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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
Labor

II England, the national convention Of
L the trades unions, Labor party and
War Emergency Workers protest against
what they term an inequitable distribution
OF food. 1t is asserted in London that an
inter allied labor conference will be called
soon. An invitation to American labor
will be extended.
In America, Samuel .Gompers calls on
labor to stand firm in the conflict, declar-
ing that this is war for workers as we'll
as for the nation. William Collins, an or
ganizer of the American Federation of
Labor, opposes the use of women as street
car and subway conductors, asserting that
all the men needed can be hired
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
World Wishes Itself Happy New Year. Makes Important

A MERlCA and the other nations
~ ]eagucd against autocracy met
the New \ ear in a subdued but
determined mood. One resolution breathed
IN all the anniversary messages of the
ieaders-that 1918 land if not 1918, then
1919 or some later Year, shall see the
crushing Of the rule of the mailed fist
Inc Whcatlcss and meatless meal, the
early closing and the sober homecoming
TOOK the place of other years unrestrained
convlvlality throughout the nation. In the
great cities no jams Of rioting, horn -toot-
ing merrymakers greeted the stroke of
Twelve with hystcrical joy. America was
already chastened by the war.
Premier Lloyd George of Great Britain
spoke the thought that was probably in
every mind when he cabled to the people
VI India: Il have good hope that before
Wis new year is past the purpose to which
we nave set our hands will have been COM
petely achieved" And to President Will
sun ne said: Every day proves to us that
our friendship for one another is becom-
@ ''ioiO anu IIlOIC INC CSI1lcIt OIL tlldC
league of free nations which now stands
as the guardian of justice and liberty
throughout the world"
we must brace ourselves for effort and
40r endurance through hard and danger
vuS war;" wrote former President Theo-
uorc Roosevelt in his daily editorial in
Inc Kansas City Star" During the
year we at home will suffer discomfort and
n ~ and wearing anxiety. What of
~ What we at home endure will be as
''0'h'ng compared to that which is faced
y .ne sons and brothers, by the husbands
"'o fathers at the front. The one abso-
i've essential for our people is to insist
mat TINS war be seen through at no mat
S' what cost until it is crowned with the
peacc ct overwhelming victory for The
Fight" 40 WV
from pulplts in every city and town and
A1'ict the same note Of iron detefmina-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06

arms in this battle WIS the most serious since
the Marine
"The French by the capture of che Chemin-
des-Dames, have secured the key to the Laon
area. Their own line Of defence remains un-
shaken"
But while Allied superiority in the
West is a good omen for the future, few
military critics agreed with Lloyd George
in his belief that 1913 is the year Of con-
elusive victory. German and Austro-Hun-
garian troops released by the passivity of
Russia will enable the foe TO stand at bav
until the full strength Of America is on
the line Of battle, it was argued An edi-
torial by Frank II. Simonds in The New
York Tribune stated the case thus:
"Our allies must wait ths year while we
prepare; We shall not be able this year to
send that aid which must send before thu
war can be won. But if we steadfastiy and
Gil needless of the voices that preach mad
ness and worse about Us make our prepare
tons, send or hundreds Of thousands who
VIII bring victory in 1912 then the end of the
struggle is assured. We have the resources
OF men and money, of materials and of ma
chines these are much, but they arc not
enough; we must bring also the reserve of
Will, OF determination, of courage to look
through all the mirage Of vain hopes and
false assurances TO the single objective.
there can be no peace without victory, be-
cause permanent peace for US and for all
mankind can be assured only by the absolute
and nmistakabie defeat of the German doe
triAe. 1t Will survive all but a military de-
1ea.; it cannot survive a military defeat, be-
cause the very essence of German barbarism
IS found in the belief that the German sword
can make the German the master of all the
riches and power OF this planet
Prom the grave the America of 1864 must
call to the America of 1913; the perils and
the problems are the same; if the will to en-
! dure and to conquer remain the same, the end
OF Germanism will be m sight when the nsat
new year comes"
The spirit of this New Year was typifed
in the act Of one New York hotel, which,
after "meatless, wheatless" supper, dis
tributed knitting needles as favors to those
who were dancing Ito music described al
"simple"1 in its ballroom,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06

duty the liberating task that they have
sworn to accomplish to the end The year
1913 will see the continuation of the su-
preme effort of the free nations, grouped
for tho defence of honor and of the pledged
word, Tor the safeguarding Of all mother
lands, great or small, against the powers Of
Imperialism and autccracy, whose avowed
design it is 10 dispose Of peoples just as
they have led them TO death-without con-
sult'ng them.
"'Tis the far-ofi voice Of Washington that
rcsounds still at the threshold of the new
year as in the heroic hours Of yore and the
echoes of which are repeated throughout
the glorious American Union. France, too,
hears it. The llus.rious American states
man shows the path to triumph through
sacrifice and. like his eminent successor,
President Wilson, seems to say to the ma
tons united for the salvation OF humanity:
Garry on 10 victory the flag Of freedom"
OF course, Germany met the new year,
too.
With many protestant that the AL
mighty was his principal ally, the German
Emperor in various New Years speeches
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
The Western Front

u REILLY, the developments are these
The Grown Prince loses in two drives
at Verdun. The British regain Welsh Ridge,
near Cambria, but are later forced back
along two mile front. A portion of the
lost ground is regained next day by Byng's
troops, though the following day there is
a fresh German advance at Cambria,
which results in the winning Of both
ground and prisoners. The British re-
pulse German raiders southeast Of Lens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06

over all other shipments. He throws open
the Pennsylvania tubes so that coal may
be rushed into New York City, stipulating
that, if necessary, passenger traffic must
wait. Twenty public schools are closed.
More drastic lighting orders are issued.
All Of New England and large sections
elsewhere are affected by the shortage of
coal. There is increasing talk Of govern
ment control Of all mines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06

ing fleet. German fiers are more fort
unata over the historic town of Padua,
where they succeed in destroying many
pieces Of art. But at the dawn Of The
new year the Italian army succeeds in
hurting the enemy across the Piave, thus
forcing him to abandon the only ground
he held On the western bank Of the river
Successive strokes make the victory more
decisive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
Food Conservation

NfR. HOOVER's announcement that
Avn the supply Of sugar in America
will soon be near normal is quickly fol
lowed by his urgent desire that a law be
passed at once to force food saving. Fail
ure of eating places to conserve sugar.
wheat and meat is given as the cause.
Returning Congress promises an early
consideration of this matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06

- ak of peace, growing out of
the German-Russian negotia-
tons, has held first place this
week. Military developments
have not been of spectacular
nature, nor has much been accomplished,
except in Italy, where the see-saw of last
week has apparently given place to quite
decisive gains for the defenders, lined up
firmly on the west bank of the Piave. In
America the coal famine has caused acute
suffering and commercial distress. There
has also been a fresh disaster, which is
laid at the door of German spies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06

greatest dangers that
will the that
the estate of vassal dangers longer
What feared growth bring
abandonment
nations Germany, war will see
not quidaon pcrpeuation of
which other
wars to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
At BreSf=LifOysk

n fFAlRS at RrestLltovsK, mean
a while, do not run smoothly. For a
time it looks as though peace between Ger
many and Russia were fully assured.
Trade relations arc resumed. The block
ade of the White Sea is raised after a
naval agreement. The Kaiser is reported
as willing to free White Russia. Fratcr-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
Miscellaneous
The Norfolk Disaster

4 BIG blaze in the city of Norfolk, Va,
4 is laid to German spies Casualties
are amazingly light, but a property loss
of 100000 is sustained. The devastated
district is little more than a mile from
the Norfolk Navy Yard. Several German
suspects are arrested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06

the Allies, to take individual action, in the
form of separate peace.
But the Alles receive this invitation
with conspicuous GOODNESS. At once in
Great Britain, France and the United
States the peace offer is rejected, virtually,
,hough the question Of formal reply
stating explicitly the terms upon which
peace can be attained, is kept in the air
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
Germany's Peace Move
NEGOTIATIONS Fall Through

THE Central Powers state their peace
terms. They are ready to make i'm
Mediate peace without compulsory an
nexations and without contributions. "
The Bolsheviki demur at first, contending
that the rights of oppressed nations are
not locked after. But the difficulty is ap-
parently cleared up, for Russia's new
masters later give the Allies ten days in
which to reply to this general offer, threat
ening, in case of failure on the part of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
In England

I LLOYD GEORGE, in letter to the
IL British National Labor Conference.
declares that achievement of the purposes
FOR which the Allies are fighting is essen
tlal to the future freedom and peace Of
mankind Coincidentally, the British
Labor Conference reaffirms its determina-
ton to continue the war
British labor readopts the pronuncia-
mento that i'll continuing the war British
aboris actuated by determination to make
the world safe for democracy hereafter.
The decision is telegraphed by Arthur
Henderson to the International Socialistic
Bureau at Stockholm, with a request that
1t DC communicated to the chairman of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
Investigations

in command of training
~ camps reveal fresh evidence of in
adequate clothing and insufficient guns. A
great deficiency Of motor trucks is re-
ported. The sending of enlisted troops to
Raritan, N. j., described as "a mythical
post results in an order for an inquiry.
Major General Crozier, Chief Of Ord
nance, testifying before the Senate Mill
tary Committee, announces that within
month complete supplies Of rifles for all
American forces under arms will be ready
Rifles for the next draft, he ASSERTS, will
be on hand before the men are in camp. A
full supply of machine guns is :promised
for July I.
A complete reorganization of the Ord
nance Department is ordered by Secretary
Baker, who divides up the authority among
business men and technical experts. Big
profits in army clothing deals are dis
closed.
Railroads
D1RECTOR GENERAL McADOO pools
- all the roads Of the nation, this
action directly affecting traffic and aiming
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
Earthquake

y N earthquake OF great violence plays
n havoc with the city of Guatemala.
Scores are killed. The United States
rushes help.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
In fheEast

II HE British repulse Turkish attack
and make considerable gains in Pal
estine, capturing the town of Birch, eight
miles north Of Jerusalem. 1t is stated
that since the fall Of the latter city Gen.
eral Allenby's forces have succeeded in
occupying more than three hundred square
miles in Palestine.
U=BOat Warfare
TIVE U-boat toll is up again. Nine
French ships and twenty-onc British
arc sunk during the past week-a consid-
cradle increase over the preceding week.
However, the total for December is char
acterized as satisfactory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
In America

On THE one hand, the proposals are
~ rejected as terms that are no
terms" and as "catch phrases" On the
other hand, it is felt by some that the time
is ripe for a strong, well-consdered dec
!aration by the Entente Powers ard
America.
Colonel House returns from Europe. 1t
n announced by the State Department
that America has been pledged to rush
forces across by way of ofsetting the
Russian debacle, the Allies agreeing to
supply and equip them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06

at common utilization Of terminals, roll.
ing stock and other facilities, hauling OF
freight by the shortest routes and reten-
ton Of all present officers and employees.
The Railway War Board is succeeded by
the Advisory Cabinet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06

Workmen's and Soldiers Delegates at
Petrograd In the same message a strong
disapproval of separate peace for Russia
is expressed.
However. British opinion divides when
the matter of Germany's good faith arises
Tor discussion. One faction believes that
the German proposal should be regarded as
perfectly sincere, while another faction
sees in the move trap deliberately laid
Tor the Entente. 1t is generally felt that
these proposals, however they may be in
terpreted, are really only the forerunners
of an elaborate peace campaign launched
by the Central Powers.
In France
IT HE informal reply of France, ex
pressed by Foreign Minister Pichon
IN the Chamber of Deputies is that she
Will not accept a peace based on the
status quo ante and will go on with the
war whether Russia makes separate peace
or not. Germany is trying to involve us
in her Maximalist negotiations" he de-
clares. after suffering as we have we
cannot afford to accept peace based on the
status quo.
M. Pichon further states that "by agree
ment with our Allies we are ready to dis
cuss direct propositions regarding peace"
but maintains that the present move is
indirect"
The Paris press realizes what it con-
slders grave menace to the victory of
democracy and presents against it a strong
front. Gustave Herve writes in ola Vic
toire": 'Let our soldiers in the trenches
remember the prophecy: To-day the Ger
mans, urged on by the Austrians, who are
at the end Of their resources, offer US a
German peace. In six months they will
beg of us a French peace"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
contamination of peace, take up the sword
and prepare to defend Russia against the
Kaiser 'e fr
Military Developments
In Italy

THE weeks fighting favors Italy An
enemy air raid meets with a re-
sistance which destroys half the raid
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-29
ENEMY HAS BEEN STRIKING
WITH GREAT FORCE IN THE
REGION NEAR V00RMEZ E
German. Heavily Bombard The Southern Portion OF Lys
Front In Attempt To Draw Attention OF The Allies
From The North-Fightng In Somme \
Region Again Heavy 4~4as /

The Germans today began what to be general ASSAULT
the British hill positions the KENNEL 'front.' southwest ct
pe opening phase of the drive in Flanders Appar
emily the crucial test of the allied holding this at
hand
preliminary bombardment the early morning.
mezeele miles south of Ypre Infantry attacks this de-
vopd shortly afterard the battle appears have been
when Field Marshal ag report issued London
The enemy has been striking with great fury at Voorezeeis
for the last three days. evidently hoping drive in behind
Ypres and break orderly withdrawal Of the British from the
further portions of the salient which they have been
ing General Anm has been successfully held off from this
southern bulwar Of the Salient but meanwhile he has been
take advantage the he week
of Mount KENNEL which he unable develop immediate
" because of the stiff allied resistance.
Further attacks in the Voormezeee
delivery todays blow but the greatest thrust
Mount Rouge Mount Note and other enemy
ectives The French who holding the line Loc fortified
themselves late last week by ngng this village although
than driven out by thruss Another attack which
launched there yesterday afternoon promptly repused
Probably to mask their real purpose the Germans last night
heavily bombarded the southern portion of
from Givency Nieppe wood and likewise turned their artillery
any have been reported except on the
of the British who by successful last night
the taken from them last week Festuber north Of
l(1ivenchy
AS the the last previous heavy Flanders the
Germans have also been demonstrating the Sone all
though not such force the last week They
several times last night the French positions Hangad
The infantry attacks broken by the
and the allied artillery vigorously answered the guns
region and between Lassgny and Noyon lower side tho
Montdder salient.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-29
INFANTRY MOVES IN DURING
INTENSIVE FIRING BY THE
ENEMY; LINES WELL DIVIDED
March From Billet Bases To Line Very Impressive
Flashe. From German Artillery Reflected On lnstru-
ment. OF United States Army Band.

With Northern France, Sunday April 2s
B the Associated Press troops have taken up
sitons French battle front Under the French high command
which all ranks confidence the American forces
face the the line barring the Germans from Paris and
Amien where they have been certain number of days.
The Americans entering the lne found their position in
rolling The artillery the first the ne entering
dark night which made red by the continuous flashes Of friendly
the American took the positions of the French batteries
and completed the work Of digging in.
When the infantry moved n the firing just intense In
and then with the shapne In several they found
the trenches shallow while other there trenches
all By this time the positions have been improved greatly and the
The American lines generally about 200 400 yards apart
and the high ground about evenly divided What the future holds
fo the American Of course unknown but the Americans
tasks ahead NJ Be difficult ths, good account of them
to the north although Il more active
than those the previously had faced The artillery is
heavy and intermittent the German shells hizzng the lines
into town in certain
There either the line several
days but night the patrols active Americans approaching
CLOSE t the eneny lines All during the night rapid machine gun
and rifle fire indicate where the American bullets
enemy patroling parties.
The the line very impress
Many units started off with the strains Of the Star Spangled
Banner played by regimenta bands in their
At place. the must have reached the German lines
close the band gun flashes being
mens The constant Of artillery deafeng the Amer
marching parade disappeared the
american batteries which sending shells the
lines.
Announcement that American troops had
in Picardy of Aniens made by the
"Wednesday might The Germans that day attacked British
French and Americans along lengthy front from north Of the
around angad from which the French
which they Tegained Friday @$*
wounded hospitals from the battle
'front.' sss -. sg+8
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-29

ter measures Of equal potency and
hexibility.
"A battle OF such magnitude cannot
be decided by any single engagement.
yet there arise . series Of crises on
which the ultimate outcome depends.
These crises have, up to the present.
IN = large measure, resulted favorably
to the enemy. SSSs
Enemy Has Failed.
The vigorous s attacks driven
against the British lines were intend
I'D to paralyxe the Independent will
power Of the Britiah command. d a In
ithis. the enemy has failed. Unity 81
command Of the allias has extended
operations 70 the brosder neld cf gem
3eral engagements which allied
forces viii henceforth be used inter-
schangeAbly. 81 & Il
1T must constantly be- borne ], In
mind that the enemy 40 seeking ! de-
,cision that will end the war. This de-
scision can only be arrixed at by tho
destruction Of the allied forces in the
field before fresh units contributes
from additional levies In France and
Great Britain as well - by our own WI
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-29
DELAY IN AIR
CRAFT BUILDING
E.cRl7lClZED||
Arguments Made in Connec.
ton With Discussion of
Borglurn.

Washington, April \ 29.-Severe
criticism of delay in the aircraft pro-
gram was made in the senate today in
connection with discussion of the air.
craft report made to President Wilson
by Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor.
Senator Brandegee of Connecticut
who brought up the subject, referred
to newspaper publication of what
purported to be the scultpor's report
and suggested that President Wilson
had ''pocketed it,
This whole subject, he said, should
be Investigated by the senate military
lined in the newspaper publication,
was critical of Major General Squier,
chief of the signal corps, and others.
/ Senator's Hitchcock of Nebraska,
and Thomas of Colorado, Democratic
members of the military committee,
said the entire situation had been
gone. over with Mr.. Borglum and that
the sculptor had little new unpub-
lished information. The committee
Senator. Thomas said. had declined to
call Mr.. Bofglum before it because
he was mot entirely disinterested
Witness" as he was reported to have
sociation which a potential aircraft
manufacturer.
Senator Phelan of California, Dem.
ocrat. asked if Mr.. Borglum had any
peculiar qualifications to judge air
craft.
"I don't know" Senator Brande'
gee retorted.
'"The president selected him ant
therefore l think he didn't have any
such qualifications"
Senator McCumber of North Dako
ia, Republican, said the $64O.OO0.0 .00t
appropriation for aircraft had beer
spent and $4o0. 100000 was requested
and said the people demand to know
'just what we have got
Il should say we've got ii in tn,
neck" Senator Brandegee replied.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-29
Formal Announcement That
Americans Are IN Northern
France Fight Made Today

Washington. April 2s.Formal an
nouncement that American troops
sent to reinforce the allied armies
have taken part in the lighting is
made today by the war department In
its weekly review Of the situation.
''Our forces have taken part in the
battle Gays the statement briefly,
"American units are In action east Of
Amtens. During the engagements.
which have ragged in this area, they
have acquitted themselves well ~
The review In emphasizing the in-
mediate need Of fresh men to with
stand the German Onslaught adds
that America; . imperative duty II to
provide replacement units for the
French front SS 3;3 n s yass
The statement reads: sS
sIhe outcome OF the operations In
the. vest depends on man power.
Il The Germans are relying princi-
spaily on rifles machine BiinS, man
power and carefully thought out
methods Of transpor ring and supply.
Sing munitions, which msAns that they
have developed q mobility OF offensive
action that can. only be naetsb by coun-