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New-York tribune., 1918-04-09
British Cavalry Gets Coveted
Chance to Drive Full Till oft Foe
Ny The Associated Press


WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE, April 7.-No finer chapter
has been provided from the story of
the British defence since the German
offensive began than that furnished BY
the cavalry.
Never during the present war had
horsemen been given the chance which
they had in this more or less open
warfare, and they made the most of it.
They have been here, there and evcry
where, filling in gaps, strengthening
the lines and covering the rotirment
of infantry. Their work has been brill
iant, and they thoroughly enjoyed
every minute Of it, despite the gruel!-
ing engagements.
The correspondent saw long lines
of cavalry on the road yesterday. They
were battlc-worn and plainly showed
the marks of hard~ fighting. More
than one trooper lcd n riderless horse.
But the mems heads were up and their
lances described defiant circles. while
the horses cavortcd as though they,
100, were ready for more trouble.
Fought Dismounted
In the first three days of the Ger
man drive the cavalry fought mostly
on foot and did valuable work. 1t was
dismounted cavalry that held the Oh
lezy Ham line. on March %, while the
infantry withdrew There was terrific
fighting here. One party of Dragons
was cut Off all night, during which
they were out in the open battling for
their lives. Finally, they cut their
way through the German lines at Jussy
by main force.
On tho 23d day the cavalry came into
Its own, for the horses were brought
forward and the troopers began ser.
les Of spectacular feats.
When Noyon was first threatened
cavalry was sent to hold the line Of
tho Disc, west Of tho town. The Brit
ish infantry was forced to fall back
on the Goth, and tho cnvnry was pulled
back also. with the intention Of occu
New-York tribune., 1918-04-09
lBy The Associated Press


WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE, Sunday, April ATTACKS
and counter attacks continue to spring
up at various points along the British
battlefront. While none of them has
seemed large, as compared with the in
tense conflict waged in the first days
Of the German offensive, yet all of
them are important in that they repre-
sent the foundation work for bigger
events to come.
Twice last evening and again this
morning the Germans undertook to ad-
vance their lines at points in the sec
tor north and south of Albert, and each
time they failed. At 8 o'clock this
advanced for an attack in the vicinity
OF Bucquoy, north of Albert.
The Germans were seen coming
while they were still mile away, and
the British artillery and machine guns
put down such an intense barrage
among them that the projected assault
was stopped. Some time afterward the
enemy reformed his forces and made
another effort, but this was checked
without the use of infantry.
Met Withering Fire
One of the attacks last evening was
delivered southwest of Albert, where
the enemy had been battling so deter
minedly to get strong hold on the
Albert-Amiens railway. Under cover of
Il heavy machine gun barrage the Ger
man infantry surged forward against
the British line. but was met with such
q witherine rife and machine gun fire
that it was compelled to retire.
The other onslaught 7as attempted
near Serre. south Of Hebuterne. Two
short but intense periods of barrage
fire were put down on the British de-
fences. At 1880 O'Clock the German in
fantry rushed forward in heavy force
AS the Germans advanced they were
caught in q tornado of British artillery
fise, which ploughed mercilessly
Through their ranks and completely
smashed them. -
Further fighting occurred to-day at
scene of much cruel fighting in the last
few days. The British in the early
hours delivered counter attacks by
which they forced the enemy back
somewhat and took few prisoners
According to the latest reports. the
> sh are holding on to the western
edge of this wood. In this connection
it is interesting to note that German
prisoners have stated the enemy
New-York tribune., 1918-04-09
Belgians Report
Successful Raids
Also Silenced Numerous Enemy
Batteries During Last Week

WASHINGTON, April s.-The Bel
glan Legation made public to-day the
following review of Belgian military
operations for the last week:
"Durlng the last week we have sue.
cessfully carried out several recon
noisances in the enemy lines, and have
defeated sevo ii attempts to penetrate
our advanced positions in the vicinity
of Nleuwendamme, near St. Georges
and in the Mercken region. An en-
counter between patrols took place be
tore OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
ARTILLERY fire was directed chiefly
toward the communication trenches
and the cantonments behind the lines
Our guns eHectually bombarded the
enemy's batteries and silenced large
number Of them
I'm the region Of Dixmude and Nieu-
port combats with bombs and grenades
took place A squadron Of enemy air
planes attempted an attack on one OF
New-York tribune., 1918-04-09

pying the ridge near the village of Por-
quericourt in the vicinity of the
Noyon. The Germans also were after
this hill.
A race developed between the horse
men and the enemy infantry across the
the northern part of the wood but the
cavalry arrived at the other side at
about the same time, and went rushing
though the forest against the Ger.
mans.
Cover the Retreat
An intense battle at close quarters
ensucd, and the cavalry was doing
great execution when the order came
Tor them to fall back in order to cover
the retirement of the infantry, which
had succumbed to pressure at other
POINTS The troopers withdrew from
the wood and brought up the rear
pauslng often to fight rear-guard ac
nons with the hotly pressing enemy.
Inc next big action was on March
80, when the Germans got into wood
northwest of Moreuil. Word came
from the British command that the
wood must be cleared out. The posi-
ton was filed with enemy infantry.
who had brought forward great num-
pers OF machine guns, which were
mounted in every available vantage
point, even in trees.
The cavalry was called upon. They
responded and came pounding up to the
wood in a picturesque manner. Hero q
part OF them dismounted and went in
on foot, but the Canadian Horse tore
on INTO the forest and hurled them
selves on the enemy. AS one trooper
later put it: There was hell Of a
fight" "
Germans Give Way
Step by step tho Germans gave wav
before the onslaught until the western
part of the wood had been cleared be-
tween Moreuil and Demuin. The cav
AIRY held 1T until next morning when
the infantry took over the position.
On the 31st the Germans again at-
tackled in force and once more the
british infantry, although fighting gal
lantly and stubbornly, was compelled
TO pull back because Of the overwhelm-
ing weight Of the numbers opposed to
them. During the afternoon the cav
New-York tribune., 1918-04-09
French, Outnunbered Three to One,
HaltRepeatedBzo1u on Anaiens Line

This procedure was quickly neutral
lied by the French, and the Germans
are now resuming masscd attacks. in
which their men come under the direct
fire of French machine guns. rife gren-
AIDES and 75s, which inllct terrible
losses. The 75s do terrific execution,
cutting wide lanes through the enemy
ranks.
The enemy commanders appeared to
pay little attention to this slaughter
their aim being to reach the objective
whatever the cost. Late last night the
enemy again attacked in the region OF
Grivesnes, but were repulsed sangui-
narily and forced back to their own
lines with greatly diminished numbers
Further south, in the vicinity of No
yon, they at first succeeded in entering
the French positions. Later, after the
most severe fighting, they were COM
pclled to retreat, leaving the situation
unchanged
Mont Renaud Holds
Mont Renaud, near Noyon, saw re-
peated attacks from the Germans
throughout Saturday, but all were
equally futile. This hill was the first
point where the French barred the
German advance through the Oise Val
ley toward Compiegnc and Paris When
INC GERMANS llfSC swept down from
Noyon the hill changed hands repeat
edly. The ground thcreabouts shows
striking evidence of the fearful nature
of the battle and in the number of
German bodies that can be seen.
Since March 80 the French have not
budged In fact, they have gained some
ground on the northern slopes of the
hill. The Germans occupied two hills
overlooking Mont Renaud which pos
sess little practical value, although
they afford view of what is going on
IN Noyon and slightly beyond that
town.
Further eastward along the Disc the
French fell back Saturday from the
dangerous salient north of Amigny.
Fighting all the way, they retired to
positions which had been prepared
along the course of the Ailettc River.
New-York tribune., 1918-04-09
Big Gums Shells Reach
Paris i'm 1873 Seconds
Kaiser lnspects Monster Can.
non, Which Looks Like
Great GRAY Crane

AMSTERDAM, April s.-Emperor
William on March 23 inspected the
gun with which the Germans are bonn
harding Paris, says Karl Rosner, war
correspondent of the ''Lokal Anzeiger." i"
OF Berlin.
1t looks more like an enormous gray
crane than real gun, according to the
correspondent, and can throw a shell
miles).
Firing a shorter distance than that
on March %, he adds, it required ex-
actly 1o3 seconds for a shell to reach
Paris.
New-York tribune., 1918-04-09
Giant Caproni Airplanes
Helping Allies ir, West

WASHINGTON, April 8. - Several
squadrons of Caproni airplares are
operating at the French front, being
employed for bombing purposes, ac-
cording to diplomatic advlces received
here to-day. The Italian planes were
said to be doing effective work with
both the British and French armies
These machines are idcntically like
the giant Caproni biplane which flew
from New York to Washington yester-
day, and which is spending a week in
this city cooperating with the Liberty
Loan Committee here
New-York tribune., 1918-04-09

for the fact that the British aviators
did far moro work over the encmy
lines than the Germans did. He said
the Germans could not run the risk of
wasting machines in this sort of war
fare
The soldier-sch hoolmastcr was con-
vinced firmly that the war would end
this year. While he did not say so d-
rectly he implied that he thought the
Germans would wear the Allies out, for
he declared the Germans would keep
on attacking.
New-York tribune., 1918-04-09
Were Landed
To Protect Propeny

LONDON, April S.-The landing Of
British marines at Nladivostok was
principally to protect the railway sta
ton and the vicinity Of the British
Consulate, according to a Reuter- dis
patch from Toxic.
New-York tribune., 1918-04-09
Allies Enthused by
Americas Decision

Returning from the Italian front. I
find the Allied leaders on the West
front expressing great enthusiasm and
comfort over Amerca's decision to
brigade her prepared troops with the
British and French, IS indicating that
America is now really alive to the
critical nature Of this period. and be-
cause it enables the immediate etfec-
tive use OF an appreciable number of
our soldiers already fit, as we'll as pro-
viding for thoroughly practical and ad-
Vantagcous training for those arriving
under officers who have earned their
commiss ions in the blood and sweat of
battle and among soldiers who have
faced the worst of which the Boche is
capable.
1t was the obvious course to take.
None the less, it is sure sign that
General Pershing sees clearly and that
Washington now realizes the precious
delay that awaiting completion of an
American army would cost.
Both the military and the people
here arc very appreciative of the spirit
which has prompted America to dis
tribute the troops needed up and down
the line, thus to lose national identity.
perhaps, but to the immeasurable gain
in our effectiveness both for the pres
ent and for the future to gain the
triumphant end we all are seeking. For
1T is the best training our men could
possibly have and the kind which would
have been invaluable to them earlier
making for their greatest effectiveness
at the least cost in lie to themselves.
New-York tribune., 1918-04-09

last few days. The enemy is compelled
to aim ut general obiectives, though, of
course, there might be surprises which
the Allied generals must meet. The
liberty of rnanGuvre Of the latter, how
ever,. remains more complete than
New-York tribune., 1918-04-09

our balloons, but was nut to fight bva
squadron Of Belgian planes. During
the greater part OF the Week conditions
have been unfavorable for aerial ma.
noeuvrcs"
New-York tribune., 1918-04-09

overconfdencc, as the battle is a long
way from finished. and terrible, anx-
ious days are coming, but it is the mo-
ment for mistaken and unshakable
faith. grim, burning determination and
the uttermost effort Of every individ-
ual man and woman who values lib
erty and the sanctity of the home.
Therefore stand fast, my fellow
countrymen and worsen, as the superb
troops Of Great Britain and France and
your own sons are standing on the
blood recking soil of the West and re-
double your endeavors to throw Amer
ica's full weight into the balance and
thus hasten the end of this struggle,
on which rests the safety of human
rights. Keep the United States SOL
dicr boys a-coming, and hasten, hasten
the airplanes and ships.
Meanwhile The tranquility of Paris
continues undisturbed by the Boche
"mystcry gun which has only swel elled
the long, black list Of Hun victims
among women and children.
New-York tribune., 1918-04-09
Foch VIII Hold
Americans Till
hey Are Ready

Continued from page l
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planned strong attack at Hangard
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-25
STATE BUYS BONDS
Sinking Fund Commissioners Retire
Evidences of States Indcbt-
ednesS.

The Board OF State Sinking Fund
Commissioners has just bought Riddle
berger and Century bonds to tho
amount of $4,000 each. it is announced
by Second Auditor Roosevelt Page. Tho
Riddlebcrger bonds were bought at IS:
the Century at 80.
The RiddleberGer bonds were issued
in 1881. They mature in 1884. on
March there was still outstanding
$3.50. 35i.1G worth of them. They bear
per cent interest.
The Century bonds were issued in
1892, and Will mature in 1892. They
too. bear per cent interest. The value
Of those outstanding March was Sl5,-
I2o.3i6.21. which is nearly two-thirds
of the total state debt.
These bonds with school and coll
legc certificates. which bear & per cent
interest. and the old and unfounded
bonds of the Commonwealth. constitute
the entire state debt. Outstanding
school and college certificates amount
10 .46I.G05.S5. The old bonds. many
Of which are lost and may never be
found. amount to S45i,637.67 These
bear no interest and are> charged
against the state to maintain its rep
utation AZ one OF the few states in
the Southeast that have rcpudiated no
debts. Each Legislature, TO guard
against their being outlawcd through
the statute OF limitation. extends THAR
life. When any arc presented new
bonds arc exchanged for them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-25
N0NPART|sAN LEAGUE
PLANS TO INVADE EAST
Organization, Which Is All-Power-
full in North Dakota, May
Extend Efforts.
OHIO FARMERS ORGANIZING
Are Talking OF Putting Up Their
Own Candidate for Governor.
May BE Another Presidential
Ticket in 1920.

COLUMBUS. OHIO, March oi.---Is the
Nonpartisan League preparing to in
wade" the East? When the announce
ment was made in Washington recent
~ that this, the newest political party.
farmers organization that has gained
Dakota. and partial control OF other
Middle Western States. was going t.
put nifty members in the House of Rep
rcsentatives from the East rs we'll
as the West?
This is something Ohio politicians
would like to know. because Rcpubli-
can workers, who have been out scout
ing for signs of the fall contest, have
found an undcrcurrcnt among farmers
OF the greater part OF Ohio for "A more
active part in State politics. And tho
word is brought 10 Columbus that tho
farmers are talking of putting 10 a
candidate for Governor and trying Ia
break into the Legislature and other
branches of tho state government.
The Nonpartisan League. organized
few years ago in North Dakota rs
the Farmers Nonpartisan League, cap
turcd every State Office and control Of
the State Legislature at tho arst cleo
ton the league had a ticket in tho
he!d. It's activities have cprcad to
south Dakota. Montana, Nebraska ana
minnesota. and reports from tlcsa
states are 10 the effect that complete
state tickets will be in the field ut the
next election. Reports also have 1T
mat the league which has already put.
man liz the national House of Rem
resenfatiHes. Will have n presidential
"ardIdate in the field in 1920. some cav
man who is now a United States sem
ator from Wisconsin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-25
GERMANS SEIZE FOOD
IN CITIES OF RUSSIA
Leon Trotzky Declares for Army OF
100000 to 100000, Command
ed by Trained Officers.
ENEMIES on ALL SIDE
Invaders Reduce Rations OF Rus
slams by Onc-IIalf and Put Them
to Work for Small Wagcs-Huns
Welcomed With Flowers.


MOSCOW. Wednesday. March oo-A
turned TO Moscow from Dvinsk tells
the conditions there after the Germans
entered. Municipal officials and persons
Of all classes. tired OF disorder and con-
fusion, welcomed the Germans. gave
flowers TO the officers and paid them
every courtesy.
The Germans were Kind the first day.
!ut tho second day they comma ndeered
all food supplies. reduced food allow
ances to Russians by one-half and
shipped supplies out OF the city.
The invaders enforced compulsory
labor for twelve hours Il day to skilled
workmcn, the highest wages paid being:
3 rub!cs per day. The daily food all
lowancc now is "a small piece OF bread
and a quarter Of pound of pork.
Clerks are paid from 40 to so ru5l-s
monthly and physicians GO rublcs for
the same time. The value or ruble
is now about 10 cents. Mohilev Reva!,
Narva and kicv, occupied cities. rcpor:
Germans communicating and shipping
out food supplies.
Leon Trotzky delivered an address
before the MOSCOW SOVIET tonight ana
declared unequivocally for new army
Of 100000 10 10000 commanded by
trained officers and strictly disciplined.
He said it is foolish TO suppose that
officers can be improvised and de-
nounced guerrilla warfare useless.
He said the Boishcvik army is helpless
against skilled troops
I'VE need strong army TO defend
ourselves in this critical world posi-
ton" he said. From east and west
enemies are upon US According to
news reports, Germany has proposed
peace without annexation or contribu
tons 20 the western powers, with
Aisace 20 be returned TO France and
Belgium TO be restored. This is UNI
confirmed. but probable 1t means
peace a. Russia's expense. There is
4 struggle between two currents in
England. One favors compromise at
Russia's expense and the other rcckons
with the iaborins masses, which warn
aGains; an alliance with Germany. We
are surrounded by enemies on all sides
II IL were proposed TO France TO re-
turn Alsacc, the French Bourse would
sell Russia Tomorrow"
NJ. Trotzky denied tho charge that
the Bolsheviki had wrecked the old
army
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-25
NAME SIX DEsTRoYERs
N"'ea oficinis In Three American
Wars to BE Houorcd by
Navy Department.

"ASfiNGToN, March 24.-Secretary
Daniels tonight announced the names
ior SIX destroyers now being built for
the navy. They are:
The McCalla. in honor of Rear-Ad
mirai Bowman II. McCana, who served
with distinction during the war Be
tween the States and the SPANISH
American War.
The Breesc. in honor of CANAAN
k'dder II. Brcesc, z war hero who took
part in the attack on Vicksburg.
The Ramsay. in honor of Rcar-,d-
miral Francis NJ. Ramsay.
Tho McCook, in honor OF Commander
Roderick S. McCook.
me Cowel in honor of Master John
e. Cowel, hero OF the War of 1879
The Meredith. in honor OF Sergeant
Jonathan Meredith. a member Of ,hc
marine corps in 1903, who was win
inc American squadron that cadcd
once and for all piracy in the Mcditcr-
rancan.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-25
PREFER PRESENT ROUTE
Property Owners Oppose Any Change
IN Location OF Richmond Wash
inEton Highway

An enthusiastic meeting OF residents
aiohE the route of the Richnoao-
Washington Highway was held Satrr-
Gay morning in the reception room.
OF the l.ininGer-Alsop Company. ana
rtS"intions were adopted requesting
state Highway Commissioner Gcorpc
J.. Coleman to consider favorahlv tho
claims of the new cestablished hiphw,y
Us against any proposed change for tho
route from Richmond TO Trcdcricks-
burg.
special committee was appointed
70 c'''st the cooperation OF the Rich
mohd Automobile Club. the Richmopu
WASHINGTON Highway Association and
inc richmond Chamber OF Commcrcc
Inc strongest argument favorinr thn
use OF the present highway is the FACE
mat the Bankhead Highway Assoria-
t'oh oiiiclals toured this route last oc-
tooer when visiting Richmond NM
other southern cities. and there is NO
question with the committee of road
engineers OF the Bankhcad Associa-
ton as to the present highway beiu,-
the proper route
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-25
CONSTRUCTION WORK
rrc Government Undertakings Are
Reelected I'm Comparative
Statement.

building activity from the first OF
,c current year to March J has in
.coscd TO an enormous extent in the
|estcrn section OF the country as the
suit OF government contracts. ac-
Birding To comparative statistics re-
1,ntly issued by the f. w. Dodge Co.
Government war work is believed to
RECOUNT for large part OF the in
Tease In that section OF the East
hcmdinc Eastern Pennsylvania,
',uthern New Jersey, Maryland. Della
I are, District OF Columbia and Vir-
ksia the reports show that building
nd engineering operations have
mounted TO expenditures of $lio,-
$4,000, or more than 100 per cent in
tease over the same period of time in
II Contracts awarded from Janu-
" l to March 1 this year in the
ates north of the Ohio and east OF
he Missouri Rivers called for the
tai expenditure Of $29S,770,000. The
est and other sections of the coun-
not mentioned above show IL de-
yded falling off in construction and
kgineering activity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-25
TOBACCO WADS AND MUD
Fittsburghcrs Use Them to ETncc Pic
ture of German Kaiser on
big Poster,

PITTSBURGH. PA. March "a
SwattinS the Kaiser" in oil colors has
become 4 favorite pastimc for pedes-
TRANS who pass the post Office building
ON orders from She food administra-
ton large canvas poster has been
placed there, picturing Uncle Sam ana
the Kaiser and bearing the legend.
'Saye Food and Whip the Kaiser" Pa-'
triotic Ptttshurghcrs cannot counter
ance the autocratic face of the war
lord. as is evidenced by the accumula :;
ton OF tobacco wads. mud and other
adhesive stu; that is gradually oblit-
Grating il.