The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-08
COORDINATION BROUGHT ABOUT
 BY SEC'Y BAKER
Bakers Mission to France Accomplish es Unification of Allies and Brings American Soldiers to Aid
 Repel German Drive
(AsSoclated Press)

(Assoclated Press)
 WASHINGTON, D. C., April 2-Whatever has been the original purpose of the trip of Secretary Baker Flu rope, IS fact that an absolutely complete unfcaton of Germanys three powerful enemies has been accomp- sed largely through his being in France and the ground at the time when vitay necessary that this unifca on be effected. The benefits of the that they hardly conceivable and be fully realized
 The effect IS expected shortly to be felt the battle front, where thousands of Americans will be thrown Both French and British officers agree that American soldiers with sixty to ninety days training and careful nsructon are ready to go to the front provided they surrounded by veterans.
 They deeply impressed with the quick perceptibity of the Americans and predict that the showing the men battle will more than justify their immediate use without waiting for a full training
 Germany, it is known, has been combed find for the present drive The German physical standard has almost been abandoned Compared to these the American units are seasoned and selected troops.
 NEARING PICARDY
 WITH THE AMERICANS IN FRANCE April D. Muddy roads today ammed with Americans the to the front In the Americans marching in double line which fills the road from side to side It is probable that will of of the American forces entering action
 The troops certain give good of them selves. They husky and hardy they we'll trained and versed in all the arts of warfare which have been de- veoped during the present These boys their eager for scrap, and they fight in the open to with the Hun, for whom they have been qurlng punch. The enthusiasm of the troops has been dampened by the muddy rainy weather which they have been encounterng the march, As they draw the battlefront their ardor increases and there stra glers to worry about All of them going be there when the command to advance is given
 IDENTITY MERGED
 LONDON, April 2.-The fact that the American troops enroue to the allied front may not be operated purely American force revealed in made here today by the British office. This ent stated that the American army units will be brigaded with the British and French forces
 This indicates that the American government is ready thrust aside all questions of national pride for the good of the allied cause and placing its forces the immediate disposal of the allies wholly without reservation has exhibit ed spirit not shown by any other nation the present time.
 It also indicated that the American troops which in training in camps in this country may be rushed to Europe regardless of their proficiency These They will be sufficiently we'll trained take part in semi warfare where the intensive methods of trench fight ing are not employed to any great extent
 The merging of American units with the French and British forces however only applies those organizations which used at the battlefront where the fighting is raging, other fields which may develop later date The national aspect of General Pershings army will be impaired The building up of the purely American machine will proceed rapidly possible, and the Amer cans holding sectors of their own will not be trans ferred to any other section of the front
 WILSON THANKED
 WASHINGTON, D. C., April 2-Actng under n- sructions from Premier Lloyd George British Ambassador Reading this afternoon sent message of thanks in behalf of the British government to President Wilson The bassador stated that the government of Great Britain de- sired to express its great appreciation for the instant and comprehensive measures which President Wilson took in response the request that the American forces in training in France and England be used reinforce the allied mics on the western front
 The allies grasp of the situation at this tine says the statement largely due the Presidents quick decision and prompt movement. concludes by stating Through prompt cooperation the allies will receive strong endorsements"