Iditarod pioneer., 1918-03-30

Paris March 23-Nne thousand five hundred Ger into Rheims Tuesday and Wednesday, the newspapers of Euclare and Delest reported today.
 The Germans began firing upon Paris at CLOCK this morning. The shortest distance from Paris to the frontier the beginning of the German offensive was more 100 kilometers. The announcement that fars was being bombardment made officially th's a1ter- noon Measures counter attacking the enemy c'il- under execution
 Paris, March 25.-French troops went te the assist ance of the British last Saturday, and took over sector of the battlefront In the region of Noyon and on the right bank of the Disc river, heavy fighting with the enemy is progressing. The long range oomoaromeht of Paris was resumed at 63O this morning, but was h- terrupted after the second shot, and after two more shots were fired the bombardment again suspended
 Paris March 26Noyou evacuated during the night me reported today that the retirement was made m good order holding sody the left bank Of the The Paris is blocked by the powerful French army general of capacity Every hour brings nearer Allied armies will be ready to - in the struggle.
 Paris March 27-'Whin AS the Allies will be masters of the uaion declared Premier Cemenceau today upon his return M Cemenceau made the statement be- fore Ministerial Council and the same time he did not at- tempt conceal the seriousness of the situation lie said that Amiens defended and that improbable that the Ger mans will be able to break through
 Paris March 2SThe office today concern ing the the fighting took an extraord- nary erocous French regiments fought hando- enemy nictng heavy losses Finally the French fell back to the heights immediately of Montdider
 BRITISH
 London, Saturday. March 23-The Teutons forced their way Mory but dashng counter attacks drove them out Reuters correspondent at the British head quarters elegraphed that large party surrounded and probably captured Unless the British are able to restore the situation by counter attack withd aWal on wide front may be necessary with Open-hed Warfare The point at which the British line has been broken IS near the southern end The Germans attacking the front which extends from Arras La Fere, 15 miles below St. Quentin.
 The Teutonic offensive has developed with almost paralleed rapdity One for this is indicated m Gen. Haigs report showing that the enemy is constantly bringing up fresh troops in large bodies The kaiser is said to be command the Western front, and It IS believed has saked his all this offensive He IS re- ported to have said that his would be the last battle be- fore peace. .
 Powerful German attacks, delivered with great weight of infantry and artillery broke through the British defensive system west of St. Quentin, IS otcl ally reported The British on the northern line are holding their positions. The British wesf of St. Quen- tin falling back in good order to prepared positions further east Fierce fighting is in progress night ana day, with the enemy continually bringing up fresh forces. It is reported that 60 German divisions are en- gagged, with 30 divisions in reserve. The British under tremendous pressure slowly falling back in excel lent order The Daily Mail says million Teutons are participating in the attack one sector, with guns every few yards and using gas bombs It is unknown how serious the break is British commanders send messages saying everything is going as we'll as can De expected.
 British Headquarters in France Monday, March 20; A further advance made by the 1eutons ounody afternoon at some points. , ~
 During much of the recent heavy hghtlng the 1er' mans used division for every 2,0O0 yards of front, there being approximately one enemy division agalnst every British battaion The heaviest fighting today the British and French fronts jon So Tar every BTU ish counter attack has succeeded
 London March Haig forenoon report closes The