Arizona republican., 1918-02-23
WAR REVIEW
 OF THE DAY
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Facing absolute subjection at the hands of the advancing Germans, the Russian premier and cennlander-in-. chief have taken what steps they could to initiate at least a nominal defense against the invaders of their country Orders directing that guerrilla warfare be carried on and placing Petrograd in a state of siege have been issued by Lenine and Kfylenko and it is expected that the Germans will meet with some resistance before long.
 That the Teutons can be temporarily checked, however, is doubted, even in Petrograd. The Russian army's de- bacle apparently is so complete that there is no shadow of authority over its units. Berlin reports that the first Es- thonian regiment has deserted in a body and offered it's services to the German commander who is operating in the northernmost Baltic province. The Russian navy too, is completely disorganiZed and, while it is desired to withdraw the Warships from Reval and Hesingfors to. kronstadt it is believed that this opes ation, is impossible, in view of the disuse into which the Bal tic fleet has fallen. Only the subma- rne boats are in a seaWorthy condition, it is reported.
 Lenine- Trotzky Fall Rumored
 There is as yet no definite advices as to the rumored fall of the Lenine- Trotzky government. The proclama- tion directing that resistance be offered to the German advance, however, did not bear the name of Trotzky, who hitherto has been a virtual dictator, which may be significant
 The Germans have pushed still fur tlxO T the far north, the village of Hapsal or the south coast of the Gulf of Finland has been captured. Farther south ths city of Rieshitsa, about 100 miles east of Riga, has been entered by the Teu- tons, who report that they were well comed by the people. Still farther south, the village Of Leuzin, east oi Minsk, has been taken.
 It is noticeable that the German of ficial reports are silent as to any pro. | gress in the region of Lutsk but Aus | trian troops, under General von Lin. | singen, who ''are aiding Ukraine in hel struggle for freedom" according to tn, Berlin report, have moved eastward and have joined forces with Ukrainiar forces which are converging on tn, | fortress of Dubno.
 Sammies Conduct Raid
 American troops, probably units o one of the national guard divisions taken to France late in 1917, are il training along the famous Chemin de Danes road and have carried out successful raiding expedition and incl | dentally have brought in tho first un wounded prisoner captured by Uncl Sans forces
 The heavy artillery of both sides i | t1IIf, 6 ny.if French front, along the Aisne, il Champagne and in Alsace. No infan try fighting is reported. but the activit of the enemy artillery will serve t keep the allies on the lookout, for storm of heavy German shells alway has been the prelude to a hostile at tack The Germans claim to hay brought down twenty-four allied air planes and two captive calloons in tn past three days.
 Jericho is Captured
 The British forces in Palestine hay captured the city of Jericho, Austra lian troops entering the city on Thurs day. Aside from its historical and sen timental importance, the capture ( the city gives General Allenby contrt of a number of strategic roads ove which to move his men and their sun Itplies. Within "A miles from the pres ent British position is the railroad fror Damascus to Mecca, the artery whic has fed the Turkish forces operatin against the Arabian tribesmen. If tn road were cut, it would give the tribes men great advantage in their struggl
 Germany has officially recognize the treaty of peace arranged wit Ukraine, This treaty has been bitterl attacked by the Poles and Czechs the Austrian reichsrath and by the SC cialist leaders in Germany.
 Innesbrucl4 which has been reporte as the center of the Teutonic munitio , plants for the Italian campaign, hf been bombed by allied airmen.