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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-28
STATES LABOR
BOARD NAMED

Washington states federal labor
board WAS formed Tuesday. follow.
ing "a meeting Of the organizing com.
mittee. u includes william Short.
president OF the State Federation OF
Labor. Walter u. Nettleton. Schwag-
or and Nottleton mills. Seattle: II. G.
Pickering. Tacoma, vice president of
the State Federation Of Labor. III.
mer Dover. receiver OF the Tacoma
Gas company, ana Lawrence Wood.
federal director OF the g. s.. employ
mcnt service. Wood viii be chair.
man Of the board.
These men VIII decide what indus.
tries are war essentials and what
proportions OF their rtaffs non.csRcn.
tial Industries viii be permitted TO
retain.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-28
ROOT AND HERB MEDICINES

Indian medicine men contend that
the roots and herbs Of the field fur.
nlsh a panacca for every III 20 which
human flesh n heir. Re that as II
may. ~ In interesting 10 note that the
most successful remedy in the world
for female ills. Lydia r. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. was compound
ed more than forty years ago by
Mrs. Lydia y. Pinkham. OF Lynn.
Mass. from the roots and herbs Of
tho field. and today IL is recognized
from shore TO shore as the standard
remedy for female Ills.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-28
Bronson Will Lead
War Fund Campaign

Attorney Ira Bronson has been APP.
pointed by Lieut. Col Thomas w
Scott as chairman for Seattle and
King county Of the salvation Army
war fund drive. which begins Sep.
TENDER 4. for weeks intensive ef
fort. during which II is expected TO
raise $1,000 In Seattle and King
county toward the 5000 .O00 war
chest fund Of the salvation Army.
W. W Ladd ana J. W. Spanglcr
have been named as vice chairmen
OF the campaign and win be IN
charge OF the Industrial and com.
mcrclai sections. respectively. II. v.
Ankeny is treasurer OF the fund. and
the various councils OF patriotic serv.
ice viii assist In raising King coun.
tvs total
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-28
KAISER CAPTURED
At LEWIS OfsPili.lM

To Hell Win the Kaiser" IL play.
inE TO large audiences this week at
Lrvy'H Orph.um. The story. which
deals entirely with tho kaiser and
his dolngs. launches into tho future
and pictures the wouid.,s ruler Of
Mittel Euroi,a. bound hand and foot
In an American plane. having been
taken captive hy dozen daring
American blrdmen In Germany.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-28
ANIMAL EDUCATION ~
PLOT or NIW rI(Tl'VE

It's caHicr % flght a rabbit thhn a
cougar or raccoon. This IL the les
son learned by BARGE. Son Of
kaxan." In his Northland advcn.
lures shown at the ciemm.r, Elk
and moose chascs thru the snow are
shown.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-28
LIBERTY

Scenes OF the landing Of allied
troops from warships at vladIvostok
are featured in the official war film
at the Liberty this week Several
American craft arc anchored In the
harbor.
Billie Burke. in THE Pursuit OF
Polly" IL the feature attraction. Pol.
~ leads three iovciorn youths a mer.
~ chase in a handicap race for her
hand In marriage. \ government Sc
crct service agent inadvertently joins
the chase and catches" Polly. whom
he suspects Of being implicated in a
German spy plot
a Mack sennstt comedy. she
Loved Him Plenty" starring Ben
Turpln and Louise Fazcnda. is ride.
ulousiy funny.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-28
Rt sSIA> STUFF
SEEN AT MISSION

Tonight viii be the last chance 10
see Alice Brady ut the Mission in
at the Mercy OF Men" Miss Brady.
charming as Vera Souron. Russian
music teacher. puts over the big
scene where Boris. her betrothed.
turns her from his home after re-
fuNing 90 listen to her .xpiana tons
of crime OF which he believes her
guilty.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-28

William Desmond and Josie Sed.
wick come to the Class 4 today in
"Hell's End" MIR Desmond plays
the role OF gangstcr. who rises
from his tough environment and
wins the social beauty. Mary Flynn.
Miss Sedwick IL seen as Mary.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-28
ToDAY's PROGRAMS

ToDAN's PROGRAMS
ItuENTN-ttiiiie Burke IN In Pur-
cult of Foiiy.'
tliMNlH - Alfred Whitman In
Hare. son Of kssan."
ILNN'> oHfuEtN--tbiise Tell and
Laurence Grant In 10 Hell With
tho Raiser"
COLISEUM - nrysnt Wsshburn In
TIN I Come iiseh 90 You"
sfkA>n--"fer~hlng Crusaders."
official war film.
totO>ftI~--N.rgue tourtot In
The tnb~iiesrf."
MIssfo>--Aiic~ urady In "a, the
Merry OF Men"
CLASS AN lillian Desmsni la
Hell. Fad
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-28
MARINE CORPS AIDED
PICTt RES rRODt CTION

Tho inbslseVer" viii remain at
the Colonial the balance Of the week
TIE picture was produced with the
cooperation Of the United State. ma.
rlnc corps. and tho Marguerite cour.
tot and Ray Mckee are featured. II
IL the boys In marine blue who win
the outburrt OF applause as they go
over the ton"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-28
StPPERS TUNNEL
MEATH FOL. LINES

SapDers eurrowing their way 20 a
spot inside the enemy lines and
planting explosives To destroy large
stores OF liquid fire chemicals. are
seen on the screen at the Coliseum
In TIN Come Back To You"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-28

We hear that Mrs. Trotsky. who
Is going to Sweden with 81 900 900
to spread Bolshcyik propaga nda. viii
not receive very warm reception.
Somebody has spread tho report In
sweden that the million IL IN Rus
sian money.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-28
WAR A. AMERICA
~ PLAYING 1T

American troops In action. the Gle.
msnts OF warfare and maneuverH OF
blrdfnen are exhibited in "PershinT's
Crusaders" United States govern.
ment war pictures. showing at the
strand for the last times today.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-09
SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE

EXPERIENCED OFFICE MAN -
Wants extra office work evenings and
Saturdays. Also typewriting to do at
home Address Box b. 664S. care of
Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-09
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

HIGHEST PRICES PAID for all
kinds of empty barrels and junk. Call
Bell phone 4216. Is. Abrams i Son.
y24-SI2 North Seventh street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-09

FOR SALE - A desirable Lemoyne
property; all IMPROVEMENTS hont
porch. Owner desires 70 leave city
price is right. Cali at l225 NorIn
sixth street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-09

T,wo- STORY BRICK HoUSEs-All
-, inrovements. front porch. bay win
HnIy rooms, nice yard. drive alley.
Gov, oo, Cor garage. 500 down. pay as
roOt root Also several three-story bricks.
ali improvements
rrhree small houses, suburbs OF
e,.titon 800 down. balance as rent.
81 81 ,y,iI exchange on small fern or city
''i.onerty. or Liberty Bonds accepted.
C. II. CORDER,
1722 Green st. Bell b6OJ.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-09

FOR SALE S07 North Second
street. Low price II SOLD quickly.
Modern steam neat plant, new eiecUric
light system, II rooms, IN good con-
dltion. immediate possession. Apply
$. Friedman, heal Estate, kunKel
Bldg, or 2l7 PETER street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-09
THOUSANDS READ TE WANT ADS EVERY GHT ADVERTISE BIG
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

FOX SALE - One lot. 25xiUO, To-
Gated on North Second street. Steel
ton. Act quick. Louis Lacob.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-09
AGENTS WANTED

. AGENTS - l5x19 gold framed pa
triotic pictures, l2c. sell soc. over the
Ton, Paul Jones. Colored Heroes, etc
Fcyerybody buys. Sample free. Peo-
ple's Portrait, Station ID, Chicago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-09
Member Harrisburg Real Estate Board.

INVESTMENT OPPOIt-
- TUNITY EXTRAORDINARY
These Properties must be SOLD In
ora right. Let me have your offer
wllhin reasonable limits. We know
II will be accepted:
= 22S Boas St. attractive, substantial
home; splendid location; pest OF
Market st. Inspection by appoint
esi and 2s1h South St. Three-story
brick; eight rooms,' improvements.
RiRht in a section where there Is al
,,,aya n keen demand from buyers and
renters. no question as to the merits
.S thn above properties! | am in
structed to bring about bout. gHlSk sale
U' A. C. YOUNG,
Everything in Real Estate,
vhung building, 81 n. Second st.
Member Harrisburg Real Estate Board.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-09

OWN. YOUR OWN HOME ON EASY
PAYMENT PLAN
Let us make you acquainted
with the way il is done. Now
is the time to start. Following
homes can be purchased with
$500 cash or Liberty Bonds:
2l29 Penn.
2l32 Penn.
2O23 Penn.
2025 Penn.
1912 Penn.
1880 Penn.
l29 North summit,
2l27 North Fourth.
sos Kelker.
6li, 613, 615 and 6l7 hel-
ker
1862 Vernon.
We have a large number of
manufacturing, freight and
several good business oppor-
tunities to offer. Call at
A. p. DORANZ, ..,
1926 North Sixth. ....
Merober Harrisburg Real Estate Board.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-09
BUSINESS Oh poRTUNUTIES
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
ProtitaL .News Agency For
Sale Ill thriving Subut ban
town.
Slureruom In the heart Uf
the business section.
Start a business mere. The
Newspaper Agency VIII get
you acquainted with the pvU-
pie. Address
BON X, f4T4,
Care of Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-09
MAX SNIEIT2

Second hand furniture bought and
sold. Highest cash prices paid. Call
Bell 1881 or Dial 6S47. or drop u pos
tai 10 Max Smeltz. 1915 Market street
Will call. city or country.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-09
Rcal Estate For salc-suburbnn

FOR SALE - Brick house. West
Main street, MevuunlCSUurg. SIu le
root, gas, electricity, Lot water heat,
lot. 6UX2OU. Immediate possession.
address BOX IL. iJSo. care Of rele-
graph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-09

WANTED = Young man desires po-
sition in spare hours and days. as
clerk, collector or salesman. Address
Box c, 6657, care of Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-09
HELP WANTED-SIalc and Ecmal,
sHoEWORKERS WANTED

sHOEWORKERS WANTED
We need experienced opera
tors in all departments, and
can guarantee steady work.
All work is paid for at piece
rates, Jut We guarantee every
empluye deiinile wages. The
more work you produce the
more you earn. We also have
openings in all departments
tor young men and women to
learn u useful trade. which
will be of value to them after
the war. The shoe business is
a necessary industry and is Of
much Importance. Get a Job
making goods for Uncle. Sam
if YOU can, but If not, then
consider the shoe manufacture
ing trade as worth while
learning. II interested. take
this ad to the United States
Employment Bureau at Third
and North Streets, and get
tull particulars.
HARRISBURG SHOE MFG. CO,
1902 Vernon st.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-04-18
PROVED PUZZLE TO CENSOR
Official Naturally Did Not Understand
Peculiar Form Of Address Used
Between Friends.

Tie always called me mother" and
s" I called him SONNY though there
Is only Il year between US. When he
went to France his letters began
Dear mother" and ended with your
SON - and were just the 'homey"
hrigh, letters u boy would write to his
Iother.
When II censor, somewhere i'm
France. read one over and then dis.
covered the address on the envelope
tn he Miss - he decided the boy
had made Il mistake. He had put his
mo,her'S letter in the envelope intend
ID for his girl! He was a kind-heart-
ii censor for this is what 1 read at
The end of one OF such letters: 81
nm very sorry for the apparent error
hnt his is the letter | found in this
,.nNelope."-Vera.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-04-18
USE GOOD TACTICS.
MAKING HUN GAINS COSTLY

you'd be tn admit defeat. Two al
three months moro of the present
Self-Slaying OF Germans may toe
necessary before the futility OF the
task becomes fully Impressed upon
the German people.
During this period preceding The
establishment. any temptation
whereby ~tiindcuburs is persuaded
% continue his assaults such AS IN
evacuation OF Armentieres. may be
"A matter of military strategy favor
ing the allies.
The participation of American
troops in the lighting along the
British front will probably he ON a
defensive scale. for this reason.
1t is not to be expected h Il the
arrival OF the Americans IN the
battle line will mean the quick as
sumption of Il major offensive by
The allies. The chief military val
ne to the Americans of heir new
activity will be the post graduate
training. particularly for the high
er officers. in conditions OF intense
warfare. The American officers
now beginning to fight offensively
against the Germans are picking
up the tricks OF Hindenburg's trade
for use against the kaiser when
Americas w offensive begins.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-04-18
sY ). w. Z. MASON.
Written for the United Press.

New York, April II. 10 permit
Con Hindenburg to- wear out Ger
nany'S man power in persistent.
"ffensivcs along the west front is
more and more being demonstrated
MS the best strategy the allies a
adopt while waiting for Americas
full battle strength to arrive in
France.
Every major attack such as he
n Hindenhurg is now developing
i'm the Armentieres sector is play
ing Americas game bette, than
anything else the Germans could
do. AZ long as the allied line is moi
broken in the west. Hindenburg's
slaughter OF his me will make
Americas task the less difficult
when at last General Pershing is
fully prepared to strike.
So long as the German people do
not openly revolt against Hinden-
burs's man killing policy. just so
long Is the cause of the allies be
ing served. 1t is becoming increas-
ingly apparent that H%indenbure
and the HohenZollerns will moi stop
nj their own accord. for to d" 81
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-04-18
Really BRIGHT Idea.

Margaret had been enjoying Il visit
irom her cousin. Il young womnn libra
rian from Il distant city. When. her
vacation being ove she began getting
ready to 90. Margaret was filed with
dismay and begged to have her stay
longer.
Her mother said, NO. they need her
All the library and she must go"
Margaret sat thinking soberly n long
time Then her fMcc cleared and She
cried out. "Oh. mamma. couldn't we
ye, her renewed for two weeks
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-04-18
CLAIM AMERICA
OFFERED PEACE
Mysterious professor Ander.
son" Who Met Austrian Lead-
ers Not Known in Amer
lean Capital.

Copenhagen. April l2.-Professor An
derso,. of w shington. negotiated With
Counts Andrassy and Tisza. in Vienna
and Budapest. regarding the POSSIBLE
lty of separate peace between Aus
ria-Hungary and the United States.
according to a dispatch to the Berlin
Tageblatt from the Vienna correspond
ent
The correspondent SAID the Austrian
foreign office had admitted this. to-
gether with the admission that Austria
Hungary has initiated various peace
negotiations. Many of these ncgntia-
tons were said to have been conducted
by Emperor Karl with numerous per
sons of international connections.
Washington. ID. c.. April l1.-Rc-
ported peace negotiations between a
professor Anderson of Washington.
representing the United States, and
omn Andrassy and Tisza In Vienna
and Budapest. created a stir In Of
fetal and diplomatic quarters here to-
day. The professor, however, was net
avai!ab BILE, and his identity was not IS.
tablished.
1t was stated officially at the state
department hat Professor Anderson
was not known there. and further that
nothing VAS known OF the incident re-
ferred to In the dispatch.
Prof. P. Chauncey Anderson. con-
nected with the war trade board. was
! the only Professor Anderson" known
, to be here--and he said he hadn't been
in Europe. and knew nothing Of the
reported negotiations.
Chandler p. Anderson. formerly coun.
sellor OF the state department. has been
legal adviser OF the department in the
last year. but he has not been in Eu-
rope for two years. He is now employed
by the council of national defense.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-04-18
VOTE TO REFUSE
WAR LABOR STRIKE RIGHTS

Washington. ID. G.. April l2-The con
ference report on the bill! providing
penalties for destruction of or Interior
ence with production OF essential war
materials. containing the clause giving
workInen the right to strike for better
wages or working conditions was re
iected today by the Senate "a to 20.
The roll call On adoption OF the con
ference report follows:
For
Observation-Disclosures. Fletcher. Gerry.
Henderson. Hollis, James. Jones, OF New
Mexico: McKeiler. Martin. overman. Pitt
n phieiias, Eanasl'i s sWansan. T Sh"snpaon.
Tillman. Trammell and Vardaman.
Democrats, p.
Republicans-Johnsoni of Caiifornia Nc
Total for adoption. q.
bfemocrats = Bankhead. chamberlain
Reed, smith. OF Georgia; Smith. of South
Carolina; Thomas and Underwood
Republicans-Baird Rrandege. Cum
Minis. Fall. France. Frelinghuysen. Cal
finger. Hale. Harding, Jones. Of Wash
' Ngw . pax ksll ps,r nno1 po hoaga, Ms shsrmam.
Townsend. Wndsworth, Warren AND
Weeks. Republicans. %. Total against, "a
Rebuke to Workmen.
The vote taken Immediately today
upon reconvening of the Senate and fol
lowing yesterdays bitter denunciation
of labor's attitude in the war in tne
numerous strikes on war jobs. Will
cause the House to reconsider the bill.
The Senate's opposition was directed
solely to the clause providing that the
bill should not restrict from
striking.
Many senators who objected to the
provision regarded today's vote a re-
b,,Eo t0 n,nrkmap who have struck AT
shipyards and factories engaged on war
work. Senator Overman. of North
Carolina. who had charge of the meas
ure yesterday. declared that SHOULD
| the Senate defeat the conference report
because OF the labor clause the entire
| legislation would die
While the Senate was rejecting the
much dicussed provision. President
Gompers OF the American Federation OF
Labor. speaking before the national
| conference OF American Lecturers here
was denouncing The proposal to pro-
hibit strikes and walk outs.
Gompers Assaiis Act.
AS n patriotic American citizen
declared MI. Gompers. 4 serve warn,
ing on congress not to permit the devil
try and folly Of such a law. 1t will
serve only to make strikers lawbreak'
ers az well. Nothing will do more t.
create resentment than to make it I'm
lawful for men to stop work"
Mr.. Gompers complained that Amer
lean newspapers are given to unspar
ing criticisms OF small strikes appar'
entity forgetting hat isolated instance!
are Of minor Importance. when 1t l!
considered that millions Of organized
laboring men are giving their best eff,
forts to the nation. Labor troubles. h.
said, have been few and In most case.
easily adjusted.
Nobody, he declared. has served NOR
effectually in offsetting the influence o
pernicious German propaganda thai
organized labor.
mo one has done more thar the rep
resentativec Of the American iabO
movement to prevent enemy propagan
da from interrupting war industrie
here. said he.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-04-18
-

Red-blooded men of courage are on
the firing line-nnd there are many
Anemic, weak, discouraged men and
women left at home.
At this time OF the year most people
suner from a condition often called
Spring Fever. They feel tired, worn
ont. before the day is half thru. They
may have frequent headaches and
sometimes "pimply" or pale skin.
Bloodless people, thin, anemic peo.
pie, those with pale cheeks and iips.
Who have a poor appetite and feel that
'lred, worn or feverish condition in the
Springtime Of the year. should try the
refreshing tonic powers of Il good al
t"rative and blood purifier. Such a u
5 extracted from Blood root. Golden
Seal and Stone root, Queens root and
oregon Grape root. made up with
"hemically pure %glycerine and without
The use of alcohol. This can be Oh
aimed In ready-to-use tablet form in
sixty-cent walls. as druggists have sold
!, for fifty years az Doctor Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. 1t is a
standard remedy that can be obtained
in tablet or liquid form.
A good purge should be taken once
" week even by persons who have a
movement daily, in order to eliminate
matter which may remain and cause a
condition of auto-intoxicati0n, poison.
ing the whole system. To clean the
system at least once a week is to prac.
ice health measures. There is nothing
$" good for this purpose as tiny pills
'uade up Of the May-apple. leaves Of
aloe and jalap, and sold by almost
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, sugar.coated,
Easy to take.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-04-18
500 Reward. 500

Catasrh 10 . local disease greatly tnftu.
enced by constitutional conditions. Il
ment. HALLS CATARRH MED1CiNE
d taken internally ana acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces Of the gys.
TEN. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
gives the patient strength by improvin6
the general health and assists nature g
doing its work. $1,000 for any case q
MEDICINE fails to cure.
Druggists &c. Testimonials free.
2. J. Cheney Z Co, Toledo. Ohio.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-04-18
Up for Inspection.

This is Il story told by II man home
on furlough from Camp Custer:
The soldiers We're lined up for in
spection aud every man was clean
Sllaven but one.
why have you such u heard:'
asked the sergeant.
Il couldn't find ai. barber shop
amy place. said the man.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-04-18
Applicable Anywhere.

landowner who questioned him. IL
worth remembering: If the Germans
should invade England, what uniform
should l IN as a member OF the
Home league to repel ti,em?" asked
he landowner. THE suit you wish
to he buried in," answered X. of X.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-04-18
ILoco Quest.

Mrs. Blobbins, l had an extra pair
.t trousers in this house"
$50 yon did, Henry"
Yet they are nowhere to be found.
Did yau give them away to some
u'amp. Mrs. BlobbinS:'
NO. indeed. Henry. l gave them to
l most deserving man. He told me he
mad been hunting work for seven
tears"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-04-18
ManpoUer Crisis Is Due Next
Month--ANes Were Deceived

einnent. addressing the commons ~ the manpower lin said that
What has happened III France vas unexpected.
1t is useless 10 conceal from ourselves the real position, 10 %ald.
Until the battle began the balauc, of forces was OF against the
allies IN h western front. Not only the government, hut the iaitNh
md French military advisers believed thai there Was ~ danger of
anything fatal happening. Wherever the fault lies ii does not rclcNr
the necessity of filling the ranks in Tho army, unless we are prepared
It" acce the position that we Cannot win.
I'VE have beer able to fill the wastage in he battle thus far, but.
according to the figures of the casualties available. the nos critical
time is likely to arise at the end of May and June. We have succeed
ed to some extent in meeting the difficulty by what the Americans
have done. We. cannot put to- high 0r admiration of Persistent
Wilson'S action in his matter IN bringing the American troops. Moth
ing ut absolute necessity could have justified W making such a de
rnand or Presiden: Wilson accedine to it,"