The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

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WORLD NEWS
The Germans have succeeded in
capturing Mount KENNEL, the most
important OF the hills that command
the country 10 the north and west,
but have not been able to follow up
their success to advantage. The
English and French still hold an UNI
broken line a few miles from Ypres,
or the rolling land, and have with
stood attacks.
The English plan for CONSUMPTION
in Ireland is going on, in spite of
the threats of opposition. II was
at one time suspected that England
would give up her purpose il Ire
land would assume more active
interest and provide volunteers, but
such hope seems doomed 10 dis
appointment for England asserts
that no change is 10 be made.
A correspondent from Paris gives
a much more encouraging view of
the American airplane situation
than our own papers report. He
asserts that a thousand planes, all
well manned, would be a modest
estimate, and the number is in
creasing very fast. This seems al
most too good to be true and prob
ably needs further verification.
The English occupation of Pales-
tine has already shown great re-
suits, according to a recent report.
The population show an apprecia-
ton Of their release from Turkish
rule. Even the Moslem element is
very cordial and show the English
many favors and evidences of good
will. Palestine is a fitting center
for an extension of good influence
throughout that part of the world.
ViscOunt Uchido, of Japan, in a re-
port to his government, makes itclear
that the Bolsheviki are gaining influ-
ence and power, and that their poll
cies and views have the support
of large majority of Russian people.
He has suggested to his country
that no measures be taken that may
be directly hostile to this existing
government as it is. right or wrong,
the most effective in Russia.
There is reason to believe that
Japan is seeking TO make arrange
ments with China for the more eff
fective conduct of war that will give
her for the time being, at least,
great power over China. She asks
for command of Chinese troops in
the war. for the control of arsenals
and dock yards, for the oversight
of mines. and for privileges in Man.
churia and Mongolia.
Austria Hungary is again cOnsid-
erably shaken by discomfort. The
prime minister has resigned sec
ond time because he says the situa-
ton is unbearable. In addition to
other causes of disturbance, the
radical elements in the population
are very restless. Won Sedeyl is
tired of his task, but the getting OF
successor is not an easy problem.
Holland has granted, in part, the
demand Of Germany in that she al
lows the use of her railroads for
the transport of some kinds of sup
plies, but not those that are of di-
rect use in war. The Dutch feel
ing has risen rapidly against Ger
many. and the intention is seen 10
defend neutrality. 1t is thought
that Germany can hardly afford To
force her demand at this time.
A solution of the Alsace-Lorrain
problem, from the German point of
view, has recently been reported
from Switzerland. According to
this report the territory is 10 be
taken from France and divided be-
tween Prussia and Bavaria. Since