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New-York tribune., 1918-06-12
Germans Ignore
Heavy Losses to
Keep Up Attack
(Bu The Associated Press

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
FRANCE, June 1.-THE difficulties
confronting the enemy are very great in
the nature Of the country he has now en-
tered in his new drive The terrain
comprises sharp hills, deep valleys
and thick woods. Where his most pro-
nounced progress has been made, in
the centre Of the battlefield, the ground
forms a sort of hollow through which
runs the main road from Senlis to Rove
and the Coppiegne-R -Roye railroad
The Germans are apparently tryinp
to increase the rapidity of their ad-
vance by entirely ignoring the losses
they sustain, the object being to ac-
quire possession of as much territory as
possible before the Allies are able to
stabilize the front. Each division
seems to have received orders to 20
ahead needless of what the others are
accomplishing.
While attempting to do this the Ger
mans are coming under the fire of the
Allied batteries and groups OF ma
chine guns, which possess the accurate
ranges Of all points.
This fierce opposition offered by the
Allied troops appears to have discon-
certed the German high command,
which expected to be able to reduce the
Allied salient around Noyon much
moro easily.
The enemy guns were very busy
New-York tribune., 1918-06-12
Counter Attacks
Made Over Ground
Covered With Dead
(BD The Associated Press)

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
FRANCE, June 10.--Undiminished Sc
verify marks the fighting between
Montdidier and Noyon. The situation
is rather satisfactory for the Allies,
whose obstinate resistance and fire.
quent counter attacks have caused
great CONSERVATION to the Germans.
Enemy losses under the direct fire of
the French artillery have been hor-
rible. Every time the Allies counter
attack they find the ground covered
with German dead.
Throughout Sunday the enemy threw
his greatest pressure toward the centre
Of the Allied line in an effort to gain
as much ground as possible southwark
in the direction of Compiegnc Under
the powerful push OF the continually
reinforced enemy columns the Allies
were forced to give way little, but
they fought tenaciously for every inch
Of ground.
An epic struggle occurred in the
vicinity of Plemont, where the small
garrison of dismounted cavalrymell
possibly may still hold out French
soldiers who managed to get through
the German lines late yesterday de-
mans had delivered terrific assaults
all Of which had been repulscd with
heavy losses for the enemy.
Several small villages, including
Merry, Bclloy and st. Maure, changed
ownership a number of times, but last
evening were in German hands. At no
moment is it possible to say positively
that this or that place is occupied by
the enemy or the Allies, such is the
terrific nature of the conflict. Ebbs
and flows occur everywhere. On the
Belloy plateau fighting went on con.
tinuously for several hours, man tack.
ling man in single combats.
The artillery is engaged more active
" than in any battle in a long while
The Germans have been able to bring
forward field guns in considerable
number. The French artillery fire is
most violent and very destructive
especially when turned against at.
tacking enemy troops.
New-York tribune., 1918-06-12
artillery is being rushed to
scene of battle.
Railway Centres Menaced

The Germans have reached the
plain to the west Of the Disc and
are now trying to outflank Com
riegne. They are menacing Cler-
mont, Creil and Senlis, three highly
important railway centres. Any
further advance in this direction
may set Rupprecht in motion and the
whole line south of Arras may
blaze up.
When Hutier drove the French off
Belloy plateau and debouched from
Theiscourt Wood, the enemy over
came the greatest natural obstacle.
The Germans are employing their
own conventional tactics of pushing
out the sides of salient which
they have formed. This time it has
been a rectangular instead of a tri-
angular pocket.
From the tone Of the French
press it is perfectly evident that
Foch considers this the one decisive
battle of the campaign and intends
to grapple with Ludendorff to a fin
ish. For the first time since May
27 the Paris newspapers carry grave
warning.
Tremendous forces are now en-
New-York tribune., 1918-06-12
Heavy Losses Force
Enemy to Call Upon
RupprechGs S Reserue

LONDON, June 11.-(British Ad-
mralty, per Wireless Press)-The
military correspondent of the British
wireless service writes:
"In the Montdidier-Noyon sector
the enemy attack is meeting with so
little success, in proportion to the
heavy sacrifices he is making, that SO
far the engagement may undoubtedly
be characterized as considerable
Allied success. The French continue
to hold stubbornly on both fianks,
taking over 500 prisoners at Vile,
signal proof of the enemy's desper-
alton.
"In the centre the advaKce Of about
three miles forced by the first enemy
onslaught was followed on the second
day by further advance Of about two
miles on~a still narrower front. But
for these very limited and, so far, use
less gains the enemy has had to pay
a price so heavy that he has at last
been compelled to draw upon Prince
Rupprecht's till now jealousy withheld
reserves. This is a point of deep sig
nificance.
"The enemy apparently anticipated a
success as easy for him as that on the
Aisne, and he has been taught severe
lesson. Though he has temporary
numerical superiority and the initiative
on the Western front, yet even that
determination of the Allied defence.
Some ground will inevitably be gained
by the enemy, and the salient at Noyon
is becoming so acute as to necessitate
a rectifcation of line, but if the enemy
is made to pay the same price as hith-
ertO such transfer of ground will with
in limits be to the Allied advantage"
New-York tribune., 1918-06-12

healthy power Of reaction on the sid.
of the Allies.
On the right, in later fighting, TIL.
Germans got a foothold in Bethasl
court, on the Disc, below Ribecour]
and also in Machemont, but bot
places were still being bitterly dis
puted by the French. On the who'll
the Germans gained ground yesterl
day along the Disc, on the Frencs
right wing, but suffered serious SET.
backs in the centre and on the LEFT
wing.
The development Of the German
attack so far indicates plainly pur.
pose to work down to the Disc cross.
ings at Compiegne, Pont Ste. Max
ence and Creil, and thus outflank ths
French in the strong salient east Il
the Disc, between that river and ths
line down from Scissors to Villers.
Cotterets. This salient would Be
come untenable after the Oise cross
ings had been lost. and the Allia
would probably have to retire to !
line running west from Senli
through Crepy-en-Valois to Viller;
Cotterets Forest. Such a retiremeu'
would bring Paris almost within
range of the German heavy artillerl
and would compel a desperate eleI
enth-hour Allied offensive for its ID
liverance similar to the great effo1
of 1914 south of the Marine.
New-York tribune., 1918-06-12
Military Comment
By William l.. Mcpherson

n N FORM, tactics, enormous con-
centration of power and initial
effectiveness the fourth Ger
man offensive has closely paralleled
the preceding three. All these eff
forts have been fashioned on the
same model. They have applied with
consummate skill a method Of attack
made possible by the changes effect
ed in 1917 in the old system of a
"soid" first-line defence. The Brit
ish stumbled into this method in the
Battle of Cambrai, but were not pre-
pared to exploit it. Now German
ingenuity has improved it and
turned it against the Allies.
In one respect, however, the fourth
German offensive is not running true
to the form Of the other three. 1t
possessed no element Of surprise. 1t
has consequently encountered thor
oughly organized resistance. Some
of the most violent and obstinate
fighting of the war has occurred in
the sector to the south Of Lassigny.
German progress here has not been
proportionate to the progress made
| in the first three offensives because
the French have had reserves in
hand and have been able to begin
counter attacking more promptly.
On the third day of the Somme Of
fensive the Allies were occupied sole
ly in safeguarding their lines Of re-
treat. The enemy advanced nine
miles, with only Slight rearguard
opposition. This situation was re-
peated in the Aisne-Marne drive of
May 27. On the third day the Ger
mans, having crossed the Vesle,
pushed seven miles further toward
the Marne. They met only a thin
French defensive screen. In the
narrow valley Of the Lys River the
Germans advanced two miles on the
third day Of the drive of April 8
+ northwest from Lille Here the
British were content to yield further
in the centre while securing their
fanks.
The violence Of the German at
tack down the west side Of the Disc
had not slackened on the third day.
On Monday night and yesterday
morning the advance, quickened by
the infusion of fresh divisions, made
further headway to the south. The
French were pushed from Belloy, ST..
Maur, Marqueglise and Vandelin-
court, where they stood Monday
evening, nearly two miles to the val
ley Of the little River Aronde, which
runs in an easterly direction to the
Disc at its junction with the Aisne.
But the French had reserves
ready for counter attack. The
Germans were quickly driven back to
the line Of Monday afternoon in this
New-York tribune., 1918-06-12
Dangerous Salient Formed

~he seriousness OF the latest news
lies in the advance of the German
left along the Disc River, which now
forms a four-mile leg of an equilat-
eral triangle, with its apex toward
Noyon. The whole wooded area be-
tween the Disc and the Aisne has
become a decidedly embarrassing
salient, and it is natural to antici-
pate a considerable French with
drawal unless a counter attack re-
stores the original positions north
of Ribecourt.
Having emerged from the Aisne
battle with lighter losses than was
expected, Ludendorff seems pre-
pared to invest heavily in the Disc
offensive. He is hurling in fresh
troops with lavish hand. Tanks
are being employed in great num-
bers, and tremendous weight of
New-York tribune., 1918-06-12
20 to 30 Divisions
Used ir, TzUo Days
OF German Attack

FRENCH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE, June II (via Ottawa) The
enemy succeeded, at an immense cost,
in pushing his advance from mile
to three miles deeper into the Allied
front yesterday. At Marqueglise, the
southernmost point of the salient, he
was about seven miles from his start
ing point.
The fighting was almost unprece-
dented in fury yesterday. The Ger
mans, it is estimated, had used be-
tween twenty and thirty divisions up
until last night. AS the enemy's ad-
vance is slow, he is able to bring up
his light artillery, while his heavier
guns are still being fired from their
old positions. The artillery strength
of the two armies is almost equal, al
though the fire of the French guns is
more effective, because the French are
more familiar with the ground.
New-York tribune., 1918-06-12

sector. 1t was the first instance in
any of this years offensives of a
third day counter attack attempted
on large scale and intended to re-
store an equilibrium, not merely to
halt pursuit.
The chief German success yester-
day morning was achieved on the
French right, which, owing to the
strength Of the positions it occupied,
had retired but little on Sunday and
Monday. On this side the French
were still only about mile behind
their original line below Noyon.
Heavy attacks Monday night and
Tuesday morning forced them to
quit the wood north of Drelincourt
and retire south about mile, form
ing new line south and west Of
Ribecourt. Here the battle is along
the west side of the Disc River.
Ribecourt lies a short distance from
the river, which at this point takes
a deep bend to the east.
On the left wing the French not
only held fast up to noon Tuesday,
but recaptured the village of Merry,
which they had lost on Monday.
The Paris night communique re-
ported a second successful counter
attack on the French left. Foch
struck back at the Germans on a
front of seven and half miles, from
Rubescourt, just below Montdidier to
St. Maur, in the centre of the line,
southwest Of Lassigny. Belloy was
recaptured. So were Genlis Wood
and the heights between Courcelles
and Mortemer. More than 1000
prisoners were taken. This action,
coupled with the successful counter
offensive in the centre, shows a
New-York tribune., 1918-06-12

a gigantic one, but it cannot last for
ever He is now bringing into action
about 100 divisions. The time is not
far distant when all of these will have
reached a dangerous state of cxhaus
ton, and this at the same moment that
the young and vigorous American
army, impatient for action, will have
been formed. Experience shows that
an offensive is bound to play itself out
in not more than three and a half
months"
Premier Clemcnceau conferred with
several of the generals at the front
yesterday and brought back with him,
it is declared, very reassuring news on
the situation. The information which
he gathered confirmed the reports of
the enormous losses being suffered by
the Germans
New-York tribune., 1918-06-12
Throw
Enemy Back on
The Son1r71e Front
Oh The Associated Preas)


WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE, June 11.-Further improve
ment in the British battlefront last
north Of the River Somme, between
Sailly-Laurettc and Morlancourt, was
achieved last night by comparatively
small but highly successful attack
made by the soldiers from Australia.
Driving forward along the ridge of
high ground which runs east and west
below Morlancourt the Australians
forced the enemy back for distance
OF about 750 yards on considerable
front.
Two German officers and 231 of other
ranks were made prisoner Twenty
one machine guns and trench mortar
were captured.
British troops also carried out sew
eral satisfactory raids at various
points along the front.
New-York tribune., 1918-06-12

ing with great stubbornness and
bravery, but the enemy is advancing
steadily, if not rapidly.
The German guns are only five
miles north of Compiegne. At one
time the enemy reached the Aronde
River, nine miles south of the orig
inal battle line, but gallant French
reaction drove them back.
New-York tribune., 1918-06-12

gagged on this comparatively short
front, and the battle is developing
with such nprecedented fury that
some French papers talk Of deci-
sion before the end of the month.
The Parisians have been under such
frightful strain for the last month
that it is only natural that they
should view the present develop
ments with greater anxiety than
usual.
But serious as is the menace to
Paris, Ludendorff and the Grown
Prince have many miles between
them and their goal. The Allied re-
serves are far from exhausted. 1t
must always be remembered that
Ludendorff is betting to the limit and
is not hedging. If he wins, the stakes
are large; if he loses, the Allies job
will become much SIMPLER.
The present drive is more like Ver-
dun than anything Ludendortf has
directed in this campaign. Either he
considers his reserves in marked
numerical superiority, or he fears
the growing American army. Prob
ably he fears the latter, because the
difference in the size Of the forces
engaged is comparatively small.
The value of taking the initiative
has been strikingly apparent all
through this spring, but never more
SO than during the last fortnight. If
the gigantic battle between Arras
and the Marine develops, Foch will
not work at any greater disad-
vantage, for then he can dispose of
his forces without fear Of serious
threat elsewhere.
So long as Prince Rupprecht re-
mains inactive Foch must cover the
vulnerable points, such as the Chan
mel ports, the Bethune coal fields and
Amiens.
Ludendorff has conducted a mas
terful campaign up to date. He has
dealt the Allies terrific blows, he has
upset many preconceived views, but
he has still to win a strategic sue
cess. Ludendorff has some twenty
odd fresh divisions in addition to
those already employed and now
ready to be used again. But time
is always fighting against Germany
and if the Allies can weather the
next few months, the course of the
war will change in the Entente's
favor.
Premier Clemenceau plans some
changes in his government. Former
Premier BRAND probably will joir
the Cabinet soon. Naturally, tho
Socialists are bringing pressure tt
bear on the Premier and the politica
situation has become unsettled, bur
Clemenceau holds tight rein.
The censor has forbidden the ex
port from France Of any publication:
containing advertisements. Paris I:
being organized as an armed caml
and everything is being done to with
stand siege. These Development
are bound to have an effect upon tn,
people, but the morale is remarkabl.
good under the circumstances.
Fear that the loss of Paris woult
force France out of the war is disap
pearing. 1t is needless to tell Amer
leans that speed in sending assist
ance counts above everything else
1t is useless to think about 1919 ant
1920 until 1918 is safely weathered
New-York tribune., 1918-06-12

throughout yesterday and last night,
but were well countered by the Allied
artillery. In addition, the wind
changed it's direction and tens o. thou
sands of poison gas shells fired by the
Germans did more damage to them
selves than to the Allies.
tack are already being withdrawn from
the line because of the severity of
their casualties, and are being re-
placed by fresh units.
New-York tribune., 1918-06-12
Two Are Killed, 8 Wounded
In Bounbardment of Pc

PARIS, June 1.-THE long dishnl
bombardment of Paris WAS rcsune;
this morning.
Two persons were killed and nir|
were wounded in yesterdays bombar]
ment, according to the "Eclair."
The Yale expositor., 1918-04-11
ROSEBURG.

Marie Wellman, Jessie Richards and
Nellie Simmons visited Roseburg
school Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Arthur Smith and family, Of
Detroit, are visiting atJ ohm Kappler's.
Mrs. j. F. Crysler and son Jack, of
Yale, visited Mrs. Herbert Tuesday.
Aaron Gardner jr., of Lansing, has
returned home for the summer
Eta Umphrey, of Yale, was the
guest of Viola Herbert part of the
week.
Jack Kidd has resigned his position
as station agent for the ID, b. G. u w.
r. r. at this place, Mr.. Slater fills the
vacancy.
Mr. and Mrs White, of Clyde, visited
at the home of Hugh Wilson part Of
the week.
Horace Wilson was at Peck Friday
last.
Mrs. Wood and daughter Anna, were
entertained at the home of Thos. Gull
liatt on Thursday evening last.
Rev. ]. S. Wood, of Brown City, was
in town Thursday of last week.
Chas. and Ezra Happier, John Brad
shaw, Arthur Smith and Ralph Herbert
spent the week end in Detroit.
Elnora Stotts has resumed her studies
at the Cleary Business College, Ypsi-
lanti.
Anna j. Wood has been re-hired to
teach the school for another year She
has taught here during the past three
years.
Rev. w. o. Cline, of Flint, was in
town Friday and Saturday.
The Ladies' Aid met at the home of
Mrs. VIM Steward on Thursday
The Red Cross meets with Mrs. Brad.
ley on Thursday this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mckenzie were at
Port Huron on Saturday last.
stephen Hunt spent the weekend
with his brothers near Peck.
The Yale expositor., 1918-04-11
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Occasionally when driving through
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M. p. Church Notes
f. L. Crandall. Pastor

Morning service-Class meeting, 10;
preaching service, 1890; Sunday school
Ills. Remember this is Eastern stand
ard time.
We were pleased to see the fine at
tendance at Sunday school last Sabbath
124 were present.
There will be service at our church
in the evening at 1880.
The l.. A. s. met at the home of Mrs.
Freeman on Thursday afternoon.
The Sunbeam class with their teach
or, Mrs. Ferguson, met at the home of
Eileen Grsybiel on Wednesday after
school to make books for the study of
their Sunday school lesson.
The l.. b. @. announce their monthly
meeting for the afternoon of April l6.
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II you know of any news items be
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favors of this kind.
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MENNONITE CHURCH
Rev. j. A. Avery, Pastor
Miss Annabell, Assistant

The quarterly meeting will be held
this week at the Yale church. There
will be preaching Friday and Saturday
evenings.
The Sunday meetings will begin with
fellowship and ordinance meeting at
10 a. m. followed by preaching and CON-
munion service.
The Sunday school at 200 p. m. as
usual.
Preaching in the evening at 1880.
The people from the Greenwood
church will unite with us in these SER
vices. Rev. K. NJ. Dodd, of Pontiac,
will haYe charge.
All cordially invited.
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FARGO

The Red Cross will meet at the home
of Mrs. 5. K. Ryder Thursday after
noon. We hope to see big crowd as
there is some business to transact.
f. g. Watson entertained relatives
from Detroit over Sunday.
Margaret Watson is spending few
days in Detroit this week.
The Red Cross unit of the township
of Greenwood will give maple syrup
social in Prieh's hall Saturday evening,
April Is. The ladies are requested to
furnish cake, buns, pickles and cream
for coffee. Come early, come all. Nye's
band will furnish entertainment.
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