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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01
French Beat Back Flood of German
Infantry on Moreu1l-Lassigny Line

batants struggled in the streets until
one or the other succumbcd.
AT one point German attacking COL
umns came under almost point-blank
re of French 75s, which did torrible
execution in their ranks and caused
panc-strlckon retreat of the survivors,
The line of attack was extended
both northward and southwark during
the day. Toward evening a slight lull
occurred, but renewed activity WAS OBJ
served after dark, German reserves
evidently having arrived on the scene.
German Dead Cover Ground
The ground before the French lines
is covered thickly with German dead.
The attackers are compelled to adj
vance under q constant hail of bullets
from cleverly placed detachments
equipped with numerous machine guns,
whose presence is hidden from the
view of the Germans until they come
within short distance.
French aviators had virtually
cleared the skies of their German adj
versaries, so the attacking infantry
was without the valuable assistance
generally afforded from the air.
The opinion is general that the bat
tie will be long one, perhaps keep
ing up for months, with q series Of
pauses between the various phases.
Whether the Germans will be able to
make a demonstration in another di-
rection while the present struggle is
progressing remains to be seen, but
indications point to the utilization of
great part of their available troops
in this huge effort.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01

tered his right leg, penetrating to the
bone below the knee. The wounds were
received about 5 o'clock in the morning.
The circumstances under which they
were received were not divulged, but
Captain Roosevelt regained his own
trench. 1t was impossible to remove
hln TO the rear, apparently. until dark
ness tell, and not until O'Clock in the
evening was he started on the trip to
the evacuation hospital.
1t was on the following day-that on
which the CroiX de Guerre was awarded
to the patient as he lay on an operat
ing table-that DR.. Hartwell's CORE
spondent saw Captain Roosevelt. He
was operated upon at once and his arm
was set and placed in cast.
The information contained in Cap
tain Roosevelt's cable message to his
wife was confirmed by the army sur
geon, who wrote that when he last saw
the young man he was practically free
from pain and that the indications were
that he would recover.
His wife telephoned the cable mes
sage last night to Colonel Roosevelt at
Sycamore Hill. The Colonel expressed
his pleasure at the news and at hearing
rom his son direct
Captain Roosevelt and his brother
Theodore, il, who is major, have been
with the expcditionary forces in France
slrce last June
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01
al w RI 3 10th Dax
Archie Roosevelt, Wounded,
Lay IA Hours in a Trench
oolonels Son. Leading PATROL Was Hit by Shrapnel-Re-
ceved War Cross on Operating Table Cables
to Wife He Is Recovering

Captain Archie Roosevelt, wounded
by shrapnel, lay for fourteen hours in
an American trench, it was learned YES
terday, before it was possible to take
MN pack to an evacuation hospital.
The information was contained in let
ter which DR. Josiah Hartwell, Of Port
Chester, N. y, received from surgeon
IN the evacuation hospital. DR.. Hart
well is related to Captain Roosevelt,s
mother-in-law, Mrs. Thomas St. John
Lockwood, of Boston.
Mrs. Archie Roosevelt. who is in Bos-
ton with her parents and the son who
was born three weeks before his father
was wounded, received yesterday the
hrst direct word she has had from her
husband since the action in which he
was wounded. The only news she has
had heretofore has been in newspaner
dispatches.
Cables 70 Mrs. Roosevelt
Yesterday she got this cable mes
sage:
Am resting finely; everything 0. K.
"ARCHIE."
Captain Roosevelt led a patrol out Of
the American trench on March IL and
was downed by shrapnel, according to
the letter received by DR.. Hartwell His
left arm was broken and shrapnel en-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01
+ ourteen German
PLANES Shot Down

LONDON. March 31.-British aerial
operations are officially repoNed to-
night as follows:
after noon Saturday the weather
completely broke, but our airmen, in
spite Of the driving rain, continued to
take part in the battle south of the
Somme. There was heavy air fighting
between our and enemy low-hyng ma
chimes. Twelve hostile airplanes were
brought down and three were disabled
One hostile balloon was destroyed and
two other German airplanes were shot
down by our anti aircraft guns. Five
Of our machines are missing"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01

ing shoulder to shoulder, have beat.
en- back enemy hordes. Launching
fresh electives. the Germans at
tempted to pierce the Allied front
between Montdidier, where they
gained a semi-circular salient be
fore the arrival of French rein.
forcements several days ago, ana
Moreuil, which has been the scene
of terrific fighting during the last
two days
Moreuil, which is the objective
key of the enemy's encircling move
was captured on Saturday by az
lacking waves of Germans, but it
was recaptured by Anglo-French
troops, lost again the same day, and
again retaken in bayonet attack
which will stand out in history.
The Tommies and polus together
passed to the assault with such a
dash of cold steel that the enemy
broke ground precipitately, also los
ing a small wood to the north Of
Moreuil, where the Allies held their
gains by desperate fighting.
From Moreuil, following the semi
circle around Montdidier to Pas
signy, the enemy also has been COM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01
Lloyd George Makes
Appeal to Colonies
For More Soldiers
Before This Campaign Is Fin
ished the Last Man May
Count, He Saws

LONDON, March 31.--In a message
addressed to the prcmers Of Canada
and other British dominions and colo.
MES, Premier Lloyd George says:
We have been inspired by constant
news Of the dauntlcss courage with
which the Dominion troops have with
stood desperate assaults by vastly
more numerous German forces in the
battle. The empire has good reason to
he proud Of all it's sons Our armies
cannot have too many Of these splendid
men.
AZ already announced, We propose to
AK Parliament to authorize the rnisinp
OF fresh forces here. | would also urge
inc Dominion government to reinforce
their heroic troops in the fullest pogsj-
PIC manner with the smallest posslble
Delay. The struggle is only in !ts open
ing stages, and It, is our business TO geo
mat our armies get the maximum mens.
ure Of support that we can give them
Let no one think that what even the re-
hottest domihions can do now can he
700 late. Before this campaign is Hn-
lshed tho last man may count"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01
Women Doctors
Will Be Sent to
France if Needed
They Will Be Included in
Volunteer Medical Re-
lief Corps
LStof Co1vespondencel

WASHINGTON. March 31.-Woman
physicians Will be called upon for the
military hospital in France if the
emergency becomes so great that it Is
Impossible to get enough men doctors,
Or. FRANKLIN Martin, chairman of the
General Medical Board of the Council
OF National Defence, declared TODAY
IN announcing that women are to be
included in the volunteer medical re-
serve corps now being formed.
The first work of the corps will be
substituting for physicians called into
war service and caring for the health
OF workers in supply and munition
factories in the United States. How
ever. EACH member will stand ready
to respond to the first call for help
IN the battlefield hospitals of France.
1--WE are simply filled with admira
ton for the way medical women are
volunteering" Dr. Martin said. "In
making that statement l speak for Sur
geon General Gorgas of the army and
Surgeon General BREASTED of the navy.
as we'll as myself"
DR.. Martin brought out that $751;
per cent of the practising women doc
tors N the country had registered for
war service with the General Medical
Board through the American women's
hospitals. The figures at the beginning
OF February were 1876 women doctors
registered out OF 1888 whose names ap-
pear IN the directory of medical women
OF the United States. Himself an emf
nent surgeon, DIX. Martin gave high
praise to the skill of Americas women
physicians.
In many specialized branches OF med
icIne and surgery they fully measure
up to the high standard of the men
physicians OF the country, and some
they surpass, he said
w omen doctors will be performing
great service at home and, if need be,
abroad al before the var is over" Dr.
Martin predicted. "They make excel
lent anesthetists, photographers and
bacterlologlsts. In general laboratory
work, dleucs, dermatology. hygiene and
sanitation they are especially sklful.
FIFTY three American women doc
tors already have gone abroad for
work among civilian refugees. and
many more are certain to follow. If
they are needed in the military hos
pitfalls, it is my own personal view, that
they should be given military rank to
put them on a par with the men phy-
slcians doing the same work. | believe.
too, that they should be given the
same pay as men members of the
medical officers reserve corps"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01
Columbia's War Dead 16
Two From the University
Killed in Action

Two men from Columbia University
have been killed in action since the
outbreak Of war, a third met his death
by fall from an aeroplane and thir-
teen have died from natural causes
while in the service, according to an an
nouncement issued yesterday by au-
thorties of the university.
Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Winter
Evans, 'O6, of the Third New Zealand
battalion, has been killed, according to
the announcement, in action somewhere
IN Northern France. lie had received
the D. S. o. for gallant conduct at the
capture of Messines Ridge
Captain William W. Colquhoun, IA,
of the Highland Light Infantry, has
been missing since the battle of Loos
IN 1915. Wayles Baker Bradley, jr.,
~, was killed last February at Fort
Sam Houston, Texas, when he lost con-
troll OF his aeroplane and fell to earth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01
Jersey Manufacturers
To Fight Power Order

The action of the Public Service Cor
poration of New Jersey in abrogating
power contracts with numerous manu-
facturers on account Of war conditions
has prompted the Manufacturers
Council, representing hundreds of fac
tory owners throughout the state, to
launch determined fight against the
corporation.
The directors CT the council will meet
in Camden, N. j., next Wednesday to
determine what legal and other steps
shall be taken in defence of what is
regarded by them as the clear right of
the manufacturers to insist that the
Public Service Corporation live up to
written agreements entered into by it.
The directors of the council also will
meet at Newark on April II. Newark
manufacturers will be asked to confer
at Trenton with factory owners of other
cities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01
The Official Statements
Continued from page 1


Three the
without result
BERLIN (by Iondoa) March
issued the too9 statement dealing U fghig
the
the game further
On both of the Luce
which by
the villages Of Abercou
ybackon
and the wooded heights hereof
Between Moeu Noyon
army North Of Montdder
ana TOOK by storm the heights bank
times repeated
east OIL fonan and against Meni which had
win sangnay losses Fntane taken
and Mcsnl maintained
troops attacking
ana "nvllers well Thescour strorc
counter attacks Of the French cola "e
inc hcnaud fort, dominating Disc souhtwe
taken by storm From all other the
osHcs OF the enemy
me gDacadt UcaGqunres evcuino sans.
there have been local Lance o ~
with losses ~ ''"''''e' '"ie"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01

ever, to say that probably 100000 or
more American fighting men, fully
equipped and intensively trained in the
school of actual battle conditions, are
available at once to be thrown into
places to strengthen the British and
French lines wherever they threaten to
buckle under the ferocity of the Ger
man onslaughts.
Every officer of the American General
S S,t:, and every. member, of President
Wilson'S Administration has been look
ing forward to the day when Ameri-
can troops would actually take their
places in the big battle now raging
Easter crowds on parade on Pcnnsylva-
MA Avenue, about the White House
grounds and everywhere heard the
news and gathered about newspaper
bulletin boards where The Associated
Press dispatches were posted and read
the news with the greatest enthusiasm
War Department officials had no
taken by General Eoch or his instruc-
tlons to General Pershing.
Until detailed reports come from the
American commander. they will be un-
able to apprasc the changes IN their
plans which the new situation in
France may call for. The Americana
cation Of large section of France, of
railways, OF ports OF debarkation and
of portion Of the great fighting front
has been we'll under way. The appar-
cnt German determination to bring the
war to an issue at once, indicated by
the terrible power already displayed in
the German offensive, may upset all
these plans.
The cheers with which American
troops greeted the news that they were
to go into the fighting in Picardy were
rcechoed in the expressions and com
ments Of officers here.
Officials here are hopeful that the
orders given American troops will SIT
them in the offensive columns which
they believe General Foch is organic
ing for his counter blow. They are
confident that General Pershing now
has available a sufficient force Of sea-
soned veterans of trench life on the
American sector TO render effective aid
in the counter attack.
At the War Department, meanwhile,
officials are studying every angle of The
transportation problem anew with a
view to cXpediting delivery in France
Of additional American divisions. They
are preparing to shortcut previous de-
lays in every possible way. When Gen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01
so More Cargo Vessels
Ordered at Hog Island

PHILADELPHIA, March 31.-The
Emergency Fleet Corporation has
awarded an additional contract to the
American international Corporation for
sixty cargo vessels OF $500 tons dead
weight each, it was announced tonight
by Francis T. Bowles, assistant general
manager of the Fleet Corporation.
MT. Bowles said the equipment of
the Hog lslaad shipyards here would
be sufficient to complete the sixty adj
dltlonal vessels within one month of
the time provided for the construction
OF the original 100 ships if the steel
supply could be maintained in accord
ance with the demand. He also said
there is reasonable prospect of the
completion of forty-eight vessels dur
ing 1918, provided the steel supply can
be maintained
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01

eral Pershing's reports are available it
may be shown that saving in trans
portatlon Of material can be made that
will enable the department to rush for
ward divisions at much faster rate
than had been planned under the old
schedule
At the same time, it is stated, the
American public must prepare itself
for casualty lists of the character that
both Great Britain and France have
been suffering for the last three years.
The intensity of the present fighting in
Picardy, it is pointed out, makes it a
foregone conclusion that the American
forces will suffer stable losses, not
outstanding the success Of their con-
trbution to the Allied cause.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01

shrinking gradually, but none the less
surely.
Fail to Circle Ends
ii football Language, the enemy's
bali is within striking distance of the
goal, but the line is holding we'll and
all attempts to circle the erfds have
failed. The first half will soon end
and during the intermission General
Foch, the new commander of the Allied
forces will have an opportunity to
reorganize his mixed team which bat
tied so CALAMITY against superior odds.
SO much depends upon the result, the
margin between victory and defeat
often being so light when forces are en-
gagged on such colossal scale, that
many anxious moments are still in
store, but the faith and confidence in.
creases as the days pass ard the Allied
troops still hold their alignment
Soldiers have made their sacrifices
cheerfully and civilians will make
theirs with the same spirit. Democracy
is being put to the greatest test, and it
is learning hard, costly lesson, but it
viii survive
If democracy has learned anything
1T will be that the individual must
sacrifice himself both on the battle
field and at home and that in war ma
tional unity of the people is absolutely
essential. In the final analysis democ-
racy VIII win because it finds itself
in adversely and has the vitality to re-
cuperate rapidly.
Premier Llayd George has begun to
prepare the people for the sacrifices,
they must make | understand it is
planned to raise the age limit for SOL
diers to fifty years, which means that
elder recruits will be used for the home
defence, permitting the present forces
to do service abroad. Something akin
to martial law has been introduced,
travellers in Great Britain being sub
Jected to much more rigid supervision
than in the past.
The people of Britain are more close
" united to-day than ever before The
Premier can have whatever he asks.
Politics has been dropped. None can
say whether the war will end soon or
what the morrow will bring forth. AL
lied success is the only thing that
counts now.
The capture of Amiens would not
end the war, although it would be
military defeat. The Germans must
crush the fresh British armies to win
peace. The Kaiser stakcd his dynasty
on the present campaign, and dead
lock means his doom.
The Allies have suffered heavily, but
they escaped disaster.
America can play only a minor part
IN this battle, but size remains the hope
for the future.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01

TRUE, California. corporal, abscess OF
brain.
BASON, Clement, private, pneumonia.
BROWN. Charles, private. pneumonia.
DOuCLAS. Dewey H., private meningitis
HAHN n. Herman. private, Gdema of brain
N UEPti1. William f., private. meningitis
SrAY. Percy c., private, meningitis
THlLL, Robert, private. pneumonia.
Wounded Slightly
HARDENBROOK, Walter L.. lieutenant
SPEER, Talbot T., lieutenant.
T1BBEl'IS, Guy Daniel, lieutenant
RERGERON, Alfred j., sergeant
HOOPER, Dewey j., sergeant.
REU BEN. Joe. corporal.
WILSON. John, corporal.
KUNI. Joseph, bugler.
BEDRNlCEK, Frank j.. private.
BELL, George NJ, private.
CAVAZHA. Pelegrino, private.
DECEl.LE. Walter. private.
FERDE, jerry. private.
GEHR, George f., private
LAWRENCE, Wilbur L., private.
RUTLEDGE. Ranzy L., private
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01
Appeals for Belgians

"The great conflict now wagine in
France is every day adding to the work
we must do for our men at the front
wish, therefore, to make an especial
appeal to the American public at this
time to help US to sustain the courage
OF our remaining soldiers who have
been fighting the German invaders ever
since the war opened, nearly four years
ago"
his appeal is made by Senator Henri
La Fontaine. president of the execu-
tive committee in America for Gifts
for Belgian Soldiers Association.
The Guaranty Trust Company in
this city is the depository for funds
for the Belgians.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01
Casualties Among Our
Fighting Men Abroad
Another American Is Killed in Action, One Dies of Wounds
and Seventeen Others Receive Wounds; Nine
Succumb to Illness
Succumb to Illness

WASHINGTON, March 31-Twenty-
eight casualties among the American
expeditionary forces announced to-day
by the War Department were divided
as follows:
One killed in action. one died of
wounds, nine died Of disease, one Sc
verely wounded and sixteen slightly
wounded.
The list fellows:
Killed in Action
O'CONNORS. Martin, private
Died Of Wounds
REDMOND, Lawrence E, private
Wounded Severely
SPEIGLE. Alfred. private.
Died of Disease
LOEHR. James Leopold, corporal, menin-
gifts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01
Chaplain Knox to France
St. Paurs Chapel Rector to
Take Up Y. NJ. C.. a. Woyk

The Rev. DR.. Raymond C. Knox, for
ten years chaplain of St Paul's Chapel.
where he has preached to thousands of
Columbia students, announced at the
ehd OF his Easter sermon yesterday
that he would soon leave for France to
take up Y. NJ. G. A. work.
tie Will be director Of religious
work, but it is probable that his work
VIII not be confined to preaching. One
OF ms friends declares tina h. is pre-
pared 10 engage III athletics, pile logs,
dlrect cantcen, sell articles for the
benefit Of soldiers, and then put on his
coat and preach a sermon"
Chaplain Knox has been a fighting
minlster' while at Columbia, taking a
leading. part in forwarding the war
work Of the university.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01
British Hold Line
After HEAVY Attacks
By Tho Associated press)

IEy Tho Assocated PressJ
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE, March 31.-Sunday morning
the British were holding the whole Of
their long line with strength. They had
smashed numerous heavy German at
tacks at various points and successfully
taken the initiative on several sectors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01
King George Lauds
American Airmen
He lnspects u. S. Airdrome and
Praises Appearance of Men

Praises appearance OF Men
LONDON, March 31.-Reuter's CORE
spondent at British Headquarters in
France, describing King Georges visit
to the front. says:
an the course of an inspection, the
King visited an airdrome, where he
inspected an American section, the
members of which he congratulated
upon their fine and smart appearance,
prise which was we'll justified, for a
likelier looking set Of lads never yet
swore to drive the Huns out of the air
The King spent crowded fifty
hours in France, moving about freely
among troops who had taken part in
the first onrush Of the German Of
fensive."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01

PARIS, March 31.-"The French government has
decided to acccde to the desire expressed by General
Pershng in the of the United States govrnment
says an official note issued to-day dealing with the
operation of American troops with the French and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01

pletely held, the French in places
having gained ground and prison
ers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01

British.
The American troops will fight side by side with
the BRUSH and French troops and the Star-Spanged
banner Will float beside the French and English flags
on the plains Of Picardy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01
American Army
Starts for the
Battle Front

Continued from page
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-01
London Encouraged by News
Foe Is Checked Near Montdidier
Fail to Circle Ends

shrinking gradually, but none the less