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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04

LONDON, Aug. 3.-Reuter's corre-
spondent at American headqua rters
sent the following dispatch to-day:
'To-day an extraordinary spectacle
meets the eye. The entire German
salient line has given way with snap
like that of a string that has broken.
yesterday, before the last deluge of
rain had robed the country with q
thick white mist, it was possible actu
ally to observe the German retreat
With the naked eye-a thing of ex
tremely rare occurrence. A man could
be seen lodging out of q house with a
machine gun over his shoulder and
another loading his mule with ammu-
milton. A third, who seemed to be an
officer. was supervising the destruction
of some sort of dump
Small groups, coming out of their
bilets, formed n the roadway and
marched off with their arms at the
slope. 1t was all very orderly and
leisurely, though perhaps not as leis-
urely as it looked.
Retreat Is Orderly
"There seemed no suggestion of dis
order, still less of rout. Yet this sort
tire forty miles of front between Sois-
sons and Rheims, save that in places
the roar and smoke of guns was ob!lt-
Grating the quiet cinema effect of the
scene before US.
There was smoke. indeed. Huge
black, bullying pillars of it, like mirac-
ulously created towers of Babel, sud
denly appeared with thundcrous up
roar here and there about the sodden
!, ! 1 ~,
dump went up to heaven, q splendid
sacrifice to the god of battles. and It's
dark pail spread and sank to the rain
swept earth.
"Not that there had been no fight
ing. There had been plenty of fighting
hard fghting-on the round headed
Hill between Cierges and Coulonges--
sighting that gave every prospect of
continuing, when suddenly the tension
snapped, and the Germans were in
retreat.
Break in Line Assured
The crushing pressure Of Petain's
troops about those of the Crown Prince
had been so admirably timed that if
the salient had not broken in one place
il would have in another. scissors,
for example, the fall of which yester-
dav came as so joyous a surprise. had
been undermined by the most gallant
capture of BuZancy by the famous
Scottish division on July 30--an ex-
plot that won General Mangin's enthu-
sisfstic approval.
with the enemy's abandonment of
the heights above the Crisc River
scissors became ripe fruit that might
fall at any moment, and though there
was fierce fighting BY the troops that
passed through II yesterday the mere
possession of the town is not Of great
moment. II is the ground about it
which constitutes the pivot of the
maneuvre, which may have vital con-
sequences on the new German line Of
resistance.
All Eyes or Outcome
con the east the salient has been
broken also, il not quite so badly. The
pushing forward of the line between
Goussancourt and VilleenTarde DIS
has not the significance of our gains
elsewhere But with Coulonges in our
hands and no sign so far of the Ger
mans standing beyond it. it ought not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04

steady Improvement IN the Allied
general position though there are
almost certain to be many disap-
pointments and temporary setbacks,
for the enemy is wonderfully
strong defensive fighter, as he has
shown at the Somme, the Marine and
IN the early days in Russia.
Many believe Ludendorff will try
for spectacular coup at an early
date in an effort to recuperate his
losses and prestige, but such a move
W Il necessarily be limited IN scale.
On land ard at sea Allied prospects
grow brighter with every day, al
though the civilian as we'll as the
soldier and the sailor realizes that
there is much hard fighting still
ahead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04

and northwest of Rheims. Up till II
o'clock this morning the Allies had not
crossed the river at any point. All the
bridges over the Vesle have been de-
stroyed.
Burning villages in the area north Of
the Vesle River, between Muzon and St.
Thierry, indicate that further with
drawal of the German forces is intend
ed. Fourteen large fires have been OBJ
served. The important centre Of Fismes
is in flames and there are great con-
fagrations in two villages to the north
west of that town.
The retirement Of the forces of the
German Crown Prince now appears 10
be of a very rapid character.
There has not been great deal Of
fighting. certainly not in the area south
east of scissors. and it Is unlikely that
any large captures of prisoners will be
reported.
To the east of Rheims French forces
have made an i'm nortant recovery of
ground near st. Hilaire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04

mocracies and toward similar results
Al Amer ca the results have been
the clcarcst and most immediate. Her
people have risen to the height Of her
dcstiniea, and IN so RISING have realized
tor themselves that Germany has made
them nation as she has made us an
empire, IN a truer ana larger sense
than before. The development
OF a new sense of Americas duty to hu-
manlly in the mind and conscience OF
her people has been UNNECESSARILY the
mos: momcntous event OF he four h
Year of the war, and may be by far the
most mNmoutouS OF nnr times y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04
Haig Says Foe Has Failed


In the neighborhood of Rheims
the Germans are back in their orig
inal line. Sir Douglas Haig voices
the general military opinion when
he states in his special order to his
troops that "the enemy has made his
effort to obtain decision on the
Western front and he has failed"
Americans have reason to feel proud
in reading his next sentence, The
5teady stream of American troops
arriving in France has alreG.ly re-
stored the balance"
Henceforth there should be a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04

the Vesle, the writer of the review con-
siders, cannot be an easy matter for
him, as the only good road available
passes through Coulognes, which the
Allies captured yesterday.
Fismcs Under Allied Guns
The Allied guns, the review points
out, are now within range of Bazoches,
where the only railway connection from
the north crosses the Vese into the
salient. They also command Fismes,
which was the main storehvuse for tho
German offensive, while Braisne, be-
tween Bazoches and Scissors, through
which the main road out Of the salient
passes, is also exposed to guniire
Hence, the expects are now proph esyng
that the withdrawal will continue over
the Aisne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04
German Soldiers
Are Tired of War,
Says Boche Sergeant

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
THE AlSNt-MAkNE FRONT, Aug =
--Gernan soldiers generally welcome
the news that more American soldiers
are arriving in France, believing that
the faster the Americans arrive the
sooner there will be decisive battle
or definite peace move. according to
sergeant of the lth Prusslun Guards
Division, who was c~puured by the
Americans near Sergy.
The prisoner told the CORRESPONDENT
that the German sold .4rs were tired OF
the war. and also that the poorer classes
IN Germany had had suite 4ent war, ana
they believe now that Germany j
bound to lose. The capitalists, how.
ever, insist on continuing the war at
all costs.
German officers" the prisoner said
"lniormed us months ago that the
AMERICANS we've taking few prisoners
and thAt those taken were treated in
humanity. They kept warning u con
stantly that death was preferable to
not All the German sold .ers believed
''e-"-e rhe h. III regard in which
officers are supposed to be held.
~..o a. -~....n so.uIers it was
cDinAon talh that II any one of them
had good chance to be taken prisoner
in the hands of the Americans he would
40 so, nrovdmg he wa Reasonably Ger.
tam that he could pretend he was not
altogether to blame. 50, generally
among he Germans who have been in
"afe have been
many are eagerly watching for an op-
The sergeant said the officers never
TOLD them The truth when there was to
be a German offensive. The officers got
The soldiers nerved for IA fight by in
forming them the Allies were about to
launch an attack. and then at the
proper time they would order their own
nivn forward.
There is no danger Of revolution
among the German soldiers, he con-
tinued, so long as they are we'll fed
He said the German soldiers had meat
mostly IN the form OF stew, every day.
ut the poorer classes Mt home had only
three quarters of pound a week. Gen
orally speaking, the soldiers had
enough to cat, but no luxuries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04
The Official Statements
FRENCH

PARIS NGiIT).Durng the Of the driving
kilometres hrtyou the Vesl
and
East of Fsmes CourvIc
Courceles and
and
kilometres
miles,.
PARIS DAYDuring the night the continued their
the left Aisne
and enzel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04
f rench Find Arnaoyed
Cor Equal to Nesv
ARM OF the Service
tBy The Associated Press !,

ON THE FRENCH FRONT IN
Friday, Aug. 1.-The French
armored car has taken such an i'm
portant part in recent operations that
1t may really be called new arm
Of the service. French tacticians
have worked out method of employ
ing them so that these armored cars
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04
Report $50 Germans Killed
BY Munitions Explosions

AMSTERDAM. Aug. 3-A number Of
German powder stores have recently
blown up owing to the defective quality
Of the explosives, according to the
Eel o Beige"
In one explosion at Mons fifty Ger.
mans were killed, and lJ9 were killed
when muntion train blew UP.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04
French Get Revenge

The French, like the Italians on
the Piave, have had their revenge.
Foch's counter stroke has reaped
big rewards, and the best Luden-
dorff had offered ended in disastrous
failure. French, British, Ameri-
cans, Italians have humbled the
heir to the Hohenzollern dynasty as
never before, and the failure of
Verdun has been capped by the dis
aster Of the Marne.
1t is happy turn Of the wheel
which brings Foch's fighters to the
Aisne on the eve of the fifth year Of
the war and finds Ludendcrtf's great
army completely on the defensive.
The tides are running strongly in
the Allies favor at the moment, but
it is wise to guard against overcon-
tidence lest disappointment follow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04
The Great War-146Oth Day

tween oUU,UUU and 400. 600. The
Germans have used seventy-two d.
visions in the scissors Massiges of
fensive, eleven of which were drawn
from Prince Rupprecht's army.
Eight of these have been used twice.
Army Deteriorating
According to military estimate,
more optimistic than the one usually
given, it is said that the German
numerical superiority on the West
ern front is now very slight. 1t is
also affirmed that the bulk of the
army has deteriorated greatly, hay
ing been skinned so often for storm
troops that only poor material is left,
while the flower Of the storm troops
are either dead, wounded or pris-
oners.
These arguments le.d additional
support to the policy of a continuous
offensive activity by the Allies in
order to endeavor to break complete
ly the German morale before winter.
Foch Reaches Aisne
Close at the heels Of the Crown
Princes army, Foch's men have
come to the southern slopes of the
heights north of the Aisne, along
which Ludendorf determined upon
setting up his line Of defence fol-
lowing the retreat which began a
fortnight back. Having been forced
to abandon scissors, the key to the
Marine triangle, the Grown Prince
had no alternative but to fall back
on the Aisne plateau.
The Vesle, which offered no oppo-
sition to the Germans when they
flowed down from the Aisne heights
last May, provided no defence when
the tide turned against them, and
tonight the bulk of the Grown
Princes broken, Inundated army
rests at Chemin des Danes, the
scene of such violent fighting during
| the last two years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04
BRITISH

LONDON MGH)Ihe made by patrols Albert
held by the River
followed closely
which had previously Observed number his been
found his abandoned
by machine fire this of Robecq
LONDON (DAYA yesterday
neghborhod rcpuscd
The hostile artillery
and Bail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04

Any attempt to describe the line
would be futile, for it shifts con-
stantly, and before this is read
towns through which it now runs
will be far behind the Allied troops
To the east of SCISSORS the French
are advancing along the south bank
of the Aisne, the German bridge at
Missy long since having been de-
stroyed. To the west Of Scissors
Pommieres is in French hands.
Braisne, en- the Vesle, is occupied
by the Allies, while to the east the
French cavalry has crossed the
Vesle at Champigny and Jonchery.
All the bridges over the Vesle
have been destroyed by the retreat
ing enemy and north Of the river
many villages are burning. The
large town of Fismes is burning to-
night. Since Thursday, the Crown
Prince has been retiring very rapid
ly. an almost certain sign that he
has finished building his defences to
the north Of the river. The Allies
are taking few prisoners and prac-
tically no guns, which shows that
everything has been removed north
of the river.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04
GERMAN

BERLIN DAl)-soutfwest Of Ype beat British
partial
The artillery
early isolated n.
followed
forefcd withdrawing
nil
OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04
Kaiser Stakes All on Win, Lose
Or Drow War Decision This Xecr

Continued from page !
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
Reconstruction Program Will Be Taken Up by the Present Congress in
 Earnest.
RAIL ROAD ARE INCLUDED
Believed That a Joint Con- qresSi0naI Committee Will Report on the
 Railroads.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Railroad problems, Army and Navy programs, reconstruction legislation, retrench- ments of war expenditures, revenue measures, woman's suffrage, the Col ombia treaty and problems of war and peace are now facing the last session of the Sixty-fifth Congress.
 It is purposed to create a joint Congressional committee to inquire into the railroad situation generally.
 It is expected that Senator Ellison D. Smith, of South Carolina. Senator Boise Penrose. of Pennsylvania, Sen ator Albert S Cummins, of Iowa, and Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman, of Illinois, among others, will reach an agreement for a modified form of Government control for the railroads
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
Says That in the Slightly Wounded Lists Probably Are 100000 Not Yet
 Published.
RETURNING SOLDI FER s
Red Cross Has Received CabIegrams That Amer ican Prisoners in Ger
 many Are Well.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Secretary Newton D. Baker of the War De partment reports that he believes the unreported casualties of those men slightly wounded before the Senate Investigating Committing, have been delayed.
 He says he believes. the unpublish- ed list will reach over 100000. He said he repeatedly had asked Gen. Pershing to expedite lists, and that his Department had never in single instance delayed the announcing of lists, as soon as they had been re ceived here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
MUST SUPPORT PRESIDENT IN
 PEACE POLICY
Republican Leader Mann Declares That This Is No Time for Petty Fac-
 tiOnaI Pickering.
ARE GETTING TOGETHER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Republi- can Leader of the House, James k. Mann, was called from a sick bed and appeared in Congress and de clared that factional strife should not be permitted to interfere with the Presidents mission abroad.
 He declared that the House Re puhlicans would make no concerted effort to embarrass the President. He said he believed the American people will not tolerate meddling in what so vitally concerns them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
CARMEN STRIKE
 AGAINST WOMEN
 BEING EMPLOYED

CLEVELAND, Dec. 3-Over z,4O0 motormen and conductors have gone on a strike demanding that the Cleve' land Railway Company dismiss the employed as a war measure. They claim that with the men being dis charged from the .cantonments and from the fighting forces. there is no further call for the employment of women.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
AMERICANS ADVANCING

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY OF OCCUPATION, Dec. 3. = After the first nights sleep in Germany. the Americans were bright and fresh tkis morning and ready to resume their march towards the Rhine.
 They are advancing towards Cob lentz astride of the Mozelle river.
 After crossing the Rhine river. the Americans will establish a line 60 miles long. to serve as bridge head for guarding. neutral territory. with the British on their left and the French forces on their right.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
BoLsHEvIkI4SpEFEATED

BERLIN, Dec. 3.-Advices received here say that Neva, Russia, has heen attacked and the Bolsheviki forces there defeated.
 Baron Aexkuell of Esthonia. de clares that if few Allied warships should reach Reval this week they could dam the Bolsheviki flood which has been numbering and burn ing and plundering in Esthonia and Livonia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
VESSEL IS ALL READY

NEW YORK, Dec, 3-The trans port George Washington, which is to carry the Presidential party to Eur ope has been painted battle gray has been handsomely decorated in side, and has steam up, ready to carry the President and the peace delegates to Europe.
 The battleship and destroyer es corts are standing by ready to swing into place when the vessel starts.
 It is believed that the transport will leave Wednesday at noon. A suite of three rooms have been re served for the President in a New York hotel.
 A chef and 50 assistants are ir charge of the cuisine. The Navy Band is already on board.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
WILL DEMAND =. SURRENDER ;';;U '| 5: ! | OF
 FORMER KAISER
Not Believed Holland Will Object; Princes Are Allowed to Leave
 FatherIand.

LONDON, Dec 3-The London Ex- press declares that the Allies are to make a demand on Holland to surren. der the former Kaiesr.
 It is believed that Holland is not disposed to put obstacles in the way of extradition.
 The request of the Allies, the Ex- press says, will be on the ground that the kaiser's position is the same as a pirate or slave trader, not entitled to the sanctuary of any cOun- try.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
BAD CONDITIONS ARE REPORTED
 WITHIN CALICIA
In Poland Also the UNaines Are Preparing to Sur round and Starve Out
 Lemberg.

VIENNA, Dec. 3.-Travelers from Lemberg say that Ukraine troops are preparing to surround and starve out Lemberg, which the Poles control.
 The conditions in Galicia and Sil- esia are reported to be worse than those during the war. Several new ly organized republics are contend ing for first place, and are recruit ing the returning soldiers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
DAMAGE CAUSED BY
 GERMAN OCCUPATION
 OF BELGIUM STATE

BRUSSELS, Dec 3-The Central Industrial Committee estimates that the damage caused through German occupation and seizure of machinery and raw material in Belgium will reach 6,500,O00,000 francs. This does not take into account the money forced from the inhabitants through war assessments.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
Extension of Time May Be Necessary for Fulfilling the Terms of the
 ArmiStiCe.
PRESIDENT IS READY
According to Present Plans He Is Expected to Leave for New York City
 Tonight.

PARIS, Dec. 3. - It appears that the Germans are unable to hand over all of the 5000 locomotives stipulated for in the terms of the armistice by Dec. 17th.
 It is possible that the Allies may grant more time.
 This will delay peace negotiations, as a Congress cannot be convened for official business looking towards peace until all of the conditions of the armistice have been fulfilled
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
PRINCES TO LEAVE WEALTH

LONDON, Dec. 3.--Amsterdam ad vices say Germany permitted several Hohenzollerp princes to- leave Ger many on condition that they leave their fortunes behind.
 The princes have accepted tho con ditions and it is expected they will seek residence in Switzerland, Hol. land and Denmark.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
AVIATOR MAKING
 TRIP TO SEATTLE
 FROM SACRAMENTO

MATTER FIELD, Sacramento, Cal, Dec 3-Lieut A. F. Rowland has left here on a flight for Seattle. He will make his first stop at Bedding, in Northern California. He expects to reach Seattle tomorrow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
PRISONERS WELL CARED FOR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The Red Cross has received telegrams claim ing that 2,300 American prisoners of war at Camp Rastatt, Germany, are well organized and well clothed and with excellent morale.
 Germany is willing to release the prisoners at once. A train may be sent for them immediately.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
CHILEAN ARMY AND THE RESERVES ARE
 CALLED TO COLORS

SANTIAGO, Dec. 3-The Chilean Army and reserves of five districts have been called to the Colors, and naval commanders have been called to this port for a consultation, owing to the differences with Peru. under stood to be due to the old troubles about boundary lines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
BELGIUM IS GIVEN
 ANOTHER CREDIT
 BY UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Belgium has been given another credit of $12.- 0,000, making the total loans from America reach s21O.12O.0OO. The loans to the Allies now total sS,- 196, 6,000,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
FOR THE HOSPITALS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3-The War Department plans to send returned wounded men to hospitals within 300 miles of the home of the nearest relative. It is expected 50,000 will be sent to hospitals within the next four months.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
GERMAN ESPIONAGE IN BELGIUM STILL
 DECLARED ACTIVE

BRUSSELS. Dec. 3.-German es- pionage service in Belgium continues active notwithstanding the armistice. according to the Gazette. In the will lage near Brussels the police ar rested two German soldiers disguised as women. who were taking photo graphs of passing troops.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
MORE ARE COMING

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3. - The steamer Kroonland sailed from a French port Friday, with 1,349 American soldiers.
 Several other vessels are on their way to American ports with soldiers returning home.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
NON-PARTISAN LEAGUE HAS CALLED MEETING
 IN CITY OF ST. PAUL

ST PAUL. Dee. sN The, annual con vention of the National Non-Parti san League has been called to order here for an executive session. There are Al delegates from 13 States, mostly from the Northwest, who have credentials.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
WILL WAIT ON WILSON

LONDON, Dec. 3. - The London News says the British War Cabinet and the French and Italian represen- tatives in London have decided to take no action regarding the Kaiser's extradition until President Wilson ar rEes here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
INTRODUCES RESOLUTION

WASHINGTON, Dec 3.-Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman has introduc- ed a resolution in the Senate propos- ing the Presidents office be made vacant upon the departure of Presi dent Wilson. The resolution proposes that the Vice-President shall assume the duties.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
WANTS CLAIMS
 FOR WAR DAMAGE
 FILED AT ONCE
State Department Wants to Get Line on Damage Caused Americans by
 German U-bOatS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Secretary Robert Lansing of the State Depart ment, has advised all American citi- zens to file with the Department within thirty days from Dec. 1st., a statement of their losses sustained through German submarine warfare after and before the United States entered the war with Germany.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
PASSENGERS COMING
 ON PRINCESS MARY

KETCHIKAN, Dec. 3.-Passengers for Juneau on the Princess Mary are Mir. and Mrs. Ashland. Miss L. Ar- derson. M. Leming, c. B. Walker, H. IS. Durkee and o. Bernhoft.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-03
EDWARD RUMLEY IS
 INDICTED FOR USING
 FUND FOR GERMANY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The Fed eral Grand Jury has indicted Edward Rumley, who bought the New York Evening Mail with money which the German Government furnished