The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-09-20
ASSOCIATED PRESS
SUMMARY OF The WAR
(By Associated Press.)

British forces have wrested from
the Germans a long stretch of the
advanced elements of the Hindsn-
burg line north of ST. Quentin as a
result of the attack begun on
Wednesday morning. To the south
the French arc slowly but steadily
approaching the main German posi-
tions north of La Fere, having
taken several villages and intreneh-
ed positions during the last two days.
This success by the allies on a
front which 10 one of the principal
bastions of the German position m
France, has apparently alarmed the
enemy, who has been launching
counter attacks along the line. The
heaviest of these was along the line
from Freseauit to Moeuvres west Of
can1brai where, after q terrific
bombardnAent, the Germans made a
determined attack but were repulsed.
At one point they made some prog
ress but were Immediately thrown
back.
IN MACEDONIA.
In Macedonia the allied suecsss
east of Monastir, has been followed
by an attack in the Lake Dorian
front by the British and Greek
armies. A foothoId on the enemys
first position wac gained, according
TO an official report, which says that
the fighting is still going on.
This attack seems TO be q move
in the direction of the Vardar valley
which has been considered the most
feasible avenue into Serbia from the
south. Lake Doiran lies on the
eastern side OF a range of hills which
runs north and south between the
lake and the Vardar.
II the Anglo Greek attack is sue-
cessful il may open up g new phase
Of the fighting on this front.
East Of monastir the French, Serb
fans and Greeks continue TO forge
ahead. Reports of the fighting in
dicate that the BuIgarians have
however, being able TO stem the tide
of defeat setting against them. High
hills have been carried by the allies,
who have reached the Cerna river at
a point about is miles distant from
the city Of BriIep which seems TO
be the present objective in the fight
ing.
RAIN IN LORRAINE.
Rains and cloudy weather along
the Lorraine front where the Amer
aerial work yesterday and opera
tions were virtually limited to OUT
post fighting and artillery duels.
Metz is under fire Of the American
guns. IL is reported that an Amer
iean hospital has been deliberately
fired upon by German artillery dur
ing Wednesday night. Eight Amer
leans were killed whan q she'll hit
tent in which sassed soldiers were
Anti. German upriainss In Ru-
mania are reported from Germany.
IL is said that the Rumanan queen,
who has been violently anti German
since her cousin was forced to make
peace with the Central Powers, Is
reported to be the prime mover in
The disturbances. King Ferdinand is
said TO be holding aloof but II is
stated that he may yield 30 pressurs
and join the e. Teutonic forces.
tary of state for colonies, and Gen.
srai Maekensen, German Commander
in the near east, who has beer in
Germany on leave, have been hurried
10 Bucharest as a result OF the out
break. go. E
French progress northeast of
Soissons continues, IL 10 reported. les
This sector the French are now close
10 the western end Of the famous
chemin des DANES positions and a
success there, while IL may seem in
In territory gained, has
an Importance which appears TO
Justify the heavy fighting that Is
going on in that region.