The Carlisle independent., 1918-08-08

-~-~---~O~O~~O~--~@O-~~~-~ | call for mass terrorism" against the bourgeoisie, and the repulse of the CZecho-Slovaks. A part of that re- markable force has penetrated to the south as far as the Black sea, captur- ing a port and vessels. and another body has taken Ekaterinberg an inn portant town in the province of Perm near the Siberian border. the center of rich mining district The allied powers were still negotiating concern ing the extension Of aid to the Czecho Slovaks and other nti-German ele- ments in Russia. but were going ahead with their military preparations for the proposed expedition, and it was said on Thursday that American. Brit ish and Japanese troops already had been dispatched to vladivostok.
 The soviet government of Russia Is reported to have renounced all claims 10 the great provinces of Esthonia and Livonia. and these together with Courland, probably will be united un- der general government under Ger man auspices.
 From Copenhagen. the source of many lies. came the statement that Turkey had severed relations with Germany and Austria because of the disputes between the Turks and Bull garia over territory taken from Rou- mania and Russia. There was every evidence that this was greatly exag gerated," as Mark Twain said of the report of his death, but there is no doubt that Turkey is tired of the war and is getting all the worst of it. How ever. Germany being in control of Turkish finances and in command of l Turkish armies. has the whip hand ] and probably will be able to keep the | Turks 10 their alliance for some lime I vet.
 General March. chief of staff. has been working out the details of plan by which the American land forces are to be amalgamated into one army. the existing distinctions between the reg uar army. the National army and the federalized National Guard being wiped out. This will do away with | many iealousies concerning promo | tions and every soldier will wear on l his collar the letters "U. s." the "N. | A." and "N. G." being removed. The l chief of staff also is beginning to loosen up" some regarding informa- ton as to what American units are engaged in certain operations.
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 | The war department prepared the country last week for the reception of long casualty lists. The casualties | in the AisneMarne battle, though not ! excessive when the magnitude of the struggle is considered, may run as high ss 10 per cent. 1t is stated. It is comforting to know that the vast majority of the wounded are suffering only from clean bullet wounds and will ] soon be back In the lines.
 Sir Eric Geddes. first lord of the British admiralty, told the house of commons the naval situation was sat isfactory and that the civilized world was gaining steadily on the U-boats, by reducing the sinkings and increas- ing the building of ships. He said Americas program of destroyers and 1 anti-submarine craft is beginning to come along and will become q veri- table torrent"
 More trouble in realizing the Amerl- can aircraft program came to light with the information that General 1 Pershing had told the war department 1 to send over no more of the De Havi- 1 land-Four planes 1. had been building. until changes were made, as they had 1 proved useless. Secretary Baker half denied this and half admitted it by stating that improvements are being made in the plane that il Is hoped will make it satisfaetors. and that General Pershing has requested q large ship ment of the De Eavilands The sen ate committee Investigating airplanes heard testimony highly praislng the work of General Kenly, director of l airplane operations. hut was told that John D. Ryan, in charge of production. 1 was only beginning to get his bearings i h the biz task.
 
 While Mir. Hoover Is in Europe con ferling with other food controllers. | the food administration has cut the monthly allowance If sugar 10 two l pounds per person. and warns the i country is threatened with serious sugar famine The wheat situation is better and citizens are released from the voluntary pledge 10 do without that cereal.