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Answer please. Senators.


Unanimously favorable was the recep-
ton accorded to the reply when the text
OF the document was shown members OF
the Senate to-day. Senator Hitchcock
(Neb.). chairman Of the Foreign Rela-
lions Committee. expressed unstinted APP
prevail Of the form the American answer
had taken. He said:
The Presidents note to Austria full
fils the highest expectations not only Of
Americans who want the full fruits Of
victory exacted Of those representing the
oppressed nationalities OF Austrian but
OF those who depend upon the United
states no largely for the recognition of
their claims
ct presume Austria will feel that the
President Is adding TO the conditions Of
peace which he made last January, and
to some extent he is, but since those con-
ditions were laid down in January. with
out being accepted. the United States
has publicly entered into obligations to
these subject nationalities which the
President very wisely and Justly pro-
poses to live up to.
I'VE have recognized the Csecho- Slo-
yak peoples not only as parts of the
Austrian Empire but as nation at
war with Austria. and the same 10 SUBJ
stantially true Of the Jugo-Slavs. What
the United States has done In regard
to Poland and Bohemia and the Jugo-
Slavs Great Britain. France and Italy
also have done and the Presidents note
merely puts the matter in proper dip
lomatic form to require the assent of
Austria as condition OF peace"
Senator Brandegee tConn.), Republi-
can member of the Foreign Relations
Committee, said:
Il am deeply gratined that the Presi-
dent has declined 10 accept this invi-
tation to enter into negotiations with
Austria Hungary. Inasmuch as the
President. has already recognized the
Czecho- Slovaks as n separate Govern
ment. and inasmuch as the Czecho-Slov-
AXIS are part OF the present Austro-
Hungarian Empire. It would seem an
anomalous procedure to negotiate with
an empire which We are seeking to
divide and q large part Of which we
have recognised as a separate nation.
Personally I am opposed to any nego-
tiations whatever by the Government OF
the United States either with Austria
or with Germany. / think an armistice
with either would be ruinous."
Senator Pomerene (O), Democrat,
also member OF the Foreign Relations
Committee, said:
Their arouse the revolutionary spirit in
Austria. II ID a distinct recognition of
the Czecho-S lovaks' claim for indepen-
dence. II will correspondingly increase
their strength and at the same time
weaken the Austro-Hungarian Govern
ment. 1t indicates very clearly that this
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-20
BULGARIAN CABINET REBUILT.
Premier MalinoH Admits Members
of Opposition.

PARIS, Oct. 19.-The Bulgarian Cabi-
ret has been reconstructed by Premier
Malinoff, according to dispatches from
Sofia
Members of opposition parties have
been admitted to the Ministry. further
strengthening it's political position.
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counted about 40 machines passing
within the American lines after a series
Of combats In which the Americans were
victors In every case.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-20

10 in truth war of democracy against
the powers OF autocratic government and
our Allies will applaud It."
The Washington times., 1918-04-02
Prayer Of Archbishop
Before the Senate
Registered U. s. Potent orie

"Let US pray. O. Almighty and Eternal Lord God, thou
strong power to all of them that put the rtrus in Thee to
whom all things in heaven and earth do bow and obey
beseec Thee to hear the prayers of Thy people which to
Thee this time of trial. with and with Cody fear
We Thy hand laid upon this nation at supreme moment
in history and upon tn enaton who joined with it, in the
defense of the peace and freedom of the world edevouty
believe that Thou wilt show they favor if hye will rise to the
height of Thy justice and mercy Upl hem, beseech
Thee by Thy strong and holy spirit that they may find in Thee
their refuge and their strength
with malice toward and with charity toward all
with confidence in the right Thou gyes tod do the right
let US strive to finish the work in Strengthen hearts
and our hands and confirm purpose that contending val
iantX for truth and freedom may conquer by Thy might
lmbue with wisdom Thy servants the President of the
United States and the assembly of Congress- and with them
the rulers and the assemblies of h epeople allied with them in
the cause entrusted to their care.
Hear the prayers which offer before Thee for all who
bear commands of forces both and by land Stretch
forth Thy almighty hand to and defend the men who are
now defending the of truth and freedom in the awful
battle heng waged the Strengthen them that they
may stay the hand and hold their place To those who this day
will be wounded give Thy soothing and healing To those who
fall to die give Thy peace And for all who have laid down
their lives for their country we beseech Thy mercy.
God, accept them; Christ receive them
be Thy gracious will grant success to their and
overue we beeech Thee the issues of this that through
Christ we may be brought to lasting and righteous peace and
that the nations of this world may be united in fellowship
for the promotion of Thy glory and the good of all mankind
The Archbishop concluded with the Lords prayer in which
members OF the Senate joined
The Washington times., 1918-04-02
BARUCH APPOINTS .
CENTRAL BOARD TO
F|XALLP LPR|OR|T|ES

Bernard Baruch. chairman OF the
War Industries Board. has established
requirements divisIon"-a supreme
co-ordinatIng board - to eliminate
competition between Government de-
partments and establish priorities.
Alexander Legge has been named
chairman OF the new division and
James Inglish secretary. In addition
to representatives Of the government
al departments. other members OF the
division are Judge E. B. Parker. pri-
critics; George N. Peek, finished prod
ucts. and J. L. Replogle. steel.
Just now a three-cornered wrangle
between Hurley, OF the shipping
board, and the War and Navy Depart
ments over steel plates. confronts the
division. Hurley has been battling
against Representatives OF the other
two departments who have been sta
toned at steel plants to grab finished
material as soon as II was turned out,
regardless OF the shipping boards
needs.
In such cases all interests affected
will be brought together and remind
ed that winning the war Is the para
mount object. Where II IL impossible
to reach a decision Baruch himself
will step in and act.
Under authority Of President Wilson
Baruch 10 empowered to act for the
joint beneft Of all supply departments
OF the Government to determine what
Is to be done when there is any con-
flict between departments In the mat
ter OF supplies.
The Washington times., 1918-04-02
RAIDERS KILL U. s. WOMAN.

NEW YORK. April 1-MrA Ralph
Speed. niece OF Levi p. Morton. former
Wee President Of the United States. vas
killed during the German bombardmsnt
Of n Paris church! Good Friday. accord
ing 10 private cable received today.
The Washington times., 1918-04-02
ITALIANS, POORLY
FED, FACE HEAVY
AUSTRIAN ATTACK

Il
imminent oanser OF an attacK Dy
tne Austrians IN great iorce upon the
i.Aian lines was emphasized To-Day
A' the lteiian embassy. hecentiy the
onDassy oeclared mat no less than
~ DIVISIONS had been gathered by the
enemy along the battle lines, and now
information comes that these troops
h.y. r.c.,,,.d 81. .,.a,,I.,. =, ,ood
ar'heFy Ano inuhitions LOT WHICH
they have been waiting.
On the other hand the lt1lians are
said TO be in desperate need of food
II .. L,oI-r ,h.t onIy oho,, ,t,rd
. - -
VI 'he ioah arm! Vi o'OVV'VOV men
Is now being maintained on the bat
| tie lines, and the official explanation
Is that there is no food and not even
epou1b Guns ana onnun,tior a. a..
S-ss- ''e
The Washington times., 1918-04-02
ENGLISH PRIMATE
IN j. S. SENATE
.PRAYSFOR VICTORY

A prayer for victory was offered at
ne opening Of the Senate today by
the. very. Rev. Cosmo Gordon Lang,
Archbishop OF York.
I Setting all presidents aside, the
archbishop closed his prayer for sue
cess for the nations "contending for
right and freedom by leading the
members OF the Senate in the Lords
Prayer.
The galleries were filled. and they.
toe, Joined In the prayer. II was one
OF the most impressive scenes in the
Senate since the declaration of war.
you who hear me now, may live to
|, see the two great nations. the United
States and Great Britain united In
the greatest civilization the world
has ever known"
This was the prediction uttered by
the archbishop in an address before
the annual meeting OF the National
Cathedral AsAsoclstion- in the assem-
bly, hall OF the National Cathedral
School this morning.
The archbishop, accompanied by Earl
Reading. British ambassador; Bishop
Harding, and q small party, this after
noon Is going to Mt. Vernon where
the archhishop will lay q wreath on
the tomb Washington.
Comnlunion services were held be-
fore the meeting In Bethlehem Chapel
of the Cathedral. the Rt. Rev. Alfred
Harding. Bishop. Of Washington, offci-
ating. The annual luncheon of the
National Cathedral Association was
held at o'clock
The Washington times., 1918-04-02
j. S. EMPLOYEES
FORM NEW LOCAL
IN WASHINGTON

When JOSEPH IL. Hurley was re-
elected president OF the District
branch OF the Federal Employees
Union last week. II produced a d.
vision In the organization, which to-
day resulted in the withdrawal OF
many members.
A new local branch OF the National
Federation has been formed.
The National Federation has issued
charter to the new organization.
which Will be known as Local so.
Thomas +. Duling has been named
president. and w. F. Franklin secre-
tary OF the new union. The District
Commissioners have granted the use
OF the board room OF the District
building for meetings OF the organ
iIation. They will be held the fourth
Thursday OF every month.
The Washington times., 1918-04-02
FOE IS WORN OUT
BYLONG BATTLE

(about thirty-seven miles in an air.
Iine), fifteen OF which have receive ed
such a drubbinG they are unfit fol-
immediate use.
The bulk OF the enemy is still north
OF the ,Somme. so far as the British
lines are concerned.
/ A second blow against Arras Is
likely. All day the German artillery
was busy, astride the Scarpe.
The enemy has not risked a general
battle since Thursday. The small ad-
vances made were seldom accom-
plished by direct assault, but by in
vibrations and hanking of local posi-
tions.
An example of this was the occu.
patton of the high ground at the con.
fuence OF the Luce and ,Avre. A
short, sharp hght took Poe in the
Luce valley, whereupon the British
line was forced back a short distance
west of Demuin. The wood north OF
Moreuil was penetrated.
Generally all the fighting for the
past few days has been OF the same
character.
The Washington times., 1918-04-02
AMERICAN army
IN FRANCE WILL
.. keep IDENTITY

Psrshlns's army new marching 70.
ward the British battle frent win
light a. an American army snd not a.
= part Of Brittsh or French foreen
The announcement In London thGs
United states troopsv would be bri-
gaded with allied units, officers here
said. win not areet mort OF the
forces now In France. Perphing's
men. for the most part, are sufacient-
ly trained TO take up their part IN
the great battle. 81. Il. stated.
{ II the fighting reaches the point,
however, where IL Will be necesssrY
TO use every avsilabie hkhting mar.
military men here say the plan an
pouneed By Londens no doubt win
be adopted By that msthod the new
units moving, or sahopttto move. to
France can assume q, role before
undergoing q long period Of trefA-
Ing over there.
The Washington times., 1918-04-02
Germans Captured in Several Minor Engagements Whole Bat
FRANCO-BRITZSH<
FORCES IN RAIDS
ON FOES LINES

Continued from Page One.)
Of Aber) local enterprise resulted in the capture of
erty-three enemy prisoners and three machine guns.
"Many Germans were killed. Ahostile counter attack
was completely repulsed."
The Washington times., 1918-04-02
ToDAY'S
cASUALTYLIST

The commanding general OF tht
american troops In France reports
he following casualties:
KILLED IN ACTION.
Private William Rapp.
DIED OF WOUNDS.
Private Lewis Il. Fischer.
SEVERELY WOUNDED.
Private Eugene w. EIstun.
Private Joseph c. N0wak.
SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.
First Lieut.. George e. Boyd.
Sergt. Joseph Petrush.
COrpE Milton willard.
WaGEOner Frank Losey.
Private Homer AyIer.
Private Harold r. BuehbtndeF.
Private Howard ii. Crum.
Private Moses Fischer.
Private Francis J. Calvin.
Private Ted 8. Honaker.
Private Samuel w. Kopp.
Private Clifford LedfoPd.
Private LOnnie r. Rouse.
Private HarlIe c. Smith.
Private Troy A. TarwateF.
Frivnte John Urban.
Private Fred WaFnasch.
DIED OF DISEASE.
Private Pearson J.. Brown.
Priynte George G. FitEsimmOnG.
Private Jesse Il. stincheomb.
Private Francis WeIIa-
The Washington times., 1918-04-02
NOINTENT|ONNOW
/. TO MODIFY U. s.
SIBERIAN POLICY
By DAVID LAWRENCE. !.
(continued from FIRST PaEe.l

tcontinued from First Pege) I
without the consent of Russia would
be inadvisabie.f acted on the best .ad-
vice obtainahls from the diplomats IN
Petrogred as well as his own we'll
defined notion that the Entente Allies
could not afford to force themselves
on the Russian authorities and I'M
pose their win as Germany. did In the
Baltic provinces. -
A Neral Qaestisn. ,.
From the beginning. the President
has. looked upon the whole ssiberhn
question as one in which moral ques-
tons and the effect on the Russian
psopls. far >outweighed military con-
alterations. In fact, Senator King
OF. Utah. who. discussed the matter
with Mr.. Wilson has said that he OBJ
tanned the impression that interven-
ton would be agreed to only n .
serious military necessity arose. The
reports thus far received show that
the alleged menace IL exaggerated
and much less important than was
At irst described by the British press.
The statements of. Lord Cecil, Brit
ish under secretary OF state. urging
japanese Intervention were really
based upon apprehensiohs that Ger
many would somehow make her way
into India through Siberia Baron
Uchida In q public statement has ex-
ploded that apprehension too.
- The policy Of the American Govern
ment. however, Is not to hold aloof
from the Siberian question entirely,
but to endeavor to cultivate such
friendly relations with Russia as viii
make possible more invitations such
as Trotzky and the Bolshevik authori-
ties issued to allied military missions
to help them organize nsarmy for de-
Tense.
Rassia Must Ask Aid.
The United States has held that the
request for allied aid must proceed
from the Russians themselves. and.
while the fantastic notions Of the
Northcline press of q Japanese army
Of 100000 men. transported through
Siberia to the eastern front. probably
will not make very good impression
on the Russian people. the hope here
Is that such military aid as is eventu-
ally extended may be American, Brit
ish, and French, as well as japanese
something that would impress Rus
sia with the whole-hearted interest of
the entente in the rehabilitation of
Russia
But in the meantime the friend
Hest feeling exists between Japan and
the United States This Governments
position has not been misunderstood
and the best evidence Of the friend
ship IL the recent agreement to give
the Japanese steel wherewith to build
ships.
The embargo on steel had caused
much irritation among Japanese ship
builders whose presence on the Tokyo
government as q consequences IL sup
posed to have led to the recall OF AM
bassador Sato from Washington and
the substitution Of viscount Ishii, who
has just left Tokyo for the United
States On the whole, Japan and the
United States have come out OF the
delicate episode good friends. Russia
is getting closer to the allies, and
the policy OF caution puraued may
yet bring out q Russian army that
will be q help to the allies in divert
Ing the attention of Germany from
the western front and compelling her
to redistribute her forces.
The Washington times., 1918-04-02

$ WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE. April 1.-Hindenburg Is
paying the allies the compliment OF
further hesitation. .
Mondays activities were local in
scope. His commanders obviously re-
Dol Led their armies too badly Eiauleo
to undertake a general advance be-
fore they were rested. reinforced and
banked UP by ample artillery.
1t ~ esIu-ated that fifty divisions
(600. 900 mem were used by the Ger
fnans between Arras and Moreuil
The Washington times., 1918-04-02
u. S. ENGINEERS
HELPSA VEBATHE

The Americans were the hrst to ex-
change tools for rifles and shortly
they were Joined by unitR from other
allied forces. Against Q Battle line Of
1.20oS yards held by the German
hordes. the odd allied force advanced.
There was stiff fighting and each man
gave q good account OF himself. AL
though trained for engineering serv-
ice. the Americans acquitted them
selves like veteran infantrymen.
For hours this composite force
clung on until the regulars came up.
This is given as sample Of the fight
ing spirit which allied soldiers are
showing In times Of stress. -
The Washington times., 1918-04-02

LONDON, April 2.-The story Of
how q detachment OF gallant Ameri-
can engineers laid aside their tools
ana took up arms to fight the ad.
vance OF the Germans in Picardy a.
they did earlier at Cambria. has been
released for publication here.
In the recent lighting to stem the
tide of the German Offensive q small
detachment OF British soldiers found
itself face to face with q drive Of the
enemy. It was a case OF retire and
give up an important division or stick
to their guns until reinforcements
could arrive.
The Washington times., 1918-04-02
AMERICANS GAY
ON BATTLE'SEVE

despite the mud. the rain and the
heavy packs.
A private In one company, carrying
q mandolin, periodically struck up q
marching tune. This Is typical of
the spirit of the army.
The Germans are jumpy onsthe Toul
front, apparently expecting trouble.
They turned on q heavy fve-hour
bombardment with shells of all cal
ibers and quantities of gas last night
and early this morning sweeping
roads, villages and trenches. The
damage was trifiing.
The Washington times., 1918-04-02

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, April 2.AAn that Americs
has offered to the allies Is in motion.
The roads in this region are clog
Eed for the third successive day. Men,
guns and horses are moving in all
directions. In some places there are
double lines, with men and horses on
one side OF the road and miles OF
trucks hurrying in the same direction
alongside.
The men are in the highest spirits
The Washington times., 1918-04-02
WOULD ENFORCE LOYALTY.

Senator Jones OF New Mexico offer
ed a resolution in the Senate this
afternoon providing for the imme-
diate dismissal OF any Government
employe who critcises the Govern
ment, the army or navy, or makes dis
loyal utterances.
The Washington times., 1918-04-02
S2OQIOO0,OOOMORE.
EL0ANED TODAY.
TOGREAT BRITAIN.

The United States Government to-
day extended a further loan Of $780,
100000 to Great Britain, making
total credit to England sa.72o 600. 900.
and the total to the allies $780,
OOO, 900.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1918-08-09

the rank of field marshal on Foch,
the generallssimo Of the allied armies.
stated that In the counter offensive
started July is, the allies had, up To
August 6, captured 80, 900 prisoners
and 700 cannon. On account OF their
lines OF communication being cut the
Germans abandoned military stores
valued at over four million dollars.
These include many artillery shells OF
which there were counted 900, 900
OF one calihre which are TO be used by
the allies In captured guns In future
attacks on the enemy.
There are no reports OF the total
allied Losses in the A!Sne Marine
battle now. closed. but American
casualty lists began To come in Aug.
5. Up to August s, these lists showed
a total Of 200 killed, wounded and
missing, hut there was nothing TO
indicate IN what days of fighting
these losses referred nor how many
casualties remain 10 he reported in
subsequent lists.
Herbert Hoover, American food
administrator, reports that by eXer--
else Of economy, increased production,
and great increase IN ship tonnage
the food supply of the allied troops
has been made safe for the next two
years. The German submarines con :
tlnue to decline IN effectiveness in
eastern Atlantic waters, but 10 the
last week have again spread their
activities to the American shores to
prey on coastwise shipping.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1918-08-09
PROGRESS OF THE WAR.

Since August 2, the allies have
eliminated the Scissors Rheims
salient by driving the army of the
German crown prince north of the
Vesle river. On the End the French
captured the important~ city Of
scissors while Americans. French,
British and Italian forces on other
parts OF the line seized vantage points
that made the Tardenois plateau un-
tenahle and forced a rapid retreat of
the German troops to escape being
cut off. Following quickly, the
Americans captured Fismes, the
German base, and held it against
fierce counter attacks. North of
Rheims the French made an import
ant gain August 4th. capturing La
Nenvillette and removing the German
menace to Rheims from that quarter.
TO the west Of Rheims the Germans
are retreating northward from the
Vesle river to the river Aisne, leaving
rearguards to resist passage of the
Vesle by the allied troops.
In their retr, at from the salient
the Germans burned the French
villages and laid waste many OF the
farms. These villages, now recaptur-
ed by the allies, number 200. Premier
Clemenceau of France, in conferring
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1918-08-09
Death of Mrs. Leppert.

Mrs. Catherine Leppert died last
Friday. August 2, aged rs years 8
months. The funeral was held from
the Gospel Tent Of the Seventh Day
Adventist church, Sunday, Aug. 4,
Rev. r. II. Martin officiating. In
terment was made in the Rathdrum
cemetery. Mrs. Leppert had been in
poor health for years before death
relieved her from her suffering She
leaves, besides other relatives. three
daughters, Mrs. John Johnson, Mrs.
A. f. Alberts and Mrs. Klinger, all
of Rathdrun.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1918-08-09
War Expenses.

Observation-Disclosures war ex-
peuses now are about so per cent
higher than Great Britain's it was
shown July 81, by comparison of
treasury reports and a newly issued
British financial statement. Owing
To the shorter time the United States
has been in the war, however. indi.
vidual burden of taxation In this
country is only about half as much as
ia England.
The monthly cost of the war to the
United States now is about ST ,5OO,-
600, 900, while Great Britain's expen-
SEES are about ST. 900, 900, 900 month.
The Unlted States is spending about
$50, 900, 900 day, or more than 81
600, 600 an hour. The nations war
debt is now little less than Sl2,-
500, O00. 900 as compared with Great
Brltain's $36, SIS, 900, 900.
Before the war. both. nations col.
lected about the same amount of
taxes every year, approximately ST.
600, 900, 900. Now Great Britain
collects So, 2z0. 900, 900 and the United
States about $4,000, 900, 900 but the
population ia America is double that
of Great Britain.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1918-08-09
Former Rathdrum Man Dies.

Information was received last week
of the death of Fl. Fl. Boyer at
Snohomish, Wash. July "a, and OF
his funeral on the Goth. His son and
daughter, and a niece, Mrs. O. ii.
Fuller, and two sisters, Mrs. 5. Beck
of Rathdrum and Miss Julia Boyer OF
PENNSYLVANIA, were with him in his
last illness MIR. Boyer is remembered
by many of the old timers of Rath-
drum vicinity. as he and his family
lived here many years prior TO their
removal to Snohomish, Wash, about
nine years ago. He was 68 years Of
age and bad been in feeble health for
some time. His wife preceded him
To the grave about Two years ago.