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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-07
To Build Many Ships
In Pacific Northwest

WASHINGTON. June '6.--SH"h splen-
did progress in ship building has been
made in tho Pacific northwest that the
shipping board ha sdccidrd Ia place new
contracts ihcrr. calling for the cNpcndi-
turc nC moro than 1000. .Unn.
Tho board has approved III" purchase
by the Skinner & Eddy company. of
Seattle. nf tho properties Of til" Seattle
Dry Lock & Construction cnmpan.i. and
tho FIRST nf tho new contracts Will hc
placed with that firm. which has been
leading all others in the output Of ships.
Tho Skinner & Eddy company will
expand their present facilities I" per-
nit tho building uf large number Of
&.SN0 ton steel carC" ships sinul'anc-
nliSl,'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-07
Girl Confesses Theft of
Soldiers Wife's Checks

Special Dispatch To The lnt"lllsen""r
MARTINSBURG. ". Va. Juno s.
Gladys Parker aged l6 ycars and I'M
commonly pretty. daughter Of Mrs.
Carrie Hooper. of this city. to-day con
fessed to United States Commissioner
Harry A. Downs that $h" had appro-
nriated to her own use iwo chscks
for S47.5O each, sent by her soldier
brother, Stacy Parker. from Camp
Shelby, Miss, 10 his Wife, Mrs. Mary
Elizabeth Parker, and which wcr" in
tended for the suppotr Of tho Young
wife, while Stacy Parker was engaged
in the military service of mis- country.
She was sent to jail in default Of
81 600 bond. To await the action Of the
federal grand jury. AZ Elkins in July.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-07
Eleven More American
Decorated for Bravery

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY i>
FRANCE. June s. BY The Associated
Pr"ss. Eleven more officers and men
of the American cxpedilionary forces
have been awarded tho dislnEuishrd
service cross. They includ" three
railway engineers. who distinguished
themselves in the fight November 81
AZ Gou7eaucouri. in the Cambrai sec
1or. when tho Americans dropped their
tools and aided in bcaling off a sur
Drjse attack OF the enemy.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-07
Ready TO Surrender
Fleet with Guarantees

FARIS. ,1unn 6.--M. Tclitch"'Hn.
tho Russian Rolshevik foreign minis
tnr.has s"nr wireless dispatch 10
Ambassador Jnffc. in Berlin. according
IN Il dcsparch receiver by Tho HaNas
agency. from Moscow. announcing
that rhn Rol<hnvik government Is
ready TO surrender tho Russian BLACK
Sea flcnt Ia Germany on condition mat
the warships be restored 10 Russla
after neace has been declared ana
thai tho Germa - refrain from using
tho vessels. The conditions also stip-
ulatn t!lat tho German invasion or
Russia shall come 10 an end.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-07

AMSTERDAM. June 6.--The Ber-
lin EnSSische ZeitUnc'S military cor
respondent. in an article on tho west
ern front. says:
1T should he emphasized repent
edly. in view of tho exaggerated
hopes. that decision can hc pro-
cured only comparatively slowly.
The foe is enabled to organize
his resistance owing 10 his brilliant
ly constructed railway system, which
has functions and unloading stations
at Compiesne and Nillors Cotterels.
The German support could not
vel! proceed against the newly con-
structed French front. which is rich
ly provided with reserves, and bear
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-07
Americans Again Hit Hun
Line for Gains and CaptiUes
German Excuses for Failure
to Win the Battle for Paris

the great losses which experience
shows are rnrailod ny snch opera
tinns.
"Whcn tho French brought un bic
reserves. tho exploitation of The sur
pr;sc movement was To Il certain OK
lent ended Presumably Il certain
change soon will occur in tho "nilr"
system Of battle operations tn"
battle can only proceed slowly:
decision cannot he procured in f"w
days. We should. therefore. arm our
slevcs anew with patience. The. con-
tinuation of tho hiC offensive vill
come al tho right time. and Will
again mean surprise for our enc
mics"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-07
Contract Violated
By Car Strikers

Special Dispatch to The IntclliGencer.
EAST LIVERPOOL. O.. June g.
Violating an existing contract, thirty
molormcn and conductors on the
YOUNGSTOWN and Ohio River railroad
line. connecting This city and Salem,
declared a strike today. tying UP the
division. Their demands for a wage
raise were refused. The present scale
ranges from thirty.five to forty cents
an hour depending on length OF SER
vice
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-07
TO CLOSE POOL ROOM.

wEIRTON. w Va. JUN" @..-Tha
LOWS county court to-day issued notice
that for the duration nf ;hr war. no
licenses n operate pool rooms or like
places will he issuca in IN" count.
Embellishments now operating viii he
forced ~ close when N" present IL
ccnscs expire next month The action
Of the court vas taken fer the purpose
Of proventInz il!rress and L promote
the "worl; or hEht" plan.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-07
Baird's Crew LANDED.

AN ATLANTIC PORT. Jun" G.
Capt. Il. Il. c"uldmnn and th" crew "f
Ihc schooner Edward r. Baird. Jackson
Will" to New York sunk hy German
submarine. eighteen mIl.s nff Cape
thar!"s. Tuesday morning. w"r" landed
E"r" to-day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-07
Fo1rn rrREMEN PER1sHED.

THE HAGUE. June 6.-Thc hospital
shin Knningin RcG"ntcs. having on
board the English delegates IN he An
glo-Grrnran war prisoners confcr'hct AT
The Hague struck a mine OF 'he Ing
lish coast. Four frrmcn perIshed. hut
all others aboard were saved by 'he nos
pital ship Sind"ro.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-07
WEATHER FORECAST.

For West vIrgtnta-showers ami cool
+, er Friday: Saturday fa1r.
For Ohio-Tair and cooler friday
Saturday fair.
For Western PennAylvania-Thunde
showers aud COOLEY Friday Saturday
air.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-07
British Steamer
Sunk by Sub on
Virginia Coast
CREW OF THE HARPATHIAN SAFELY LANDED AT AN
ATLANTIC PORT - ONE MEMBER OF The CREW
INJURED BY EXPLOSION OF TORPEDO

AN ATLANTIC PORT June 6Captain Owen and the crew OF
the Hapathian opedoed and sunk off the Virginia
canes eary Yesterday morning landed here tonight by the
Palmer They rescued after drifting for 26 hours
in small boats
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-07
bOCHE PLANE
SENT CRASHING
IN A|R BAT Tie
ENEMY PHOTOGRAPHIC
MACHINE THE. VICTIM
Paris Bombed by German Air
planes, and Material Dam
age Done

WITH TIE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRAME. .Iurc 6.--(Ey ~" .\ssnrlricd Il
r-"ss lin The courS~ "f five air hat
r1cs norrhw"sr nf Toul ."-day American
pilots brought down an enemy photo
graphing hirlan" after short fight.
7'h"' mach'n" crashed in ihe woods in
sid" the German lines.
0rhcr American pilots chased Cor
man photographer from the neighb"r-
hood Of Nancy.
ono of the Am" rIcanS lighting near
Pcnr.a M"uSs"n haG narrow escape
when h" miSt"ok an enemy hiplan" for
mnnnplanc. The German n served
poured str'am ri bullets Al tho
American. snmo of which passed through
IN" machine. l. MAS not damaged. how
ever.
PARIS .Tune 1.-'inrmnn sirplan"s
|.raided tho rarie district last night
through heavy defensive barraCc
Snmn bombs w're dropped. One person
is reported dead and several wounded.
Material danNar" was dom. The AL
clear was sounded ~ Ic:20 T. m. Fri
day
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-07
Helpless With Donations Clothing to the ked 9
THE WEATHER

Showers and cooler Friday; Saturda
fair.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-07

ul Ayp0a SrtH9
ISsuTo ~ :"
>uHHD STATES
CNERIkAET
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16
CRESCENTS s, SOUTH ENDS i

The Erescents, champions of the Walnut Hill City league, defeated the South Ehds champions of the Junior Hardware City league, Saturday aft ernoon aAs Walnut Hill park by the score of SI to l. The score by innings:
 r. h. 6. South Ends O0OOO0O10-1 6 3 Crescents ....O .OO00503Ox-S 1 Batteries-SWanson and Johnson: Rahm and Hall.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16
By Briggs

' D. m.. and the other at D. m. Try to come at nine o'clock and you will be sure of a seat.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16
TRAINER

Khe o1 1stanley street, who
 1ty several months ago with
 Dquota, has been transferred to Ihited States aviation station in Cal ornia, where he is doing special wolV as a, trainer of aViators. Before joiniSg the colors Rourke was coach of tha Colgate college track team and trairsA of the football team.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16

Ae events from all parts of Con- Wcticut. The track and field stars liNve been in training for several weeks for this big event and it is expected that there will be some new records.
 The fair will open on September A and will be open day and night throughout the remainder of the week.
 There will be big vaudeville fea- lures every afternoon and band con- certs.
 Horse races will be held on Wednes- day, Thursday and Friday afternoon. The finals of the Connecticut stake
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16

Jm here and there is
 the outcome. The Nin over 50 horses.
 t1lis year will eclipse 6 6the fair grounds. The ES been materially en-
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16

sire to see the Lyceum big show tonight there will be
 two evening performances, one at
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16

Resinol Ointment heals skin irrita- lions that if neglected become serious. One small pimple or slight blotch mars the most beautiful face A patch ri itching eczema or other skin ail- ment causes great discomfort and much misery.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16

To accommodate the great number of people who de-
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16

Agf William F Delaney
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1918-05-03
INCREASE U. 5. ARMY
SENATOR'S REED AND PoINpEx-
TER INTRODUCE BILLS.
Draft Quota for May VIII Probably Be
Raised From 100000 to 100000
then.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Notwithstanding were introduced
in the Senate providing for large in
creases In the American army. Sena-
tor Poindexter introduced one provid-
ing for 100000 additional men for
the national army Senator Reed OF
Missouri also introduced bill author
izing the American armies to be in
creased by 100000 men.
The draft quota for the month of
May has been increased, it was
learned. Probably 100000 men will be
called out during the month, whereas
originally II was intended to call only
about 100000.
Provost General Crowder requested
Congress to eliminate from the bill ex-
tending the draft to youths now 81
years of age the amendment putting
at the bottom Of the eligible list those
who would register under the meas
ure, and asked that the bill basing
draft quotas on the number of men in
class ] be amended to make its opera
ton retroactive.
1t also transpired that the admins
tration is considering a proposal to
raise the maximum draft age above
80 years. possibly to 35 or 40 years.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1918-05-03
Senate Passes overman Bill.

Washington.-Reje all amend
ments designed to limit the Presi-
dents authority, the Senate passed
the Overman bill with its general
grant of power for the executive to
coordinate and reorganize govern
ment departments and other agencies
during the war. The vote on the
measure was GO to 10, many senators
who opposed the administration in the
long fight over proposed amendments
joining the majority when the test
came on final passage
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1918-05-03

hurled out upon capacity audience at
the Auditorium Saturday night, in
which he urged Americans to prepare
In every way to help win the war and
name terms of peace.
AS II trigger had unloosed the sti-
fled anxieties of that audience and
fired them all with new conviction that
the allies cannot fail. $4,000 persons
flungstheir voices out in cheers. 1t
was only because of the limitation of
the four walls of the Auditorium that
there were not other thousands that
Joined in that glad chorus. The bald.
ing could hold no more. The thou
sands outside would have filled 1t
again.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1918-05-03
Man Who Caused War Ia Dead.

London.--Gayrio Prinzip. the assas
sin Of Archduke Francis Ferdinand.
heir apparent to the Austro-Hungarian
throne. and his wife at Sarajevo, Bos-
mia, died In a fortress near Prague OF
tuberculosis. telegraphs the CORE
spondent at The Hague OF the Ex-
change Telegraph Company. Prinzip
shot to death the Austrian archduke
and his wife while they were on a
visit to the Bosnian capital on June
Is. 1914. and out of this double murder
the European war developed.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1918-05-03
SON OF Ex-czAR DECLARED TO
BE ON THRONE FOLLOWING
NEW REVOLT.
MAY REN0uNCE PEACE
REBEL GROUP BEING FORMED IN
AUSTRIA TO OPPOSE EN-
PERoR CHARLES.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
London, April 29.-Five countries
are reported in the throes of revolt
or threatened with epoch-making up
risings. They are Russia, Austria,
Germany, Siberia and Finland.
Grand Duke Alexis. con of the for
mer Gar. is reported to have been
proclaimed Emperor of Russia, with
Grand Duke Michael, brother of Mich
olas. as regent. and it Is said that the
new government will refuse to recog-
.nize the Bolshevist peace treaty with
Germany.
In Austria an anti-Emperor Charles
party has been formed to initiate
against the influence of the Empress
Zita. The southern Slavs are reviying
their agitation for separation from
Austria. May Day is expected to wit
ness general labor strike and demon
stration for peace throughout Aus
tria and Hungary. Premier Won Seyd-
Ter of Austria has found his position
untenable on account of the exposure
OF the Fmperor's peace letter and his
tactless handling OF the food crisis.
Austria. Bulgaria. Turkey. the
Czechs and Jugo-Slavs are already
quarreling over what they consider
prospective spoils in the Balkans.
In Germany Herr Scheidemann de-
nounced the gagging OF the press and
reports come of tire masses crying for
peace
Siberia is enraged over the prospect
Of dictatorship.
Finland upper classes are urging a
Kingdom" while the middle and low
err classes are fighting for republic
Germany's Hand Seen in Plot.
Washington.-Repo from Copen-
hagen of persistent rumors from Fin
land that Grand Duke Alexis Nikolaie-
witch. son of the former emperor of
Russia, had been proclaimed emperor
of Russia, were taken here to indicate
that Germany was attempting to car
ry through well formulated plan for
restoring monarchy in that revolu-
tion-torn country. While no reports OF
a new revolt In Petrograd have been
received at the State Department from
Ambassador Francis at Vologda, news
of an uprising would not come as a
surprise. 1t long has been believed
here that Germany's real purpose was
to restore the monarchy supported by
German influence, monev and intrigue.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1918-05-03
Vivian is c. o. P. Committee Head

Denver.-Colorado Republicans in
central committee meeting here elect:
ed John F. Vivian of Golden chairman,
to succeed Philip B. Stewart of Colo
RADIO Springs, who resigned in order to
give all his time to the government in
war work L. E. Girard of Boulder was
chosen secretary to fill the vacancy in
the election of Secretary Vivian as
chairman. Neither had opposition.
Their terms run until after the Sep
TENDER primaries.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1918-05-03

Vegetables.

Apples. Cold. new fancy. box. 1000 $50
Pears. Colo. ......-..... 400
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1918-05-03
Anti-oerman Riots In Austria.

demonstrations have occurred at Lai-
bach. Crowds of Slovenes, according
to Vienna newspapers. almost de-
stroyed the German club and smashed
the windows of German stores and
cafes. Troops werec allied out, but the
demonstrants continued to throng the
streets. singing anti-German songs
and cheering for the entente.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1918-05-03
:
SHIPS COLLIDE; 81 KILLED.
French Cruiser Rams and Sink,
Steamer City Of Athens.

TTencn OTuiSer Rams ana SInk1
Steamer City Of Athens.
New York, May q Sixty-seven
Eyes were lost and sixty-eight persons
were saved when the City of Athens.
a Savannah liner bound south from
here, was rammed in fog by French
cruiser off Atlantic City at o'clock
Wednesday morning. The armored
prov of the warship cut a death
wound into the passenger liner. vir-
tually rolling her over. She sank in
seven minutes. Fire broke out as she
went down. Only two lifeboats from
the liner were successfully launched.
and most of the passengers and crew
were comp He'd to jump into the sea
in the darkness. That moro lives were
not lost was due to the GOODNESS and
heroism OF the French sailors on the
cruiser. who launcher her boats in
quick time and rowed about in them.
gathering up those who were founder
1yg.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1918-05-03
U. S. UNITS IN ACTION
FIGHTING EAST OF AMIENS, SAYS
SECRETARY BAKER.
Weekly Review Emphasizes the Imme-
diate Need Of More Men to FIJI
In Gaps.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington.-Formal announcement
that American troops sent to reinforce
the allied armies have taken part in
the fighting 1. made by the War De-
partment In its weekly review of the
war.
Our forces have taken part in the
battle" says the statement briefly.
American units are in action east of
Amiens. During the engagements,
which have ragged in this area. they
have acquitted themselves well"
The review, In emphasizing the i'm
mediate need of fresh men to with
stand the onslaught, adds that Amer
ica's imperative duty is to provide re-
placement units for the French front.
"In addition to these already called
to the colors." says the statement.
"and those in training at our canton
ments, or already selected for service,
very large quotas will be required in
the impediate future to fill the gaps"
In this connection the review points
out that the enemy is seeking a de-
.cision that will end the war and the
outcome of the present operations de-
ponds upon man power"
The statement mentions the attack
on American positions at Seicheprey
northwest of Toul. Here on April 20,
the review says. the Germans swept
over American lines on a front of three
kilometers, but subsequently gave up
the ground occupied.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1918-05-03
Dutch Yield Hun shipping Demand

London.-Holland has yielded to
Germany's demands concerning trans
port and the supply of sand and
gravel, although 1t is understood that
the amount of sand and gravel will
be limited instead of unlimited, ac-
cording to dispatch from The
Hague to the Daily Mail. dated Sun
day II is added that general under
taking will be required from Germany
that the sand and gravel will not be
used for military purposes. Rumors
are current that DIR. John Loudon.
minister of foreign affairs. will resign.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1918-05-03
Greece to Be Protected.

Athens.-The PATHS publishes a
statement attributed to the American
minister. Garrett Droppers. to the eff
feet that the United States is deter
mined that the integrity of Greek ter
ritory shall be preserved and the
rights Of the nation secured in the
peace negotiations. This statement
has been received with great satisfac-
ton.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1918-05-03
BwiTcH TO ALLiEe FOLLOWS
MANY RIOTS TO HALT
GERMAN RULE.
huns CHARGE sAMMlES
FIELD NEAR PicARDY Uttered
WITH DEAD AS FOES FLEE
AFTER DEFEAT.


Western Newspaper Union News Service.
London. May 2.-The Daily Mails
correspondent at Italian headquarters
says that Bohemian troops are joining
the Italian troops against Austria and
that the first detachments are already
on the Italian fighting line wearing
Italian uniforms.
The information that Bohemian
troops. clad in Italian uniforms. are
joining the Italians against Austria,
passed through the hands of both
Italian and British censors and would
therefore appear to be authentic
The detection of the Bohemians
would in measure explain the delay
in the proposed great offensive. long
heralded. OF the Austrians against the
Italians.
Prague. the capital OF the crown
land OF Bohemia. recently has been
the center OF riotous demonstrations
against Germany and the Germans.
The Acknowledgements foreign minis
ter. Count Czernin. has been strongly
denounced. and President Wilson and
the entente allies have been cheered.
The Czech members of Parliament, to-
gether with the Slovene and Serbo-
Croat delegates. have been leaders in
the opposition to German rule.
With the french Army In France,
May IA heavy German attack.
launched at o'clock Tuesday morn
Ing against the Americans in the vicin-
ity of viIlers-B retonueux. was repuised
with heavy losses for the enemy. The
German preliminary bombardment
lasted two hours and then the infan-
try rushed forward. only to be driven
back. leaving large numbers of dead
on the ground in front of the American
lines.
II was the first occasion In which
the Americans were engaged in the
battle which has been raging since
March 81 and their French comrades
are full of praise for the manner in
which they conducted themselves I'M
der trying circumstances, especially
In view Of the fact that they are fight
ing at one Of the most difficult points
losses were rather severe.
British and French artillerists are
sending veritable rain of shells on
Mont Kennel. the chief point OF van
tage gained by the Germans in the
Ypres sector.
Having been defeated with enor-
nous losses in every phase of the
fighting around Ypres. the Germans
have attempted no further onslaughts
since Monday.
The British troops east Of the Jor-
dan river attacked the enemy holding
the foothills south of Es-Salt Tuesday
and the mounted troops were within
two miles of Es-Salt by nightfall, says
q British official communication deal.
ing with the fighting in Palestine and
Hedjaz. The communication adds that
260 prisoners had been taken.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1918-05-03
Dutch Face New German Demands

Amsterdam.-Germany demands from
Holland, SAYS the vossiche zeitung of
Berlin, the right to send war material
over the Limbourg railway to Ant
werp, the right to send foodstuffs for
shipment from Antwerp and the re-
newal of treaties relating to the impor.
tation of sand and gravel.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1918-05-03
Hard Shock at san JacInto.

San Jacinto. Cal, April 29.-One of
the hardest of score of earthquakes,
the first three of which April 81 de-
molished large parts of the business
district here and at Helmet. occurred
Friday night about 1880 p. m. No
damage was done.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1918-05-03
whitley Named Missouri Senator

ST. Louis.-Xenophon P. Whitley.
member of the st. Louis board of cleo
ton = commissioners, was appointed
and accepted the position of U. s. sem
ator to succeed the late W. J. Stone.
Ambassador Francis, Champ Clark
and Justice Graves declined the place.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1918-05-03
chinese Troops Go to French Front

O'F'TreSc '0oPo 90 TO FTtHCh 'front.'
An Atlantic Port.--Capt. Ting CHA
Chen, military counsellor to the Presi-
dent OF China, and also to the Chinese
minister of war, arrived in French
steamship. He said that China now
is sending 10000 troops to France 10
fight for the allies.