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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
General March Says Only
5 Per Cent of Americans
Are in Allies Ranks
Mobilization Point
Is Military Secret
9th Division of New York
Troops in Flanders; 500
Airplanes at Front

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.--Organiza-
tion Of the first American field army in
France is progressing so rapidly that
General March, chief of staff, told mem
bers of the Senate Military Committee
to-day that nearly IS per cent ofsthe
American troops brigaded with the Brit
isf and French have been withdrawn
and are being assembled at point he
did not designate.
General March announced that more
than 80 per cent of the American forces
in France already have been included
in the American sectors. Because Of
the gradual withdrawal of American
troops which have been brigaded with
French and British forces, only one
division-the 32d-is now engaged in
the present battle. There are now be-
tween 10000 and 100000 American
troops with the British forces.
General March told newspaper cor
respondents the 9th Division, COM
posed mostly of New York troops for
mcrly in the National Guard, had now
taken its place on the line in Flanders.
German Retreat General
Characterizing the German retro
grade movement as "a general retreat"
on a bup ro ri ~, 1o fro,+ fro,, A,x,, 1. -
near Rheims, General March pointed
out that the German lines now are
sixty miles from the French capital at
their nearest point, as compared with
forty miles as late as July Is.
> The enemy's retreat was forced pri-
marily, General March said, by two op-
erations. The first was that OF the
British on The Arras-P -Peronne front and
the other was the advance of the
Franco-American troops across the
scissors plateau.
The Hindenburg limo is now only ten
miles away from the advancing Allies
at its furthest sector
Official reports to the department
show that the Franco-Ame ricans had
reached the Aisne on ten-mie front
last night, while the French and Ameri-
can troops further north were within
ten miles Of St. Quentin.
Summarizing reports received here on
the Siberian situation, the chief of staff
said that the Czecho- -Sovaks and the
Cossack-Japanese forces had cleared
the trans-Siberian railway from Vladi
vostok to the river Volga. He added
that the general situation now was
more favorable.
U. S. Negro Troops in Vosges
American troops in Italy still are in
reserve sectors and have not taken part
in any activity. The 92d Division, COM
(Da, Al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
German Army
Seething With
Mutiny Spirit
London Telegraph" Says
Serious Outbreaks Have
Occurred Among Troops

LONDON. Sept. Z. - General demor-
alization of the German population
and widespread and growing disaffec-
tion in the German army, accompanied d
by mutiny and desertions, are de-
scrbed in q dispatch to "The Daily
Telegraph" from its Rotterdam CORE
spondent, under date Of Thursday. The
correspondent says that information
reaching him is SO sensational as to
inspire skepticism, but declares that
he has received corroboration from
authoritative sources which establishes
the authenticity, of the information.
He asserts that the Germany army is
filled with dependency and seething
with mutinous spirit and that alarm
ing outbreaks have occurred in several
units, principally Bavarian and Silesian
One incident on the Arras front term-
mated in q whole Bavarian division
being disarmed and transported to Ba-
varia, where it was placed in prison
camp. and the mutiny of the Slesan
regiments resulted in nearly hundred
Of its men being executed.
10000 Deserters in Berlin
Great numbers of desertions are oc-
curing, the correspondent adds, and it
Is estimated that lnere are more than
10000 deserters in Berlin alone. Many
more are scattered throughout the coun-
try and the authorities are having the
greatest difficulty in trailing them
owing to the connivance of the work
ing classes. Nevertheless, hundreds
have been arrested, and generally these
have been sentenced to fifteen wears
Imprisonment. Scores Of impriscn ed
desertcrs, broken by solitary contine-
ment, have been released and sent back
to the ranks.
Disobedience and defiance of officers
are common at the front, according to
the correspondents information. and
a similar spirit is shown in the NUM-
tions factories, where the workers
are deliberately slowing up, with the
result that the output has been seri-
Ously decreased.
Public interest to-day is quite
equally divided between the unbroken
advance Of the Allied armies and the
apparent signs that the German peo-
pie arc in state of nervous anxiety
bordering on decentralization. More ed
toral space is being given here to
future events than the retreat of the
German army.
Basis for Belief
The belief that something like q
panic has seized the German populace
is not based upon stories from neutral
sources, which have raised false hopes
before, but upon the utterances of the
leaders in the German nation and the
appeals of the German newspapers to
the public to keep its head. while
they themselves admit the seriousness
of the military situation.
The Emperors bold vein of assur-
ance, Chancellor Won Hertling's fran
chise speech. General Linsngen's strin-
gent order and, above all. Field Mar
shall Won Hindenburg's proclamation
are cited as manifest efforts to check
the decay of the German spirit which,
it is contended, must exist to have
called forth such utterances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
German Kept on Run by Ceasezess
Drive of Victorious Allied Trooos

PARIS, Sept. THE Allied advance
in the region west of St. Quentin, ac-
cording to the opinion of the military
critic of the Petit Journal" will pre-
vent the enemy from halting even tenn
porarily on the Crozat Canal, which
was the basis Of his line in this region
during last year.
In addition, the opinion is expressed
that the thrust General Mangin's
troops are carrying out further south
is of such a powerful nature that it
may be questioned whether the Ger
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
Charge Closes
Only Br e ak
In u. S. Line
Americans Rout Enemy
From Wood Near Aisne
Canal at Villers
(By The Associated Prca5)

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
THE AISNE FRONT, Sept 1.-THE at
tempt of the Germans to retain their
foothold on the south side of the Aisnc
Canal in a wood to the west of Villers-
en-Prayercs was nullified by small
but brilliant operation early this morn
ing. The dense little wood had been
packed with machine guns, under cover
Of the German guns.
The only break in the American line
along the canal was at that place The
task of cleaning it out began at
o'clock in the morning and was COM
p!eted before 10. There was no oppor-
tunity to take prisoners, but the toll of
German dead was great as compared
with the magnitude Of the engagement
Along the line to the functions with
the French heavy resistance continues
and the indications are increasing that
the Germans. do not propose to be hur-
ried in their retreat in the district
northwest Of Rheims. The artillery on
both sides was in violent action, but
with the exception of patroling, there
was no effort at infantry work
Line Is Still Unchanged
The general line held by the Amer
leans has not changed. From one place
the Americans brought in fifty-sx pris-
oners, members of one OF the guards
divisions. Among them were two off,
GERS, one of whom is Lieutenant Gas
pard Alversleben, whose father is re-
puted to be one Of the Emperors ad-
visers. 1t was this lieutenant who COM
manded the detachment that recently
compelled small American force to
cvacuate Fismette. 1t was the organ
ization to which that force belonged
that captured him.
The capture of the wood near the
canal was accomplished after intensive
artillery preparation and in the face of
smothering machine gun and artillery
fire. The Americans crept close in dur
ing the darkness and rushed the woods
about 5 o'clock. From the wood 5
enough machine gun nests were left
to give a sharp greeting, but the real
line Of btfursts was from beyond the
canal, but this was met with strong
American countertire.
German Trickery Futile
The raising of a smoke screen north
Of the Aisne early i'll the day gave rise
to the presumption that possibly the
Germans were already moving back
This was dispelled by later develop
ments, although it would not surprise
any one if they withdrew shortly
Some regard it as probable, however,
that the Germans intend to make a
stand along the Aisne, at least until the
onward movement Of the French and
British north Of Scissors is more def
nitely established.
Northeast of Rheims there is an evil
dent dislike on the part of the Germans
for retirement, and in the broken coun-
try there remain strong forces which
are moving only very slowly toward the
rear. If the Germans wish they can
maintain their present position for
many days yet, but for every day il ap-
Continued on neat puge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
Trench SlDeep Across HindenburQ Line;
Capture Keys TO La Fere; AdDance 5lNiles;
British Gain : Miles on 2O-lNle From
German Peace Drive Is Launched.
Disguised as 'PoliticaZ Ofensiue' .
Especial Dispatch to The Tribune)

Nopenot Dispatch
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7Germany attempting to conduct
peace offensive in Disguise dispatches received
-oay lhe German prefers the poia oensve It's
oclal inspiration is admitted by organ of Count
Won Hertling Imperial Chancellor.
Germana the German political oTensve~
started by Colonial Secretary and Prince Max aread
TALLY dlscernible" 1t
Even tnose who consider the
starting offensive
some respects Great of the German not vet
arrived at the conclusion that of
ana agreement The Reichsag majority
july 9l and the government also in its Para note
I'm times Of aims bevond de-
ence and consequently
have not now for tho
first arrived the weapons alone snnot end
the We of rro,
the Knockout idea abroad with u.s."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08

mans will be able to hold the Chemin
des Danes.
Inc Allied troops are continuing to
keep The Germans on the run. and 90
result of yesterdays operations have
pushed them nearly back to the posi-
uons they occupied on March 2l. when
the first big enemy offensive of the
year was launched. The Germans still
enjoy little leeway in the Vermana
region and before ST. Quentin, but else.
where they are extremely close to. Il
not actually in. their old lines.
Tho rupture of the right hand hinge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
British 9 Miles Beyond the Somme

Inc BRITISH reached the line of Havrncourt Wood Roe
beauvols nine miles east of the Somme the War Office in
don announced last night
Great quantities of coal materials have been abandoned
by the enemy in his flight clearly Indicating that the Car
had expected to hold the Somme battlefield through be ,t
on according to Field Marshal Haigs statement last night
lhe foes retreat in Flanders continues SLOWLY, Tho d.
sh oy new advances west of the s reached within milo
OF the outskirts of Armenteres ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
Petain's Armies Wrest Id Villages From Ger
mans Retreat Is Continued Over
Stretch of 30 4OMiles-Prisoners and
Material Taken From Foe
Plan of Teutons to Spend Winter
In Picardy Is Rudely Shattered
Halg's Fighters Force Way Forward in Flanders
to Within Mile of Armentieres -Ameri-
cans Drive Ahead on the Aisne
Despite Strong Resistance

September A.. NJ.
lhe enemys headong continued Yesterday under
pressure OF Fochs armies The advancing have all but
wiped out the German gains for the year between Aras and
and IN another day they scant six miles
WHICH oar nem from the Hndenburg line the deepest point
iags armies between Bapaume and the Somme drove for
three miles on twenymile 'front.' crushing the foes
rear guard resistance OCCUPYING additional towns and in
mans '" ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
French Gain ON 2O-M;le Front

ne French the British right advanced to depth Of
Ve miles on Wenymi front sides of the Somme
lefgner and St. S1non keys defences of La Fere fell
to the advancing French who swept we'll bevond these towns
hey crossed the lower ST. Quentin on wide front and
Grove forward with the British ST. Quentin on the north
s aoooa villages were taken this front by French
Mangns Tenth French Army forced it's wav throuob
1ouc Forest to new ground not held by Allies since 1914
Inc French here and the British of Arras are we'll inside
e ndenourg line Six villages of scissors were
Wrested from the enemy despite his attempts 70 halt tho F
onrush ~ " io'0i
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
Court Steps in and Saves
Newsdealer From Hearst
Coiled in the Flag

C lNCE the United States en-
~ tered the war the Hearst
papers have printed:
H-attacks on our a.
lies.
17-'nsto"ces of de-
fence or praise of
Germany.
sa-pieces of anti-war
propaganda.
1-dcletion of q Pres
adentiol procloma-
tion.
Total 1855
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
Japanese Capture
Bolsheuik Base IL,
Eastern, Siberia
(By The Associated Press)

SHANGHAI, Sept. 7.-Japanese forces
nave occupied the town of Khabarovsk,
o'oeria, according to -advices received
mere from Vladivostok.
hhabarovsk is the capital of the
,MtaFltlme ,t Province and is situated at
,;' ;'e commence Of the Ussuri and Amur
v,oas, v1,Eers, three hundred miles north of
~ ,rh'ssaa1'Vostock, on the Ussuri branch of
lat; lrahsslberian Railway. The popu-
-',loh w is about $4,000.
r. nnaosrovsk has served as the mill
Fry base for the Bolshevik forces in
eastern Siberia.
(Sy The Associated Press)
ioAYO, Aug. Silt is semi-off1cial.v
sepoEted that the forces of General
0emenoff, the anti Bolshevik leader.
""Ve advanced to the Onon River. The
s"einy destroyed the railway bridge at
Dol'a' and retreated northward in the
direction of Alexandrozayoo. The en-
.''y lett behind 600 cars near Bolia. It
- reported that Bolshevik emissarv
aa left olonyanna for the purpose of
Sseso'iating with General Semenofr
slhce the Allied troops were sent to
Continued on maze tb,ee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
W E ATH Err

Fair to-day. To-morrow fair and
warmer. Gentle to moderate north
winds. becoming variable.
Fan ReueFs On Page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
ECKHARDT FORCED OUT.
United States Protested to Berlin
Against Presence of Envoy
Conspirator in Mexico.

Washington, Dec. "a An indirect
warning from the American Govern
mcut WAS responsible for the decision
Of tic German authorities to dispense
with the services of the notorious Min
lstcr Won Eckhardt at Mexico City. II
was learned officially yesterday that hint
was transmitted TO Berlin recently that
il was difficult to reconcile Eckhardt S
continued anti-American and anti-Ally
propaganda with the new German Gov
crnment's s protestations of regard for
the United States and repeated appeals
for food supplies
Evidence Of Eckhardts S influence in
the Mexican capital was seen today IN q
report from Ambassador Flecther that
III Pueblo, Government organ, had
published denial Of the Minister'S re-
call
The State Department has been ad-
vised Of the recall although evidently
there has been no official announcement
Of it at Mexico City. Ambassador FIecther
said that newspapers there, other than
III Pueblo, were saying Eckbardts mission
had ended although he had not decided
as TO leaving the country
ID is understood that the German Gov
crnmcnt also has issued orders for tie
dlscon inuance generally Of anti-Amer-
lean propaganda III Mexico.
Ambassador Bonillas left Washington
for Mexico City several weeks ago. 1t
was explained at the time that he was
taking a trip that had been arranged
ong in advance
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
SANTA REACHES RHINE
WITH G|FTSFORU i. S.MtN
American Army of Occupation
Getting Gifts at Coblenz by
Train Loads.

Coblenz, Dec % delayed The arms
of Santa Claus reaching across the At
lantic and France To beyond the Rhine
have brought large quantities Of sweets
and various luxuries and holiday gifts
for the first Christmas in Germany Of the
American army Of occupation.
Christmas packages for tho soldiers
began to arrive several days ago in car
lots and are being distributed rapidly
from the railheads Of the eight divisions
within the area Of occupation. The
quartermaster's department and the
American Red Cross have provided thirty
car loads of stock Of chocolate and stick
candy The quarternaster also is pro-
viding four cars of pastry and material
for pies and cakes.
Every officers mess and every company
tf soldiers is TO have Christmas tree.
Many Of the trees were cut by the soldiers
themselves
The Y. VI. G. A. is supplying decora-
tons for the trees Branches Of the
Knights Of Columbus with all the divisions
will present the soldiers with extra smokes
in addition to individual gifts and plenty
of candy and chewing gum.
The arrangements provide for begin
ming early in the morning the distribution
Of the packages sent to the soldiers from
home. while the afternoon and evening
arc TO be devoted to entertainments
of various sorts.
On the gastronomic side the men prom
ise TO be very well provided for. While no
turkey or cranberries will be served at
the Christmas dinner the troops will have
goose, ducks and chicken a-planty, as well
as roast pig and FISH A general order
prohibits the Americans from buying
meats or fats from the Germans, but bv
system Of trading soap as well as choco-
late and other foodstuffs, the prospect
appears good Of securing sufficient native
products TO vary agreeably the army
meat diet
The Salvation Army has begun the
baking Of doughnuts at Is various quarters
and byChristmas il hopes TO have hundreds
Of thousands on hand-slt least three
doughnuts Tor every soldier This or
ganization also is to provide gifts Of va
rious kinds.
The Germans throughout the occupied
area are preparing for an extensive cele-
braticn among themselves. They seem
determined to have a good time and are
buying extra supplies for their Christmas
dinners
The German weather forecast for
Christmas IS; Cloudy, probably snow
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
10 DAYS TO SIGN BILLS.
Time Begins When President Has
Received Measure. Gregory Rules.

Washington. Der - ittoTncy Cen
sral Gregory has gwen President Wilson
an opinion that the period Of ten days
which the Constitution gives him u
sign or veto bills or resolutions passed
py Congress dOs< not beqn 70 run until
snarosscf coples are actually placed IN
his hands
ill measures sent 70 the White House
ance the President sailed for Europe
have been taken to Pans 70 State De
psJtment messengers travelling by the
fastest steamers In tins way il was
planned To give the Presldent two n
three days in which 10 act upon lcgisla-
ton and notify the White Housc by
cable or wireless Of what he had done
Under the Attorney Generals opinion
be has the same time for confederation
he would have if he were at the White
House
80 far the Executive Offices have not
been advised that any ~ he minor
measures forwarded to Paris have Dcen
signed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
MILLIONS or j. .S.FLACS
Fl WNG IN LONDON
Americas Emblem Everywhere in
British Metropolis; Gayer Than
Jubilee Fete Decorations.

London, Dec. 10 Correspondence Of
The Associated Press If there is not
friendly feeling toward the United States
IN England, the flags of London speak un-
truthfully. There are millions of flags
Where all OF them come from is n mystery
They simply appeared from everywhere
and nowhere. like barage OF color on the
day when the armistice was signed No
coronation or royal Jubilee has seen such
"A marvel of cloth
Hardly house. however small and
humble, in the whole more than 20 miles
radius of the largest city in the world was
without It's decorations And the Stars
and Stripes were more conspicuous than
any flag except the Union Jack
Wherever two flags hung together, the
American emblem was one of them The
French flag ranked next, but only a re-
spectacle third. Walking through the
streets, the American colors salutcd The
cvc everywhere Big ones. large enough to
hide an ordinary house, hung in front Of
hotels, department stores and factories
Very many people. OF the hundreds Of
thousands who tied flags 10 their hats and
coats and umbrellas, even to their dogs,
sported the Stars and Stripes They were
particularly popular with the girls. but
workmen, old ladies and British soldiers
wore them. This seems to spell apprecia-
ton
Some Of the sadder newspapers which
specialize IN deporng mourned bitterly
over the armistice celebration IN Trafalgar
Square on November IL. Property was
destroyed" This was the burden of the
plant. 1t was true.
Revellers. chiefly Australian and Cana
dian soldiers. with a sprinkllng of British
and few American accompllces, built a
bonfire. They used whatever came to
hand. Huge slgnboards around the Nelson
Monument, appealing To citizens to buy
war bonds, were the first to feed the flames
Then a wooden hut, the property OF the
y. VI. {. a. was dragged To the pyrc.
Next came half dozen German cannon,
camoufiaged with green, purple and yell
low. rushed up with shoutines from St.
James Park close by.
There were many policemen about, but
they were helpless. The soldiers picked
them up and thrust them off the scene.
Then the fire engines came out and turned
streams on the blaze. The Australians
turned he hose on the astonished fire.
men and swept them of their feet with
their own ammunition.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
ARMY TREE FOR WILSON.
President and Wife 10 Spend Wednesday
With Soldiers.

With the American Army of Occ4pa-
tion, Dec. 24.--Hcrc is guarded army
secret concerning President Wilson for
publication in the United Nktes, but not
in France. The story hps been passed
by the army censor q u concerns the
welcome that is being prepared for the
President at Christmastide.
The army is arranging for President
and Mrs. Wilson Christmas tree as n
surprise and also the most elaborate
collection of German souvenirs yet gather
ed by the American Army Of Occupation.
The souvenirs include officers gold and
steel helmets, anti-tank gun shells, swords,
iron crosses, and the like.
Passes, good throughout the Third
Army area for President Wilson and Mrs.
Wilson, were issued Saturday by Lieut..
Col. Julian Dodge, Provost Marshal Of
the occupied district President Will
sons pass is numbered 500 and that of
Mrs. Wilson 5O6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
Christmas Roses Bloom

Christmas roses are blooming IN many
gardens in Wilmington A fcw dafl0-
dis also are seen therein
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
Preparing Special Song Service.

The choir Of Union NJ T. Church is
preparing Il special song service for next
Sunday evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
COUNTY FINANCES.

Treasurer Lippincott reported TO the
Levy Court yesterday that New Castle
county has current funds amounting 10
S2777 30 and miscellaneous roads
account of SI7S.63
lie also reported the following funds
for the maintenance of dirt roads: Christ
lana hundred, sl6,0447o; Mill Creek.
St, 1895, White Clay Creek. 81. 500. 70;
pencader, s5,94S.03; New Castle. 81.
0l5 62i Red Lion, s3,724 23; st, Georges.
9,973.90; Appoquinimink, s2,6l0.t6:
Blackbird, 81, ,27S. Il: Brandywinc, 81. :
2T2 81
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
TWO WILMINGTON MEN
ON LIST OF KILL Ed

The following Wilmington and Dela-
ware and Eastern Shore soldiers are named
IN the above lists Some of them have al
ready been published unofficially
Private John koziel next OF kin. John
kozlel. 90 Maryland avenue, Whining
ton. killed in action.
Private Woodman X Beeson next Of
kin, Nirs Harriet K Beesonl. 42l Vest
Twenty-slNth street Wilmington died
Of wounds
Corporal Henry A Poole next of Kin.
Henry c. Poole, Ekton, Md wounded
severely.