The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-10-03
The European War.

that Bulgaria had asked for a ceSSa-
ticn of hOstilities in order that terms
for peace might he discussed. The offer
was made through Gen. Makinoff. COM
mander of the Bulgarian troops, be-
cause he had not received reinforce
ments FROM Germany. It is stated that
Germany then rushed troops forward
to sustain the shattered lines of Bulga-
ria. The pro-Germans in Bulgaria re-
pudiated this offer Of peace, and called
for the removal of Mahinoff. The Ser
bian. Greek, French and British troops
continued their offensive movement
against Bulgaria.
The French troops east of Rheims
made further advances. and captured
about 10000 prisoners and 100 guns.
The advance at some points was five
miles in dOeth
Dispatches dated Sunday state that
the Bulgarians really desire to with
draw from the unholy alliance with
Germany. The King fears for the
safety of his throne. and the soldiers
are demoralized. But the King wants
to remain neutral, and hold on to all
stolen territory. The Allies will not
permit this. Bulgaria must not only
surrender that territory. but also fur
nish soldiers to the Allies.
Canadian troops are on the outskirts
OF Cambria, and the fall of that city is
almost certain.
British and American troops launch
ed an attack on st. Quentin at $50
Sunday morning, and fighting along the
entire line of thirty five miles was re-
ported.
The British and Belgians captured
Dixnude, ten miles from the North
Sea, and twelve miles north of Ypres
This position threatens the Hun SUBJ
marine bases on the North Sea.
In the south the department of the
Argome has been taken by French
troops. This department was taken by
the Huns four years ago.
Mondays dispatches state that an
| armiStice was agreed on by the Allies.
| at the request of Bulgaria, and that
| finally Bulgaria surrendered uncOndi-
tionally, and laid down her arms Bull
garia will disband her army and sur
| render all ships and boats to the Allies.
She also will evacuate all territory she
now occupies in Greece. aud Serbia.
British, French and Italian troops will
occupy and police all Bulgarian terri
tory. The exit of Bulgaria from the
war will probably force Turkey to ask
for peace. as that power is now cut off
from communication with her allies in
Palestine. If Turkey yields the back
door to the invasion of Austria is thus
opened.
/! The British advanced two miles to-
ward Cambria, capturing German de-
fensive positions.
Belgian and British troops captured
the first and second enemy defenses in
Flanders, and advanced five miles.
Four Thousand prisoners were also cap
tured.
A motion was introduced in the Aus
trian Parliament Monday, as soon as
the news of Bulgaria's surrender had
been received, inviting the high officials
of the Allied powers to ''nonbinding'
peace discussion. 4 similar invitation
was extended about week ago.
Mondays. dispatches state that Ser
bian troops had cut off the retreat of
Bulgarian troops and captured Care
vcfOlO just before Bulgaria asked for
an armistice.
I In France a German counters attack
was repulsed near ST. Quentin, and
there was heavy artillery fighting be
tween the Aisne and Ailette Rivers.
4 The Germans were reported a 5
throwing fresh divisions OH the Yer
dun front in an effort to break the
American advance between the Ar
gOnne forest and the Meuse River
Fighting on front of twenty miles
had ragged for the past three days.
i The French and British continued
their advance OH st. Quentin Tuesday
and penetrated as far ~ the canal.
The Hindenburg line at this point was
smashed. The capture of this town
which is almost certain to follow
threatens Cambria, Il strongly fortified
town to the north. The Hindenburs
line between these towns is being de
molished. although the Germans have
nlassed nearly half a million men t.
check the advance. From Northern
Belgium to yerdun on the south thu
battle continues, and the Huns are re
ported as slowly retiring.
The Germans are making strOns
defense on the hills northwest ol
Rheims. about midway Of the Hinden
burg line. This is necessary In Ordel
to maintain their defensive line fur
ther east. but it is not likely that the!
can hold this position.
In the mountain region, on th'
Italian front, the Italians advanced
against the Austria -Hungarians, ant
captured a number of prisoners.
On the Macedonian front the Austri
ans are evacuating territory In Alba
MIA, which movement became neces
sary after the retirement OF Bulgari;
from the field.
| The British forces are within three
miles Of Damascus, ard the fall of tina
ancient city Is imminent. The Frencl
cavalry forces are advancing on Beirut
| dispatches. dated yesterday tthe I'd
state that the Germans are In full re
treat over wide front north ant
south of La Basse Canal, aud that tn
Allies are in close pursuit. The Ger
mans have also lost further ground II
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