The Sentinel=record., 1918-08-17
By the Associated Press.l


 Evidently 1t is not in the plans oi the entente allies to leave the Ger mans secure in their possession of the line they now are holding in the re zion between the Somme and tne Disc. Although the front from the south of the Somme past Chaulnes and running through Rove to Novon has been studded with fresh rein forcements and innumerable guns Ill order to keep back the allied troops, the Germans, nevertheless again have been forced to give ground at points where seemingly their defense must crumple and the retreat eastward be resumed.
 French and Canadian troops Friday night, between Goyencourt and Lau- court, on a front of about three miles, had fought their way west of Rove until they were virtually knocking al the doors of the town, which is one Of the keystone positions of the Ger man defense in Picardy while to the immediate north British troops. fight ing alone, were still in possession of Damery and Parvlllers, following heavy counter attacks made by the Germans to dislodge them.
 West of Rove the allied line is now only scant mile and a quarter dis tnnt. Adding materially to the dan ger of Rove by direct assault on the part of the French and Canadians at it's western gates and from a flankne maneuyer by the British on the north west, the French have carried out sue cessfully an advance five miles to the south, which seemingly lays the town open to turning movement from the ] ogcs wood, which has been pcne- trsted deeply. Not alone, however, is Rove menaced by this later advance, but debouching from the woods south eastward the French troops in the Disc valley, near Ribecourt. also strategetically placed, to begin reel ing-up process. which, if successful, would obliterate the hill and wooded country now standing as a barrier to the capture of Eoyon,
 Taken altogether the position Of the allied troops on the Somme-Oise sal tent is materially better than it has been for several days past.
 The retirement of the Germans on parts of the northern front continues, but these maneuvers as yet lack deli nite explanation. Following closely upon the evacuation Of front line iso- sltions north of Albert, which were taken over by the British, has come another relinquishment of trenches i'm the sector. The village of Veux Ser suin has been given up and grounuI over front of about nine miles toI depth of from one to two miles has been ceded without fighting All tne| way between La Basseee canal ana Ypres the Germans stll are exhibit ing signs Of nervousness and daily are bombarding the British front heavily with shells and gas projectiles.
 Along the Vesle river front the Ger mans are similarly deueing the posi- tions held by the French and Ameri- cans with shells, gas projectiles ana bombs from aerCplanes, but their et- forts have gone tor naught. so Tar aS causing relinquishment of territory is concerned The American aviators are usily engaged in bombing en- agreements behind the German hhes' especially against the bridges leading northward across the Aisne river Ihe American artillery also is payihg strict attention to the areas oehhu the line to harass the Germans.
 On the other battle fronts littie fighting of moment is taking place, although the Italians have been forced in sustain several counter attacks oy the Austrians in the Tonale region