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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-04

The recent election rearranges a
number of presidential states. Natu-
rally the victory of the Republicans
gives them great deal of cnfi-
dence, and they hope to elect the
next president 1t is pointed out that
for more than 30 years the success Of
Il party at the midterm congressional
elections has forecast the result of the
next presidential election.
Generally speaking. politicians be-
lieve that the election has given candi-
dates other than President Wilson or
Secretary McAdoo quite n boost. and
eyes have been turned toward Cover
nor Cox Of Ohio. In fact. II might
happen that both candidates In 1920
would he from Ohio as Senator Hard
ing might be the Republican nominee.
1t is generally conceded that the
election removes Mt least two eastern
candidates, Senator Weeks of Massa-
chusetts and Governor Whitman OF
New York, thus in the East clearing
the way for Colonel Roosevelt IL he
should make the race.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-04

When in 1904 Missouri voted for
Roosevelt and elected "A Republican
United States senator she earned the
sobriquet. THE Mysterious Stranger"
Once more Missouri cast its vote for
a Republican when Taft was elected
in 1908. And now. contrary to all ex-
pectations. Missouri returns a Repub-
lican United States senator, and here
after that state viii he considered de-
batabIe political territory.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-04

Events interviewed 20 prevent Champ
Clark from realizing his great ambl-
ton. He wanted 10 be the one man
who was elected speaker Of the house
of representatives for more than four
successive times. There have been
only three men who were elected
speaker for four successive tiIaes.
One was Stevenson NJ Virginia and the
other two were Cannon Of Illinois and
Clark Of Missouri. Henry Clay was
elected six times. bu' not successfully
and then serving onle short periods.
In all probability the womun suf-
frage amendment VII be passed In
the next congress, f. II is not passed
by the senate before this congress ad-
journs. This is not because different
senators in one state or another have
been successful, for II would probably
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-04
HOW THEY HELP TO WIN WAR

(TO BE CONTINUED
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02

as Germany finds it profitable to con-
tinue them.
Military men find Germany's ability
to bring man power to the front faster
than the Allies. to be in the same
thoroughly established system of con-
scription that made her able TO strike
first and hardest in 1914. When Oh ;
wants the class Of 1920 she. takes It.
When she wants the men % fefy-five
or sixty she takes them. England has
to pass an act of Parliament to do what
Germany does at q moments notice.
The belief is that the combing proces IS
whichEngland only plans, Germany has
already put into effect. She is throw
win the war this summer, and, extend
ing her authority over Austria, she
will find men there when it becomes
necessary to keep up the drives she IS
now making at as frequent intervals
as it is possible 20 prepare for them
And It is possible to prepare often
sives now in brief time, because Of
the small part artillery is playing in
them Formerly the shells which it
took months to manufacture were ex-
pended in one drive on q few miles
of front, and it was months before
another could be attempted.
6UC artlliery WORK is Slgnt IN wa al
Germany is doing to-day. She depends
upon men. Open fighting has been re-
stored, for the trenches and their en-
tanglements can be easily swept aside
To get ready for an attack requires
no extensive manufacture at home
And the opinion is that Germany can
keep pounding away for months, dur
ing which great changes may take
place in the conformation of the AL
lied lines.
These changes become less startling
If you view what is happening abroad
as open warfare Lines yield readily
in open warfare. So long as certain
essentials to Allied safety are main
tanned. drives like she present need
cause no especial alarm. And the real
bases of Allied strength, the seas, the
Channel ports and the unity of the
Allied line remain secure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
London Comment
Grave; u. S. Strength
Chief Reliance

LONDON, June 1.-The gravity Of
the news from the Western front is
emphasized in this mornings news
papers, which comment anxiously on
the situation, although they express
hopefulness as to the final outcome.
THE Daily News" says the statement
given last night by military
authority to The Associated Press, in
which the situation was depicsad as a
very serious one, is disquieting, since
II must be accepted as reliable This
newspaper, however, encourages the
view that tho situation is in no wise
past retrieving
THE Daily Telegraph" sees great
possibilities in the strategic situation.
Asserting that the anxiety and stress
OF the last few days are not diminish
ing, it adds:
ut would appear that second bat
tie Of the Marine. Of far greater inten
sity and weight than in 1914. is OPEN
ing, but in totally different circum-
stances. The difference, however, is as
much to the advantage of the Allies
as the enemy"
1.-The Daily Expressg. says: "Never
since the outbreak OF The war has the
situation been more menacing, or have
the possibilities been graver: yet the
country remains unperturbed, almost
indifferent. We have become accus-
toned to the German attack that sue
eceds for few days and then comes
to the end, with the object unattained.
We have persuaded ourselves this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02

must always happen. The argument is
false This faith is not based on rea-
SON."
Confidence in American help is
shown in the comment of several news
papers. "The Daily MALI enumerates
the strong points in favor of the Al
lies, including "the rapid arrival of
American troops, which will speedily
restore the Allies preponderance in
numbers "rhe Times" also looks to
the day when the arrival of Americans
VIII moro than reverse the present
proportions.
"rhe American war power is crow
ing fast it says. "rhe whole nation
IS behind the army as it has never been
behind airy movement yet, and it is a
nation of 100000 900 freemen who have
never known defeate Until they join
us IN full force our business is to hold
on. When they so Join us victory will
be at our doors.
"The Telegraph" finds "suhstantial
encouragement in such facts as the
American. success at Cantigny, which it
praises highly as an exhibition of
mastery method of fighting 1t places
reliance on the formidable American
hosts now preparing to engage the
enemy" and adds: at assuredly is not
written in the book of fate that the
civilization of the Western world shall
90 down before the arms of Germany"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
British Strengthen
Positions in Attack
On An7iens Front
(By The Assoc;oied Press

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, June 1.-The British made
a minor attack against a portion of
Aveluy wood early this morning. The
attack gave them additional footing in
that tract beside the Ancre River
The Germans have very little room
Tor manoeuvrlng west of the river op-
poslte the old Somme battlefield and
the loss of any ground, however
sllgnt, adds to their discomfort and
to the disadvantage of an attack west
ward up the slope toward Amiens.
by attempting raids and maintain
ing a harassing artillery fire, the
enemy is keeping up, at any rate, a for
nal activity on the front between
Flanders and Montdidier in order to
keep the Allied forces occupied.
Every German raid has been APP
praised at its true value. In most in
stances prisoners have been left in
the British lines and none has been
taken away. Some prisoners taken re-
Gently indicate that the recent reliees
opposite the British front have
brought. poor troops into the line in
place of exhausted divisions. 1t is not
easy to believe, however, that this
practice is widespread, or that it
means an indefinite continuance of the
present lull. The new railways and
roads which the enemy is steadily i'm
proving enable him to concentrate as
saulting troops rapidly.
The activity maintained opposite the
main British forces during the thrust
toward Paris includes the systematic
bombardment OF communications along
the rear of the British line Long
range guns are busy night and day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
MAR, euton BLozu
Coming at An7iens,
Says Berlin PAPER

AMSTERDAM, June 1.-The "Nord-
deutsche Allgemeine Zeitunc" of Ber-
lin says that it is increasingly appar-
emit that the Grown Princes advance
Is not new attack but a systematic
continuation of the previous offensive.
Continuing, it says that thanks to COM
munlcatloNs in the region south of
Chauny, which were secured in April.
the new region of attack is already
beginning organically to grow, together
with the big wedge driven toward
Amiens.
There are tremendous tactical and
operative possibilities in the strateg;c
positions now won,' the article saws
IN conclusion. Meanwhile, now as be-
lore, General Foch's army stands in the
region no-th of Amens. There the
Entente awaits in certainty a revival
of our offensive"
The military correspondent of the
Hamburger Nachrichten" points out
that further developments will mainly
be influenced by two factors Firstly,
ne says, the increased effect of the
French reserves must be reckoned on
because General Foch had the oppor-
tunity to bring up even remote troops
and secondly, that there arc local diff
culties, including the entire lack of
main roads and railway communica-
ton from north to south to connect
previous bases with the foremost DO
sltions already reached.
he existing communications, he
points out follow the courses of the
river valleys running from east to
west, and until the rear communca-
tons are covered and supplies are as
sured the offensive cannot be con-
tinued relentlessly at the same pace
as heretofore,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
The Great War-1399th Day

tie. This means that half the effort is
spent. 1t is to be hoped that divisions
engaged have been duly punished as
they certainly have been around
Rheims and Scissors
eve hear from London that the
three British divisions. the Sth, the
18th and the 50th which held the line
northwest of Rheims. put up a mag
nifcent fight, and even counter at
tackled against vastly superior forces,
maintaining all their positions on the
first day, until darkness fell, when they
were obliged to throw back their left
centre. These divisions had been sent
to this part Of the line for rest, and
it is understood that they are now be-
ing replaced by fresh troops.
The Allied stats have recognized
for long time, and it is now obvious
to all. that the American troops have
become vital factor in this battle, and
may hold the balance between defeat
and victory, and that it is only by
brigading them for training with the
French and British that they will be
ready in time to take their part in any
numbers this year The cry is and will
be for men, for more men, and for bay
onets and yet more bayonets.
1--WE are told that the morale of the
people both in Paris and in London is
mistaken by this somewhat spectacular
thrust of the Germans and its possibly
far-reaching consequences. 1t is at
such times that the spirit of the peo-
pie at home means great deal to the
armies in the field There are no criti-
cisms and no determinations, but a
united font and q determination to
come out on top, whatever happens"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02

firing divisions of the Allies, where
necessary, was placed in the hands
of the local reserves. 1t has been
carried out exceedingly we'll under
the most difficult circumstances.
The gradual retirement of the
French and British has been exc
cuted with considerable skill. The
Germans have never been certain
where they were likely to meet with
strong resistance.
By pushing on to the northern
bank of the Marine the Germans
have brought the point of their fan
like movement to sharp salient
They evidently are anxious to de-
velop the advantage thus gained by
pressing westward from Charteves
to Chateau Thierry.
The correspondent watched the
enemy's movements in this vicinity
which were plainly visible in the
brilliant sunshine. All their efforts
tended westward.
The Allied artillery is making
splendid practice on the German
troops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Kermit Roosevelt Wins
British Cross of Honor

OYSTER BAY. N. Y. June Col
onel Theodore Roosevelt was made
happy to-day on his return from his
Western tour. when he found com
ment in Washington that his son. Cap
tain Kermit Roosevelt has received
munication from the State Depart
the British Military Cross for gal
lantry in action in two engagements.
Captain Roosevelt enlisted in the
British army more than a year ago
and was assigned to the forces in
Mesopotamia. Several weeks ago Cap
tain Roosevelt obtained transfer to the
American army He now is on his way
to join General Pershing's forces in
France. He will stop in Madrid to
see his wife, a daughter of Ambassador
willard
AS to the act for which the cross was
awarded Colonel Roosevelt received no
word It probably will be presented
to him when he joins the American
army.
Captain Archibald Roosevelt recent
ly was decorated with a French medal
for bravery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Will Stand
South of SCISSORS,
Washington's Belief

WASHINGTON, June With the
Grown Princes army now standing on
the north bank of the Marine, army Of
ticials here believe the German ad-
vance in that direction will stop while
increased pressure is exerted against
the Chateau Thierry Scissors line in
the effort to consolidate completely
the Aisne and Picardy battlefronts.
Such consolidation is regarded as a
necessary preparation for an advance
on Paris or for a new assault on the
Amlens front
This view of the situation in France
was communicated to members of the
Senate Military Committee TODAY by
General March, chief of staff, during
the weekly conference of the Senator'S
with War Department officials Other
o'hcers who are closely studying the
reports from the front are known to
share General March's views Many Of
them believe, however. that General
Foch counted on just such an effort of
the Germans, and that the most stub
porn hghtlng OF the present offensive
Will come as the Germans seek to press
westward south of Scissors
Already the French have reacted
vigorously against the enemy at vari-
Gus points along the line there, and
with good success. This is taken .as
an indication that reserves have been
massed for use in this sector while the
Marne formed the line of defence in
the centre.
There was no effort here to disguise
the fact that the success of the German
blow up to this time has been a sur
prise. Apparently new elements of
strategy. have been employed which
forced the withdrawal of the French on
an unexpected scale. General March
explained to the Senator'S that long
range fire with gas shells had played a
part In the German strategy The
French positions, miles in the rear Of
their front lines, were repeatedly
drenched with toxic shells of large
calibre and rendered untenable even
before the enemy infantry had an
preached them, necessitatit wide re-
tirements
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Fosdick Ends Survey
Of American Front

PARIS, June Raymond B. Fos-
dick, chairman of the American War
Department Committee on Training
Camp Activities, has returned to Paris
after a tour of week on the Amer
icsan front, where he made a detailed
survey Of the work and relationships
Of the non-miiitary organizations en-
gagged in furnishing recreation and
home comforts 10 t..e American expe-
dictionary forces.
The survey is being made for Score
tary Of War Baker. under the direc-
ton of General Pershing, and has as its
object the coordination of non military
activities among the American troops
on both sides of the Atlantic and the
formulation of a plan by which the
organizations officially recognized for
service with the American expedition
airy forces in France and England can
be brought more closely together. At
the same time, Mr.. Fosdick will de
termine where the funds and energies
of various other American social Or
CARNATIONS, which are anxious to get
INTO the field, can be applied effect
lively.
Previous to his departure for the
front, Mr.. Fosdick had a long confer
ence with General Pershing regarding
the object of his visit. General Per-
shing declared at that time that mill
tary exigencies require that all non
military work be centralized. The
American commander expressed him
self as being DESTROYS for the estab-
lishment of effective machinery, by
which the Military organizations
can be coordinated to prevent any du-
plication of effort, and also to reduce
as far as possible the COMPLAINT
personnel of the army.
Mr.. Fosdick will go to Great Britain
to study naval training camp activt-
ties before returning to the United
States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Fresh Troops Thrown In

The divisions taking part in the
offensive which have been added
most recently belong to the volun-
teers' army. All Of them were en-
gagged in the March battle, and af-
terward were sent to the rear to be
fitted out and to receive special
training.
The enemy is increasing unceas-
ingly the number of troops engaged
in the battle The general idea,
when the offensive began, appears
to have been that each enemy divi-
sion should occupy front of only
1000 yards. Since that time the
line Of battle has been extended,
and, in order to maintain the den
sity of the attacking army, further
units have been brought from the
rear and thrown into the fight.
The time and place of the return
blow by the Allies seems to be puz-
cling the German commanders, who
are endeavoring to secure strong
points for pivots.
Retirement Well Covered
The task re StraprtL nr;~- A.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Enemy Pressure Heavy
South of Scissors

LONDON. June 1.-The Reuter- cor
respondent at French headquarters tel
egraphs that the enemy has continued
very great pressure against the west
ern front of the salient south Of
Scissors.
The Germans are also attacking
west of the Crse Valley and south
ward toward Neuilly-St.- Pront, which
is about six miles from the nearest
sector of the enemy's lines as it stood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
IT, S. Troops
Vital Factors
IN Big Battle
Continued from page l

near Cantigny were made before
noon May 80
THE enemy airplane referred to
as brought down in the communicate
of May 81 was an Albatross biplane,
shot down at 1900 metres by Lieu
tenant Douglas Campbell in the re-
gion of Toul. Both pilot and CD
server We're killed.
"In the Woevre, in the early morn
ing of May 81, raid on the German
lines was carried out by volunteers
and technical detachments. The
raiding party blew up thirty-two
dugouts and a bridge, killed and
wounded more than twenty of the
enemy and brought back a captured
machine gun"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Pope Denies knowledge of
Irish Bishops Draft Manifesto

LONDON. June 1.wAccnrdinp 70
The Daily Mail" the Vatican has
written to The Catholic Union" dis
claiming all knowledge of the Irish
bishops manifesto against conscrip-
ton.
=. The communication says that the
Vatican knew nothing about the mani
,ssso until eight days after its pub
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02

captured by the Americans at Cam
-igny.
General Pershing's communque to-
day, issued tonight at the War De-
partment. said the day was quiet at
all points occupied by the American
troops. The shooting down of an
other hostile airplane is reported
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02

and infinite faith in their soldiers.
During the night Won Boehm's
army, considerably strengthened, in
creased the pressure on the Scissors
Chateau Thierry front, driving the
Frencht back to the forest of Donna
NAL. But the Allied reinforcements,
including cavalry. counter attacked
fiercely, contesting every foot, and
even capturing several hundred pris-
oners.
The Germans met fierce opposi-
ton south of scissors and the
Crown Princes efforts to widen his
front was frustrated, Chaudun and
Vierzx being recaptured.
Still further south Neuilly- St.
Front was lost and Won Boehm' s
army made a bulge in the line on
both sides of the Ourcq River.
Rheims Still Held
More German troops have reached
the Marine and Verneuil is now in their
hands. extending the line along the
river to about fourteen miles The Ger
man left flank has gained little and
Rheims is still held by the French,
who also occupy the defences north of
the city.
Won Buelow's army is holding the
left flank. while the great battle is
developing on the Montiddior-C Com
peigne Chateau Thierrw front.
Nv striking In tho direction Of
Neuilly the Germans are trying to
aroid the Forest Of Vllers Cotterets.
The real blow for Paris is taking the
direction of the Disc, to the left Of
Compeigne Forest, which is a for
mldable barrier to any advance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Allies mflict
Terrible Loss
AT Scissors

the absolute identification of nearly
fifty of their divisions (about 675,-
900 mem. There certainly is a
number of other divisions in imme-
date support
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Allies Miscalculate
German Man Power

The Allies appear to have totally
miscelculated the man power resources
Of Germany. Before the March drive
began the British War Cabinet assured
the people of England that Germany had
not the men to break up the Western
deadlock. And after the disaster at
st. Quentin Lloyd George said in a
speech in Parliament that in man
power both sides were about equal.
AS a matter of fact. the inside fig
ures of our own War Department show
that on the day the drive started AL
lied strength in the West was slightly
greater than that of Germany.
To-day, in spite of the Americans sent
abroad, in spite of the Italians dis
patched to the French front, in spite of
the British hurried across the Channel,
German man power exceeds the Allied
man power and promises to do SO all
this summer, to such an extent that
punches at the line similar to those
already delivered can be kept up as
long as the weather permits, or as long
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Foe Stops Attempts
To Drive Americans
Out of Canfigny

WASHINGTON, June 1.-After sew
eral repulses. the Germans apparently
have abandoned, temporarily at least,
their efforts to retake the ground