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The Washington times., 1918-08-23

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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-24

the harbor. accompanied. as far as it
can be ascertained. by only one sub
marine. AS they approached the en-
trance. they anchored, swung around
on the cables and, according to the
testimony of one of the observers,
utes. as.
One Of the destroyers or submarines
exploded a charge at the gates OF the
lock to the Bruges canal and they are
believed to have been destroyed.
Meanwhile four destroyers entered
the harbor and cruised around. max
ing observations. but were unable to
take part in the battle.
Made Way to Harbor.
When the attacking ship and it's
landing party had completed their
taken aboard again, and the cruiser
began to make her way out of the
harbor.
One Of the 17-inch shells fired at
the cruiser got we'll home in her up
per works. Her steering gear was in
jured and she signalled an escort
ship to show her the way out. but be-
fore help arrived she had found her
way out and had taken her place un-
der her own steam, behind the lines
Of protecting cruisers. S
One man who watched the opera
ton from an escorting ship said to
the Daily Chronicle correspondent:
1.-The men below must have worked
like Trojans for she was throwing
flames fen feet high, from her fun
nels. The narratoEs described the
!.-cenaasined noise Of the, German gum
fire and thesexplosions on the mole
las "tenfold HELL .sf, ct,
The Eerman destroyer which was
sunk was rammed amidships and tor
pedoed. Those who returned to the
Kentish port also say that boarders
rushed on the German destroyers
anchored in the harbor, taking, then,
completely by surprise. ~
Say Officer was Killed.
Some of the newspapers say that
the officer referred to by Admiral Sir
Eric Geddes, the first sea lolf f the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-24
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REPORTED FOR
TODAY'S DRIVE
Colorado and Arizona Added
to List of States Which
/. Exceed Quota.
Cannot Tell Whether Mime
sofa or st. Louis PASSED
Mark First.

Washington. April 24.-Telegrams
to national Liberty loan headquarters
today told Of $4s,0oo,00o new sub
scriptions, bringing the total to ST.
7oo,o94,s5o. Score. of big cities were
reported ready to go over top of their
quotas.
Colorado and Arizona were added
today to the list of states which have
exceeded their quotas. ~
National headquarters has not yet
been able to determine whether the
st. Louis or Minneapolis district
passed the hundred per cent mark
first.
The following list Of leading cities
which have won honor flags, with
their quota percentage, was issued to-
day:
Toledo, 15o per cent; Sioux City.
Iowa, ls0 percent; Detroit, - 48; sDes
Moines, Iowa. 141; St. Joseph, Mo-,
vs-e4asear EyanEs33g 5utks T. 130;s Lout6 t6vill6,
KY, 125; Milwaukee. Wis, 10; Kan
sas City. MO. 112; Portland. Ore,
10; Tacoma, WASH, los.
From all parts of the country to-
day came reports that big prepara-
tions are under way for observance
of Liberty day next Friday.
The Cleveland district today re-
ported 740 honor flags awarded and
the Kansas City district has issued
739 flags. 4 The New York district
committee has awarded 373. In New
England Is communities passed theil
quotas yesterday. making an honor
list of $50
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-24
FOUR TUGS WILL
ATTEMPT TO co,
THROUGH RIVER

Detroit, Mich, April 24.-Four tugs
will leave here this morning and at
tempt to. force a passage through the
ice in the st. Claire river which is
now the only obstacle to the general
opening Of navigation. Reports from
along the st. Claire river indicate that
the ice is closely packed. A number
Of upbound stone and coal carriers
are tied UP here on account OF the
barrier in the river.
The steamers Squire and Vulcan
cleared here last night bound for
Fort William for grain. Boats are
moving in both directions on the
northern lakes. f{5.5
J. J. Sullivan. Franz and wick
wire, Jr.. which entered at port Nc
Nicoll. arrived yesterday at the 500.
Tho Sullivan and Roberts passed the
500. being the first down bound boats
to lock through. The steamer Tioga
is due here today with flax. She
was the first to break out Ok Duluth
this year. The first ore cargo will
leave the head of the lakes in the
w. L. Brown. The vessel Is waiting
orders at Two Harbors.
Dumping ore has started at all
docks here and at Superior.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-24
MOTOR SERVICE
CREATED TODAY
BY WAR BOARD
Transport Service Will be
Headed by a General
Officer.

Washington, April 24.-A motors
transport service was created today
by the war department to take the
place of the motors division of the
quartermaster corps. The service will
be headed by a general officer, as yet
unnamed, who will serve as an as
sistant to the quartermaster general.
The new service will consolidate the
procurement and operation of all
army motor vehicles except tanks,
caterpillars and artillery tractors
The object sought is to eliminate
duplication in the purchase, opera
ton and maintenance of motor We
hicles. Each arm of the service having
use for motor transportation will be
represented in the new service.
Christian Girl, of Cleveland, is ex-
pected to- remain under the organ
lied service as chief civilian adviser
on motor truck production.
For the first time since the produc-
ton, Of motor trucks was begun the
output this month will exceed 1000
cars of the big three ton type From
now on the output is expected to show
a cumulative increase.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-24
INCREASED HAY
CROPS ARE ASSURED
MICHIGAN FARMERS

Grand Rapids Minn., April "a
Increased hay crops along the bot
toms of the Upper Mississippi river
seem assured this season. according to
farmers living in this vicinity. The
Upper Mississippi reservoir system has
never contained less water than this
season. and there is little possibility
Of the water supply increasing to such
an extent that the hay bottoms will
be flooded before it is time to harvest
the first hay crop. H
In previous years the overflow of
the three Upper Mississippi reservoirs
has almost invariably ruined thou
sands Of tons Of hay in the bottoms.
This season, however. Leech lake,
with capacity of over eight feet, has
q head Of two and ,one-tenth feet; the
Winnebigosheish lake reservoir, with
q capacity Of fourteen feet, has q head
OF but one and six-tenths feet and the
EPokogama' reservoir Is practically
empty, @lt5r y. NJ ~ kfi8.. si915 fs
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-24
SUBSCRIPTIONS
TO DAN REACH
$1,700, ,094,85O
Graphic Description of
NauQl Battle at U-BOat
Base Told by Witness

London. April :4.-Not only was
the mouth of the canal at Zebrugge
blocked. but British sailors and ma
rines who participated in the raid on
the German submarine bases believe
tiiat they destroyed every gun on the
mole, demolished the sheds through
its entire length and blew up large
stores of munitions contained in the
sheds. according to stories given by
the survivors.
Until they were within half a mile
Of Zeebrugge. no ships in the attack
ing force had picked up the light on
the mole. The attacking ship which
started for the mole had scarcely got
within sight of the light when it was
discovered by the Germans. Star shells
instantly pierced the thick haze,
showing up the cruiser as though it
were daylight.
Concentrate Fire.
In one second it seemed as If every
battery in the neighborhood had con-
centrated its fire on the cruiser. How
she was able to get ahead none o
those watching her understood. Shells
flew around her like hail. She was ap-
parently hit but; she plugged ahead
and was seen to turn the corner Of
the mole and gain the inside of the
harbor.
Thought Them Americans.
Disregarding all that had happened.
the cruiser went up to the mole and
landed a large party Of bluejackets
and Americans The German defend
ers conceived the idea that their as
sailants were. .Americansea and. accaEd-
Ing tb some OF the survivors. this cry
was heard =. ). II sss:g 81 =
IT'S the Americans! It's the Yam
kees. 4
( Some Of the Germans bolted en-
mass from the nearest batteries. leav-
ing their guns to the British. The
guns were destroyed one by one,
while others in the landing party
dealt with the sheds and munition
stores with flame throwers.
Apparently under cover of this op-
GRAFTON the concrete-laden cruisers,
with which it was intended to block
! the channels, made their way through
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-24
WILSON OPPOSES
DECLARATI0N0F
WAR ON NATIONS
Brandegee Resolution Laid
Aside for the Present
Some Favor It. I

Washington, April 24.-Definite op-
position to a declaration of war on
Bulgaria and Turkey at this time was
indicated by President Wilson today
at conference with Senator King of
Utah, who recently introduced a reso-
luton calling for war with both coun-
tries.
Senator King sought the president s
views as result of debate in the sem
ate yesterday on resolution by Sem
ator Brandegee OF Connecticut, ask
ing the senate fereign relations COM
mlttee for immediate action on the
King resolution.
Senator King announced after the
conference that he would not press
his resolution at this time.
The Brandegee resolution was laid
aside yesterday after the debate, al,
though several senators announced
they were willing to vote for a war
declaration
Considerations Of diplomacy and
safety OF Americans in. Bulgaria and
Turkey, particularly the latter, are
understood to have prompted the
presidents decision. There is reason
to hope it was said. that both Turkey
e.AAN ID uA6oA1d may YET uTOp out 6S
belligerents The administration was
reported to have information that II
it were possible Turkey as well as
Bulgaria would be glad to take ad-
vantage of an opportunity to break
away from the central powers.
In view Of these considerations SEN
ators were advised that the president
believes the technical advantage of
formal declaration Of war with
Turkey and Bulgaria would not out
weigh the advantages which may &C
crue to the allie9.
So earnest was the president report
ed in his opposition to declarations Of
war that he was said to be ready to
give his reasons by personal appear
ance either before the senate in ere
cutive session or the foreign relations
committee. The president was said
to be composed, however. to making
public the Information and arrange
ments were made for, the COMMITTEES
to call on him. & 4stt33S X .53s u sS
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Today's War
Summary

Along both battlefronts. in France
the cannon continue to roar nightly
but there is no sign of where and
when the next battle will be fought.
From north of Ypres to south of Ner-
dun the big guns are actlye, the Ger
mans especially su.iu the ffegion. south
of Albert south. Of the.Somme and
around Noyon. y
Field Marshal Haig continues to
improve his position on the Flan-
ders field by successful local attacks.
In the vicinity of Robecq. at the apex
of the salient, he has again advanced
his lines slightly. capturing more
than 100 prisoners and some machine
guns. Success also attended an at
tack by the British near Meteren.
west Of Bailleul, the nearest point to
Hazebrouck the Germans have
reached. fe.%
The Germans have given no in
dication apparently Of where they
manders are reported ready for the
expected onslaught wherever it may
come. 1t is not likely it will come
on the Flanders and on Picardy bat
tlefields as the Germans must i'm
prove their positions on both fronts
for. to remain where they are would
be to invite dangerous counter ,of-
fensive. ~
In making their apparently sue
cessful attack on the German sub
marine nests at Zeebrugge and Os-
the French, has given the German
fleet something to ponder over. Brit
sh sailors and marines who have re-
turned from the gallant enterprise
report that the gate to the lock OF
Bruges canal has been blown up and
the water let out into the North sea
The channel also was blocked by
sinking concrete-laden cruisers and
the batteries and munition stores on
the mole were destroyed.
The Bruges canal has been used
as base by the German submarines
and the blowing up Of the lock- the
report of which lacks official confir-
nation, and the blocking Of the chan
mel would destroy Zeebrugges useful
ness for some time. British naval
writer's give varied estimates as tc
how long it will take the Germans
to repair the damage done, ranging
from many days to many weeks and
perhaps longer.
Holland and Germany are still re-
ported as being near the breaking
point, but it is not clear as to what
the Germans really have demanded
from the Dutch. A dispatch from
The Hague declared nothing is knowr
/ there of report Of German ulti.
matum threatening the occupation Of
Dutch ports unless certain demands
are yielded. Rumors are to the eft.
feet that the main demands concern
transport of sand and gravel and wal
materials while others suggest tina,
Germany desires certain guarantee,
from Holland as to treatment Of Ger.
many after the war. ,ts5s, d,
u Viscount Motono has resigned al
japanese minister for foreign affairs
The reason for his action has no,
been announced. but it probably is il
connection with the question Of ia.
panese intervention in Siberia.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-24
Attack Extends Over Front
OF TlUenty Miles From North
OF Albert to the Aure Riuer
Japanese Minister
Of Foreign Affairs
Resigns Position

London, April 24.-viscount
Motono, Japanese minister for
foreign affairs, has resigned, ac-
coriing TO Reuter- dispatch from
Toxic.
The question OF Japanese inter-
vention in Siberia probably led to
the withdrawal of fiscOllnt lichiro
MontOno from the foreign ministry.
Viscount Moton0, who was given
his present title in July. 1916, was
Japancse ambassador to Russia
previous TO his elevation to tho
foreign ministry. Since his gradu-
alton from the University OF
Lyons. France. he has been con-
nccted with the Japanese foreign
Office and has served as minister to
Belgium and minister to France.
Viscount Motono will he suc-
ceefled by Baron Goto, who has
held several portfolios and is a
member Of the national commis-
sion appointed last year for the
discussion of Japan's foreign
policy.
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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-24
U. S. PREPARING
TO WITHDRAW
0FFER0F SHIPS
Harsh Comments of Dutch
Papers May Indicate
Feeling in Holland.

Washington. April 24.-The United
States is prepared to withdraw it's re-
cent offer of three ships to expedite
unfair comment of Dutch newspapers,
accusing the United States of duplicity
in the condition that equal tonnage
should leave Dutch harbors for
America is to be taken as indicative
of the feeling Of the Netherlands gov
ernment and people.
The three ships provided for ex-
pediting the grain were taken off i'm
portant runs. officials pointed out to-
day, and will have to be returned un-
less some use is made of them soon.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-24
SWISS WILL NOT 5:}
PRESS CLAIM OF
CITIZENSHIP FOR
ORCHESTRA LEADER

Washington, April 24.-The Swiss
government has decided not to press
its claim of Swiss citizenship for DR..
Karl Muck, formerly leader of the
Boston symphony orchestra, now in
termed at Fort Oglethrope, Ga. as q
dangerous German. This eliminates
all danger Of complications with
Switzerland over the case.
after examining records OF the de-
partment Of justice concerning DR..
Muck feels satisfied. 1t was said today,
that Muck had repeatedly claimed
German citizenship and that conse-
quently the United States was justi-
lied in interning him. ,s PA n
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CERMAN-DUTCH
SITUATION IS
VERY SERIOUS
No One Able to Give Au-
thentic' Details Regard
ing German Demands.

London. April 24.-Relations be-
tween Germany and Holland are still
discussed in special dispatches from
Holland with the suggestion that the
situation is extremely serious but no
one is able to give authentic details Of
the alleged German demands.
The sand and gravel question takes
a prominent place in all the reports
but some of the correspondents write
of several others. The correspondent
Of the Times at The Hague mentions
among other things the reported de-
mand that Holland shall guarantee to
Germany supply Of raw materials i'm
mediately after the war. while a GER
tain quantity of Dutch tonnage is de-
manded for the same period. rt
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~ sHIPs ColRLErED.

London, April "a "A IN ofYicial an
nouncement states that n standard
ships have been completed In Great
Britain, Of which one has already
been lost. n.
IN Seventy-.seye ships damEsd BY
submarines were under ret2 a.. In
British shipyards on MANsh and
five more were awaiting sebxir IA
ciiities. s.g5 97 s,ff
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GERMANY WILL LET
SHI~S WITH GRAIN
Gu 10 SWITZERLAND

Berne, Switzerland. April 24.-The
German government has informed
the Swiss government that ships
loaded with cereals for Switzerland
even though flying an enemy, flag
will have the right of free passage.
They must, however, fly the Swiss
flag beside the national flag Of the
vessel, and have the Swiss colors
painted on the hull.
1t is understood the American gov
ernment will consent to the flying OF
the Swiss flag beside that Of the Uni
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-24
ONE OF FIRST U. S.
SOLDIERS TO FIGHT
KILLED in ACTION

Fitchburg, Mass, April 24-Sec-
ond Lieutenant Lawrence S. Aver Of
this city, member Of the battery
that fired the first American shot in
the war, was killed in action on April
20, according to information received
Aver. Lieutenant Aver, "a years Of
age, was commissioned at Platts-
burgh and went to France last Au-
llf' g'
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BOMB SAID TO HAVE
BEEN PLACED ON THE
FLORENCE H IN u. S.

Paris, Tuesday, April 23.-The
blowing up of the American steam
ship Florence H off the coast Of Brit
tany Is believed to have been due.
says the radio agency, to bomb
placed on board before she left the
United States SO timed as to explode
when the vessel reached port. Owing
to q fire on board, the news agency
adds. the bomb exploded prematurely.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-24
NEW JOINT TARIFF.

! New. York. April Tho secre-
tary Of the German imperial eco-
nomic board has sent TO German IN
dustrtal and commercial bodies copies
tro- German Joint commercial taran.
sAy Berlin newspapefs.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-24
Metals And Relation
= To War Chief Talk
AT Trade Conference

New York. April 24.-Metals and
their relation to the war was the chief
topic Of discussion at the annual con-
vention Of the National Metal Trades
association, which opened its two
days session here today. Former
President William n. Taft. will be the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-24
CONTRACTS FOR 20
STEEL FREICHTERS
LET THIS MORNING

washington. April 24.-contracts
for 20 steel freighters of q total OF
204, 500 tonnage were let today by the
emergency fleet corporation. The
ships will be: built At San Francisco
and Wilmington, N. C. '5(
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WILL APPEAL CASES.

San Francisco Cal. April "a. .--
the . nindus. among ] the he IS sssper. perso1s e
convicted last night Of conspiring to
foment revolution against British
rule In India, will appeal their cases
Immediately to the United States cir-
cult court of appeals. II was; an-
enounced today by the defense coun-
sell. isiS II "
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-24
Continue in North.

Continue in North.
Dispatches indicate that the in
fantry fighting On the northern front
is continuing, although it was not
known how serious that enemy move
ment was.
A heavy bombardment of the Brit
ish positions on both sides of the
Lave was opened this morning and
an infantry attack following would
mean a drive in the direction of
Bethune. The Germans were badly
defeated there last week in an all day
attack.
In view of the reports from both
the Somme and the Flanders fronts,
it is possible that the Germans may
be resuming major attacks in each
area with Amiens in the one sector
and Bethune or Hazebrouck in the
other as the objectives.
Heavy Artillery Fighting.
Paris April 24.-The German ar
t!llery ~ mas been conducting an ex-
tremely heavy bomba rdment of the
Franco British front between the
Somme and the Avre in the region Of
Hangard- -En-Santerre and Villers-
Bretonneux, the war Office reports to-
day.
The statement follows:
Between the Somme and the Ayro
the enemy's bombardment during the
night took on a character Of extreme
front. especially in the region Of
Hangard En- Santerre and Villers-
Bretonneux. French artillery carried
on an energetic counter bombardment
of the German batteries.
In the region OF the Afllette and
Avocourt wood, French patrols took
prisoners. Elsewhere on the front
there
Attacks in FlAnders.
London April 24.-Stronr German
attacks developed last evening in the
neighborhood of Dranoutre on thu
Flanders front, but were repulsed by
French troops, the war once an
nounces.
Heavy infantry attacks are reported
to be in progress this morning. in the
Albert sector. north Of tho Somms
and also between thb somue and
Avre rivers. %5 p
The French and British artillery IN.
nicted severe Losses on the Germans
in the Flanders attack. &
On the front northwest OF Albert
2 German attack early Yesterday eve.
The statement follows: 81 II .es3
The hostile artillery activity in-
creased yesterday afternoon ana ere
ming on the greater part OF the Brit
ish front particularly In the 6omnae
and Ancre sectors Ia the valley of the
Scarpe and In the sectors north ot
Bethune ana north -northsast of
sAt dusk hosdle infan ~ 1sft thlssir
trenches to stack nofthWest sc Al.
bert but met with heavy ri0A ana mh-
chine Eun nre ana were driven haek.
Strong hostile Attacks dsysleDe1
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Huns Making Great Effort
To Push Between Two Lines

Germans Haze Been Working up Strong Artillery
Fire Along Practically Whole British Line For
Several Days---Intended Surprise Assault
Met With Bad Results For Teut0ns
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CONTINUED on page 81.