The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-04
az FRgp s. FERGUSON.

With the American Army in the
Field. March 31.-General headquarters,
as well as those closer to the lines. is
the scene of the greatest activity. 1t
Is an activity neoessittatea by iis iitsiis
instead Of a training army.
There is no confusion despite the
rapidity of movement. Roads for miles
in every direction are choked to the
utmost with every conceivable traffic Of
war.
The United Press automobile today
moved slowly past solid miles Of
American fighters and machinery COM
ing from all directions to join other
fighting forces bound on the same mis-
sion as those which have already
passed The brown topped American
caissons are streaming steadily over all
the roads in this part of France. There
is a new snap and vim in the American
army, which is proud of General PERISH
ings confidence in offering it bodily to
General Foch.
song whistled and sung from the trans
port wagons: Where Do We Go From
Here?"
So far as fighting activity is con-
cerned, the day passed quietly on the
American sector. There was only tho
usual exchange Of artillery fire.
Troop movements behind the German
lines are increasing. 1t was learned
that one division moved into the
trenches on the Toul front Thursday
but was withdrawn Saturday presum-
ably going north.
An American patrol entered the Ger
man lines three times during last night.
On one expedition it encountered cleo
trically charged barbed wires. On
another occasion shots were exchanged
with the enemy but the patrol with
drew without casualties.
n<,Y, !, 1xxt,t F<.A
possible attack which may be under
preparation by the enemy. Our troops
are prepared for defense against Ger
man tanks. The boche guns retaliate
but damage on our side is small.
A captured document showed that
orders had been issued to the Germans
to cndeavor to get very minute in
formation regarding the Americans.
1t describes the uniforms and equip
ment of the United States troops.
Washington d. c.. April Germany
mas staked its fortunes on the spring
campaign, says the war department s
weekly review OF the military situation
today, and the allies and the United
States must be prepared for fresh at
tacks at new points, If the Teutons fail
| to achieve victory in the present fight
ing.
las the German higher command
| continued the statement" is apparently
| determined to force decision or prove
TO his own satisfaction that it is unable
| 20 do SO, we must be prepared in case
| of his failure to obtain major results
| N the present theater Of operations, az
| he will attempt further offensive as
saults in adjacent areas.
But despite the successes gained by
/ he Germans" says the review, the
| Enemy has been unable to force de-
eision, and so long as the allies are able
TO maneuver.'' with the consistent unity
md flexibility which they Have shown
| turing the engagements OF the last
| week. so long will victory elnde the en-
| >my.
| The placing of American resources
| lnreseryedly at the disposal Of the al
! les is noted and the statement an
1 aounces that such of our troops as
AVE received sufficient training will
assume share Of the burden now so
faljantly borne by the French and Brit
sh armies