The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-03
over THERE AS
FAST AS SHIPS
CAN SEND Them
Large Part of Army Will Be
Sent to England.
Will Take Place of Britishers
in Training There.
OTHERS DIRECT TO FRANCE
L. $. Realizes This Is Year OF
Decision in War.
New Schedule Calls for In
creased Transport of Men.
Will Take Place of Britishers
in Training There.
OTHERS DIRECT TO FRANCE
New Schedule Calls for In
creased Transport of Men.
RY CARLD. GRoAT.


washington. April "a large part
of the American army will be sent to
England lust as soon as the ships to
transport them can be assembled.
This was learned from an authori-
tative source in the army today. These
troops. comprising substantial per
centage of those in camps in the
United States will take the place of
British troops that have been UNDER
going training in England. This plan
is entirely apart from the accelerated
movement of American troops to the
firing line in France. The best divl-
sions of the American army will go
direct to France while those in a less
developed stage will go to England.
Must Stop Huns Quickly.
The United Press is able to state
on tie best authority that the govern
ment regards this as the year of deci-
sion, holds that the Germans must be
stopped and that victory for democ-
racy must be wOn-or at least, assured
this year.
The Germans realize this condition
and are known to be straining every
nerv 10 get in a German peace" if
the breaking point is reached in Eu-
rope. Officials feel that if that time
comes il will be too late for United
States to block the kaiser'S schemes.
$ a wall of flesh and blood will be
military machine now-at the mo-
men- of its greatest strength.
Old Schedule Torn Up.
TIL schedule on which American
troops were to move to France this
summer has been torn up. new
one has been substituted and it pro-
1ides for the movement of many
NOR divisions than the old one called
for. Officers here say that it will be
a miracle if the new plans work out
but the time to perform mira cles
here.
The seven" seas are being literally
combed fer the ships to provide space
for the troops and supplies. Japan
is sending some. Others will be OBJ
tanned from Norway, Denmark and
Spain. Finally Great Britain is going
to accept almost an iron ration so
that the full force of the allies
strength can be modified and to pro-
vide ships for transports. Several of
the biggest passenger liners which
have been used as auxiliary cruisers
and hospital ships are being turned
sVer to America.
To Camps in England.
s The American troops sent to Eng
fpnd will provide a home army for
Great Britain. They will release thou
sands of Britons to reinforce Haig's
army at the front. 1t is not unlikely
that when the first American con-
tfpgent finishes its training in England
other divisions will be sent from this
epuntry. The scheme is to get as
many troops close TO the battle front
as possible. The time may come when
khey will be needed, whatever the
stage of their training.
q The first round in the great battle is
done. Other rounds are to come.
4 That summarized today military
mems views of the lull on the west
ffont. They believed, however, that
the struggle will burst out again. per-
Aaps in a fresh German attempt to
Rapture the all-important railroad
Emotion, Amiens. or perhaps a new
SPOT in the line.
3 Where's Counter Drive?
= They were frankly surprised that
the allied offensive for which they had
50 confidently looked had not deyel-
uped. They had banked on hearing
brilliant reports from the army OF
khaneuVer.
The second round however, may
find the allies, with Americans inter
mingled, making a tremendous blow
at the Germans.
Secretary of War Baker is expected
here at an early date. His mission is
done-putting across President Will
esn's ideas as to coordination on the
REest front.
Alperican headquarters news from
local news was regarded in some quar-
tiers as result of General Pershing's
desire to avoid publication of things
which at this distance might appear
Innocent but might harm his plans
liberation of his censorship, how
ever, is regarded here as necessary il
his news is to be handled exclusively
abroad.