The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
Blow on Western Front.


 Amsterdam, Feb. 5.-Advertise- ments of what Germany is planning to do on the western front before American military power can be put into the conflict continues to be conspicuous feature of the German newspapers.
 The next six months will be the deciding period" says the Frank furter Zeitung. During that em- inently important period the Cen tfal Powers will, with absolute cer- tainty have the strategic superior fly, for the hopes of the entente for American help cannot possibly be fulfilled within that time. Central Powers will concentrate their whole strength on the west front for a decisive blow. French soil, those fertile, tlourishing fields, which have already suffered so cruelty and have drunk such riv- CTS of blood. will be the scene of a final struggle which will far sur pass the flcrcest struggles of the past year,
 "If we do not share the light heartedness with which the prob lem of American military help is often set aside, we also consider it certain that the United States can not in the next few months, in- crease the very great morale and economic support which they have | ritfap fha alliaG v
 The Deutche Tages Zeitung, in an article declaring that all eyes are now focused on the west, de- clafes that the greatest battle of the war is now about to begin there. Allies May Run Away.
 We must not allow the belief to arise, however" it says that the increase of our strength in the west 1 will force the French to lay down their,4 arms or the English to run away It may come to this, or cotirse.sand Hindenburg said a year ago. i.H%e are already doing it, my childpgH'
 S0r Dear Kaiser Says"
 "0uFsemperor the supreme war | lord, has said that the decision is now to be sought. Will to victory and iteadiness for peace are com hined in his words If the enemy does not wish peace we must bring peace to the world by breaking in the gates of those who do not want peace. with mailed fist and flashing sword
 Blow Ready to Fall.
 Major von Olberg, head of the war press bureau in Germany, wries in the official Nord Deutche Allegemeine Zeitung, that the blow on the western front is now ready to fall whenever General von Hind- enburg gives the word and it can only lead to victory.
 "rhe year of decision has now dawned," writes von Olberg. "A feeling of foreboding already per Ineates our enemies and the cry for aid from Japan and America is con- stantly heard. Yet enemy leaders know that the United States can not even make up for the number of men England and France were obliged to send to Italy's aid, espe- cially as the troops they are send ing from the United States are in experienced and lack training. We are quite aware that America will do her utmost Go assist with money and war material and will prob- ably send many technical troops and aviators, but we are prepared for every contingency. America cannot possibly do more than she did when ostensibly neutral.
 With deep feeling of relief our troops on the western front are be- ginning to realize that the days of trench warfare are almost at an end. Up and at the enemy at last. Our rear is free and we have the reserves at our disposal. The great blow can now fall Where and wheng Those questions the enemy leaders are anxiously asking them selves. We know that Hindenburg will choose the time and place that will lead to victory"
 The German fleet, too, is to par ticipaLe in the coming offensive, ac- cording to the Tageblatt. The Ger man fleet, relieved of anxiety and pressure in it's rear, says the newspaper, "can now turn to the west with it's full strength. The task of the British fleet even if 1t is supported by it's allies, will be difllGnlt. We have full faith in the German navy. which has so often exhibited it's will to victory and It's capacity to fulflll is duty" --W S. S --------