The Washington times., 1918-02-04
ALLIES NOW
SUPERIOR ON
WEST FRONT,
REPORT SAYS

America must quicken its army
preparstions-no sIacken thcm-in
the face Of the reported labor disturb
auces in the central powers, Secretary
Of War Baker declared today.
In his weekly war review he said:
While dissatisfaction Is no doubt
rife in Germany and strikes OF in
creasinE seriousness have occurred
we must not allow any reported dis
turbance 70 affect the effectiveness or
speed Of our armed preparations"
Baker warned that, despite her
troubles, germany is stripping all
other fronts for TIE coming struggle
in the west
Allies Prepared.
In the face Of this crisis the allies
are prepared. he said, having "a nu-
mericaI superiority both in men and
guns"
Complete and close cooperation
between the allies and ourselves" he
added. land a harmonious under
standing between the supreme com
mands Of all OF the forces engaged
promises to show positive results.
Unity Of purpose on all fronts will
thus be obtained.
our patrols have been Ective IN No
Mans Land" he said, commenting on
American activities in front line
trenches. Our scouts have made them
selves familiar with the details OF the
hostile positions opposite them.
Minor Activities.
The operations in which our troops
have so far been engaged were OF a
minor character. Around January 81
the Germans attempted a strongly push
ed raid against our line for purposes OF
Identification. The enemy was able to
reach our advanced positions. A short
brush ensUed and the raiders were COM
PEELED to withdraw in haste after inflict-
ing slight casualties. Two days later
the enemy apparently attempted another
reconnoitering thrust. but were dispers-
ed before any Roadway could be made
Optimistic reports Of allied activities
on all fronts featured the review.
Secretary'S Report.
The Secretary's report in full fol-
lows.
American troops which have now
completed their training are occupy
ing a portion Of the actual battle
front
The operations in which our troops
have so far been engaged were OF
minor character.
ON January 80 the Germans at
TEMPTED a strongly pushed raid
against our line for purposes OF lden-
tifcation.
Under cover Of a heavy mist the
enemy was able to reach our advanced
positions. a short brush ensued and
the raiders were compelled TO with
fToF1ipFinR SLIGHT
casualties.
Two days later the enemy apparent
u attempted another accommodating
thrustg but was dispersed before any
headway could be made.
Our patrols have been active in No
Mans Land and our scouts have made
themselves familiar with the details
Of the hostile positions opposite them.
Another Event.
Another event Of Importance took
rlace in France. The Inter-Allied
Supreme War Council met at Yer.
Eailes. attended by General Bliss
chief Of the stan of the army, and
General Pershing. as well as the rep
reSentaLIves Of France, Great Britain
and Italy Complete and close Co
operation between the allies and our
selves, and a harmonious understand
ing between the supreme commands
or all Of the forces engaged. promises
TO show positive results. Unity OF
purpose on all fronts will thus be at
faiEed
During the past seven-day period
the world has been flooded with the
news Of very serious internal unrest
IN Germany.
Widespread strikes among munitiC1
workers are reported.
While dissatisfaction is no doubt