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Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-04-12
.ASHURST PLEADS.
FOR PASSAGE OF
OVERNAh MEASURE
Arizona Senator Says Presi-
dent Should Be Empowered
to Act During War With
out Being Shackled.
CRv Review Leased yvIrel

WASHINGTON, April 1i-Restric-
ton OF the presidents power in reOr-
ganizine government agencies to the
military establishment and other war
making branches was advocated and
opposed today when the senate resum-
ed on the Oyerman reorganization
bill, laiU aside a week for passage of
sedit on legislation. Senator Smith OF
GeOl gia, democrat, led the attack on
the administration measure. declaring
that while there is no lack of CON
fidence in President Wilson, he should
not be given authority to disturb the
interstate commerce commission. fed
eral reserve board. federal trade corn
mission or other agencies of the civil
establishments. He said 10 favored
giving the president more power over
the military establishment than the
bill provides, but by specific designa-
ton
In a long speech championing the
bill Senator Lewis of Illinois, demo-
crauC whip, declared congress should
give the president any powers he
deems necessary to successfully pro
secufe the war
Any who are against any measure
that the president demands as neces-
sary to win the war" he said. are
against the president"
SeIitor Lewis said he believed the
president now has authority to make
changes in government departments
without legislation, but that the presi-
dent has often beep criticised for eX-
erclsing alleged dictatorial or Illegal
powers during the war and that such
criticism should be avoided by giving
him the specific statutory authority ne
desires
Senator Cummins, of Iowa, republi-
can. who has vigorously opposed the
measure. interrupted to suggest that
under its terms the president could
appoint deputy president transfer
all his authority and virtually ceii!e.
Senator Lewis said this was not a
fac', hut suggested that the interstgtH
commission and federal reserve board
could be abolished and their functions
consolidated in board of business,
finance and transportation.
Senator Reed OF Missouri. democrat,
again spoke in opposition.
Senator Ashurst of Arizona. demo
crat. pleaded that no aid or comfort
be given 10 the enemy by shackling
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ARMENT|ERS
TAKEN WHEN
BRITISH LINE
is |MPER|LED.
CBy Review Leased Wire,

Swinging his heaviest lesiOns and
mightiest guns far TO the north Of the
Picardv battle field. Field Marshall
Won Hindenburg now is driving attack
after attack against the British lines
between Arras and Ypres Charging
across the level country behind a
tempest of high explosive and gas
shells. the Germans have succeeded by
terrific fighting in penetrating the
British defenses at points over front
of nearly thirty miles TO a depth Of
almost s miles. just to the south OF
Ypres
The loss OF Armentieres is admit
ted BY the British. but this was eX-
pected from the trend of events in
that sector during the last few days
The enemy has driven in on both
sides of the town and holding out
longer by the British would have i'm
periled the awhOle line. SO far as
known the Withdrawal of the British
forces from Armentieres was orderly
an dwas only for the purpose OF
Strengthening ont the line in the reg
ion where the German pressure is the
heaviest.
mCSSiUCS htGHG
The British have stood firm at vital
points along the line. Wytschaete
still is held by ield Marshal Haig's
men. who also maintain their grip on
Messines Ridge, Lestrem- PiOes-
steert and PlOeesteert wood and HOl-
lebeke. against which furious assaults
! have launched only 20 break dowF or
be nullified by British counter attacks
4 terrific attack made against Hole
beke and Wytschaete was completely
repulsed with great loss to the Ger
mans.
This particular part of the battle
line in the west has been the scene
of terrible fighting for nearly four
years. Armentieres marked the farth-
est retirement in this region Of the
French. British and Belgians in An
ust and september. 1914. Just To the
north. near Ypres. the Germans on
April %. 1915. first lOOsed on the Ca
madam troops their poisonous gas and
here en- December 10 the same year
they drove hard al the thin line of
Canadians in a desperate effort 10
reach Calais on both occasions the
Canadians beat back the enemy and
held their lines intact.
Nearby the British launched their
counter offensive in February. 1915.
and withstoOd furious attacks durins
April and May the same year
Is Major Operation
The drive south of Ypres has de-
velOped into major operation IL
would appear and the Germans. using
their massed attack system. are nOt
counting on the losses inflicted upon
themselves in their advance. So far
they have gained little of great tacti-
cal value
The high ground along the grOnt Is
still held by the British forces and
the teritements here and there have
not as vet endangered the integrity
of the line from Arras 10 the north
sea. While this battle is gOins on
there is still a lull in the struggle
before Amiens.
Since the announcement that Amer
lean troops had made their appearance
in the sectors occupied by the Brit
ish there has been nothing 10 show
that khey have actually entered into
the bhtle.
In the Toul sector. however. the
American troops have again been
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-04-12
LIBERTY DRIVE
NETS DISTRICT
HALF OF QUOTA
Committee Reports Indicate
Total Sales of Nearly $400,-
600; Three Trenches Taken
Thursday Evening.

Over one-half of the total quota
! allotted to the Warren District tor
their share of the third Liberty
bond sale, had been pledged when
committee smade their report late
/ last evening to ]. n Gaines. chair
man OF the drive in this county.
Total sales and pledges to date
are now 1881 600. The district
viii be called on to subscribe to
$3.50, 900 in bonds. Committees
engaged in the work are conf
dent that they will more than
go over the top
In the first public demonstration
of the drive, held yesterday after
noon. the first three German trenches
were taken by the district when the
red, white and blue of the stars and
stripes was painted over the battle
field laid out on the large poster hung
from the balcony of the postoffice
Hundreds of patriotic citizens gathered
a the postoffice building TO witness
the districts first drive on the Hun
stronghold. to hear the band and the
patriotic songs and addresses. The
meeting was one of the mast success
ful patriotic demonstrations held in
the district in several months, and
will be followed by similar celebra'
tions as more trenches are added 10
the district conquests.
COMMITTEES Organizing
Several additional committees got
into the swing of the work yesterday
and began their canvasses of the dis
tricts to which they had been assigned.
Before the end of the week it is plan
ned to have all of the thirty-odd COM
mittees of the district organized and
at their work Monday the actual and
active drive will be inaugurated, and
it is considered probable that before
Wednesday of the next week the DIS
trict will have over-subscribed its
Quota. Canvass of the residences of
the district will begin actively during
the next two days. and this work will
be prosecuted actively during next
week until every resident of the dis
trict has been visited and pledges re-
ceived.
Reports o. the working committees
yesterday were even more encourag-
NhhA Oh DACfAOuo . nAhn NaN-A
working body declaring that they are
finding 100 per cent loyalty in every
division of the district. In the bust
ness districts of Bisbee and Lowell
committees have more than one-half
OF their work completed. Their re-
ports have been more than encourag-
ing. with nearly every business house
and firm pledging the limit of en-
ployes.
Preliminary Work
Work of the few committees which
have been canvassing their districts.
is so far. more or less preliminary.
None iof the literature and blanks
which were due from the Dallas re-
serve bank for the campaign. have
arrived at the date set FOR the actual
opening of the drive, and as a re-
suit the actual work was postponed
for one week. until next Monday. All
data and supplies necessary will be
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CONTINUED on Page Two

The g uns are active on both
sides along the whole front The
Germans have done little trench
digging. The enemy airmen are
more active, but are showing lit
tie inclination to take the often
sive. chiefly patrolling their own
side Of the front in powerful
groups OF a dozen or more ma
chimes wit hthe object of prevent
ing air flights"
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tCOntlnued on Page Two
FOCH'S POSITION EXPLAINED

LONDON. April IL. - The re
lationship between General Each
and the supreme war council at
Versailles. Andrew BOnar Law.
chancellor of the eNechequer. told
the house OF commons today. was
that the council was still working
out plans and details and that
General Foch. who had been chair
man Of the council, had of neces-
sity been taken for other work
General Foch's position was eX-
actly as already stated by the
premier. He had been appointed
with the fun approval of the al
lied governments and generals to
direct the strategy Of both armies
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-04-12

Mr.. Bonar Law said that did not
mean the generalissimO was in
different position regarding the
British army from what he was
in regard to the French army.
What had been achieved was that
for the present General FOch was
exercising the power OF general
in chief and he was directing the
strategy of the fight Mr.. BOnar
Law thoucht there was no man.
either in or outside the house.
who was not thankful that that
was the situation. The result
would be that there would be
closer coordination than had been
possible in the past.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-04-12

This action was taken, Consul
Blocker stated, because of the
abuse OF passport privileges, and
also as a precaution against spy
activities. The order. Mr.. Block
er said, affects the whole Mexi-
can border. No travel between
the two countries will be admitted
on Monday. Wednesday. Friday
and Sunday. not even for religious
services.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-04-12
FRANCE TO SEND OFFICERS

WASHINGTON. April II. -
France has heen called upon 10
aid in fastening the movement of
American troops across the sea
by sending additional officers for
the training camps in the United
States, General Nigual. military
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-04-12
WASHINGTON CONFIDENT.
CBy Review Leased Wire)

WASHINGTON. April IL. - In TO-
days report from France on the bat
tie in the Armentieres region military
observers here read with satisfaction
of the successful British counter at
tacks which Oyercame much of the
initial advantage gained by the Ger
mans in their first rush. The situa-
tion was not sufficiently clarified, ii
was said, however, to determine
whether the effort was a separate
movement aimed at the channel ports
or an extension of the Amiens on
slaught designed to widen the base OF
the wedge aimed at that town.
In any case the British have not al
lowed the new thrust to gain any
great momentum. despite the evacua-
tiOn OF Armentieres itself The town
has been under gunfire constantly
and had no strategic advantages. Its
evacuation was made certain by the
extent of the initial penetration OF
the British lines on both sides. leav-
ing il al the apex of a narraw and
dangerous wedge.
Want Channel Ports.
Some officers believe the whole
movement in this region is designed
by German strategists to offset a
similar danger, one on a far greater
scale than their own main frcnt of
operations to the south. The advanc-
ed German tTops in the Amiens ac-
tion are roughly 25 TO 80 miles be-
yOnd the general trend OF the line
which they assaulted when the drive
began three weeks ago. The width
OF the break in that line is from so
70 60 miles.
The extremes of the allied line now
assailed frcm south to north are
more than 100 miles apart if the
whole German movement is regarded
as one action. II was suggested to-
day that the Germans might plan
transfer Of the weight of their assault
northward so as to throw the apex
of their wedge toward a point on the
coast west of BolOgne and Calaise, the
main British bases at the narrowest
point in the channel
The only other theory advanced in
explanation of the Armentieres thrust
was that it might constitute a wholly
separate operation. aimed directly at
these two ports.
The success of an enterprise against
the cbannel pprts obviously would
have amost disastrous effect upon the
allies
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-04-12
RUSS FLEET ESCAPES HUNS

thc naval base of Petrograd. The
second squadron, composed Of tor
pedo boats and submarines, is re-
ported off Kronstadt and the third.
made up transports and vessels of
ol'ier types, is expected to reach
Krcnstadt tonight.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-04-12
BORDER CLOSED FOUR DAYS

EAGLE PASS. Texas. April IL
International bridges between the
United States and Mexico will be
closed four DAYS a week beginning
next Saturday. and holders OF
passports will be admitted only
on Tuesdays. Thursdays and Sat
urdays. under state department
orders received by American Con-
sui Blocker in Piedras Negris op-
pOsite here today.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-04-12

sttachs Of the French embassy.
after a conference tonight with
Major General March, acting chief
Of staff. cabled his government
suggesting that any officers that
can he spared be detailed for
duty in America.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-04-12
ENEMY AIRMEN VERY ACTIVE

OTTAWA, April 1L-'Relative
quiet prevails from Hangard to
Noyon." says Reuters correspond
ent at French headquarters in
France, IN a dispatch sent to-
night.
THE French" the correspond
ent adds. carried cut a small in
fantry attack at Grivesnes Chat
eau locally improving their posi-
ton in the park.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-04-12

PLTROGRAD. April 1.-THE
Russian fleet at Helsingfors, ag-
greRsting 200 vessels. apparently
has escaped capture by the Ger
mans. The first squadron. com
posed OF battle ships and cruisers.
has arrived safely at KrOnstadt,
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-04-12
Should Quiet Fears

WASHINGTON. April 10.-Landing
Of American Marines at VladiyostOk is
expected to have a re-assuring effect
in Russia. With Americans joining
the British and japanese naval forces
in protecting life and the vast stores
Of war material belonging To the Al
lies AT the Siberian port. the enter
prise is given a distinctly interna
tional character which. il is believed
here should quiet fears Of the Rus
SLAMS aroused by German suggestions
that a Japanese invasion has been
begun.
Since the attitude of the United
States is credited with having stayed
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-04-12
AMERICAN TROOPS
HAVE Been LANDED
AT RUSSIAN PORT
Samnies Join Japanese and
English Troops; Control
Docks; Expect Slavs to Be
Re-assured By Action.

HARDIN. Friday. April 5.-(By the
Associated Press)-American marines
have been landed at Vladivistok as
well as British and japanese forces.
according to advices from that place.
The Americans are in control of the
docks. while the japanese are guard
ing the railway and ammunitions de-
pots.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-04-12
HOW RIVER WAS CROSSED
lRy 'Review Leased VIC

AMSTERDAM. April 11.-Describing
how the Germans succeeded in eros
sing the river Disc south of Lafere at
the beginning of the offensive on tho
Somme front the war correspondent
of the Cologne Gazette says:
-Four hundred heavy mine throw
ers were brought to one spot and join
ed together so that they could be fir
ed b. electricity at the same time.
Immediately after the mine throwers
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Cross River Lys

cross htNer IyS
BERLIN. Via Londonl April IL
The official report from general head.
quarters reads:
The battle of Armentieres has been
in full swing since April 9. Between
Armentieres and Festubert. General
Won Quests army has captured Eng
lish and Portuguese positions on the
southern bank of the Lys and on the
eastern bank of the Lave.
'After storming the Grenier wood
and Neuve Chapelle in its first as
sault across the swampy crtaer field.
it overpowered the wide plain pre-
pared for stubborn resistance. with
its innumerable farms and houses and
clusters of trees, which by the labor
of years had been constructed into
strong poinst of support.
The crossing of the Lys was forced
by the 370th infantry regiment.
Yesterday the attack was continued
on an even wider front. General Dix
Won Armine's troops captured Holle-
beke and the first English line ad-
joining TO the south. They stormed
the Heights of Messines and main
tanned it against strong enemy
counter attack.
ITO the south of Waasten-Warneton
they pushed forward as far as Ploeg-
steert WOO dan dreached the PlOeg-
steert-Armentieres road
General Won Quests army crossed
the Lys at several points between Ar
mentieres and Estaires and is engaged
in battle with freshly brought up Eng
lish troops on the northern bank Of
the river to the south of Estaires. We
fought our way to the Lave and 10
the region northeast of Bethune.
@The number of prisoners has in
creased to considerably more than TO-
600, including a Portuguese general"
Say Huns RepuIsed
PARIS, April 1.-THE war office
announcement tonight reads:
There was violent artillery fight
ing at certain points on the front orth
of Montdidier and in the region OF
Lassigny last night and this morning.
We Iepulsed two enemy attacks. which
were quite spirited. in the sector of
Noyon. There was Intermittent can
nonading on both banks of the river
and around lie Pretfe wood.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-04-12
SITUATION is
NOT CAUSING
LONDON WORRY
Washington Also Optimistic
Over Outlook as British
Counter Attacks Offset t
Most of Enemy's Gains.
CRy Review Leased wIrel

LONDON. April ia telegram to
Reuters from British headquarters in
France reads:
There is a general disposition to
consider the situation in Flanders as
pretty well in hand and, although
fighting is continuing on a heavy
scale, the outlook is viewed with con-
fidence."
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-04-12
TEUTONS CLAIM
10000 TAKEN.
DURING THRUST.
Berlin States Many British
Positions Captured With
Great Battle Near River
Lys Still in Progress.
CBy Review Leased wire)

BERLIN, Via Lnadon) April IL
The official communication from
headquarters this evening says.
The battle near 'Armentiers is TAX
ing a further favorable course. We
have penetrated into the suburbs of
Armentieres.
South of Estaires the Lave has
been crossed at some points"
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SAYS LINE WILL HOLD.
(By Review Leased Wire)
CHICAGO, April 1.-THE line on
the western front in France will hold.
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WEATHER

Thursday and Friday.
partly cloudy. probably
rain Thursday in north.
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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-10-04
DOWNEN CALF NETS
St5l2 FOR WAR WORK
Judge Thos. Neill Wins Carroll
Goods, Registered Shorthorn Bull
Calf Donated to War Causes
by T.. W. Downen 4 Son

The Red Cross. Y. NJ c. A., and
Knights of Columbus will profit TO
the extent of $l542. or exactly $5Ii
each, as the result of the generosity
and patriotism of L. W. Downen &
son, who donated the $500 registered
Shorthorn bull calf, Carroll Goods,
to be ratified as war organization
benefit The drawing was held Tues
day afternoon and Judge Thos. Neil
OF this city was the holder of the
lucky number. Judge Neill has not
yet full decided as to what use he
viii. put the aristocratic animal but
states that some means will be adopt
ed by which the calf will earn con
siderably more money for the good
of the fighting men.
The DoWnen company donated the
blooded calf outright and the senior
member of the firm gave practically
his entire time for several week han
ding the work in connection with
the rattle. The fruit of his efforts
was the disposal of I542 chances at
5 each, or over five times the value
of the calf, every cent of which will
80 to the war organizations for the
relief Of Uncle Sans soldiers.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-10-04
WAR TROPHY TRAIN
ARRIVES THIS NOON

The war trophy train which is
touring the state to stimulate inter
est in the Fourth Liberty Loan drive,
VIII arrive In Pullman over the
Northern Pacific line at 1850 p. IN.
today. 1t viii probably stand on the
main line track at the N. P. depot.
The exhibit of artillery and equip
ment captured from the Germans
and OF guns, munitions and equip
ment used by the American and
french armies has aroused great in
'erest and enthusiasm wherever it
mas been shown. Arrangements are
Uelng made to give the school chill
ufen an opportunity to see the train.
II IS understood that good speakers
accompany the trophies, who will de-
'iVer addresses in behalf of the Lib
erty Loan campaign. The train is
scheduled to remain in Pullman till
2;l0 p, m.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-10-04
SETTING FAST PACE

John NJ. Klemgard is setting a fast
pace for his opponent in the race for
county assessor. lie has visited
many sections of the county and
everywhere is meeting old friends
and making new ones. He Is regard
ed as we'll qualified for the office,
both in point of ability and because
of his long experience as a field dep
uty assessor The voters seem to be
impressed with the fact that he is
fully capable of running the office
himself instead of being a figure
head and leaving the real work to
his deputies. His long residence in
the county and the active part he has
taken in Grange work and matters OF
public interest has won him a wide
acquaintance and many friends who
are now heartily supporting him, re-
gardless of party lines.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-10-04
Student Soldiers Swear Allegiance to
Flag-MesSage From President
and CHIEF of Staff Read

October /, 1918, will stand as a
momentous day in the story of Win
ming the World for Democracy" At
practically the same moment Tues
day morning over one hundred and
fifty thousand student soldiers at
over five hundred colleges in the
United States gladly pledged allegi-
ance to their flag and the republic
for which it stands; one nation, in
Invisible, with Liberty and Justice
for all"
At the State College of Washing
ton the impressive patriotic ceremon-
les were held in front of the auditor
ium building at 500 o'clock, the uni
formed men in company formation
and under arms. Following the rem
dition of The Star Spangled Ban
ner' on the pipe organ, the national
emblem was raised with the three
Detachment buglers sounding ITO
the Colors." The commanding officer,
Colonel w. T. May, then led the men
in taking the oath of allegiance to
the flag, following which President
E. 0. Holland of the college read the
General Orders of the Day, the mes
sages from President Wilson and
from General March, Chief of Staff.
The two messages follow:
The step you have taken is a most
significant one. By it you have
ceased to be merely individuals, each
seeking to perfect himself to win his
own place in the world in the com
mon cause of making the world a
better place to live in. You have
joined yourself with the entire
manhood of the country and pledged,
as did your forefathers, your lives,