New-York tribune., 1918-06-03
Slashing, Open Warfare
Marks Present Struggle
for Paris
Refugees Cheer
Men Entering Fight
Villages Change Hands
Time After Time; Drive
Slowing Down
{ By The Associated Prcss)


open warfare, resembling oldtime cam
paigns, are present these days in many
parts of the great battlefield, stretch
ing along the Marine. Here a small col
umn of French and British infantry
men may be seen slowly falling back
or spreading out as line of skirmish-
crs. with protecting parties of scouts
watching to prevent surprise. There
may be seen cavalry patrol, with
lanccs or carbines ready for use, de-
parting for or returning from a daring
raid in territory ovcrrun by the Ger
mans
AT all crossroads stand armed guards
Along the roads may be seen columns
of troops and every kind of vehicle
loaded with all kinds of household
goods, chicken coops, pigs, lambs, mixed
with small children and old folks
scarcely able to understand what is
! occurring
Troops Aid Refugees
Peasants, farmers, storekeepers and
local officials march between in the
broiling sun, many Of them leading cat
tie or driving sheep or goats, while the
military police or old reservists help
them along and show them the routes
toward various destinations where
French families are ready to receive
their unfortunate compatriots.
Few complaints are heard as the long
columns pass to the rear Most of the
people are confident that the exile
from their homes will be only of short
duration. Interspersed with them, but
generally proceeding in the opposite
direction, are all sorts of troops cav
airy and infantry, French, British and
American. The sight of this gathering
army cheers the people leaving their
homes, and rarely a group of soldiers
passes without words of greeting from
the refugees. There was no panic when
the people were ordered to leave
Cavalry in Action
Allled cavalry patrols with more
than ordinary daring make their way
about the country where the enemy is
known 10 have penetrated. and encoun-
tcrs are frequent. The Allied horsemen
are working now as they have never
worked since the earliest DAYS OF the
war. Small squads dash here and
there, reinforcing the weak points and
OFTEN rendering immense services. One
OF the regiments which the correspond
ent came scross had had no slcep for
tour successive days and nights. In
that time these men had many hand to
hand encounters with enemy patrols.
Another squadron came upon a
strong enemy party under an officer.
lhc French cavalrymen Immediately
charged in the old fashioned manner.
taclng heavy rifle fire. They
captured the commander and fourteen
men.
1t would be almost superhuous to
say that the infantry had done won
ders: the infantry always has since
the war began. Other branches, usu-
ally non-comb Blatant, have also accom-
pllshed many brave deeds.
Band Escapes Capture
A reglmental baggage train and band
was surprised last night by a strong
enemy, column, which managed, unob-
served, to filter through the lines. The
village where the French were snatch
ing few hours rest was surrounded
peIore the warning was given. The
bandmastcr gathered all his comrades
together, took the regimental flag.
which was i'll his charge, and succeeded
IN breaking through and joining the
rest of the regiment
While it is true that the enemy con-
tinues to advance, his progress has be-
come slower and he can only record
gains of ground as result of fierce
lighting in which overpowering num-
oers @ of Germans eventually force the
Allied troops to retire.
The Germans are concentrating in
greatest strength on the sector south
OF Solssons to Chateau Thierry, but
they are meeting with firm resistance.
IN This sector attack follows attack
from one side and the other through
out day and night
German Prisoners Taken
Submerging masses of Germans throw
themselves on the French, who reply
WIN herce courage. Villages are taken
and retaken frequently, so that it is
impossible to say with certainty at tho
end OF the day who holds them. Some
hundreds Of German prisoners were
brought in yesterday
ne Germans are increasing their
pressure on Chateau Thierry. but un IN
tne present unsuccessfully, although
many OF their troops are nearby Fires
can be seen on the horizon, some occa-
sloned by the deliberate burning ~
their stores by the Allies. and others
90 q iesult OF herman lncendiary shells.
Foe Held at Dormans
The correspondent observed for
long time the German efforts opnos;te
Dorn.ans. Here the Germans possess
some big guns, but they are unable tn
make progress. The rattle of machine
guns is continuous and numerous nr;ss
oners come in at intervals, showing
frequent ccmbats. At one point the
enemy made vain effort to cross tho
river, which was very costly for him.
REPORTS frcm the khe,ms sector show
that the Germans, who are very close
TO the city since taking Betheny. tried
TO surround it yesterday by the capture
OF Fort La Pompelle. They got foot
ing within the old stronghold, but the
Allies made determined counter Mt.
tack shortly afterward and took most
OF the German occupants prisoners. 10.
gether with four tanks, which were an
Grating on the fanks.
Inc Germans are now managing to
bring forward considerable artillery At
most points in their advance. The run-
ire therefore is heavy compared with
the early days of the battle. The bio
guns, however, are still taking small
place as compared with the infantry.