Middletown transcript., 1918-08-10

UuU WClIS q WOuuu Sl11pSs
call for mass terrorism against the
bourgeoisie, and the repulse of the
Czecho-Slovaks. A part Of that re-
markable force has penetrated to the
south as far as the Black sea, captur-
ing a port and vessels, and another
body has taken Ekaterinberg, an i'm
portant town in the province Of Perm
near the Siberian border, the center
of a rich mining district. The allied
powers were still negotiating concern
ing the extension Of aid to the Czecho-
Slovaks and other anti-German ele-
ments in Russia, but were going ahead
with their military preparations for
the proposed expedition, and it was
said on Thursday that American, Brit
ish and Japanese troops already had
been dispatched to Vladivostok.
The soviet government of Russia is
reported to have renowned all claims
to the great provinces Of Esthonia
and Livonia, and these, together with
Courland, probably will be united un.
der general government under Ger
man auspices.
From Copenhagen, the source Of
many lies, came the statement that
Turkey had severed relations with
Germany and Austria because Of the
disputes between the Turks and Bull
garia over territory taken from Rou'
mania and Russia. There was every
evidence that this was "greatly exag'
gerated," as Mark Twain said of the
report Of his death. but there is no
doubt that Turkey is tired of the wal
and is getting all the worst Of 1t. How
ever. Germany, being in control OF
Turkish finances and in command OF
Turkish armies. has the whip hand
and probably will be able to keep the
Turks to their alliance for some time
yet.
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General March, chief of staff, has
been working out the details Of plan
by which the American land forces are
to be amalgamated into one army, the
existing distinctions between the reg.
ular army, the National army and the
federalized National Guard being
wiped out This will do away with
many jealousies concerning promo
lions and every soldier will wear on
his collar the letters 70. S." the IN.
A." and IN. G." being removed. The
chief of staff also is beginning to
"loosen up" some regarding informa'
ton as to what American units are
engaged in certain operations.
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The war department prepared the
country last week for the reception
Of long casualty lists. The casualties
in the Aisne- Marine battle, though not
excessive when the magnitude Of the
struggle is considered, may run as
high as 10 per cent, 1t is stated. It
is comforting to know that the vast
majority of the wounded are suffering
only from clean bullet wounds and will
soon be back In the lines.
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Sir Eric Geddes, first lord Of the
British admiralty, told the house Of
commons the naval situation was sat.
isfactory and that the civilized world
was gaining steadily on the U-boats,
by reducing the sinkings and increas.
ing the building Of ships. He said
Americas program Of destroyers and |
submarine craft is beginning to |
come along and twill become a veri.
table torrent"
More trouble in realizing the Ameri. |
can aircraft program came to light
with the information that General
Pershing had told the war department
to send over no more of the De Havi.
land-Four planes it had been building, |
until changes were made. as they had
proved useless. Secretary Baker half
denied this and half admitted 1t by
stating that improvements are being
made in the plane that 1t Is hoped will
make it satisfactory. and that General
Pershing has requested large ship
nent of the De Havilands. The sen.
tie committee investigating airplanes
heard testimony highly praising the
work Of General Kenly, director Of
lirplane operations. but was told that
John D. Ryan. in charge Of production
vas only beginning to get his bearings
n the big task.
While Mr.. Hoover Is in Europe con-
'erring with other food controllers.
he food administration has cut the
monthly allowance of sugar to two
pounds per person. and warns the
country is threatened with a serious
ugar famine. The wheat situation is
'etter and citizens are released from
he voluntary pledge to do without
hat cereal.
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