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New-York tribune., 1918-09-08

of the German line at Paronne was an
awkward blow for the enemy, but as
long as the left hand hinge held on the
Soissons plateau he could play for
time by pivoting around it and cling
ing to a temporary line on the heights
between the Disc and the Somme
The moment that General Mangin
Knocked down the defence of the
Ailette. however, that makeshift COM
bination became impossible, Cor the
range of hills on the Disc Somme
front was turned on the side of Chauny
and Tergnier. Then the enemy was
obliged to return Immediately to the
solution of similar problem adopted
by Won Hindenburg in the winter OF
1917--a retirement to the lf-hnlshed
canal on the front from st. Quentin to
Cambria, and the line of the Canal du
Nord, and he lost no time IN executing
his plan.
The giving up without q blow Of
such places as Ham and Chauny must
have been a bitter pill for the German
Staff. for 1t is considered unlikely that
their methodical retreat called for the
complete abandonment of these two
positions, the one of which constituted
a bridgehead on the reverse side OF the
ST. Gobain range of hills and the
other an outer defence of St Quentin.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-08
U. s. Troops Fought
Way Through Great
Barruge to Aisne
(Bu The Associated Press)

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
THE VESLE FRONT. Sept. (De-
ayed).-Menaced by a salient increas-
ing in danger, the Germans to-day
began withdrawal from the Vesle
Valley to the right of the Americans.
On the west flank the Americans held
firmly, while the French cxerted sharp
pressure on the rear, but there has
developed situation considerably y
different from that of the last few days
IN the region westward toward Sois-
sons.
The Germans fought more nearly in
the spirit of their traditions, but
slowly they continued to give way,
leaving little doubt that the line from
near Rheims to that now along the
Aisne would be quickly Strengthened.
The struggle is being made to the
Americans right and has placed them
in a position where they are subj iect
TO heavy entilade, especially by the
artillery. Despite desperate resist
ance, they swung thr line forward
tc its junction with the French,
where the most determined resistance
was encountered. More broken coun-
try offers better opportunities for de-
fence, and the Germans have taken
advantage of every hillside and ravine
III placing their artillery and machine
guns.
The Americans were forced to face
deadly barrage, while barriers Of
gas were raised in every ravine down
which they might advance An equally
destructive artillery response was
made by the Americans, however. and
the men, already tried in previous
engagements, advanced steadily. driv-
ing out the machine gun nests one
after another
The Germans held their positions
along a machine gun line stubhornly,
many Of them dying at their posts. but
the total mortality was not great
since only machine gunners were left
in the rear line. 1t is probable, how
ever, that the German losses were
large as a result of the counter ar
tillery fire
New-York tribune., 1918-09-08
Fonck Shot Down 3
Of 4 Enemy Planes

Correspondence Of The Associated Press)
PARIS, Saturday, August 31.-A
characteristic story is told of Lieuten-
ant Fonck's exploit in bringing down
three German machines on August ID.
Although Fonck is officially credited
with sixty victories, he really has
brought down ninety enemy ma
chimes since his first, which dates from
August, 1915, fifty-seven Of the ninety
seven having fallen in flames.
The young lieutenant, on August Ia,
was at the head Of patrol some miles
within the German lines, when he saw
four enemy chaser planes advancing.
The encounter was lightninglike. After
q few shots from Fonck, the first Ger
man plane plunged to the ground in
flames, and it was soon followed by the
second machine. Fonck did not have
time to fire on the third German air
plane, but the fourth began it's fatal
tall before the .irst had reached the
ground
When Fonck landed, his comrades
who had heard the news by telephone
crowded around him to extend their
congratulations, but he showed no Ella
tion whatever
Bravo. Fonck! Three at one blow!"
came from every side.
There was silence for a moment. and
then, with certain regret Fonck re-
Piled:
mot word! There were fouri"
New-York tribune., 1918-09-08
FRENCH

PARIS (NIGHT). During the
course of the day the advance OF our
troops reached depth Of from seven
to eight kilometres on the Somme
front. The enemy, whose resistance
had greatly increased, was not able
to oppose our passage of tho ST.
Quentin Canal, which our troops
crossed ut Pont-de-Tugny and st.
Simon after violent engagement.
Both these places arc in our posses
sion.
To the north and south we hold the
general line from the western out
skirts of Vaux, Fluquieres, Happen
court, east OF Pont-d Tugny and St.
Simon, Avesnc, the western outskirts
Of Jussy, the railway from Ham to
Tergnier, Amigny, Rouy and Barisis.
The enemy left everywhere in our
hands very important supplies.
On the Ailette front and between
the Ailette and the Aisne there is
little change. We have advanced
north of Vauxaillon and occupied
lle-sur-Asne. We repulsed two
violent counter attacks aouth Of
Moulin Laffaux.
On the whole of this part Of the
front, as we'll as north Of the Vesle
River, the enemy reacted violently
with his artillery.
PARIS (DAO Between the Somme
and the Disc French troops continued
to make progress during the entire
night, overcoming local resistance
and forcing back the enemy rear
guards.
Advancing on both sides Of the
Somme, the French occupied Pithon,
Sommette- -Eaucourt, Dury and Oh
Levy Further south the French are
holding Gugny, and have reached the
western edge of Genlis Wood.
North of the Disc French troops
are in Tergnier. They have pushed
east of this village to the railway
and canal. North Of the Ailette the
lower Forest of Coucy is entirely in
our possession. as we'll as Barisis,
which was captured in hegvy fight
ing, notwithst standing the stubborn
resistance of the enemy.
North of Quincy Bassee the French
have passed beyond the villages Of
Aulers and Bassoles- Aulers. South
of the Ailette Nanteoul-la-F -Fosee,
Conde Fort and Conde- sur -Aisne are
ours,
New-York tribune., 1918-09-08
GERMAN

BERLIN (NIGHT On both sides
Of the Cambrai Peronne road there
were rearguard engagements in front
Of our new positions. There were
local engagements between the
Ailette and the Aisne.
BERLIN DAY) - Northwest of
Langemarck (Flanders) Bavarian
troops during local thrust took
more than 100 prisoners. South of
Ypres we repulsed several attacks
by the British.
There developed on the battle
fronts vigorous infantry engage
ments in front of our positions. Our
rearguards compelled the enemy
on the Lins ont-Longavesnes
lines to develop attacks provocative
Of heavy losses to him.
Our battle airmen successfully at
tackled enemy columns during their
crossing of the Somme near Brie and
New-York tribune., 1918-09-08

supplies were brought UP by both the
Americans and the French last night,
and early to-day the Franco American
line again was advanced. The Allied
artillery Of both heavy and small cali
bres is being used to tear holes in the
enemy lines.
The new forces were brought up
along the Aisne to the west Of Fismes,
where the Germ ans are intrcnched
along the canal parallel to the river.
The big guns behind the Franco Amer
lean line were set in play upon for
nations far to the rear, while every
crossroad was subjected to a punish
ing fire.
The Franco American line continued
to close slowly but with unerring
certainty about the German left flank,
which had clung to the sector to the
west Of Rheims. Particularly deter
mined resistance was displayed by the
enemy remaining at the point Of the
angle made by the line swinging up
ward toward the aisne.
Enemy Resistance Strong
The Germans used thel' artillery late
on Friday with all possible vigor, and
their machine-gun crews defended the
retreating army point by point.
Reports brought into headquarters
ind cate that the German divisions in
TINS sector are as certainly bound for
sac Asne ,as those already across that
river further to the west. but that they
are determined to exact as big price
rs possible before yielding the terri
tory which already has cost them so
much to hold
The German artillery was active
along tho river front. throwing an
enormous volume Of high explosive,
shrapnel and gas shells into the lines
mat We're constantly harassing them.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-08
Allies Close In on Hinden-
burg Line Between Woeu-
vres and Bar;sis
Ludendorf Longing
For Rainy Weather
Enemy Has Used 101 Of
His 199 Divisions in West
Since August 9
By Arthur S. Draper
Especial CubIe TO The Tribune)

Copyright. 1918. New York Tribune Inc)
LONDON, Sept. Tho Franco
American progress on the flank of the
Chemin des Danes and to the south
ward Is extremely encouraging, but it
should be remembered that the Hinden-
burg line is stronger here than at any
other point, and it is a question
whether Foch would attempt frontal
attack.
nccforth, it is we'll to expect stub
born resistance on the part of the en-
emy, who has reached the line of his
own choosing and undoubtedly hopes
to hold it for some time.
Between St. Quentin and Ia Fere
the French are almost on the Hinden-
burg line, progress being rapid after
the evacuation Of Ham and Chauny.
The next twentyfour nours should
see the British and French on the
Hindenburg line from Moeuvres to
BarisiA.
1t appears as if the Germans intend
retiring AT some points beyond the posi-
tions formerly considered part Of the
Hindenburg line.
German Guns Moved Back
Apparently the enemy is making lit
tie use of such stronghoids as Havrin-
court Wood, for Haig's troops are work
ing rapidly around and through it. The
German guns evidently have been moved
to new positions behind the great line
st. Quentin and La Fere will be
under Allied fire soon
If Foch persists in his Tactics of
pushing Ludendorff every time he
thinks he is set for rest, the coming
week should see developments even
more important than those of the past
Weather conditions continue admirable
for offensive operations. and Foch has
men end material to continue his drive
The German press shows anxiety
over the whereabouts of the Americans
and focuses its attention on the Lor-
raine front as the scene Of early deYel-
opments. Ludendorff's greatest task
still lies before him and the German
army and civilian populations appre-
ciate this.
Of his 199 divisions in the west, four
of which are Austrian, 10I have been
employed since August 8, and twenty
nine have been thrown in twice.
Ludendorff will feel satisfied if he
can hold his present line and meet
Fochs coming blows successfully. Not
until November / will Ludendorh re-
lax. Nothing would suit him better
than rainy fall. A repetition of the
weather Of 1917 would relieve him Of
many anxieties.
Fortunately for the Allies, they are
not committed to q campaign in Flan-
ders, and the weather is not such a
serious factor on the other fronts.
though a period Of bad weather handi-
caps operations in any theatre.
From the Allied point of view the
future looks very bright, because Foch
New-York tribune., 1918-09-08
Mime Found at Fire Island
German Explosive Engine Is.
Picked Up on Beach

BABYLON, Long Island, Sept. An
elaborately constructed mine of Ger
man type, thought to have been placed
otf Fire Island by the submarine which
recently operated in those waters, was
found floating just off the State Park
beach at Fire Island to-day. was capt
ured by the crew of q patrol boat sta
toned at the inlet and towed to land.
Engineers who took the machine
apart said that it weighed about 200
pounds, cost probably $l,500 and would
nave caused great damage had any craft
come in contact with If
New-York tribune., 1918-09-08

st. Christ. On the Somme sns :,
Disc the enemy followed our va.
guards by way Of Ham and Che
and during the evening was eny...,
in fighting with them on the liz.
Aubigny and villequier Aumont
Between the Disc and the A;.,
there were lively forefeld ery..
ments.
On both sides of vauxailIon st,o..
enemy attacks were repulsed r...
OF Vailly, on the Aisne, we A.. :.
lighting contact with the enemy,
On the heights northeast Of P;,-.
we repulsed renewed American =,
tacks.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-08
ITALIAN

rhOME)-South of the Asiago p,s
teau, French troops, after a sho,,
and violent artillery fire, yesterday
morning raided enemy positions or
Sisemol, inflicting very heavy losse,
on the garrison and destroying III.
defence works. They returned with
forty yseven prisoners.
In the Concei and Astico valley,
enemy patrols were driven back br
our outposts. In the Frenzela VALLEY
our reconnaitring parties captured
arms and materisl. In the Cram,
region the enemy's assault detach-
ments attempted three times to At.
tack our lines on Solarola. Thew
we're repulsed and punished by our
artillery fire.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-08
Charge Closes
Only Break
In u. s. Line
pears probable that the price they must
pay will be increased.
Enemy Officers Scarce
Continued from page l

From one prisoner comes an eXplana-
tion of why lieutenants lately have heen
found commanding companies. He said
orders had been issued that because of
the scarcity OF officers. companies in
the future should be commanded by
lieutcnants, battalions by captains and
regiments by majors.
(Noon) The Germans fell back O
short distance early to-day before
pressure of the French and Americans
east Of Revillon, at about the centre of
the line between Condo and Rheims
From the hills northwest of Roman,
between Revillon and Montgny, Ameri-
can troops brought in forty prisoners
this morning. 1t is in the region of
Roman that perhaps the most stubborn
resistance is being encountered, al
though all along that part of the line
the Germans are struggling to maintain
their positions.
To the westward there was little
change in the situation in the early
hours. The French and Americans
were engaged in rectifying their lines
facing the Germans along tho Aisne
Canal.
Franco-American Line Advanced
(Mormino )-Additional forces and
New-York tribune., 1918-09-08
Red Cross Sign on
Hospital Is arget
OF German Bon2bers
(By Tho Associated Press

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Sept 6.-German aviators
scored two direct hits on Wednesday,
night on the large "red cross" between
the wings of the French american nos
pital southwest of scissors. There
were no casualties, as the patients were
removed to caves near by when the
bombing began, soon after dusk.
Eighteen bombs were dropped, two
striking the red cross, which is built
Of red in great field Of white
The first bomb struck near a tent
and two others struck the red cross.
Owing to the darkness, due to the eA
tinguishing of all lights, there was
great confusion, but not a patient nor
an attendant was injured. The hos
pltal doctors related with pride the
bravery of the women nurses.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-08
British Patrols
Near Hindenbslrg
Line at st. Quentin
(Bv The Associated Prcss }

WITH TKE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE, Sep>. z (Noon) British
troops to-day advanced to the east Of
Longavesnes and Lieramont, in the re-
gion north. .ast of Peronne. Other
forces of FielS Marshal Haig crossed
the Nurlu-Fins road.
Enemy Retreat Continues
The German retirement continues
throughout the whole area to the west
of Cambria and ST. Quentin, and the
British, advance guards in the zone
generally between Cambrai and Pc
rome are close to the Hindenburg line.
Numerous fires still are burning as
the Germans retreat, and there have
been many more explosions
The British in the southern area
have made rapid strides forward and
4b;s morning were more than nine
miles 70 the east of the Somme, beng
some distance to the east of Hancourt,
Along the Cologne River Tincourt has
been reached, and north of here the
british are east OF Longsvesnes and
Tieramont. There has been rather
stiff resistance from enemy rear guards
with machine guns in several places,
hut in every instance this was quickly
overcome by the British advance
guards.
The German artillery now seems TO
have reached place OF safety, for as
quickly as the British enter towns they
come under German shellfire-
Germans Hard Pressed
There has been hard fighting in Fins,
where the Germans apparently did not
pet out quick enough and were forced
to defend themselves. South of Fins
the road to Nurlu has been crossed.
South of Havrincourt Wood the Brit
.sh are in Metz, which is now being
heavily shelled.
East of the Canal du Nord many
enemy machine gun posts have been
located and they are now being dealt
with by the British artillery.
TriNquois Brook. north OF tnls 10
calitv, has been flooded by the Ger
mans as defensive measure for
their flank, and it is now forty yards
vide at its narrowest point
North of La Bassee Canal the en-
emy resistance has stiffened. Fur
ther north the British have made
slight advances. They are pushing
forward toward the bank OF the Lys
north of Erquinhen. AS the result OF
minor operations north of Hill 63 the
British have advanced their line to
the village of LIE Rossgnol.
The Germans are reported to be
working rapidly on their lines around
Armentieres and in their hurry to get
the positions here prepared they are
even requiring French civilians to
work on the defences. Repairs are
being made and concrete dugouts are
reported to be under construction.
1t is quite likely the resistance
which has been developing here and
there along the line IS made so as
to give the Germans time to prepare
lines which they intend to try TO hold
IN the rear.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-08
The Official Statements

tachments arc taking prisoners and
infiicting numerous casualties on the
enemy.
North of Havrincourt our troops
have captured strong point on the
west bank of the Canal du Nord, op-
positc Hermies. taking number OF
prisoners and machine guns.
The stocks Of coal and road metal
which have fallen INTO our posses-
sion, together with large quantities
OF other war material, prove that it
was the enemy's intention 20 remain
in occupation Of the Somme battle
Held during the winter months, and
also shows the hurried nature of the
retreat that has been forced upon
him.
LONDON DAY)-Our troops made
1urther progress yesterday evening
and last night east and northeast Of
Peronne, and have taken Hancourt
Sorel-le-Grand and Metz-en- Couture.
North Of the latter village we have
penetrated the western portions of
Havrincourt Wood. We have taken
number of prisoners.
North Of the La Bassee Canal our
patrols gained ground in the German
positions about Canteieux and Vio-
lanes. Further north we carried out
a successful minor operation yester-
day evening between Hill SO and
Wulverghem, as result of which we
captured fifty prisoners and advanced
our line short distance in the di-
rection Of Messines,
New-York tribune., 1918-09-08
AUSTRIAN

VIENNA.-On the Asiago Plateau
an attack by Italians and French
after strong artillery preparation was
repulsed with sanguinary losses to
the enemy. The enemy, who had pen.
etrated into our first lines west Of
Monte Sisemol, was driven out by
counter attack.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-08
French, in North Italv,
Make Surprise Attack
Enemy Loses Heavily in Assault
Following Intense Ar.
tillery Preparation

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS m
NORTHERN ITALY, Sept 7-French
troops yesterday executed a surprise
attack to the east of Asiago after
short but intensive artillery prepare
ton. The enemy resisted stubbornly
and lost heavily through the French
artillery fire and grenades.
The French destroyed a number Of
enemy shelters and made prisoners
The losses of the French were slight.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-08
BRITISH

LONDON (NIGHD On the whole
front south of Havrincourt the Ger
man retreat continues under close
and constant pressure of our troops.
We have reached the line of Beau
vols, Roisel and Havrincourt Wood.
In frequent encounters with the
German rearguards our advanced de-
New-York tribune., 1918-09-08

time to deliver it before winter shuts
down on the fighting. The Allies have
the resources and the determination to
pursue the enemy
New-York tribune., 1918-09-08
Colors Presented to Marines

WASHINGTON. Sept 1.-THE 18th
Regiment of marines, under Colonel
Smedlcy Butler, which soon is to join
tho Devil Dogs" fighting in France,
has been presented with a standard
Of colors by Secretary Daniels at
Quantico, Va, where they have been
in training.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-24
PLAN FLIGHT To
NORTH POLE IN
GREAT AIRPLANES
Internatlonal News Service

International News Service;
NEW YORK, Dec 23.-Capt
Robert A. Bartlett. the noted Arctic
explorer, will try to reach the North
Pole in an aeroplane next June, &C
cOrding to announcement OF the
Aero club of America.
The decision TO try TO reach
"Farthest North" by the air route
was reached 10y the board of gov
eYnors of the Aero club last night.
Their action was based upon an eX-
haustive investigation and report of
a special committee from the club
headed by Rear Admiral Robert E.
Peary.
The proposed air expedition will
be financed with a quarter Of mil
lion dollars, which it is said will be
raised by members of the club. The
expedition also will have the sane
ton of leading geographical societies
of this and other countries
In announcing the project Capt.
A. y. Hawley, president Of the Aero
club, said: There are six weeks
fair weather in July and August
when even in the polar region the
temperature is seldom lower than
so degrees. The plan is to have a
ship go TO Etah, about 500 miles
from the North Pole. in June, when
the ice is sufficiently broken TO per-
NIT the ship TO cross Melville bay.
The ship would carry a large land
plane for the final flight across the
top Of the earth and for exploration
of the unexplored polar regions, as
well as small planes for scouting
flights"
A base will be established at E,tah,
Mr. Hawley explained, but as soon
as the ice permits the ship will pro-
coed TO Cape Columbia From that
point flights will be attempted over
the pole to Cape Chelyuskin, on the
Siberian side.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-24
MARINE ISSUES
HOLD CENTER
Government Announcement of
Plans For Acquiring Ships
Holds Interest.
InternationaL Vows sarriae

international News Service.
NEW YORK. Dec. 25.-\carly all
the interest in the stock market at
the opening today was concentrated
in the shipping issues because Of
the statement from Washington that
the war shipping board had prac-
tically closed all arrangements for
the acquisition of the British lines
Of the international Mercantile Mar
inc Co. Marine Preferred rose four
points to ia "a followed by a re
action 10 113 IS. American Inter
national corporation advanced one
point TO SO ga and Atlantic Gulf
2 10 points 10 III: United Fruit
one point to 1872 and Marine Com
mon IS to % rs.
Marine Skies which closed Satur
day at 1O1 IL, advanced to 103.
The general list showed a strong
tone with some of the railroad
stocks making substantial gains
Southern Pacific advanced one point
to SO ga with a reaction to SO.
Union Pacific opened up l II
points to 129 and American SmeIt-
ing opened Ga higher at 70 ID.
General Motors made a gain of
two points to 131 SIS. Mexican Pc.
troleum opened up l IS points
higher at 169 IA.
The display of strength was not
lorg maintained after the opening
There was pressure against many
groups of stocks with the motor is
sues showing pronounced weakness.
Pierce Arrow dropped l II points
10 SO ga and Studebaker after SELL
ing at % SIS dropped to 80 3-4.
The action Of the Marine shares
was disappointing the preferred re-
acting TO 113 IA. The railroad
stocks were also weak Union Pacific
dropping TO 127 IA while St Paul
yielded over one point to 40 rs.
The copper shared in the general
weakness. Anaconda dropping one
point to GO Is.
Liberty and other bonds were
strong.