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New-York tribune., 1918-08-28
GERMAN

bEkLlN (NIGH HT). - The main
point of the attempt to break
through by the English and Cana
dian troops lay south of the Scarpe.
The thrust was stemmed in our posi-
tions on both sides of the Arras-
Cambrai road
BERLIN DAY. During the day
there has been heavy fighting be-
tween Arras and the Somme East
Of Arras the enemy attacked on both
sides of the Scarpe. North Of the
river his attacks were arrested be
fore our battle line, which had been
bent back on Roeux.
South of the Scarpe our foremost
troops yielded on command to en-
emy attacks made with numerous
tanks and strong infantry forces and
withdrew to the heights of Monchy
lie PreuX
There the fire of our infantry and
artillery, standing ready to repel the
attacks, received the enemy. and
after bitter fight the adversary
pressed forward over Monchy and
Guemappe Heights. Our counter at
tack threw him back to the east
slope of the heights.
A storming attack directed against
Cherisy collapsed before that place.
The enemy continued his attacks on
both sides of Bapaume with the heavy
bringing in of tanks. North of
Bapaumc the heights southeast of
Mory and Beugnatre we're the foci
Of the battle. After several futile
stormng attacks the enemy got a
foothold in the heights in the even
ing. Bcugnatre, after long fighting,
still remained in our hands.
Southwest of Bapaume the enemy
established himself in Thiloy and
Martinpuich. The remainder of the
enemy attacks, repeated here on
broad front until late in the even
lnE, collapsed sanguinarily.
Destroyed enemy tanks arc living
before and behind our lines. South
Of Martinpuich the enemy pressed
forward over Bazenta into Mont
auban. We threw him back out of
Montauban by counter thrust.
Enemy attacks south of Montauban
also came to a standstlI.
BERLIN (NIGHT), aug. 26. The
British attacks have extended to
north of the Scarpe.
On both sides of Bapaume and
north of The Somme there have been
vigorous engagements. Enemy at
tacks in the main have failed. At
some places counter attacks still are
IN progress. Longueval and Mont
auban, temporarily lost, have been
recaptured.
Between the Somme and the Disc
apart from ocal engagements north
OF the Avre the day has been ouiotcr
Partial engagements occurred north
of the Aisne.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-28
tBP Tie ASSOCIATED P,ess

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE, Aug. 26. The idea of a
change Of form in the government OF
Germany seems to occupy a place in
the thoughts of many German soldiers,
Judging from remarks made by pris
oners. One Of those who have ex
pressed hopes Of change was sol
dler from Baden He said he and his
comrades had had more war than they
wanted, and hoped that as soon as war
was over Baden would welcome an indc
pendent republic.
More Alsatians have been captured
by the British. One of them said he
had refused for three years to cntcr
the German army. He was finally
dragged in by force and since then
has been mostly in the front lines.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-28
American Fights
On With Sixteen
Wounds IL, Sod,
BU The Associated Pyess)

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Aug. 26.-American courage
and grit again were exemplitied Satur-
day night when units on the Woeyre
front fepulscd German raid without
serious loss,
One American sustained sixteen ma
chine gun bullet wonds three in the
cali of the leg, ten between the knee
and the waist and three in the arm
but fought on. He will recover and be
able TO return to the fray This soldier
probably holds the American record for
simultaneous wounds. Another Amerj.
can was badly wounded in the stomach
from fragments of grenade and his
nose was blown off aud his face torn.
He continued to fight the Germans and
had almost to be forced to go to Il
dressing station.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-28
Haig s Aduance
For Day Reaches
Three-Mile DeDfh

LONDON, Aug THE Anglo-French
line from Picardy north now runs
through Roye, Liancourt and lIaIlu to
The east Of llcrIevillc, to Dompicrre,
which is in German hands. to Mari,
court and tlers, both of which are
IN British hands. The British have nor
captured Guilemo"t. but have reached
the outskirts of VauX- -Vraucourt. when
~ still German. The line then runs 10
the western outskirts Of Ecoust NJ
Nom to croisilles, which is German,
aad 10 Cherisy and Gavrelle both OF
which are British
f'@ln Marshnl l'aig's men are in the
outskirts Of Bapaumc, but thew are not
actually in the town itself.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-28
FRENCH

PARIS (nighU. The enemy was
forced. day to hasten his with
drawal on both sides of the Avrc.
ION front Of twenty llometres
our troops advanced more than four
kilometres at certain points. We oc-
cup'cd Ilallu, Fransart, Crcmery.
Gruny, Carrepui Royc, Bnucourl
CLaucourt p, and Crapeau Mcanl.
"fhe artillery fighting continued
lively in the region Of Iassigny and
between the olssnnd The Aisne."
PARlS (DAY.-Soutb OF the Avre
New-York tribune., 1918-08-28
The Official Statements

French troops accentuated their
progress this morning in the region
of st. Mard, after having repulsed
number of enemy counter attacks.
We have taken more than LOO
prisoners during these combats. Of
these thirty-siX are officers. two Of
whom are battalion commanders.
Between the Disc and the Aisne
German counter attacks, west of
Chavigny, broke down last evening.
Thirty prisoners remained in our
hands. In the region east of Bag
neuX we have advanced our line
about 1000 metres.
During the night there were lively
artillery duels between the Alette
and the Aisne.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-28
tBy The Associated Press

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Aug. 25.-German soldiers
released from captivity in Russia have
begun to arrive on the Western front,
1t has been learned from prisoners
captured in recent battles.
One hundred of these mon, who re-
turned to Germany through the
Ukraine, were sent to reserve di
vision Eighteen deserted before the
detachment got out of Germany, while
three were killed in jumping from a
railroad train. The others reached
their destination in refractory mood.
All the prisoners from this division
agree that the men returned from Rus
sla make the poorest kind Of rein
forcements. They are not only i'll
humorcd, it is declared, but resent all
discipline.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-28
Ne.u French Tactics
Crush Ludendorf's
System of Defence

WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES IN
FRANCE, Aug. 27.-The First French
Army, after beating the Germans in
their battle positions before Roye, took
the town to-day, and is now pursuing
the Germans, who are in retreat on
line extending from Hallu to the re-
gion south of Roye.
There was heavy fighting in the Roye
region last night and this morning.
Strong German counter attacks were
made from Roye near midnight, but
we're repulsed. The French started
new offensive at 8 o'clock this morn
ing.
South of st. Mard and the region OF
Laucourt the French at first made good
progress, but everywhere met with stiff
resistance. Laucourt was captured at
8 o'clock in the morning after fierce
street fighting
At o'clock this afternoon General
Debeney's men were in the region of
Hattencourt, from where the line
passes just west of Cremery and
Gruny, by Carpui and to the west of
Roiglise and west of Verpllieres.
The French cncrcling tactics over
came the new German system of de-
fence by the profuse use of machine
guns. Strongly protected and heavily
armed positions were turned one after
the other, until the enemy was obliged
to abandon the first and then the sec
ond line of defences of 1911, upon
which he fell back after being driven
out of Montdider.
The final break in the German sec
ond line came this morning. when,
after repulslng n counter attack upon
st Mard, the French infantry resumed
the offensive They completely en-
circled Roye and threw the enemy back
several miles east Of the town.
In spite of fatigue from the long,
har': campaign General Debeneys men
arc going ahead with the ardor and
enthusiasm of fresh troops.
The attack of the Fsench against the
German line from south Of Chaulnes to
Laucourt is making progress all along
the line.
Countes attacks were launched from
Roye by the Germans during the night,
but were rcpused. One company.
which was advancing from Roye to re-
inforce the line at Laucouxt, was capt
ured.
French troops entered St GILES,
saburb on the southwestern side Of
Roye, at o'clock this morning.
RECOMMENDING parties advanced to
Crapeaumcsnil, three and half miles
south Of Roye. They also crossed the
R"ye~Chaulnes railway line north Of
Roye. The enemy 10 giving way at sew
era' points as the fighting continues.
Local attacks continue on the Disc
A'sne front. General Mangn's men
advanced their lines over thousand
yard front to "a depth Of 200 yardr
last night. They have strengthened
their hold on the plateau, and have re-
inforced their position near Juvigny
The Germans made counter attack
further south, just west Of Chavigny.
IN which they lost prisoners
The activity of the artillery wag re
sumcd during the evening along the
bond Of the Disc soutb Of Noyon, The
Germans are rssorting to an extensive
New-York tribune., 1918-08-28
Rur11ors Persist of
Mufiny and Unrest
In Ranks of Enemy

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 27.-There are
persistent rumors from a German
source. says the frontier correspondent
of the "Telegraaf," that German
battalion on being ordered to front
refused to go, whereupon
every tenth man was shot. The others
then gave up their resistance.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-28

tion in this locality began to develop
into resistance by rearguards alone
three nights ago. Since then the Brit
ish have had less and less difficulty
in getting on.
Continued success north of the
Scarpe would soon leave the Germans
farther north in a continually deepen
ing salient, which it would be difficult
for them to hold.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-28
Six Flyers Killed in Week

WASHINGTON, Aug. 81 Six deaths
were caused in aviation accidents in
hy'ng fields in this country during the
week ended August 27 the War De
one fatality for every 3,S3s hours of
flying. or 210.040 miles of mir travel.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-28

Some are languishing in German
slopes of the hills where they fell
Those who survived staggered back to
their own lines, and General Gourand
has recommended them for the Legion
Of Honor
Ceding ground step by step, fighting
bitterly every men Of the way under
the protection of hail Of steel poured
into the oncoming German hordes by
the machine Cunners out in front, Gen
eral Gourand's army began its retreat
about s o'clock on the morning of July
Is. Every yard of ground, which was
grudgingly evacuated, was made unIn-
habitable for the enemy. Every trench
everv shellhole. every depression was
filed with poison gases. In that strip
of land, about fifteen miles long by
three deep. no human being could
breathe or live.
10000 Germans Killed
In the sweltering heat and amid
gases that kill even vegetation. three
German divisions advanced It is said
that 40 600 Germans found graves in
that part of the Champagne. The SUP
porting German divisions hesitated in
their advance, then staggered and fed,
horrlhed by the sight Of their com
ra4es dying in terrible pain. The Ger
man offensive was broken on its very
first day.
Such was the battle and the heroic
defence of Gouraud's army that made
possible the brilliant counter offensive
of Mangin and Deeoutte on July II. re-
heved Paris and transferred the inltia-
tive from ludendorff to toch.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-28

use of gas shells in the region of Las
signy.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-28
9 issues of Vogue So

Don't bother 10 enclose cheavc, or even witt. .
letter. he coupon will do, and i. and quicker.
tire autumn and winter clothes problem. Your ,nh.
soription Will begin at once.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-28

Copyright 1918. by The Tribune Association--Ne,
York Tribune
New-York tribune., 1918-08-28

fhe Canadians in their operations
yesterday south Of the scarpc took
more than 1000 prisoners, and they
Continued tncir WORT by capturing
lorxs pumDers to-day.
FROM preaent Indications it seems
snat at least Oh the gcuthern end Of
the battlefield the Boche is slowly but
surely going bach over the somme
The capture Of koyc by the French
viii help the movement, while be
tween there and the Somme there Ia
every sign that tho Germans have had
snough. As matter Of fact the uc~
The Washington herald., 1918-05-29
AIR MAIL SUCCESS,
BURLESON REPEATS
Better Results Than First Expected
Says Postal Head.

officials Of the Post Office Depart
ment stated yesterday that they were
completely satisfied with the opera
ton of the first two weeks of the new
airpIane mail service. which yester-
day afternoon. was completed with
the arrival in New York at 2:30 Of
the airplane mail from Washington
and Philadelphia.
THE success obtained in operating
the airpIane mail SERVICE" said Post
master General Burleson, exceeds
what I expected of the new rolute
during its initial stages. The Army
has rendered splendid service,
which is not only a distinct -contri-
button to the commercial world but is
proving valuable training for the
aviators. who are about to enter up
on a greater task in France
Out of the II trips made during the
two weeks. eight were completed be
fore o'clock in the afternoon, and
two before $50 o'clock. One trip was
completed at 2:25 in the afternoon and
two at 2:34 There were two delays
when the mail reached New York at
AS. The airplane mail from the
north arrived in Washington six times
before $50 o'clock, twice between $3.50
and 4. and four times after 1 o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-29
fuel OFFICE FORCES
DEALERS To REFUND
k200. 900 Repaid by Coal Men for
Violated Rulings.

Refund Of approximately s2O0.OO0 by
wholesale and retail coal dealers
throughout the country has been COM
|peIIed by the Fuel Administration
flor violations, principally prefteer-
Ing.
Offending firms are located in New
York, Philadelphia. Baltimore, Chi
|cago, st. Louis, Boston and other
eenters. Many Of them have paid
heir penalties Immediately upon be-
Ing caught. rather than have their
licenses taken away from them
The Contract Section and the En-
forcement Section Of the administra-
lion have compelled the refunds
hitter reports arrived from officials
|bf the organization and the Federal
|rrade Commission. Each section has
compelled refunds of about $4,000.
Where there is a disinclination of
ne party to make refund, the mat
Ter is referred to the Department
hf Justice for action.
W. T. Alden. Of Chicago. was man,
ID today as general solicitor. He
senior member of Alden, Latham
md Young, of Chicago, and is the
Executive head of the legal division
BIZ the Fuel Administration. He win
kevote his attention primarily to the
Expansion of that division.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-29

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The Washington herald., 1918-05-29
THE TOWN CRIER.

n. W. III. A. will present musical
|medy tonight at Odd Fellows Hall,
(venth and d streets northwest.
|Rhode Island Avenue Citfsens'
burban Association will meet to-
|ght in the Sherwood Presbyterian
kurch.
spanish-Ameriean Atheneum will
Id its monthly meeting tonight In
p crystal room of the Ebbitt
btel.
All Souls Church, Fourteenth and
ftreets northwest. will hold a spe-
patriotic service tomorrow
frning. The pastor, the Rev.
Fsses 9. b. Pierce. will deliver
Z sermon.N
w. Q. A. Girls will have q box
Rper at Mrs. Corby's estate. in
IVY Chase Circle. tomorrov nixbt
The Washington herald., 1918-05-29
US. AMBULANCE
SECTION CITED
FOR BRAVERY
Princeton University Men
Praised in French Of
fetal Order.

New York, May 2s.-United States
Ambulance Section 523. popularity
known as the Princeton University
unit. which has seen service in the
Champagne and Noyon sectors In
France since September.f 1917, has
been accorded the unusual honor of
a citation by a French army corps
commander for absolute contempt
of danger and the highest con-
sciousness of duty"
News of the citation was received
today in the form of an order is
sued by General Lecomte, command
ing the Thirty-third army corps.
French Order.
The translation Of the citation
General Headquarters,
April 20. 1918.
The general commanding the
Thirty-third army corps cites with
The Order of the Army Corps.' D.
Section Sanataire American Is q
U $3.50.
Commanded by Lieut.. Motto and
Lieut. Butkiewicz, during the Nio.
lent fighting at Noyon and st.
Renaud from March IS to April 8,
1918, assured the evacuation of the
wounded in perfect manner, under
the most violent bombardment, with
an absolute contempt for danger
and the highest consciousness OF
duty.
("Signed) LEcoMTE."
United States Ambulance Section
b23 is composed entirely of Prince
ton University men, thirty-six of
them, who volunteered last sum-
mer to engage in the work of res
cuing wounded men from the bat
tie field.
Many Wounded.
They went to the Allentown camo
for training in June and saw their
first field Service in France In SEN
tenlber. since which time they have
been constantly at work and in as
constant danger.
Ambulances have been blown to
pieces. One OF the young drivers
was killed and six were gassei and
put out Of action during the last
great German drive.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-29
ORDNANCE OUTPUT
NOW sure OF Speed
Rep. Caldwell Gives Figures of
Rifle Manufacture.

In a detailed defense Of the ord
nance department. Representative
Caldwell. of New York, Democratic
member of the Ways and Means Com
mittee, declared under an extension OF
remarks yesterday, that the program
has turned the corner" From now
On. he said. production would be at
greatest speed.
"At the beginning Of the war;" he
said, ''the ordnance department was
conducting a business of 100000 a
year, and it employed ninety-seven Of
ficers. 100 enlisted men and almost no
civilians. Now it does A.0OO.0JO,OJO Of
business, and 1t has 5000 officers and
more than 2O.GOO civilian empliyes.
I'VE produced 1.250 Enfield rifles in
August Of last year, 1880 in Septem-
Der, 5000 in october, 900 in Ncvem-
Der, and reached 900. 900 in March. We
are considerably ahead of schedule,
and 1t is expected that our entire re-
Guirements for the year will be com
pleted this summer.
There is a shortage of pistols, which
is being overcome in the same man
ner."
He said that by the end OF the year
70. 900 light Brownings will have been
produced.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-29

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The Washington herald., 1918-05-29
WOOD APPEALS TO
WILSON FOR ACTIVE
SERVICE In FRANCE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

tion in the army this could have
been accomplished when he ap-
peared for his last physical exami-
nation before the body commonly
known as the "plucking board" The
President was even charged at the
time with a desire to get Wood out
of the army. We all know now
what happened. The case was de-
cided on its merits. Wood was
passed by the surgeons as fit to con-
tinue in the service as an active
officer.
The Cabinet officer declined to ad-
NIT whether or not General Per-
shing had a hand in the case of
General Wood.
President Saw March.
Before the Cabinet meeting Pres
ident Wilson expressed a desire to
meet Gen. Peyton C. March, Chief
Of Stan, who had never been pre-
sented on account of the great
stress Of work since the latter as
sumed his duties at the War De-
partment. In response to the re-
quest Gen. March accompanied Sec
retary of War Baker to the White
House just when the Cabinet was
assembling.
President Wilson chatted with
the Chief of Staff for several min
utes and then presented him to the
Cabinet members. If the question
Of Gen. Woods fate came up at this
time it did not become known tc
outsiders.
The only oficial comment on the
visit of Gen. March was that the
President considered 1t a necessary
courtesy to receive the Chief Of
Stan before granting the interview
with Gen. Wood. who became sub.
ordinate in rank since the eleva.
tion of March to be full general.
Gen. Wood. it is understood. did
not make a personal request to see
the President. He came to Wash.
inGton ana appealed to Secretary
Baker, however, as soon as the or.