The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-08-15

call for "mass terrorism" against the
bourgeoisie, and the repulse of the
Czecho-Slovaks. A part Of that re-
mnrkable force has penetrated to the
south rs far rs the Black sea, capturt
Ing port and vessels, and another
body has taken Ekaterinberg, an ini-
portant town in the province Of Perm
near the Siberian border, the center
Of rich mining district. The allied
powers were still negotiating concern
Ing the extension OF aid to the Czecho-
Slovaks and other antlGerman ele
ments In Russia, but were going ahead
with their military preparations for
the proposed expedition, and 1t was
said on Thursday that American, Brit
ish and Japanese troops already had
been dispatched to Vladivostok.
The soviet government Of Russia is
reported to have renounced all claims
to the great provinces Of Esthonia
and Livonia, and these, together with
Courland, probably will be united un-
der general government under Ger
man auspices.
From Copenhagen, the source Of
many lies, came the statement that
Turkey had severed relations with
Germany and Austria because Of the
disputes between the Turks and Bull
guria over territory taken from Rou-
mania and Russia. There was every
evidence that this was greatly exag
gerated" rs Mark Twain said Of the
report of his death, but there is no
doubt that Turkey is tired of the war
and is getting MI the worst Of It, How
ever Germany being in control Of
Turkish finances and in command of
Turkish armies, has the whip hand
and probably will be able to keep the
Turks to their alliance for some time
yet.
General March, chief Of staff, has
been working out the details Of plan
by which the American land forces arc
to be amalgamated into one army, the
existing distinctions between the reg
ular army, the National army and the
fedcralized National Guard being
wiped out. This will do away with
many jealousies concerning promo
tions and every soldier will wear on
his collar the letters ~. S." the IN
A." and IN. G." being removed. The
chief Of staff also Is beginning to
"loosen up" some regarding informa-
tion as to what American units are
engaged In certain operations.
The war department prepared the
country last week for the reception
Of long casualty lists. The casualties
In the Aisne-Marne battle, though not
excessive when the magnitude Of the
struggle is considered, may run as
high rs 10 per cent, 1t Is stated. 1t
| Is comforting to know that the vast
| majority Of the wounded are suffering
| only from clean bullet wounds and Will
| soon be back In the lines.
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Sir Eric Geddes, first lord of the
| British admiralty, told the house Of
commons the naval situation was sat
| isfactory and that the civilized world
was gaining steadily on the U-boats,
| by reducing the sinklngs and increas-
Ing the building Of ships. He said
Americas program Of destroyers and
anti-submarlne craft Is beginning to
come along and twill become a vert-
table torrent"
More trouble In realizing the Ameri.
con aircraft program came to light
with the information that General
Pershing had told the war department.
to send over no more Of the De Havi-
| l0n0F Four planes II Ind been huildfnR
until changes were made, rs they had
proved uaeless. Secretary Baker half
denied this and half admitted It by
| stating That improvements are being
made In the plane that 1t is hoped will
make 1t satisfactory, and that General
Pershing has requested large ship
ment Of the De Havilands. The SEN
ate committee investigating airplaneg
heard testimony highly praising the
work Of General Keny, director Of
nirplane operations, but was told that
John ID. Ryan, in charge Of production.
was only beginning to get his bearings
in the big task
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While Mr.. Hoover is in Europe con.
ferpng with other food controllers,
the food administration has cut the
monthly allowance Of sugar to two
pounds per person, and warns the
country is threatened with serious
Sugar famine. The wheat situation 10
hetter md citizens arb released from
the voluntary pledge to do without
that cereal.