terms. as thus
amended, but all his public refer
cnces to peace terms made subse-
quently.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
w E A T H E r

Fair ard slightly cooler to-day; fair
Tomorrow; moderate
south winds
Full Report on Page 10
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-11
THE PEOPLE ARE SAVING

Evidences are accommodating that
the habit of saving among the Amer
lean people, especially among the pa
irons of savings banks and postal saw
ings, is outscripping the financial de-
mands made upon them by the Gov
eminent.
While no exact figures are available
at present, it is known that postal
savings deposits have steadily gained
during the year 1917. and notably
since the LIST of July of that year
which was after the first issue Of the
Liberty Loan,
The reports from hayings Banks al
so show a steady gain, and the same
is true of cooperative building and
loan associations.
Nor have the people of small means
been the only savers. 1t is estim
that the savings of the whole people
of the United States. ordinarily $5.-
000,0 900 to 100000 annually, were
increased to Sl4,OOO,0O0.OOO to S15,-
100000 in 1917.
The response Of the people to the
national need of economy and saving
has been general and generous.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-11
PACKERS AND SHOES

The Federal Trade Commission has revealed unsupported
the high price of shoes 1t boarding of hides by the
meat packers.
Contrary the belief of the public and the professions of shoe
and leather Dealers there ha been basic shortage Of leather
all The number cattle slaughtered the last few years has
greatly increased providing plentiful suppyo raw material for
tanners The increase amounts 100000 hides in five
years But this has been allowed to flow naturally into
the The interests that stripped the hides off the cattle kept
them for profit.
The five big packing houses of Chicago increased their holdings
10 per cent in 1916 and the first half of 1917 Last July they had
hand 100000 pounds If hides For the hides they sold they
charged increase of 3 per though they only paid the farmers
II per cent for their cattle And they expected much larger
than that when the artificial scarcity they created should have
given them to jack up the price further.
This ism the whole story, of Other factors in the shoe
industry important than the material cost But all
Legitimate factors taken together will not justify the prices charged
for shoes this winter.
The artificial initiation of leather prices has been especially vic
because has given the tanners the shoe manufacturers the
obe wholesalers and The retailers all spcos to lay
their special profit and explain pausby to the
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-11
WATCH FOR THE CIRCUS TRUCKS

Now that everybodys doing it. there any why crcuses
should not take to motor trucks
There very good why the of the coming
should not be transported from by the much
ovewoked railroads That the necessity for moving important
freight and eliminating all unnecessary traffic The circus is indeed
necessary thousands of small boys and others small STILL
if be moved satisfactorily in other way the ardent de-
voices would probably offer objection
The remains that fall and steadily since the railway
transportation department has warned the popreto of big cicus
that transportation could be guaranteed them for the coming
The propeos say they have take the road
how in defense To abandon their travels would the loss
thousands of dollars who have been spending large
money wnterng their stock and carrying preparations
for next
Two possibilities open 10 the to divide the circus
small units and send them out in the old STYLE put
whole outfit great truck trains and tour the country
way Unless somebody discovers shortage of trucks that will
probably be the method of transportation employed.
Cheer up boys The circus will get around somehow other
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-11
KAISER BILL ON HIS WAY TO
HiUES!

"Uncle Biz Schoolcr, formerly of
this city, but now editor of the Som
erset News, in the current issue of his
paper gets real wrothy over the con-
tinued presence on earth of Kaiser
Bill and takes it out on his readers in
this manner:
Nearly every exchange that comes
to our desk has been burGencd with
lengthy articles about Kaiser Bill, of
Germany. and the devil The articles
in question run from an expose Of
personal correspondence between
these gentlemen to WilIie's trip TO
he'll; and, subsequent revolution
brought about down there by aforc-
said visit We are going to ease a
lot Of minds. and nut quietus on the
whole row. by stating positively,
the Kaiser Bill had been consigned
TO he'll months ago by The News
man. So. why worry about what he
and the devil be doing"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-11
LABOR CONSUMPTION

necessary labor be conscrpd for shpbdng and other
work There question of the moral and legal right
eminent with power draft for the army also has power
draft for industries necessary to support the And the
public unquestonby would support the in such step
If it demonsrably necessary.
Thus far it not necessary and let devouty hope that it
will never be.
The draft recognized the right thing for military service
But will be disgrace to American labor if have to draft
service either of failure enough workmen
volunteer because of doya selfsness Incidence
the part of those employed in vital work
In all discussions about drafting labor however well to
recognize important principle laid down by Secretary Wilson
ere will be conscrpOn of labor the secretary Of
labor for privately owned spyards other private
dusty If should become necessary to consept labor the
private owner and the private profit will be eliminated.
That say the government conscrpt only to work
for the government Before drafting men to work in private ship
yards itself would have to take the shpads
CONSUMPTION and profeerng will go together Labor would
not endure it, and should not be expected to.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-11
1T STOPPED
MY SUFFERING
Said Mrs. Jaynes, Speaking
of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Anderson, S. CT got into an aw.
full condition with what the doctors said
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-11
ELEVEN ARE KILLED BY AIR
MEMS BOMBS

London, March S-Elcvcn persons
were killed and 46 injured in last
nights air raid over London, Lord
French announced today
He added that it was feared sin
others are still buried in the wreck
age.
Reports from tho coast declare that
a vivid aurora borcalis over the North
Sea Illuminated the coast and made
possible last nights moonless air
raid.
Two enemy airplanes, of a fleet OF
seven or eight, succeeded in reaching
the city, it was stated. These drop
ped several bombs
Two other planes, coming up t..
Thames estuary, were turned back be-
fore reaching London.
Others crossed Essex, dropping
bombs southwest, northwest and
north of London. Several houses
We're demolished