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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06
ALLIED WAR COUNCIL
FELICITATES ITALY
Splendid Victory Seen a,
Turning Point in Var.

rArIs. July THE supreme al a
war council held its seventh sSsou 10
day. All the aspects Of the present m
tarN situation were considered and l0'-
portant sessions were reached. accori-
ing TO an official statement issued a. $
close. Among those present were prc-
miers Clemenceau. Lloyd George I'D
Orlando, stephen Pichon. French r'or.
eign Minister A j. Balfour. British Sec
rotary of state for Foreign Affairs vs.
count Miner. British War Mnisto~,
Baron Sonnino, Italian Foreign MI
lister; Generalissimo Foch, Field MARSH
Haig and Major-Gen Sir Henry Wilson
of the British army. Gen. Pershrg -
the American Army and Gen Gull!air -
the Belgian army, as well as Representa-
tires OF the other allies AZ Versailles
Sincere congratulations to tho Italian
army and people for the memorahc VIZ.
tory over the Austro- Hungarian amy
were expressed at the meeting l. va
said that II - considered that -" ,.--
tory won by the italians AZ ,he critical
turning point OF the war brings 4 vsIuo.
bic contribution to the Allies cfr'rs
and points to the final success ~ the
cause.
One Of the features OF the session Nc
the presence of the Prime Ministers -
Canada. Australia and New Zealand "a
well as several other Mn.Stcrs ~ 'N"
British pomnions on behalf ~ 81"
council, rrcmiers Clemcnceau ari co.
lando expressed to the representative
Of the British pominions the thanks ~
the Allies for the services rendered oN
the battlefield by the troops n thp b.
ish colonies.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06
FOES SPIES FOILED
BY PREMIER BOTHA
Military Supprcsses Attempt
at Revolt in Union Of
South Africa.
PROMPT ACTION TAKEN
Proclamation Compares Propa-
ganda to Agitation in
Ireland in 1915.

PRETORIA, July 5.-Premier Botha OF
the Union OF South Africa has issued a
statement showing that serious unrest
exists In South Africa. Strong police
and military measures are being taken
to cope with the situation which has
been brought about by enemy agents.
He said that had net prompt and efrec-
tive military measures been taken the
situation would have eliminated In a
grave disturbance and probably serious
loss OF life. In part he said:
I'm view OF the disturbed political and
industrial situation of the country de-
sire to inform the people there Is good
reason for suspecting that enemy agen-
cies are at work in this country. and
that they are stirring up strife. not only
among Europeans but also among the
natives. and no means or methods are
deemed too despicable so long as they
can attain their object,
while It Is not desirable in the pub
lie interest to publish the events which
in the last few days have necessitated
prompt and effective military and police
measures, and which. had such measures
not been taken. would have eliminated
in grave disturbances and probably
serious loss of life. I may state that the
Government had Information pointing 70
tnt tAlSteIlCt VI n movement hhNihS A'A
it's object the subversion of the Consti-
tuition by methods Of violence.
II am convinced that South Africa is
no more likely to be immune from in
sidious attentions OF enemy agents than
are other dominions Of the countries OF
the allied or neutral Powers. The result
of the activities OF such instruments OF
the enemy has from time TO time be-
come clearly apparent, and the circum-
stances attending the disturbances In
Ireland in 1915 presented several fea-
lures which were to be observed in the
movement on foot in South AfrioN-
81 have been gratified to see that ap-
peals have been made by the leaders Of
political and industrial organizations to
their supporters to abstain from vio-
lence. These should assist the country
and the people to withstand the attempts
to create disorder.
"As the Prime Minister OF the Union
wish in the most earnest and emphatic
manner to add my appeal to each and
every one to be continually on his guard
gainst this demon OF intrigue and to
use his utmost endeavors to curb the
passions of those who think something
is to DO gained by sowing discord and
exciting strife"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06
SENATOR PROPOSES
PACIFIC ALLIANCE
Salisbury Asks Combination
Against Teuton Influence
Special De.patch TO The suv.

WASHINGTON, July 5.--A permanent
alliance comprising the United States.
owat Britain, Japan and later, Rus
STA and China. TO prevent extension OF
Teutonic power into the Pacific Ocean is
proposed In resolution introduced to-
day By Senator Salisbury CDelD The
Ave nations named all possess Pacific
coast lines. Just why France with her
interests in AMMAN was not included Is
not explained.
Under the terms OF the resolution the
Pacific would be made a protected lake
The resolution follows:
"Resoiped. That ii Is opportune for the
Governments of the United States, Japan
and Great Britain to enter into lasting
agreements to render It inexpedient for
any one and impossible for said Central
Powers to enter upon or pursue a course
OF warfare on the Pacific Ocean not JUS
titled or warranted by the laws OF war
as heretofore accepted and construed by
this Government and its allies.
such agreement should include pro-
visions:
81. That the Chinese Republic and the
Russian people also when able to estab-
lish sufficiently strong and stable gov
eminent and any other government on
the Pacific litto1ai, prepared to contri-
butte to tho common purpose reasona BILE
proportions OF sea power. may be ad-
mitted as signatories.
80. That no warsaips OF any power
which has heretofore or shall herea fter
pursue an unwarranted course OF war
far or used illegal methods Of warfare
on the high seas. shall be permitted to
have or obtain ports. harbors. possessions
or landing places on the Pacific Ocean
whence such warfare may be waged or
which may be used as bases of offence
OF places OF refuge.
80. Binding such allied nations to en-
force such agreements by their united
sea power and such auxiliary forces as
may be necessary
The resolution. II debated in the Sem
ate, will furnish opportunity for the ex-
preston of the views OF certain Senators,
who have been awaiting an occa sion 10
define themselves In opposition to max
ing any Of the agreements and conven-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06
SCHWAB GRATEFUL
FOR AID OF PRESS
Nation Has No Greater Slim
illus, He Asserts.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 5.-"The Elmer
gency Fleet Corporation has given us
the equivalent of one 10000 ton ship
for each day Of the last sixty days and
$4,000 tons lightweight in the last two
months declared Charles NJ. Schwab
Dlrector-General of the Emergency Fleet
Corporation. at a luncheon here to-day
Mr.. Schwab said the nation had no
greater stimulus in its great undertake
Ing than that OF press. He inveighed
against any spirit OF "carping criticism"
and said that although fame may come
to some because Of their prominence the
real honor Of shipbuilding should 10 TO
the workmen who actually turn out the
ships.
In nnouncing the results obtained
Mr.. Schwab asserted the accomplish
ments OF the last sixty days had been
wrought without the assistance of the
biggest Eastern yards. including Hog
Island and Bristol, which did not con-
tribute n single vessel Many ships in
these yards. he said. will soon be
launched.
Mr.. Schwab drove the first rivet in
big steel tanker at the Moore ship
building plant at Oakland to-day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06
GERMANY HAS HOPE
OF FAIR GRAIN CROP
Potash Supplies Almost IOO,-
900 Carloads in Arrears.

AMSTERDAM, July 5.--Cnti we'll into
june of tho present year the gravest
fears were entertained in Berlin for the
failure Of German crops owing to the
drought in April and May, writes Or.
Dieckmann. in the Tdc0l!che Pumdschdu,
but later the change OF weather brought
an Improvement. so that without cNag-
rera'ed expectations the new cereal year
beginning August |. promises 10 be bet
ter than the last one.
Last years failure Of fodder crop. the
writer adds, caused very considerable
shrinkags OF live stock. which will detri-
mentally influence cultivation In the COM
ing year
DR.. Dieckmann next points out that
potash supplies TO German farmers. ow-
ing TO the shortage of labor and the
difficulties OF transportation, are almost
100000 carloads In arrears Yet large
quantities of potash have been sent to
the Ukraine. he says, and he thinks this
is the worst possible policy because
Germany must depend upon foreign
grain In the coming year. |; Is also
doubtful whether the Ukraine can help
much, as Austria has put in a claim
for a large part OF the ukrainian grain
crop,
The writer insists that full pound
OF flesh should he eXacted from Ru-
mania, whose crops must be subjected
TO the "strictest control"
Turning TO the meat supplies DR..
Dieckmann fears that next wear will
bring but little Improvement. He says a
majority OF the breeders declare mat
Germany's stocks Of cattle and pigs will
take ten years to recover their normal
size.
Germans, he concludes, are. turning in
greater numbers to vegetarianism, this
being Conclusively evident in the multi
plication Of kitchen gardens. especially
in the vicinity of large cities
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06
AMERICANS SHE'LL
GERMANS WITH GAS
Enemy in WoeUre Receives
Heavy Bombardment.

WITH THE AMERIcAN ARMY IN FRANCE,
July After the quiet Fourth there
was greater activity to-day on the Tout
'front.'. The American artillery shellcd
the enemy heavily with gas projectiles
this morning, while the Germans carried
out their usual bombardment of the
front line and back areas. Along the
line there was considerable rifle firing.
The Germans became active to-day in
No Mans Land in that sector. but their
efforts were to no purpose. The enemy
patrols were put to flight and a raiding
party WAS driven OF before II could
reach the American line
In small patrol encounter on the
Marre front last night two Germans
were captured and another Of the enemy
was KILLED by an American detachment,
This skirmish developed the fact that
another new German division is now
opposing the Americans in this sector,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06
u. S. FARM FOR EVERY
VETERAN OF WAR
Secretary Lane Proposes Plan
InUoiUing $2,OOO,OO0.

PITTsBURG, July 5.--An American SOL
dier who returns from France would get
his choice OF a return 10 the life he led
prior to entering the army or a farm
planned out OF the $4,000. 900 acres OF
land owned and untouched by the
United States Government IL plans of
Secretary OF the Interior Franklin X,
Lane are adopted.
Tho Secretary in an address before
the Pi;tsburg Chamber OF Commerce TO-
day outlined the plan. and said il would
be possible II the Government will an
propriate 100000 TO carry out the
project.
The soldier farmers would have forty
years In which 10 pay for whatever
financing is necessary, the Secretary
said.
In reference to the war against Ger
many. Secretary Lane said: I'VE are
making war with all our might. The
men who are going over and, oh, so
anxious To go, are making the great sac
rince. They know also what they are
sacrificing. We all know II. That's the
great spirit to-day. Our people are liy-
ing and fighting for something better
than life itself-something that repre-
sents liberty and Justice"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06
CHARLES SOFT SOAPS TURKS.
Austrian Emperor Gends Greetings
10 New Ottoman Ruler.

AMSTERDAM, July 5.--In a message to
the new Sultan OF Turkey, Emperor
Charles of Austria is quoted in Vienna
despatch as saying:
The unconquerable bravery OF our ar
niles, the steadfastness OF our coura-
peous peoples, has strengthened our al
lance with Germany and Bulgaria In
the face OF all our enemies. who quite
openly wish to destroy or disntegrate
our states.
THE wise political ideas which char
acterized the reign now closed were also
its glory. They indicate a path leading
to final victory and greatness for the
ottoman Empire. extend the warmest
wishes for the prosperity Of your reign
and for brilliant future for YOU
people"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06
SAYS AUSTRIANS WON.
Vienna Reports Italians Were
Beaten or with Biz Losses.

VIENNA, via London, July 9Th,
text Of the official statement issuet
by the War Office tonight reads:
The fighting on the islands at the
mouth of the Piave continues unin-
terruptedly. the forces engaged fight
ing with equal bravery. Strong Ital-
ian attacks against our left wing
were balanced by counter attacks
near Chiesanuova. italian units which
had penetrated our positions were
driven back by a quick thrust by
Silesian regiment.
Between the Piave and the Brenta
the enemy stubbornly continues his
attempts to recapture positions we
took Juno 10. His main thrust yes
terday was against Monte Solarondo.
The attack. which was carried into
our trenches. led to bitter hand TO
hand fighting in which a great party
Of the enemy force were killed and
the rest were driven back. The enemy
losses were exceedingly heavy.
On the Seven Communes (Setti
Community and OH the Tyrolese front
there was lively artillery activity.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06

TROTZKY URGES DRAFT.
Lenine Approves Report for Pow
erful Army.

Moscow. June IS delayed The
international situation Of the Russian
Soviet Republic is such that only
powerful army on the basis OF obliga
tory service can protect il. In the op!n-
ion Of Leon Trotzky, Commissioner of
War and Marine. lie has submitted a
report advocating universal military
service for the bourgeois. as well as the
workmen and peasants. and hopes that
the NTH Congress of Soviets will pass
such a measure. Premier lenine has
approved the report and the details are
being worked out
In the meantime Trotzky has ordered
the registration OF al men between the
ages Of 10 and 40. and the enlistment
simultaneously with the varkmen OF the
bourgeois classes born in 1895 and 1897.
The bourgeois classes will be formed
into nonhghting units to dig trenches
and clean barracks and camps. Later
they may be promoted to service in
the ranks, after they have proved "by
deeds their loyalty to the laboring
class. and the poor peasantry.'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06
SEEK WAYS TO END
WASTE OF PAPER
English Controller Consider
ing Scheme for Economy.
Special Correspondence to TIE Sun

LONDON, June 22.--The Paper Con-
troller is consideringSmany schemes for
the curtailment OF extravaganza In the
use OF paper. Attention Is TO be paid to
both business and private correspond
ence.
In the near future all note paper IL
to be restricted TO a certain size, and IL
Ia probable that a standard quality will
also be fixed. Fly leaves and double
sheets will be prohibited and business
men will be requested 10 order their
clerks to use both sides OF a sheet of
paper.
Theatre programmes ara also to be
controlled. Tho Theatrical Managers
Association has agreed to adopt a
standard two page programme OF crown
octave and also to give up for the pc
Rod of the war the use OF thick ornate
paper
A plan is being considered for dealing
with the wrapping paper used In the
drapery and millinery trades. il is
proposed to restrict the size of the wrap
per according to the size and weight OF
the article.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06
kERENSKY DENOUNCES
Attacks BOlshcNiL Policy n
French Socialists Meeting.

PARis, July Alexander kerensky.
the former Russian Premier, and HAL
mar Branting. the Swedish Socialist
leader, attended meeting Of the So
cialist party at the Chamber of Deputies
this morning. ExPremier ISerensky de-
nounced the Bolshevik policy and dis
played copy Of protest voted on May
is. 1918. at secret meeting OF the
Russian Constituent Assembly against
the Brest-Litovsk treaty and declaring
that Russia still was at war with Ger
many. The text of the protest, ne said
would he published later.
NJ. Brantins told Tho French Socialists
about the moves which German Social
lists were making and limited at the pos
sbility OF an international Socialist con-
ference which he said would he held as
soon as circumstances permitted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06
BOLSHEVIk MONEY DRIVE
Large Funds In Switzerland for
PrOpa ganda, II Is Said.

GENEVA, July 5,--The Swiss Federal
Council is making serious inquiries con-
corning reports that enormous amounts
of money have been plsced in Swiss
banks by Bolshevlki. Several billion
francs have been transferred to Swiss
institutions through German banks. ac-
cording to the Gazette de Thur0ortr.
The funds are destined TO aid revolu-
tionary propaganda along the Bolshevik
lines in allied countries. with Switzer-
land as a centre of the intrigue, ac-
cording to the Geneva Tribune. It is
said that the movement is encoura ged
by the Germans.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06
ARMENIANS IN OFFENSIVE.
Welt tabIished In Former Rus
sian Territory.

AMSTERDAM. July 5.-Armenian forces
on the aggressive in Transcaucasia have
established themselves we'll within this
former Russian territory, according to
reports from Kiev.
The latest advices from this source,
quoted by the Berlin Lokuinnseiger,
state that an Armenian force, $4,000
strong. has occupied the city of Erivan.
ia miles south of Tiflis. and nearly
nifty miles inside the Transcaucas ia
border.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06
ITALIANS PRESS ON
AT MOUTH OF PAVE
Also Extend Lines in Mountain
Sector and Repulse Heavy
Attacks.

ROME. July 5.--Italian forces operat-
ing in tho lowlands near the mouth OF
the Piave are making steady progress
according to the statement iscued by
the War Office to-day. In the noun
tain sector Of the front, the statement
says. tho Italians have extended their
lines at the head of Calcino Valley. and
have held the ground thus gained In
spite Of heavy counter attacks by the
says:
On the lower Piave, having re-
pulsed a violent counter attack andde-
stroyed new centres of enemy re-
sistance. we have considerably ex
tended our lines to the southeast of
Chiesanuova. and to the north of
Gavazucch- Erina we have captured
4l9 prisoners. In addition TO taking a
battery of six los mllimeter howitzers
and a large number OF machine guns.
To the northeast of Monte Grappa
Italian detachments, after artillery
preparation. penetrated into the Aus
trian positions at the head Of Calcino
Valley. The enemy replied with an
intense artillery fire and launched an
obstinate counter attack. which de-
veloped into hand to hand fighting.
He did not succeed however. in
wrestling from US the advantages
gained on Porte d. Salton heights.
About thirty prisoners and FIVE
machine guns were captured.
On the Asiago Plateau We repulsed
two counter attacks against Monte
Cornone and Sasso Rosso, engaging
the enemy in bayonet and hand bomb
conflicts. in which he suffered severe
losses. A British detachment surprised
and destroyed an enemy post near
Canove.
During recent days ten enemy air
planes and two captive balloons have
been downed in air fighting.
WARRINGTON, July 5.-Further gains
against the Austrians were reported TO.
day In an Official despatch from Italian
headquarters describing operations yes
tsrday which says: .r
In the region OF Mount Grappa our
Aetachments completed the occupation
Of our previous lines on the upper
part of Val San Lorenzo. and toward
the east the Porte di Salton Heights
were taken and some prisoners cap
tured.
On the lower Piave our troops at
some points have reached the banks
of the Piave Nuovo.
From Val Giudicaria to Vallarsa
enemy patrolling attachments have
been repulsed
One OF our dirlglbles hombarded the
railway lines and warehouses Of
Trento and squadrons Of airplanes
bombarded the rear lines of the enemy
on the left side of the Piave.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06
AUSTRIAN CROPS SUFFER.
Rain, snow md Cold DO Damage
In Many Sections.

ZURICH. July 5.--Nienua new spa pers
Of Wednesday report violent transforms
and abnormally low temperatures in
every part of Austria-Hungary
There also were severe snowstorms
and frost in Bosnia, Herzegovina and
Dalmatia.
The snowfall continued for nine hours
and greatly damaged the crops.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06
LIMITED HOME RULE
FOR INDIA OUTLINED
Observation-Disclosures Report
Ready for Parliament.

LONDON, July b.--I.mited home rule
for India and the creation of necessary
legislative machinery there are recon-
mended in report which has been pre-
pared for presentation to Parliament by
Edwin Samuel Montagu, Secretary for
India, and Baron Chelmsford, Viceroy
and Governor-General OF India, which
was made public Tonight by the Gov
eminent. This report on constitutional
reforms is the outcome OF MT Montagu's
six months visit to India and covers
about 300 octave pages. The document
was signed at Simla on April &c by Mr.
Montagu and Baron Chelmsford and has
the concurrence of the Indian Govern
ment. the Indian Council and the mem
bers OF the mission which accompanied
Mr.. Montagu on his visit.
Deals With All Problems.
The report deals with every ASPECT Of
Indian problems and difficulties, and is
very great step in the direction Of
indisn home rule. Its main recon-
mendations are:
Completion OF the edihce OF local self
government, giving considerable meas
ure OF responsibility in various fields to
provincial legislatures. which are TO be
composed of directly elected representa-
lives and which will act under the
broadcast franchise possible under Indian
conditions.
A viceregal legislature, which will be
composed of two chambers. the second
chamber being called the Council of
State"
The creation OF an Indian Priyy Coun-
Gil and a Council OF Princes. with a pro-
vision for the establishment of ma
chinery for the conducting OF periodic
inquiries TO consider whether other sub
tects may be transferred to popular
control.
Indian Army TO He Increased.
A despatch from Simla to Reuters
Limited says the Indian Government has
caused II to be known throughout the
provinces that 1t Is the intention. as
indicated in the Delhi conference, great
~ 10 increase the strength OF the Indian
army.
The Government also Ia suggesting
urgent consideration of the problem of
obtaining additional British officers and
subordinates, proportionate to the con-
templated increase, from Europeans OF
military age now employed In COM
mercial business and occupations in
India that are not essential to the war
Niceroy Baron Chelmsford has en-
phasized that at present the deycIop-
ment Of manpower In the paramount
consideration, and that commercial in
terests not directly essential to the pros-
ccution OF the war must be regarded as
Of secondary Importance.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06
BERNSTEIN ALLEGES LIBEL.
Sues "FOrward," Witch Satd He
Had Not Been In Russia Recently.

Herman Bernstein has filed suit in
the supreme Court against the Forward
Association, publishers of Forudrd, for
libel
Mr., Bernstein is angry because For
Wnrd recently published an article
stating that he had not been in Rus
STA as he said since the Bolsheviki
gained ascendency. and that the ma
terial Mr.. Bernstein had been publish
ing had been cleaned in the Scandl-
nnNian Canitnls
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06
GUATEMALA HALTS GERMANS,
Interests In Public UtiIities to ne
seized.

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, July 6.
President Cabrera and the Guate.
malan Cabinet have decided 10 place
under governmental control immediately
the administration Of German controlled
interests and rights in certain telephone,
railroad and electric light and power
companies in this country.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06
German valley Now Long valley

The residents of German Valley, near
Morristown, y. j., rejoiccd yesterday
when they learned that the Postmaster
General. as suitable Fourth of July
giit' mad granted them permission to
change the name Of their municipality TO
Long Valley.