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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-01
COngressmen Discuss
Legislative Authority
Requested by Heney

WASHINGTON, March I.-Francis
Heney has precipitated "A lively dis
cusslOn in congressional circles as a
result Of his request for legislative
authority setting aside the power OF
writs 10 stay the governments hands
in seeking evidence. Congressman
say that they must be convinced Of
the need for broader powers for the
federal trade commission. Several
say it won't do to open the door too
wide, and the authority, If grRnted
at all. must be hedged with safe
guards. AINi
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-01

Kansas thus far determined and
marked by the United states Geologi-
cal Survey. department Of the Inter
ior IS about u miles southwest of
Syracuse and is 3522 feet above mean
sea level. A still higher point, how
ever. established by the United states
coast and Geodetic Survey. is on the
Kansas-Colorado State line. just north
of the Union Pacific Railroad track,
its elevation is 1876 feet. The abso-
lutely exact elevations of these points
and about 500 others. marked by
bench marks. are shown in the sur
vey's bulletin SCI. which contains the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-01

results of the work Of spirit leveling
in Kansas from 1896 to 1913. inclu-
sive
This bulletin is one Of a series Of
similar reports published by the peo.
logical survey and should be Of great
value to surveyors and engineers who
havev occasion to use bench-maTk
elevations in laying out railroad or
other lines, where accuracy of ele-
walton is necessary. The report is. in
fact a guide to the bench marks that
have been set by the government en-
gineers. for while the numbers
stamped on the bench marks repre-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-01

We geta Bile Compound the credit. 4"
Mrs. JOSEPHINE KIMBLE, 935 West
Race St, Portland, Ind.
Thousands Of American women give
this famous root and herb remedy the
credit for health restored as did Mrs.
KiTnble.
For helpful suggestions in regard to
such Biments women are asked to write
~ Lydia +. Pinkham Medicine Co.,
Lynn, Mass. The result Of its long
experience Is 1T your service.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-01

Charles Hynd is down from his
home at Ukiah.
Frank James of Umatilla is spend
ing the day in Pendleton.
w. r. Hickey of Echo was up
from his home last evening.
f. NJ, Horner of Pilot Rock was
among the visitors in the city yester-
day.
Ralph G. Walpole and Frances
Walpole of Irrigon are registered at
the st. George.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-01

~ NAAAAE- = LOAA4 AAOA
be on my feet at all.
l was all run down
and so weak / could
not do my house
work, was nervous
and could not lie
down at night. ]
took tire q TIN e nts
from a physician but
they did nOthelp me.
Ny Aunt recon-
N ended Lydia z.
Pink b ms Vege-
table Compound. /
tried it and now |
am strong and well
again and do my own
work and / give
Lydia Z. Pinkham's s
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-01

The following interesting program
will be presented tonight at the meet
ing of the Washington school parent
teacher circle. Talk by Judge G. w.
Phelps on the Junior Red Cross;
talk by Mrs. w. d. McNaTy on Lay
ette Work." Instrumental solo. Miss
Wattenburger; vocal solo. Miss ia
cobs. and instrumental solo, Miss Ma
rie Temple. A collection will be ta.
ken
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-01

Thursday Afternoon Club members
met yesterday with Mrs. w. D. Nc
Nary at her attractive home and en-
joyed an afternoon Of Red Cross work
interspersed with number of de-
lightful readings and musical num-
bers. Dainty Hoover refreshments
concluded the afternoon, Mrs A. J.
owen presiding at the coffee urn.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-01

Mr.. and Mrs. c. p. Stewart and
Mrs. ]. Gleason Of Walla Walla are
Pendleton visitors.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-01
SHE COULD NOT
STAND OR WORK
But LYDIA E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound Restored Her
T., Health and Stopped
q Her Pains.

Portland, Ind. had a diFplsee-
Inent and suffered 50 badly from it that
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-01

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Jones, three miles north of this city.
was the scene of delightful surprise
dancing party last evening. About
35 of their young friends motored out
to their home, taking along dainty re-
freshments and also the musicians.
MIR. and Mrs. Jones extended generous
hospitality and a most enjoyable ev-
ening was spent by all
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-01
BARGAINS
BARGAINS
BARGAINS
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SALES DAY

of
/ will
nd p i
IN BARGAIN BASEMENT WAY
priced
4 on save
DRFSSES-AH
SkIIGTS-Snappy IA in
EVERY MEMBER OF THE FANIIIY-Seryccablc and
n
wi you
of
REMNANT SALE NOW ON-One and
o
n
We'll
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-01
HAVE YOU SEEN OUR NEW BONNIE LASSIE"
APRON DRESSES?

They are the house dresses "De> Luxe" Their
crisp freshness helps to make house work pleasure
Their bright plads stripes and checks dainty pinks
blues and tans fairly radiate cheerfulness. While
large pockets, unique belts and pretty collars are
pecially designed for women who insist on being as
attractyey dressed at their work as they are in So
cietY Bonnie Lassie" Apron Dresses are priced
from .................... SIPS to $500
81 SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY ONLY
Bungalow Aprons S9c
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-01

n Attitudes I'm Kansas.
,-The highest point in the state OF
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-01

The Old Degree Team of the Re-
bekah Lodge will hold initiation cere-
monies tonight and a large attend
ance is anticipated
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-01

Mrs. Harry Lendy and little son,
oliver. are in waila walla for d visit
at the home OF MRS. Leadys parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. y. Oliver.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Barnett. who
have recently returned from their
tour, are located in apart
nents atv4O9 East Main --Walla Wal
Ia Bulletin.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-01

Tomorrow is Volunteer Day at Red
Gross headquarters and a call Is made
for helpers in the surgical dressing
class. The equipment needed is a
white apron and head covering.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-01

Complimenting Mrs. II. II. Hattery
who is leaving soon for Portland.
NoTthside Bridge Club members will
entertain with an informal dinner to-
morrow evening in her honor at the
home of Mrs f. T. Wade on jackson
street.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
REPuLSE
GERMAN ATTACKS
Great Battle is Raging FierceIy
Along One Hundred and ?
Thirty MIle Front /

NEW YORK, April I1--(Associ-
MOD Irossl-Along a vast front,
I&o miles in length, the q great
battle continuea TO rage yesterday
White the most intense Fighting our
rel TO the north and was bo'ne by,thc
British and Portuguese troops, ~"
French POSITIONS wcrc', subjected, ~ q
heavy shcIIing by the enemy ARTERY,
The great battle line. extends tom
.rr, 8 TO Courhy' Ic Chateau Enr hwn
he Errueh front.
Uuier the cover of their heavy ~
ilc~v fire the Germaus laun'heI sHv
"raI nj arks against French positions
Ahir h uniformly failed. Mar lIangard
" No:icucrrc the fighting WAS rsL.a ral
y heavy. The enemy sent fuTwnFi 1
.rc~ ezforcrs Of massed troops but he
reu,h couhtered heavily and drove the
Uemy back with heavy losses.
West of Castle Noyon German at
tnck2 proved equally fruitless.
~
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
LOAN SUBSCRIPTIONS
MAKING I! new RECORDS
New York Reserve. Doubles It's
Figures OF Former Loans

WASHINGTON, April 1I-(Associa,
ted Press)N7Figures recsiyed last night
from the New York federal reserve dis
:rict to which has been assigned the
'argest quota of the Third Liberty Loan
as it furnished the, larger of tn" two
preceding loans, is far ahead of its
former records. ,.,.
New York subscriptions are more
than twice as great now as they were
at the same period of progress for tie
Second Liberty Loan. Nearly $3.50 e
100000 has already been subscribed.
Officials express themselves as thor
oughly satisfied with the progress a ut
is being made.
The country through more than SEQ
communities have already oversub-
scribed their quota and all are calling
for honor flags.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
TAFT AND. Walsh ON
WAR LABOR COUNCIL
Both Served On Commission That
Drew. Up Basic .Princi-
pies Fer Agreement

WANHINGTON, April 10 (ofieintl
Plcyident Wilson has appointed forp
n Irchident Taft and Frank P. Walsh
Us two of the members' Of the Wa
Labor Council which is designed to
AIRY into effect the Hans agreed npon
~ tac couferPes of capital and labo:
Tor u set of basic principles to insure
peace between labor and capital dur
ng the war ana for continuance Of
he highest possible speed in industry
u.irg that penod. This council vii
Ia be the arbitration. board to which
III questions III" TO be submitted.
When conferees we're named by labor
ind capital Taft, was the first CHOICE
the representatives of capital and
Walsh WAS named by labor. Boil
rrN"d in he confP~cncr and both sign
d ;he report submitted to Secretary
wilson and RECOMMENDED by him to th
'rcsidcDt. The selection of these tw,
Who had the coprGence Of those whom
hey were cailed upon to represent and
ave maintained hat confidence by the
cport agreed upon and rendered, is. s
natural sequence.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
SENATE INQUIRY IS
STILL UNDER WA|
Witness TeStifies Against Ger
man American Alliance

WASHINGTON, April IL (Associa
ted Press Although it has been an
nouurcd by the secretary of the Ger
man American Alliance that that or
GaniHatlun will dissolve tomorrow at
PhiladeIphia on "tip' from Wash
ington that it vas better to act in ad
vance Of the report of the senate jude
larry committee which has been invest
gating the charges of disloyalty made
against the ulIncce, the h"ur,ng pro
oeeGed further Hcforc the senate ccm
mittee today.
Professor Sperry of Syracuse Uni
vorSi1y was IT,. chief witHess hefOr'
he committee t"day. He testified that
there was a prorr Ganda which had been
undertaken Try the German Language
press to fomvnt distrust brtweeD
his county ant Germany and under
took to connect up the alliance Will
this propaganda.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
IRISH LEADER
FIGHTS HARD TO
.STOPPASSAGEOF
NAN POWER ACT
Dillon Asserts Military Rule For
/. Ireland viii Be Necessary For
Rest of War Period II Meas
ure Shall Be Passed
MEASURE IS CARRIED .-..
ON SECOND READING
Irish Leader Says Governments
Estimate Of Number Liable To
Conservation Is Nonsense Five
Times Too Large

+ ONDON, April ll-(AsSocia-
Il ted Press) - Following a
,tormy debate, in which the OPP
position to the government was
ed by John Dillon. the new'lcad-
ar of the Irish Nationalist, the
Man Power Bill, which includes
'onscription for the British Isles,
including Ireland, passed on sec
md reading in the house Of COM
mons last night by vote OF three
hundred and twenty-thrcc to one
hundred.
The passage. of the bill, after
he powerful speech made by
Premier Lloyd George in intro
lucing it on Tuesday, was a fore
zone conclusion, interest center
ing mainly yesterday in the atti-
>ude to be adopted by the Irish
members in view of the promise
If the Premier to introduce an
Irish Home Rule Bill after the
ConscriptiUn Act had become
law.
During the progress OF the dc
bate John Dillon led the OPPOSE
ton. He demanded that 4 plcbis
site on the question should be
taken in Ireland and asserted that
fsthe measure should be passed
n the face Of the strong OppOsl-
ion OF the Irish. which he said
vas united opposition, only
military force could maintain tho
British rule in ireland.
"Thc estimate that there are
;our hundred thousand men in
ireland who could be secured for
the army under this bin and
through the CONSUMPTION which
it provides, as it has been made
Wy the government and told of in
he speeches here. is sheer non
sense. There is no such number.
Not more than eighty thousand
81,
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
EXPORTSTO ALLIES
ARE MOUNTING FAST
Increase Twenty Percent Last
b. Month aDd Similar Growth
.... C. Expected In April =,

u. z a. y ..t.... ~. F..gg.
l'' W.tsfftNdToN, April TO- tohiriull
Great Increases in the tonnage Of
exports overseas is reported by GOV.
ernmert officials shown the speed ng
up which is being obtained through co
npcratiob. Still greater increases for
this month are forecast.
In March the shipments "vcr"eas
we're twenty percent greater than in
February and the April tonnage is ex'
peGtcd TO- be twerty percent greater
3thansin March thus showing n forty
percent increase Ii, two mouths.
y. There nre now rag2 9shipF carrying
supplies ard other goods I" the Allies
and they have enpacity Of 2,3G5,344
tons each trip, =
To cooperation between the shipping
board and the war department is at
tributed the increases in shipping that
are show n.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
LOSSES
ARE. NEAR MINIMUM
~ =
Reports Show Tide Of Hun Sub.
marine Successes Is Once
More Ethjng Fast

NEW YORK. April II Associated
Press Losses of British and Frencl
merchant shipping was almost at low
tbb last week, the British losses, es
recially, being the smallest reported b.
The British admiralty since last autumn
For the week ending April 6, London
adviccs said, the British losses through
summarizing and from mines were foul
vessels of more than 1000 tons registry
two smaller merchant craft and two
fishers, eight in all.
From Paris the minister Of marin,
reported the loss of two vessels OF
more than 1900 tons registry
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
n EERIcAN ENGINEERS
X SHOW RARE BRAVERY

WASHINGTON, April lO-COficiaD
"Details from the French battlefront
show that the American engineers when
the German offensive threatened the
Allied lines discarded their tools and
.anty withsrnod the German initial
drive near Noyon, Strengthening the enc.
nv in masses until their machine guns
were red hot, then Withdrew slightly
md repeated their defensive work 50
tremendous was the slaughter that they
were sickened by the carnage. but
maintained their nositions, fiGhting un.
til they were relieved. A British of
Gcer commented: FThey held on by
their teeth. -
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
THOUSANDS FAIL TO
FILE THEIR RETURNS

WASHINGTON, April H. Assorio-
ted Prc1s)-Thousand Of eases Of fail.
urc to file the required return on in
comes for the purpose Of taxation nm,
der the Income Tax Law have been
unrarthed by treasury department
agents. While there are undoubtedly
many cases where this was an over,
sight or arose through misunderstood
ing it is evident there are many cases
Of attempted tax dodging. l
Immediate steps are to be- taken to
enforce the payment Of penalties whFrr
it il apparent the failure was not du"
to Il Misunderstanding Of the terms Of
the law All delinqueuts are t" ,he
brought into court under proceedings
for collection Of tax and penalties
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12

1 1.-THE grent problem will be their
transpoftationt ships are needed TO
carry the great armies we shall throw
against the enemy 90.
He urged mis- hearers TO "comb the
business world for ship workers.'' w :
Dye Casualties
The casualty list announced today
was of the largest Of any days liSi
81 nee the, United States went to war
tn 2s3 names. OF these, Eve were
Killed in. action, three died of wound
eleven Of diseases, seven by accidents
ten were severely wounded, 245 slightly
wounded and two missing in action
Thirteen lieutenahts were among the
wounded.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
Wisconsin, ENEMY
ALIENS ARE | / !. NA B i
Eiahty7twO Arrested and Two
Hundred More May Be

MILWAUKEE, April 1l-(Associat,
ed Press)---Many alien enemies in the
large Germa mic population which. Wis
consiu contains have failed TO meet the
government 3 requirements for re-regis,
tration and the "round-up" Of such
dplinHuents is now in progress Yestcr,
day. Gighty-two arrests were made.
Officers are busy seeking to locate
other delinGueuts, some of whom arc
said to be in concealment, and it is
said that more than two hundred other
arrests may be expected.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
GERMAN SOLDIERS
RISE IN MUT|Ny
7efuse To Go To Fighting Front;
Suppressed

AMSTERDAM, April ll-lAssorint,
4 Press German soldiers have re-
used to go forward to the firing line
md a muriny which threatened t" be
erious has been queIlrd, according to
despatch published in the Trlcgraf.
rhc trouble arose at BcyerIOo camp,
rear Linburg, PruSJia!
After the orders were received for
hose troops to proceed to the front and
rcforc the time for departure had ar
rived the troops mutinied and before
hey were again brought into submis-
sion three officers had been killed and
several wounded.
Those responsible for the mutiny had
been arrested the despatch said.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
HUNDRED TOWNS
. DISPUTING HONORS

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 10 =
(OficiaD More than hundred com.
nunities have claimed the honor of
being the first to subscribe in full their
quota of the Liberty Loan. Al con-
pleted their quota within a few min
utes after the official opening of the
"drive' Saturday and it is impossible
TO determine the victor
More than 500 communities report
that they have ovPrsubscribed their
quota. The national total is still undis
closed. Secretary of the Treasury Me.
AdOo in view Of the heavy subscriptions
now proposes that there shall be 2p.
100000 subscribers and that the total
subscriptions be twire or thrice the
minimum of three billion dollars.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
MORE Men REQUIRED
N THIS MONTH! g!RAF'

WASHINGTO.>, April l1-(Associa.
tod Press besides the 100000 from
the sr'cctivr draft that it has already
been anno"nccd will be called this
month, 1890 will be called under the
s"lcctivc draft, thus making the can
so far as is at present planned, l62,OOt
for 1he month.
Following conference yesterday
tHiA VAS announced by Provost MarshaI
General Crowdpr.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
SURGICAL CORPS IS
TARGET FOR GERMANS

LON DON, April ll-(A@Oeiatr1
Press Once more have the Germans
found the wounded and those engagrl
rrrunds Of mercy to the wounded IA
air target for their alta, k. This time
t is an American hospital contingent
which has suffered from the Teutouic
kultur.
A Philadelphia hospital Surgical
cam, operating from casualty clear,
I" station, was heavily bombed by
hostile aircraft today despite the fa t
hat the Rel Cross was clearly in view
If their attackers Two officers apd
ne nurse were wounded by the exploit
ny bombs,
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
DEMoBILIzING PLAN

LONDON, April 10 49, tAsso"in'"'
Press D--The war Office has prepared n
scheme of disqualification which will
make it possible to demobilize the
British army in 1872 days, said Watt B
Runciman, former President of H.
board Of trade, in a speech mere.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
STONE HAS
PARAtYTc STROKE

WASHINGTON, April lo-tAssori
ated Press Senator William }. stone
of Missouri chairman of the foreign
affairs committee, was stricken with
paralysis while riding in "A stre"t."ar
here today. His left side is affected.
His physician says that his situation is
serious but not critical.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
ANTI SEDITI0N BILL.
GOES INTO CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON, April l1-(Assotia
ted Press )-By an unrecOrded vote tn
senate yesterday passed the bill which
is designed to create an adequate pun
ishment for seditiOn. There are SOM
differences between the bills passed h'
the lower and the upper house and tn
measure viii NOW 10 into conference
No doubt Of speedy agreement /
LII
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
WAR ANNIVERSARY is
OBSERVED IN ARGENTINA

WASHINGTON, April lO-(OHciaN
-hven in Argentina, the country which
has suffered so much from German in
trigur and has still been kept out Of
the war, the anniversary of the entry
Of the United States into the great
conflict is being observed. Cnblrgrams
received from Bnrnus Aires luLuv snil
thai twenty seven organizations were
celebrating the event.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
BELGIAN RELIEF FUND. II .
SUBSTANTIALLY AIDED

SAN FRANCISCO. April l0--(OG
riaN--The sale Of forget me not hnn
tonnicres for the benefit Of the Belgian
relief funds on the occasion Of tn" nm
nivrrsarN Of the birth Of King Abort
Of Brl"inm brought total receipts III ~
cess Of $780, 900
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
PILES CURED IN 6 TO "a DAYS

PAZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed 10
cure blind, bleeding, itching or pro
truding PILES in to "a days "
money refunded, Munu' rLluI,
the lktS MI.DICIN 49,. 'r...
u :. 4
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12
BERLIN REPORT

The official German report ON
he battle says: 1--WE have taken
.ri>oncr six thousand men and
>rp,urcd one hundred guns hc
tween Armenticres and the La
BaN>cc Canal and our troops ha>c
TOSSED the LIys River at several
points between -Armenticres and
r:~ta;rcs. North Of Armcnticre~
sc have penetrated the British
ines ON both sides OF Warnetoh. -
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-12

thousand FIVE hundred yards, the
mo, cment cutting off section
defended by Portuguese artillery.
These gunncrs fought desperate
.Iy, making fearful execution in
the German ranks, but they were
hnajiy overpowered. At this point
the Germans captured the greater
.uuwocr Of the prisoners. and guns
the, claim for the day,
! &c British lines south Of
\rmr'nicres were bent, but at no
pia.c along the front, according
-, tie reports of Colonel Maurice,
t'r Hiish Eye AVitncS>", did
XIV Mics lose any high ground
',' ANY positions 81 Importance.
I'VE German high command is
iu."'l making another desperate
.!r', t. break through the En-
.'culc line and make the long de
ned dash for Calais or DunHirk,
.utHug OF the Belgian army en-
Hrcl,. SO far the line has hcld
and there is no apprehension al
mi ish headquarters, but that the
history 81 the two prev iOu8 at
tru'ptS to cut the line at this
,oirt will be repeated and at even
greater relative cost to the enemy.
General Haig, reporting on
yesterdays battle, says: "Ihc
Germans, through the employ
mrnt OF great masses of infantry,
continued TO gain ground on our
o"rthern front yesterday. They
are maintaining their powerful
l,;a. Ks ON our positions and the
Hrj,l h have been forced back t,
&c Wyt,chacte line on the Mes
ines ridge and at Plocgstecrt."