Arizona republican., 1918-08-25
Fighting Intense Near Miraumont
Americans Move Forward

American troops holding the ground around Fishes have moved up to the Soissons- Rheims road along front of about half mile. while the French, though not extensively engaged. have made some progress south of Crecy- Au- Mont
 The storm center of the battle dur ing the past day has seemed to be in the neighborhood of Bapaume. Early dispatches on Saturday told of British troops within couple of miles of the town, but later reports showed that the Germans, determined to save Bapaume from the allies. had rushed new forcea into the struggle.
 Enemy Slows Up Advance
 It seems that the enemy has suc- ceeded in slowing up the British. if they have not stopped them north and west of Bapaumc. The importance of the town from tactical standpoint makes it the chief point of attack in this sector.
 Further south the Germans are still | clinging to Miraumont, on the Ancre. in spite of the fact that the British on both Hanks of the place have swept far to the eastward. Just below Miraumont the situation is somewhat obscure, but
  mans have thrown enough men into the battle to retard the British.
 l Capture of Bray Important , Nearer the Somme however. the l Germans have not been so successful. | It is reported that Bray has been cap | tured by the British, who are said to | be to the east of that town. Bray is | imporant because it stands on high {. ground and dominates large amount : of territory on each side of the Somme. 1 There are few details of the progress of the fighting south of the SOmme The capture of cannon is reported from ] this region. but there has been no news of further progress there by the British
 Sector Comparatively Quiet
 Along the Chaulnes- Rove sector of the line, there is comparative auie, This region has not been mentioned in I recent advices.
 Although the French are known to be close to Noyon, that city is still held by the Germans. The French hold ground :;ong the southern bank of the Disc and have been reported to be across it at two points. but they appear to have ceased their attacks for the moment seeming to be waiting for the outcome of the fighting in Picardy and Artois.
 The left bank of the Ailette is alsc held by the French. There have beer reports that they have crossed this stream, but these have not been off. cially confirmed. South of the Allan. ettP, the French appear to be definitely held up on the hills north of Soissons Their position there. however. would seem to render the German position! near SOissons untenable.
 Anoericans Hold Vesie inc
 Local fighting of some severity ha! taken place along the Nesle river, wher' Americans are holding the line.
 Trench raids by the French in thu Lorraine sector are reported from th' French war office This activity in wha has been for some time quiet secto may be the prelude to an attack agains the Germans there. but there is noth ing yet to substantiate this suggestion
 Light sea forces have had a rathe slight encounter off Dunkirk, France Both the British and German officia reports state that losses were inflicte' fering any losses.
 Situation is Delicate
 The diplomatic situation etwee Spain and Germany seems to be quit delicate as. the result of the decisio on the part of the former to take owe on ton for ton basis German ship to replace Spanish ships lost throu;, attacks by submarines. It is reporte that Berlin has sent protest to Mad rid, but has not agreed to limit subiEa rine warfare or guarantee Spal against further losses.