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New-York tribune., 1918-03-31
Enemy Used Ten
Divisions in Effort
To Capture Arras
by The Associated Prcssl

BRITISH ARMY HEADQUARTERS
IN FRANCE, March 29.-The German
attempt to force the British back along
the Scarpe and capture Arras cost them
an enormous price in casualties, al
though they used ten divisions. North
CT the river the British held to their
positions and wavercd but slightly be-
fore the enemy onslaught. South of
the river, however, the British retired
slightly between FampouX and Bois-
leuX.
There was hard fighting on both sides
Of the Scarpe To the north the most
desperate conflict was staged about
Roeux. which was the scene of SAN
culinary struggles last year. The Ger
mans succeeded in forcing the British
to withdraw from this place North of
Gavre!le, the enemy tried to push the
British back on Baillcul. but were re-
pulsed by whitening machine gun fire.
South of the river the most bitter
fighting was about Telegraph Hill,
which changed hands several times:
Below the Somnle British artillery
has been doing marvellous work in
getting the heavy guns back during the
withdrawal. One battery Of heavies
was cut off and lost for three days. Al
though often surrounded, the men
worked their way out to the British
lines with all the guns.
On high ground near Albert there
arc five machine gunncrs who are cut
off 600 yards IN front of their own in
fantry, but who still are doing great
execution among the enemy. Tanks
also have been doing a small but i'm
portant work. They have been trav-
cling in pairs, stemmng the advance
and making prisoners.
That sector Of the long battlefront
lying south Of the River Somme con-
tinued Friday to be the crucial zone
of conflict. The Germans. following up
their small gains of Thursday in their
northwestward drive toward Amions.
were pressing the attack vigorouslv
They were meeting with the most OBJ
stinatc resistance on the part of the
British defenders, however. and latest
reports state that there has been little
or no change in the situation since
Thursday night, despite the hard fight
ing. On the extreme north the enemy
had desisted for The moment from
their assault against Arras, but there
arc indications that they arc only wait
ing for fresh troops before renewing
their drive
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31
Close Cooperation
Between Troops

The closeness of the cooperation
between the French and British com
manders and troops was we'll illus
trated by an incident which occurred
recently at southern part of the
front. The Germans were observed
taking up positions on a hill. and a
small detachment of Canadian cav
alrymen, who the previous day found
themselves with the French army
corps, received orders to occupy the
summit. Dismounting, they clam
bered up the hillside, but soon after
ward Were driven off. The COM
1nandlng general reprimanded them
for retiring and ordered them to re-
turn Immediately to the hilltop.
The Canadians mounted their
horses and rode to the summit un
der the heaviest fire, and held the
position until ordered to join in the
general retirement.
Many small groups of British
troops are now temporarily acting
with the French. They had used all
their ammunition when picked up,
but continued to fight obstinately
with the bayonet when the Germans
approached too closely. They suf-
fered severely, but many of the men
managed to get through to the
French line.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31

ion reflect this grateful appreciation,
both by the prominence they give the
incident and in their comments. "Echo
de Paris" says that France as a whole
does grateful homage to the United
States, adding, "to use the language
of surgeons. we may say there has
been and there is more than ever to-
day TRANSMISSION Of blood between the
two countries.' The "Petit Journal"
says:
General Pershing's act asking so
nobly to share in the honors and sac
rifices of that battle Of nations, now in
preparation is a solemn warning to the
Central Empires Of the grim resolve
of free nations to CONQUER
"L'Oeuvre" say: Certainly the
Boches did not foresee such rapid in
tervention. They will soon have OPP
portunity to judge it's growing i'm
portance. They shall see these new
soldiers, pressing on in serried ranks,
inpatient to try their virgin weapons.
Turning to the eastward, they will see
behind them the Japanese, trembling
with eagerness, ready to spring"
The Temps" in a eulogistfc edi-
torial, says: "The German offensive,
intended to dislocate the Allies, led
the United States to offer more than
its solders-to engage solemnly its
military prestige and give an example
Of discipline and unity. We have no
selfish ends to serve said President
Wilson in asking the American Con-
gress to declare war against Germany.
"Thc Americans,' concludes the
"Temps,' fight a fight of faith and
peril itself cxalts their courage. BY
what alteration can Germany imagine
that she can conquer forces such as
tboso9 90
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31

they are merely indicative of the fa;,
ure CT few to appreciate the grav;.s ,
OF the hour
Happily, the vast majority accsn..
the decisions of the Allied leaders ~ pN
Qucstioningly. The enemy has ,o sas
certainly million men, and prohshsu
more, on a front of sixty miles ny ny
point OF greatest penetration meas,'sue ,ue
thirty eight miles from the or;c;nss ;ass
line. The total area recaptured ;s' a
proximately a thousand souare n,;iap
The enemy has fought with great 'ss' aass
bat his rate of progress falls far shoa.. haoa.
OF. his expectation. 0's
Gas Shells Used Lavishly
Now that he has fallen behind i.
time table he is sacrificing sola;a NY
with even greater abandon. Two sas.
urcs OF the onslaught were that ~
the eaemy's viewpoint an initial svn Sun
cess was gained by the lavish nse sass ~
gas shells. handicapping the win "
drawal of the British guns because '-,s ~
the asphyXiation OF the horses; ssco,s u
the employment Of a new type Of fa,;
gun drawn by men instead Of horses ''a
The German tanks We're OF little a.
count after the first day. The British
were saved from rout because thsn
were equipped with countless Iew;s
and Vickers machine guns and becansss
their aviators had the edge on the Cers
man fiers S'-
The British airmen deserve b;sa
praise for their part in deranging the the
enemy's schedule. They have bombsS
roads and transports night and -'Isu dsu
since the beginning of the struggle
II the present heavy rains continu.
several days the Germans will be sre eau
fronted with conditions much simils,
to those Haig faced in the Ypres ,a,s. cam.
paign, and which he considered an eSan
greater obstacle than thae presented
by the enemy dcfences.
The mud of Northern Trance ana
Flanders has affected tire final ,u de-.
clsion in more than one battle.
Though attention is riveted on tho
plains of Picardy, it IS well not TO
neglect the plains OF Vcnetia. Tho
season for fighting in that region is
rapidly approaching.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31
(By TIE Associated rress)

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
FRANCE, March 29.-The impression
tonight (Friday) among the troops
fighting along the front is that the
battle will develop into long strug-
gle similar to those at Verdun and the
first battle of the Somme. The Ger
mans are making strenuous efforts to
bring their heavy artillery forward to
support their infantry, which has
borne the brunt of the whole engage
ment thus far. 1t is considered prob
able that they will make another for-
mldable rush with ali their available
reserves. but the Allied commanders
view the future with confidence. They
regard the situation, as a general rule,
as satisfactory and believe that the
only change will be toward improve
ment.
The Germans now occupy, a sort Of
pocket in the Franco British lines which
leaves them open to flank attacks. For
this reason they extended their attack
ing line to the eastward of Arras for
the purpose of smoothing out sharp
salient, but in order to be successful
they Will be compelled to pay heavy
price Whether they will be able to
afford this after the extremely heavy
losses they have suffered is for them to
judge.
Used More Divisions Than Expected
They used up larger number of
divisions of their reserves than thcy
foresaw would be necessary to make
the progress they have already
achleved, for the resistance of the Brit
lsh was unexpected, considering their
immense disparity Of numbers as COM
pared to the attackers
The front now extends approximately
hity-tive miles, and the French occupy
the line to within a few Kilometres
south of the Somme River. Evervwhero
the French and British are working in
complete harmony, holding their newly
occupied positions with wonderful
tenacity.
On Thursday, when the Germans oc
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31
Senate Committee Holds Up Work
1oFollow Progress of Battle on Mau

WASHINGTON, March 3o.-Omcials
here tonight awaited with intense in
tercst more detailed reports of the
German drive against the French in
She region Of Montddicr. Conflicting
reports received by the French EN-
bassy late to-day from Paris and issued
by the British War Office in London
early tonight left the situation I'm
doubt.
Members Of the Senate Military Com
mittec. during the regular meeting to-
9ay with War Department officials,
were shown on the map in the War
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31
French Expect Another Attack,
Then Long Struggle Like Verdun

cupied hill called Mount Renaud the
intention of rctaking it was expressed
by French general, but British gen
cral commanding a cavalry division re-
quested the honor of attacking it, which
was accorded. The dsmountcd caval-
lymcn advanced to the assault, watched
by their French comrades, and despite
the most obstinate German defence
succeeded in capturing ;hc hill and in
holding it firmly ever since
The Germans, who were advancing in
two directions, namely, toward Amiens
and beyond Montdidier, appear to have
slowed down their efforts in the direc-
tlon of Amiens and to have thrown the
greater part of their force around
Montdidier, where, however, they en-
couAtered determined resistance from
the French, who even regained some
ground by counter attacks.
Line Held by the Allies
A rough outline of the position to-
day follows: The French are holding
strongly along the Disc Canal ana
River Thence southwark of Noyon tbs
front passes to the south of Lassigny
and, runs IN an almost straight north
westward direction to the line of
heights westward of Montdidicr. Then
the line runs north through Gratibus
and follows the course Of the srve r
Avre. 1t goes by Hamel crosses tn =
Sommc near Sally lie Sec, passes vest
ward Of Albert and Beaumont Hamel,
and afterward rejoins the former Brit
lsh organization at Hebuterne, Buc.
quoy and Moyenville. 1t leaves the
CoJeul River 20 the east and then
joins the original front eastward pf
Arras.
To-day all along the line the enemy
has been trying TO find feeble spot,
without success. German divisions
have seemed to give a hcuve of theis
shoulders here and there to test the
strength Of the defence. and find the
weakest spot against which 20 throw
their greatest efforts, but they have al
ways found stern Resistance
The morale of both the French and
British troops is notably cheerful, and
they are confident under trying condi-
tlons. They seem to know that their
turn is coming. Their protection
against German gas attacks has been
pfficaciouc
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31
German, Guns RenesU
Bonebardnoent of the
Line Near ArrQs
by The Associated Pressl

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE. March 3O.-The wheels
OF the war will continue to turn
slowly on the British battlefront to-
Gay, although there are many indi-
cations that intense speeding UP
may come at any moment.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31
Germans Dig In Before Albert:
british Prepare for New Blow

front. There is most heartening dis
play Of determination and OPTIMISM
In the vicinity of Albert the Germans
to-day were reported to be digging
themselves in along the line from
Thiepval to La Boiselle.
For brief space the tides of con-
Aict have slackened, but any moment
they may set in again. When the GER
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31
Pershiing's Offer of u. S.
Arny's Services Touches
Heart of French People

PARIS, March 3O.-General PERISH
lng's sincere and manly words in
placing at the disposal of General Foch
the entire resources of the American
army have gone straight to the heart
of The French people, who dearly love
what the French call "fine gesture" :"
The newspapers of all shades of opn-
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31
LBv The Associa.ed preas1

PRlTlsH ARMY HEADQUARTERS
IN FRANCE, March 3o.-The situation
to-day, from the Entente viewpoint is
reported more satisfactory. Along the
British section of the battlefront last
night was comparatively quiet.
inc British lines have been strength
ened rapidly in every quarter along the
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31


Arras, the enemy late this forenoon
began a bombardment which might
easily presage another assault on
that city. 1t is written in the books
that such an attack will come, but
up to the latest reports there has
been no infantry action. Further
south on the British right there was
hard local fighting about Mezieres
and Demuin. which was a continu-
ance of yesterdays struggle, but
the most important action seemed
TO be taking place on the French
left, where it was reported the Ger
mans were pursuing their furious
attacks.
Along the rest of the battlefront
comparative inactivity continued so
far as infantry fighting was con-
cerned.
This, then, was the status of
affairs on the tenth day Of The bat
tie, and while no one can foresee
what trend such vast operations will
take, there are many things to sup
port the following Interpretation of
the situations For two days past
there has been a cessation along the
major portion of the northern front
of the bitter warfare waged at the
outset.
Undoubtedly this is in accord
ance with the German plans, for it
was impossible for the enemy to
proceed further without pausing to
bring forward his supporting artil-
lery, reorganize his fighting forces
and establish communications
These things are now being accom-
plished. The main factor affecting
the operations is the question of
time.
In this, as in any other offensive,
delay gives relatively greater ad-
vantage to the defence than to the
aggressors, because the defence
may be assumed to have better
communications. For this reason
the enemy must press his attacn
quickly.
The crucial sector, which in the
opening days of the battle lay in
tie vicinity of Albert, which the
Germans hoped to use as a gate
way to a westward advance, now
appears to have dropped to the zone
below the Somme This is due to
two reasons. In the first place, the
resistance offered along the north
ern front undoubtedly upset the
schedule and plans Of the German
command. Finding their progress
here too slow, the Germans turned
their attention to the southern sec
tor, where they had continued their
successes.
In the second place, the entrance
of the French into the battle also
raised a large problem for the
enemy and gave the Germans a
further reason for pushing hard be-
low the Sonflle in order to divide
the Allied armies, if possible The
probabilities are that the Germans
will continue TO exploit their sue
cesses on the south. The extension
of the front OF attack undoubtedly
IS due to the terrain, which is re-
strlcted by the marshy valleys of
the Avre and the Somme.
What the enemy's ultimate OBJ
jective might be, if he should sue
ceed in driving his wedge between
the two armies, is matter of specu-
lation, but it is not unreasonable
tc assume that he would proceed to
the northwest through Amiens and
thence to the sea. On the extreme
north the Germans probably will
press their attack against Arras, for
they not only desire possession of
this city, with it's railway facilities,
hut wish to broaden the salient they
have driven in the British line.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31

Council rooms the status of the great
cd by General Per-.
The meaning of various mannuvros
was explained by officers, and the Sen
htors we're not inclined later to under
rate the seriousness of the German
menace. They were told also, however.
mat the battle was shaping itself well
for the counter blow, and when thev
lett the council rooms they had HIGH
hopes of the possibilities of that move
mcnt
Consideration of reports of prog
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31
Canodias7s' Fire Prevents
Any Attack North of Oppy

C3y Canadian Press. Limited)
CANADIAN ARMY IIEADQUAE-
TIERS, March 80. - From early la
night until 6 o'clock this morning the
noise of guns has been persistent upon
the whole front from the south to Hill
70 in the north. Steadily for over ten
hours our heaviest field guns, trench
mortars and machine guns maintained
their fire on thousands of yards of
front against the enemy trenches.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31
House Cheers Pershing's
Offer of Men to France

WASHINGTON, March 3O.-The
Iouse rose and cheered to-day when
Representative Hustled, Republican, Of
New York. who has boy in France,
speaking on General Pershings formal
offer Of ali available American troops,
declarcd
"Our sole regret is that we have not
ten times as many troops over there
as we have to help"
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31

liua they were going to stick until
thev were either victorious or the last
man was dead. They are still stick
ing, and from their past achievements
it is safe to say they will continue to
cti io1.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31

''VM ,r IN 'he ine 10 own your own home,
Turn TO the Reni Estntc Colitnna ~ ., .
dnys Tribune. Perhaps youil nnd thcr.
lnst your opportunity-Adyt
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31
Splendid Resistance by French

The French line is displaying
splendid resistance, and where the
Germans are expending an enormous
part of their strength the French
troops retain their virile power fer
making a strong counter stroke, in
which they viii be aided by their
reserves, which up to the present
have for the most part only been
held in readiness to step into the
arena when the enemy shows signs
Of weakening.
The Germans appear to have
found time to bring up large num-
bers of guns and trench mortars
Nothing definite yet has been accom-
plished since to-day's onslaught be-
gan.
The French troops are fighting
confidently and cheerfully. 1t is
possible that some small fluctuations
in the line will occur in the course Of
the day, but only at the heaviest cost
to the Germans, who have again
adopted the dense wave formation
during the attack, offering splendid
targets to the famous French field
guns and machine guns.
A large number of American
transport sections are taking an ac-
tive part in bringing up supplies.
Behind the lines, especially further
north, French and British troops are
working in perfect harmony. Dur
ing the rapid retirement in the first
days of the battle many British units
became separated, but never lost dis
cipline. The larger units are now
undergoing reorganization, prepar-
ing to take their places again in the
ba4tle1ine
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31

ton with the greatest vigor, offer
ing the sternest resistance. Won
Hutier is utilizing the method of at.
tack which was successful at Riga,
but this time he finds himself con-
fronted by troops who are prepared
to meet all his RISES He is throwing
division after division into the battle
with what appears to be reckless
ness, but this principle of risking an
entire force in order to attain an
object can be successful only when
the adyersaries are inferior III quail
ity or oyerwhelned by numbers.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-31

been slowed up and every day that
passes strengthens our confidence the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-11
WOUNDED LOCAL BOY
REPORTED AT DEvENs.

The Private Bo1ick Tanski, report
ed as being sent back wounded to
Camp Devens, is probably Private
f3ollck Tauski who is on the list Of
the war bureau. Private Tauski. &C
cord1ng to the record of the bureau
entered the service, in June, 1917. He
was member of Company I, 102d
infantry and sailed with that unit.
He was in the big fights with the To-
cal fellows but fell wounded severely
on the goth of July. Since that time
he has been in various hospitals. He
was last reported at the Walter Reed
hospital In Washington, D. c., and it is
unknown how he is reported at Camp
Devens among these lately returned.
A brother, Stanley, lives at 11s High
street this city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-11
HUNS TALK NEXT WAR.
Officials Are Already Scheming for
Airplane Supply.

Washington, Dec. 11.-Decision OF
airplane manufacturers in Germany
to turn their plants to making furni-
ture has led to a protest from officials
of the German government, according
to official advices reaching Washing
ton. The point was said to have been
made that in order to be ready for tho
next war Germany must replace the
airplanes which 1t Is required ITO turn
over to the associated nations under
the terms Of the armistice.
Commenting on the protest, the
Badish Landes Zeitung declared the
next war will be won in the air and
advises the government to make new
contracts with the manufacturers ito
allow Germany to remain in possess
sion Of the number of flying machines
needed to face the dangers that may
menace her in the course Of the COM
ing years.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-11
RULE SHOP PEOPLE
PLANNING PROGRAM
Music and Dancing Will Feature
Tuesdays Entertainment

The Stanley Rule and Level COM
pany employees will have a social
evening at the Y. M. G. A. on Tuesday
evening, December IT. The program
VIII open IN the gymnasium at
CLOCK and Lynch's orchestra viii
furnish music. An opening chorus OF
girls will render several popular and
patriotic songs. A. M. Beardsley has
written a playlet, called Uncle Sam
and Columbia at Home" This will be
presented as part of the entertain
ment According to Mr.. Beardsley,
some real talent has been discovered
at the Stanley Rule and Level COM
pany's factory. An Italian young
man, Nick Gagliardi, has a good
voice. He has never been accom-
panied by pianist, and it has been
necessary to get a troup with mando-
Inns and guitars to accompany him in
order to induce him to sing at the
entertainment.
Several girls who are really good
dancers will perform at the enter
tainment and it is expected that their
numbers will be we'll received. A
chorus of men will form part of the
program.
Several events in the gymnasium
will also take place, in addition ia
pool tournaments, bowling, and shoot
ing on the rifle range. Refreshments
will be served in the gymnasium. This
is expected to be the best entertain
ment that has been presented on the
factory program and the other in
dustrial plants of the city that have
yet to present their entertainments
will have to work hard to beat it.
There will be a, regular Friday eve~
ming High school club supper at the
Y. M. G., A. Friday night.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-11

relating to cars used for public SER
vice purposes, where equipment
especially lights and brakes-either
are originally out of order, or become
so after use.
The test will provide a standard
whereby the department and all en-
forcement officers will know each
public service motor vehicle to be
properly equipped at the time of the
test. The department will then insist
that it be kept so, and actual inspec-
tions will be made at short Intervals
The safety of passengers of public
service cars and of the public in
general requires that jitney drivers
and public service motor vehicle
operators be held to strict account
ability for their equipment.