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DONDONs GoPt. oV.-fHt6B OUtCtut
ront IN Frdnco and Belgium Wcro issue
BRITISH tNIGHT)--In spite OF the
unfavorable weather and strong hostile
resistance. important progress has
been made to-day on the st. Quentin
Cambria battle front.
The First Division, south Of Bel
lenglise. resumed the attack this
morning and gained the high ground
about Thorigny. capturing the village
ana the east end Of the canal tunnel
or LIE Tronquoy, taking many pris-
oners. Here II Joined the troops of
the Ihirty-second Division, who dur
ING the night carried the defences OF
the tunnel on the eastern side and
captured lie Tronquoy village.
continuing It's advance to-day this
latter division made progress on the
hlgh ground northeast OF lie Tron-
auoy ana east OF Nauroy.
oh the LETT English and Australian
troops attacked northward along the
spurs ieading from Nauroy to Gouy.
PRESSING their advance with great
determination astride the Hlndenburg
system they overcame the, resistance
or strong forces of the enemy and
captured the greater part OF the high
ground south of Gouy with many
prisoners. 4,
ur'ner norm Enshsh troops recap
.hieIs-NuIsiah, tosether with
,ne spur soutneast OF that Vhlage''
celore iniooay also tney mac taken
Sohneheu anu reached the Scneidt
Sanai on 'heir front from Fendhuiie
ior.h"su.
Inc rev Iealahoers also cleared
ue west pank OF the canai as tar
norh as Crevecoeur. English troops
nave had hard tgHting about Rumilly
ana north or the villages, but have
progressed and established themselves
along the Rumilly-Cambral road.
North OF Cambria the enemy again
resisted our advance strongly, employ
ing considerable forces and counter
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-01
SERBLANS READY TO
POUNCE ON SOFIA
BuiRariansp Defence Riddied
by Alice Rapid Fire.

LONDON, Sept. 30.-The smashing ad-
vance Of the allied forces in Macedonia
did not relax for a moment following
the initial overtures Of Bulgaria for
an armistice and eventual peace. The
official statements Of the lighting In
Macedonia as received to-day show that
Bulgaria surrendered only when Soma
was threatened by the rapid advance
OF the armies operating in the Balkans.
From Paris tonight there came the
statement that French cavalry had en-
cred Uskub. capture and occupation
( which would throw open Bulgaria to
invasion OF the Entente troops
"hs Serbian army was following the
French cavalry closely and the reports
aid that they were only eight miles
from uskub and would be In the pos
session OF the dominating heights to
this important Bulgarian base within
forty-eight hours.
A Serbian official stateme OF Sun
day said that Charevo. east OF vsles
and six miles from the Bulgarian Dor
der, had been captured by the Serbian
forces and that the retreat of the Bull
garian forces had been cut Off
British cavalry, II appears, speeded
UP their advance when the news of tho
Bulgarian offer was received, for they
approached Petrich and were ready 20
cut communication between Sores and
Sofia. Allied airmen also Joined in the
attack, bombing Bulgarian and Austrian
magazines and stores a distance OF only
fifty-seven miles from Sofa.
Field Marshal Won Mackensen, whose
task has been the military occupation OF
Rumania, was reported to have arrived
in Sofia and to be hurrying reinforce
ments to the aid OF the Bulgarians to
Nish, where there are elaborate defen-
siye NArks
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-01
BRITISH GAINS ARE TOLD.
Captured 1000 Square Miles of
Territory I'm Eighty Days.

LONDON, Sept s0.-Andrew Bonar
Law. Chancellor OF the Exchequer.
speakins to-day at a meeting opening
tho autumn war savings campaign, said
that since July 12 troops OF the British
Empire had captured 1000 square miles
of territory, $50 villages and moro than
10000 German prisoners.
The Chancellor said II lad been prom
isod that II the enemy continued to bonn
bard defenceless towns he would be paid
back with interest. and that the promise
had been kept The British air force, ne
declared. had had a great deal to do
with breaking the enemy morale.
Abiding to the Palestine campaign.
Mr.. Bonar Law said:
The magnificent success OF our ar
mics In Palestine has resu ted in the ex-
tlnction OF the greater part OF the Turk
ish army. but something more IL going
20 follow"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-01
HEAVY SHELL DUEL
BEHIND ST. MIHIEL
American Artillery Prevents
Troop Movements.

bV tNc dsspCtotco TFcsS
WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES IN 1oR-
RAINE, Sept. 3o.-American artillery late
yesterday shelled the back areas Of the
enemy in the st. Mihiel sector. This
was done to prevent the extensive Ger
man troop movements which were noted
going northward from reaching the Sec
tor Of present activity northwest OF
verdun.
There are Indications that the Ger
mans on this front are trying to send
aid to the hard pressed forces now UNI
der attack by the French and Americans
to the east and west of the Argonne
Forest. The German guns retaliated
somewhat when the American Smelling
began. but their fire was ineffective.
Observers have noted strong bodies OF
German infantry moving forward. and q
narrow gauge railroad In this region has
been abnormally active.
Activity. though general, was heavier
on the left than In the centre, and along
the latter position the artillery fire
ceased In the early morning hours.
To hold his present position the enemy
Is bringing UP reserves and preparing in
other ways for an organised resistance.
Great activity behind the German lines
is observed, trains and wagons bringing
up reserves and supplies simultaneously.
The enemy IL Smelling tho American back
areas heavily. especially the roads lead
ing to Montfaucon and along the centre
OF the sector.
Just to the right of the American CEN
tire tho enemy concentrated heavy and
light artillery and also threw in shock
troops.
After only four days OF rest German
divisions returned TO the line Sunday.
either for tho purpose OF counter attack
Ing or supporting those already there.
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AMERICANS CLEAR
GERMAN DUGOUTS


close by. Their observation glasses were
not damaged.
In another instance the Franco-Amer-
lean gunners scored hit between two
German $50 millimeter pieces. Both
guns were put out of commission and
three OF the gunners killed. Near by a
direct hit Was scored on n II gun. of
which virtually nothing was left but the
barrel.
The American infantrymen also found
three machine gun nests where heavy
projectiles struck. demolishing the guns
and killing five Germans.
At various places in the vicinity of
German trenches Germans were found
who had been killed while endeavorins
to reach dugouts. Their comrades who
succeeded in reaching the dugouts re-
manned there until the Americans came
up and then surrendered.
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10000 or TURKISH 4TH
ARMY SURRENDER
British Report Progress in
Palestine Operations.

LONDON, Sept 30.---A Turkish force of
10000 men has surrendered to the Brit
ish in Palestine. according to an Off
cial announcement tonight. as follows:
In Palestine during September 20
the northward movement OF our cav
airy and armored cars from the IT,
berias-D eraa area continued
A large Turkish force including
elements composing the Turkish garri-
son on the Hedjax railway, between
Amman and Maan, surrendered at
Eliza station.
This force IL said by Its commander
to number 10000 men and to be part
OF the Second Army Corps OF the
Fourth Turkish Army
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-01
PARACHUTE FLIER FIRED ON.
American Hands safely After BaI-
loon Is Destroyed.
BY he Associated Press.

WITH THE AMERICAN FoRcEs IN
FRANCE. Sept. 30 (deIayed) An Ameri-
can officer descending In q parachute
after his observation balloon had been
set on fire by German aviator has had
the experience of beink fred upon and
having his parachute pierced by machine
gun bullets during the descent
When tho observer saw the German
Airpiane approaching he went over the
side Of the basket A second afterward
the balloon burst into flames from in
cendiary bullets fired from the German
machine.
The observer then was astonished to
sss the German turn and begin airing ON
him. Five bullets pierced the parachute.
nut tho observer landed unframed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-01
NEW AUSTRIAN PEACE MOVE.
Deputy Proposes That NeutraIs
Participate In Farley,

AMSTERDAM. Sept. 3o.--A proposal
that the Presidents and Vice-Presidents
Of the Parliaments OF belligerent and
neutral states shall be invited to meet
for an unblnding discussion Of the basis
OF peace has been introduced In the
lower house OF the Austrian Parlia-
ment
The motion, says a telegram from
Vienna. was introduced by Herr Neu-
mann, Liberal Deputy. It would en-
power the President OF the Chamber
OF Deputies to convey the invitation to
the Pariiaments OF the helligerents and
Of neutral states. The meeting would
be held at place agreed upon
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-01
KAISER READY TO FIGHT ON.
Tells westphalisn Patriots He
VIII Press for Victory,

LONDON, Sept. S0.-Ernperor william.
according to an Exchange Telegraph des-
patch from Amsterdam. has sent the
following telegram to the westphalian
Patriotic Society:
Germany IL decided to utilize all
force to fight this enforced defensive
war until a victorious end is secured
and the fatherland protected for all
time against foreign oppression.
A glance at the magnificent sue
cesses of our heroic sons and their
able leaders ought to protect the
German people even In the changeabie
fortunes of war against unworthy dis
couragement and unJustlfied doubt.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-01
Exploit Of u. s. Army
Praised by Manoury

pAR1S, Sept. 30.-"The
American Army in taking
Montfaucon has accomplished
one Of the most admirable ex-
ploits Of the war;" Gen. Manoury
to-day told q deputation Of
French and American officers.
The deputation had called on
the victor Of the battle Of the
Ourcq to present him with q
medallion Of himself made by M.
Aalou, the sculptor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-01
DRIVE IN FLANDERS
CAUGHT FOE MAPPING
Beigians ard British Execute
Brilliant Flank Moue.

WAsHINoToN, Sept 31.--The unquali-
ned capitulatioI of Bulgaria, great as
the effect is cer,ain to DO on the whole
course OF the war. did not serve to-day
10 distract the attention OF army officials
for a moment from the vital moves being
made in the great game on the western
front
The outstanding event Of the day there
was the swift forward rush Of the Bel
gian and British forces In Flanders OBJ
servers here again saw more than a hint
OF weakening morale In the German
ranks. due probably to the fact that
poorer troops had been assigned TO this
sector of the front; which long had been
quiet There was plain evidence also
mat the enemy was taken completely by
surprise.
Line Still wealteninE.
To support the wavering line. des-
patches Indicate. only tired out divi-
eions from further south were availabla.
The result was shown In the astonishing
progress made by the Belgians and Gen.
Plumer's Second British army.
Even the penetration Of Cambria and
the certainty Of Its complete occupation
by The British at any moment were over
Swallowed to officers here by the envelop-
inent OF the northern flank. Lille
koubatx-Tourcoing triangle. by Gen.
runners troops. A strategic coup an
pears to have been achieved In this zone
OF the battle which almost teyond oues-
ton will drop the triangle OF towns into
the laps of the allied armies without the
necessity Of costly frontal attack,
Roulers was reported in the hands Of the
Belgians and Menin about to fall to the
British. The advancing lines are there
1ore already east of the triangle % the
north and have severed the German
communication system on that side and
brought the remaining lines under gun
6rs.
This Lille sector Is the most congested
region OF the whole battle line. Stu
ated In the famous coal region, the three
towns almost merge into each other,
while before them Armentieres stands
as an outwork protected from the south
particularly by roads, railways ana
numerous canals and water lines which
make .he advance OF troops against a
stubborn foe extremely difficult
Foch Strikes Again.
The rnaneuvre executed by Marshal
Foch appears to follow closely the one
io lricu SUCCESSFULLY on Otner fronts.
Instead Of hitting at the weak point the
Belgian thrust, masked by an attack
over the whole line to the North Sea
and aided by the British feet, suddenly
concentrated on perhaps the strongest
natural barrier north OF Ypres- Houthulst
forest.
The wood was cleared In fierce fight
ing, then the Belgian line moved for
ward quickly and the British to the
south began an oblique drive along the
old Hindenburg line defences. which has
taken them past the Lille triangle with
Q rush. leaving that northern pivot of
the whole German defence system In
. rapidly deepening pocket.
Probably this explains the fact that
the British lines from southwest OF
Douai to the juncture with the second
army somewhere west Of Armentieres
nave been quiescent throughout the Bit
ter fighting on both sides.
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RUMAN1ANs EAGER TO STRIKE.
Nation Hates Central Powers, For
mer Minister Says.

PARIS. Sept 3o.--Take Jonescu, for
mer Minister without portfolio in the
Rumanian Cabinet. In a statement made
to the Tntrunsiqeant to-day asserted that
the effect OF Bulgaria Withdrawing from
the war would be considerable In Ru-
mania, where the entire nation hates
tho Central Powers.
NJ Jonescu said he was convinced
that before the end OF the war the Ru-
manian army would have once more
the opportunity of lighting against the
common enemy"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-01
ENEMY PLANES SHOT DOWN.
Fifteen balloons Also DESTROYED
Sunday, Says HaiE.

LONDON, Sept So,-Thirty-fve Ger
man alrplanes were put out OF action
and hfteen balloons destroyed in the air
fighting OF Sunday, according to Field
Marshal Haig's report on aerial actiyi-
ties tonight Nineteen British planes
failed to return to their bases
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-01
By the Associated Press.

TOXIC, Sept. 20 delayed. Fifteen
thousand armed Austro-German prison.
ers from Dlagiovestchensk reached Heiho
on September IS and were disarmed. ac-.
croding TO statement issued Mt the
War Office. The statement says that
Japanese and Chinese which have been
on duty along the Amur River entered
BlaE!ovestohensk with the main force Of
Japanese cavalry when that city was
taken by the allied forces.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-01
U. 8. TROOPS WELD GAINS.
fershing Reports Victory From
Mouse to Aisne.

WAsHrNoToN, Sept. 3o.--Gen. Per-
shing In his communiQue for to-day
says:
From the Mouse u the Aisne our
troops have maintained and CONSOLE
dated their newly captured positions
In the face of counter attacks and
heavy gas and artillery lombard
menta
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-01
HAIG PRAISES BELGIANs.
Congratulates King Albert on
Achievements OF Army.

LONDON, Sept 30.-Field Marshal
Haig. the British Commander in Chief,
under date Of Saturday. sent tho follow
Ing congratulatory telegram TO King
Albert OF Belgium:
At the close OF the most successful
day for the allied armies on the west
ern front, l beg to offer your Majesty
and the Belgian army the heartiest
congratulations OF myself and all
ranks on the magnificent results
achieved to-day under your Majesty's
supreme command.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-01
BOLSHEVIKI FLEE
u. SYMPTOM FORCES
Biasiouestchensk Taken-l5,-
900 Austro-C ermons Disormed
By the dssociatef Prs.s.

VLADNosroK. Sept. IS (deiayed).-
American troops cooperated with the
Japanese in the occupation yesterday Of
observation-disclosures. tho capital of the
Amur province. Tho allied forces en-
tered the city on the heels OF the depart
ing Bolsheviki.
Eugene Regnault. French commls-
sioner on the allied conference at Vladl-
vostok. has arrived here. In an address
to the Russian population he declared
that France desires to give relief to the
Czecho-slovaks and extend economic aid
to Russia.
This Is the flrst report that American
units are at Blagiovestchensk. The cap
ture OF the city was reported In a des-
patch from London last Tuesday,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-01

the living embodiment In the Balkan
Peninsula OF all that In worst In them,
cannot be allowed to retain his throne"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-01
Get Your GAS HEATERS at Once

I'VE ask that you refrain from using in furnaces
or stoves entirely at least until the of November
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-01
BuIEaria's Original War Aims.

Bulgaria made her announcement cast
ing her lot with the German alliance Oc-
tober s, 1915 She had hesitated for
fifteen months before taking the decision.
The Government declared in the mani
festo that led her into the Teutonic
camp that her trade interests and eco
nomc rights were inseparably bound
up with Turkey. Germany and Austria"
1t was also stated that Germany had
pleded TO Bulgaria the whole OF Mace
donia. including Uskub. Monastir and
Ochrida, and a still greater expansion
at the expense OF Serbia was promised
in return for military activities.
Russia made frantic efforts to prevent
many and urged that she had previously
given protection to her southern neigh
Dor.
II was reported at the time that Bull
saria had entered into a secret treaty
with Germany in July. 1918. No denial
was ever made OF the existence OF this
treaty. The actual invasion OF Serbia
by Bulgarian troops began October 10,
1915. Serbia. Montenegro and Albania
were overrun In rapid succession by a
combination OF German. Austrian and
Bulgarian forces. 1t was the coming Of
Bulgaria into the war with Germany
thae iUh ANuuitnit W lllANe HOT DiuHk6 OI
the side OF the Entente ALLIES in August
1915.
The people OF Bulgaria were by no
means unanimously favorable to the step
taken by their Government. II was nee
essary to adopt the most stringent meas.
ures against such factions as fought
against the war movement and urged
that the proper place for the country
was on the side of the Entente. In the
latter part Of 1917 It was reported that
the military party In Bulgaria was fac
ing a rapidly increasing opposition.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-01
OFFICIAL REPORTS OF THE BATTLES.

LONDON sept 3oTh official
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Premier Forced 20 Retire.


Premier Radoslavofr, known 10 be
strongly pro-German, was forced to re-
tire and his place was taken by NJ.
Malinoff. who was strongly attached to
Russian interests and friendly to the
Entente. While these lamentations
were In progress in his own land Cxar
Ferdinand passed the greater part of
the summer In Germany. When he
came back TO his capital he found that
strong spirit OF unrest had possessed
his land. although the military party
stAl held the upper hand.
The crisis came September IL, when
strong French and Serbian forces at
tackled the front held by Bulgarians and
Germans in Macedonia. east OF Mona
stir. The Entente troops broke through
tho line and advanced northward. driv-
Ing a wedge between the German and
the Bulgarian wings. British troops
then invaded Bulgaria at the south
western corner OF the kingdom, and
September ~ Gen. Franchet d'Es-
percy made the sensational an
lures from the Bulgarians for the sus-
pension of hostilities looking TO the
signing OF All armistice. He replied
that he would not suspend hostllities,
but would receive any communication
that representatives of Gar Ferdinand
might see Mt to make. The bulgarian
commissioners reached Salonica Satur-
day and negotiations were opened Sun
dey.
1t is believed that tho agreement
means that allied troops will occupy
Bulgaria. with the aid Of tho Bulgarian
Government, and thar all Bulgarian
forces will be withdrawn from Serbia,
Greece, Rumania and other Theatres
Bulgaria Angry at Germany.
Opposition to this programme IL ex-
pected from tho military party Of Bull
garia in concert with the Teutonic allies
One report that reached the Entente to-
day was that bulgaria had become an
gered with Germany because reinforce
mcnts which had been demanded did not
reach her In time to stay the allied at
tack In Macedonia.
Many reporfa hAye coma sinHA thu ru
The Benson signal., 1918-06-15
THE RED CROSS
By EDGAR A. GUEST.

w AN too old to share the fight;
Too many years have come and eono
4 Since first saw the morning light.
My youth has been and Travelled on,
] am too old to join the line,
Far-fiung today that truth shall lives
4 may not die for what is fine,
But am not too old to give.
I am not yet so old that
Have drifted from the world apart
I still can hear the helpless cry,
And mercy still can reach my heart.
! still can share from day to day
The burden that our youth must bear.
And thank God that can say
The Red Cross is my symbol there.
I am too old to bear lance,
Across the sheIl-torn Flanders field
may not 60 where troops advance
And deaths grim terrors are revealed;
Eut ! can hear the helpless call,
And can serve them while live;
And thank God that through it all
| shall not be too old to give.
The Benson signal., 1918-06-15
Subscription Two Dollars per Year
Quarters will win the war.
Buy Thrift Stamps and take
a poke at the Kaiser.

Twenty-Five thousand nur-
ses are needed at once for t le
united States Army and Navy.
They must be assemble I
for immediate service this
month. The Hun offensive
along the Marne has caus I'd
the Government to issue an
emergency call.
From across the Atlantic
comes the demand throu 5h
the Surgeon General of the
Army. 1t is transmitted to
the registered nurses of the
Nation through the Red Cross.
There must be adequate
care for the sick and wound
ed on the other side. Nurses
are not yet drafted. They
must, then. volunteer their
services if the mangled and
torn are to be attended as
they are brought in on
stretchers stiff and Smeared
with blood.
What if the nurses do not
volueteer? But the thonght
is unbearable. 1t is an ull--
generous thought, an un
worthy one, for there is no
doubt but what the call wi |
be answered. The trouble is
that many of the nurses OF
the country are now employ
ed. They hesitate to leave
their leases. . The very
faithfulness which impe's
them to stay with their pa
tients is one of the things
which will make for delay in
mastering the requisite, say
the military authorities.
If you have a nurse, then,
Mr.. and Mrs. Public, release
her as soon as possible. She
is needed by some American
boy with a fevor-Wrecked
body who has been found,
after days of pain. He is a.
bout done for, but by his
own native grit and that nur-
Sc S gracious care he may
pull through. Give him a
chance. He gave all he had
Tor you.