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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-31
Francis, Position Delicate

Washington, Jan. 31.-The acid test
is being applied to the Bolsheviki in
the anarchist threat against United
States Ambassador Francis at Petro-
grad
Francis, whose experiences at Petro-
grad have been duplicated only by the
siege about the Peking legation dur
ling the Chinese Boxer rebellion, 10
calm and determined under the stress
of his dangerous position, official ca
bles show
What will the Bolsheviki dos Is the
question on every hand now. There IS
reason to believe this government elth-
er formally or informally has already
moved to find out.
In the circumstances the Lenine-
TrotslSy regime is placed in delicate
situation. Torn by many varied con-
flicting elements in its efforts TO es-
tablish a government in Russia, the
Bolsheviki leaders find themselves now
in a position where they must appar-
emily take sides with the American
government against the anarchists, II
proper protection is afforded Francis:
Whether or not the Bolsheyiki will
promise this protection, official DIS
patches do not yet show. The state de-
nartment is waiting with concern TO
hear further from Francis and is pre-
pared to put into effect any reeom-
mendations he makes to meet the sit
uatiOn.
Alexander Berkman and Emma Gold
man, for whose liberty the anarch-
lists will hold Francis virtual hostage,
are to be jailed. When this news reach
es the sailors and workmen responsible
for the threat against the American
ambassador, the crisis is expected to
come Immediately.
Francis is prepared for armed resist
ance. Frequent demonstrations against
the embassy in Petrograd growing out
Of Misunderstanding Of America 8 ae-
tivity against the l. W. w. and Ger
man propaganda taking ADVANTAGE or
the Mooney trial in San Francisco,
have warned him before now to pre-
pare for later and perhaps greater dan
gers. His position in the past mas
shown his fearlessness in critical CIR
eumstanees and the confidence the
government has in his ability to cope
with any situation which may arlse,
is shown in the fact that today ne mas
broader power to act officially than
any other American diplomat.
He also has been confronted with
the great task of offsetting the sinis-
ter influences Of German propagandsa,
spread throughout Russia by hundreds
Of German agents, trying to sow the
seed of rebellion against the United
States. Today every effort is being
made through the broken and interrupt
ed news channels to learn what may
be the extent of his danger under the
now threat of anaAehistid workmen
! and sailors. demanding release In the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-31
Railroads May Increase
Rates to Pacific Coast

Washington, Jan. 31.--Permission to
increase commodity rates from east
ern points to the Pacific coast up to
the level of intermountain rates from
the same points was granted by the
interstate commerce commission late
yesterday to all transcontinental rail
roads.
Fhs decision in effect creates blank
ct rates to all intermOuntain and Pa
cific coast points on transcontinentai
railroads. The commission granted au-
thority to increase export commodity
rates from eastern points to Pacific
coast ports on traffic destined to
points in Japan, Philippines, Austria
liza and Asiatie countries.
The authority was given to file
these increases on carload and less
than carload lots.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-31
Aeroplane Brought Down

Paris, Jan. 31.-Ohe German aero
plane was brought down and its crew
made prisoner in the air raid over Paris
last night in which twenty persons were
killed and fifty injured, it was official
ly announced this afternoon.
One French machine was forced to
land in the city on account of engine
trouble. It's pilot and gunner were in
jured.
President Poincare visited the wound
ed raid victims today
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-31
State of Siege Declared

Copenhagen, Jan. 31.-According to
the Hamburger Echo, socialist news
paper, the commanding general of the
Hamburg section has " declared 2
state of siege at Hamburg, Altoona ana
Wandsbeck -
The news was not confirmed else
where.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-31
Paner sides with Strikers

Amsterdam, Jan. 3I.-The copy OF
the German socialist organ Vorwaerts
received here today contained decla-
ration of sympathy with the strikers,
signed by employees of the paper and
another declaration, signed by the ed
itorial staffs, disappearing it.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-31
Agitation at Munich

Amsterdam, Jan 3I.-WhiIe aglta-
ting for a general strike at Munich,
following stormy meeting, it has
spread to the munitions and transpor-
tation workers in Furth and Nurem-
burg, according to copies of yesterdays
Cologne Vollxs Zeitung received here
today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-31
Brit;qh LOSSES Decrease.

London, Jan. 31.-The smallest casual
ty list since August was compiled TODAY
from day by day reports. In the month
Just passed the total casualties were
"a n38.
The list was divided as follows:
officers: Killed, Ala: wounded, 985;
missing, 201: total, 1000.
Men: Killed 14472: wounded. A.
479: missing, 10493 total, 72.438.
Total: Killed. 1896; wounded 49.
458: missing, 10,694 grand total. "a BOB
The total casualties figures for the
past few months have been:
December, 80,034: November, 120,679
October, 1858; September, 105,430;
August, 60,373.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-31

Amsterdam. Jan. 31.-fThere is no
news Of any serious strike movement
except in Berlin declared a semi-of-
fieial statement received from the Ger
man capital today. -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-31
Drou Tons of Bombs.

Berlin, via LONDON, Jan. 31.-Four-
teen tons of bombs were dropped on
Paris last night, in the first of the
systematic air attacks which will be car
ried out in reprisal for enemy raids on
German territory, the official statement
declared today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-31
berlin STRIKERS ARE
BECOpglNG VIOLENT 50
IATf$ss2 2FPORTS SAY
They Are Del ing Accel-
Grafton Of Peat sgOtia-
lions on Liberal Terms

Zurich, Jan. 31.-Berlin strikers
care becoming increasingly threaten.
ing,'' according to copy of the Ge--
man socialist newspaper Vorwaertsi
received here today. The paper prints
the text of an ultimatum which is de-
clares was served on the government
by the strikers. This document de
mands acceleration of peace negotia
tions on the basis of no arnnexations
and no indemnities; participation OF
all workmen of all countries IT. peace
deliberations; better food distribution;
restoration Of the right to public meet
ings; abolition of the scheme Of mill,
tarization of war factories; release OF
all political prisoners; democratizatior
of all state institutions, and equal sut
frage by direct secret ballot.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-31
MISS coNDIT IS ILL.

West Stayton, Jan. 31.-Miss Addie
Condit is very i'll and has been CON
fined to her bed for several days.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-31
s.,.iors conf1icts Reported

Geneva, Jan. 21.-Accordlng to a
Basle dispatch printed by a LaSulsse
today, there have been strlQus con
flicts between troops and strikers IN
Berlin, with casualties
At some places, the story asserted,
troops refused to fire on the strikers.
Dispatches from Vienna received
here asserted that soldiers started the
recent strike movement, many Aus
trian officers leading. These officers
it was declared, tore off their insignia
and Joined with their men,
A Dispatch to the Democrat declar-
ed ga revolution not strike" is
reigning in Austria. !,
Prague messages reported that the
local authorities were unable to sup
press the strikers and that troops were
arriving to aid
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-31

dieate a general Improvement in the
situation, although the effect of yes
terday's storm had not yet fully
appeared.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-31

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-31

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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13
Toys
Will Please

Here we will say that you will have to
90 long way to find more complete line
Of Toys than we are showing. Bring the
children TO see them.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13

Dolls, Dol Carriages Doll Beds Charlie Chaplin Mechanical Toys
Pianos Cook Stoves Writing Desks Humpt Dumpies Horns Drums
Trans Automobiles Race Horses Rocker Horses Wheel Banows
Cow Boy Soldier Suits Rifles Sand Pals, Kitchen Cabinets Pool
Tables Games Christmas Tree Decorations and hundred and one
other things mention s+.4
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13
Useful Gifts
Will Please

Beautiful and films, silk BlotHeS, combi-
nation suits and teddies, handkerehlefS hose,
camisole, dressllg gowns, houdouir caps
paraSos, tolle, and manicure SETS, etc, etc.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13
Bring the Children to See Our
T O Y S
All Made in America

Old Santa has done well by our
Toy Department this year. Here
YOU will find the best of the efforts
OF American toy makers. Strong
and useful Toys far superior to
any that ever came from Germany.
Buy American made toys for the
children.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-11
GERMANY OVERLOOKS
DEATH OF MIRBACH
Berlin's Attitude Shows
Weakness of "Strong Arm"

LONDON, July 10.-The German Gov
eminent does not intend to hold the
Soviet Government responsible Cor the
death of Count Won Mirbach. the German
Ambassador. according TO a semi official
announcement from Berlin transmitted
to the Exchange Telegraph Company by
way Of Amsterdam. II being evident that
Russia is doing all that Is possible to
punish the murderers. The semi -official
statement adds: THE German Govern
ment and nation hope that the Russian
Government and people will succeed in
nipping the present revolutionary agita-
ton In the bud"
This announcement brings into con-
trast the attitude OF Germany toward
Won Mirbach's assassination and her
strong arm in dealing with the CHI
nese when China was In the hands of
the Boxers, and the German Minister,
Baron Won Ketteler. was ASA ssinated.
John Spargo. a member Of the COM
mittee sent to Europe by the Social
Democratic League of America, has tele-
graphed. on behalf OF that organisation,
an invitation to Alexander F. Kerensky,
who IL now in Paris. to tour the prin-
cipal cities Of the United States. II is
planned that the Social Democratic
League will guarantee satisfactory ar
rangements for the tour.
Mr.. Spargo told the NAssociated Press
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-11
PREFERRED VIOLIN
TO AMERICAN GUN
Austrian Explains Alleged
Deserfion From, Guards.

Julius Koppel, alias Jules Steck. %,
an Austrian, who said that he deserted
from State Guard regiment which
patrols, the Catskill Aqueduct because
the army routine interfered with his
violin practice. was committed to the
Mercer county Jail at Trenton, ". j..
yesterday after an Investigation by the
Enemy Allen Bureau
Koppel, who enlisted as a musician.
Ia alleged to have deserted and obtained
employment with an express company
Mt Croton Lake. westchester county
under the name Of John Smith. He was
arrested, tried In military court and
imprisoned. When released he was sent
to the Enemy Allen Bureau.
Under examination by Capt Roger
p. Hull. acting chief Of the bureau
koppel explained that II Is his ambition
to become a great violinist and he fouRd
after entering the army that he was
not permitted sufficient time to practice
Koppel was known as Steck In the
army. Asked why he used an assumed
name, he said that Koppel and all other
names beginning with the letter *
are difficuls for him to pronounce. Capt
Hull tested Koppel with a number OF
words beginning with the letter "K'
and he made a mess Of the pronunca-
tion Of all OF them except the word
kaiser. with which he did fairly we'll.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-11
MIRBACH DESCRIBED
AS BOLSHEVIK BOSS
Letter Attributed to Terest-
chenko, kerensky Aid.


Special Gable Despatch 10 THE srS from the
London Times.
Copyright. 1918; al rights reserved.
STOCKHOLM. July 10.-The Ddgens
Nyheter publishes n letter from NJ. Ter
estchenko, formerly Foreign Minister in
the Kerensky Government. to BurtseH
the revolutionary leader. now in France,
which. although written before Terest-
chenko left Russia, throws light on the
part played by the late Count Won Mir
bach, German Ambassador at Moscow
and the all powerful influence he had
with the Bolshevik Government when
his career was so tragically ended
Terestchenko wrote:
There reigns In Moscow a proconsul
whose name is Mirbach. Bolshevik elo-
quence flows as usual. but ceases .mme-
diately at frown on that gentleman's
brow Lenine and Trotzky govern Mos
COW only thanks to him 1t would be the
easiest thing for the Germans to turn
them out, but they know better--the
Bolsheviki are more useful to them even
than a Government composed OF their
own Generals.
rs it not curious fact that in the
friendly Ukraine the Germans and Aus
TRANS are obliged to keep an army.
while In the rest of Russia they require
no troops at all, thanks to the Boil
sheviki. who do all they can for them
The wishes OF the Germans are carried
out as promptly as they would be by
their own we'll disciplined people Ger
many will not permit the reorganization
of Russia. even with her aid, until
peace is concluded
After describing at length the present
condition OF Russia resulting from -FOUR
, teen months OF revolution and SIX
months of Bolshevik dominion" the
writer concludes that Russia has two
enemies, the Bolsheviki and the Ger
mans. and at present they are allied.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-11
FRONT 60 MILES LONG.
Further Advance VIII Endange,
BulgRr Right wing.

Further Advance VIII Endanger
Bulgnr Right wing.
LONDON, July 1o.-Successes won by
the allied troops in Albania will add
seriously to the troubles Of the Austrians.
They were won by a fresh. determined
action in the Balkan area, where any
military success always must have inn
mediate and valuable political reaction.
The line on which fighting is going on
at present runs from the River Devoli
to the Adriatic, a distance Of more than
sixty miles. In addition to the Frenc.
and Italian troops engaged In the Of
fensive Albanian troops. under Essad
Pasha. are fighting against the Aus
TRANS and. because Of their familiarity
with the country. are in a position to
give valuable assistance.
Although the region OF the allied adj
vance is seventy miles from the Sa-
lonica front, there are already signs Of
nervousness among the enemy troops IN
that area. The advance in Albania Is a
serious threat to the right flank Of the
Bulgar armies in the region of Monastir.
This evidently Is appreciated by the
enemy and, too. 1t will have the effect
Of bringing to the side OF the Allies
many from the hill tribos. who are
among the finest fighters in the world
Every fresh success of the Allies will
hearten the south Slav races who are
already in revolt against their Austrian
rulers.
A further short advance will bring the
Allies 10 Berat. the chief town of south
ern Albania, and It is significant that
Austrian official statements admit the
progress OF the French and Italians.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-11
EXPLORER PRAISES
AMERICAN TROOPS
Herbert Ward Says They Act
Like Crusaders.
Special Cable Despatch to TnE Sun.
Copuriaht. 1918; oil riQhts reserred.

LONDON. July l0.--Herbert Ward, the
sculptor and only survivor Of Stanley
last great African expedition for the res
cue Of Emin Pasha. has Just returned
from the American front in France.
He pays the following high tribute to
the troops from the United States
For months / have been in close In
tercourse with thousands OF American
troops. Physically they are splendid and
they are gentlemen I have not seen n
single case OF drunkenness every Amer
lean soldier seems to feel that he Is in
France to fight as a crusader. They are
grave. their faces wear a set expression
they are modest, gentle. polite. intelli-
gent
while with the American soldiers in
this epoch of the war. after having been
under its influence for nearly four years,
! felt their fresh outlook, their enthuel-
asm, their energy. They gave me
an impression Of mighty. untapped
strength"
one American soldier to whom ne
talked about the enemy said. We'll get
'em we've got to get EN-" Ward has
been serving with an ambulance since
the outbreak Of the war and received
the Croix de Guerre for succorng
French wounded.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-11
CZECHO-SLOVAk
STRATEGY OUTLINED
Arrnys Object IL to Fight on
Bottlefields of France.
Special Gable Despatch to THE Sun from the
London Times

Special Cdble Despatch to THE Sun from the
London Times
Copyright. 1915 oil riohts reserved ,.-
TOXIC, July s (delayed) A conf
Dental memorandum presented TO the
Japanese Foreign Minister and to the
Allied Ambassadors at Toxic, besides
explaining clearly the Czecho-Slovak
position In Russia, reveals the situa-
ton Of the Russian people. The docu-
ment. prepared by Col. Vladimir Hur-
ban, who is on his way TO America,
says:
The present situation may he thus
summarized: the zecho-Slovak fight
ing forces have been the objects Of at
tack on three sides. first by the Ger
mans who desire TO destroy them: sec
ond by the Bolsheviki who aim to
destroy their national organization and
who desire that they should join the
Red Guards and third by the anti
Bolshevikists who. lacking courage to
Dust the Soviets. would have the Czecho-
Slovaks shoulder this task.
THE result Is serious conflicts he
tween the Czecho-Slovaks and the So
VETS. These conflicts must be settled
without involving the Czecho- SlovAks
in the internal affairs Of Russia for the
following reasons. Our forces are act
ing In Russia according to the orders
OF the Czecho-Siovak national council.
which can Nbe rfiotiiffef only by President
Mazayk In agreement with the mem
bers OF the council. The order IL to
transport the forces from the Russian
to the French front.
THE Czecho -Slovak aymy Is consti-
tutea Of volunteers whose object Is to
fight Germany and Austria, to liberate
the Czccho-slovak nation and establish
an Independent state We shall pursue
this course tC the last man and we de-
sire above all TO exhibit our determine
tion on the bsttlefeds of France.
The Czecho-S!ovaks are a subjugated
nation, which only now is making its
first steps toward Liberation by paying
a blood tribute. 1t has no moral right
to pursue a policy of protection In re-
gard to such a state as Russia. No
party In Russia. no class, is capable of
establishing anything that will endure.
Order must be reestablished by force. a
firm. energetic but friendly and humane
protecting force, which would open to
the Russians the possibility of refund
ing themselves.
For obvious reasons the Czecho-Slo-
walks cannot attempt to establish this
Therefore, their clear duty is TO pursue
their strategical movement toward
France"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-11
STRAIGHT SHOOTING
WINS FOR AVIATORS
British Airmen Fly Lou to
Reach Supply Trains.

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE,
July l0.-Superiority In the air, clean
cut and unquestionab BILE, rests with the
British flying men to-day. The straight
shooting of British rbombers Is exempli
fed by the work OF one pilot who at
tackled two German trains near Hermies
the other day. He obtained a direct hit
on the first train and then blew up the
track In front Of It.
Diving on another train near by he
knocked two trucks of the track with
explosives Having stalled THESE trains
he proceeded to rake them viciously
opened fire with his machine gun on
seven other trains shortly afterward
with good results.
Southeast OF -Santerre a
British pilot blew up German lorry
and blocked highway crowded by
marching troops. He then began a
whirlwind Of machine gun fire against
the unprotected rifiemen. VINO probably
suffered more casualties In the next fivc
minutes than they did In Ill the rest
of the battle.
Gently there have been some that pro-
duced unusual features. On July I a
battle royal was fought between the
spite the fact that the British were
greatly outnumbered they came out vic
torious. Three of the enemy machines
had been destroyed and another driven
down out Of control when the fight
ended. while all the British returned
safely.
On July l near Braye a British Cap
tain who WAS leading an offensice patrol
| dved on German sirplane and pumped
stream Of bullets into 1t. The enemy
went down almost Immediately in
flames. The Captain then fired at an
other German. who went down vertl-
| cally. Then the Captain with three
other planes attacked a great German
| fleet OF about forty machines. The Cap
tain 80 riddled one enemy scout that one
! Of its wings fell of and It crashed like
a stone.
| He next wheeled on another scout and
| shot It down out of control with bursts
! from above. The Captain beirg almost
out of ammunition started to return
home alone when he was attacked by
four German scouts He did turn and
a half roll and got on to the tail of the
leader, upon whom he poured a volley
| from his machine gun until the German
dropped In swirl of fame. This ex-
| hausted the British Captains ammuni-
ton and he few for home.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-11
ALLIES SWEEP ON
IN ALBANIAN DRIVE


a general shakeup Of the Austrian COM
mand. No official confirmation was re.
ceived. and evidently Austria will be ef'
to fight It out with the Italians on hei
own resources In view OF the refusal &c
accept Won Below as leader.
The official statements Of the fighting
on the Italian front follow:
ITALIAN-On the Aslago Plateau
and in the western region OF the
Grappa scattered artillery actions we're
more frequent and intense. South OF
Stelvio tho garrison CT one Of our ad-
vanced posts at an altitude of 3,sI
meters drove back an enemy detach-
ment.
in the Brenta Valley we carried
out rectifying operations, taking
twenty-four prisoners.
. AUSTRIAN-In the Brenta Valley
our reserve troops repulsed an 1tal-
ian advance.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-11
MILITARIST VICTORY
SEEN IN RESIGNATION
Kushlmonn's Fall Regarded
- "a of Great Significance.

LONDON, July 10.-The resignation Of
Dr. Richard Won Kuehlmann, the Ger
man Foreign Minister. was made known
20 the members Of the Reichstag yester-
day when he returned from the German
army headquarters in the field and APP
peared before the German Parliament.
FrieAerich Won Payer. the Imperial Vice.
Chancellor. announced to the, Reichstag
that the.Foreign Secretary had resigned.
~ Following the announcement a, pro-
posal was made that the Reichstag ad-
5ourn to enable the various parties to
discuss the situation created by the res
ignation. 90 ..',.. t-.,-a. 49,
go. The Paris Temps in commenting to-
day upon the fall OF DR.. Won Kuehl-
mann asserts that 1t would be doing
him too much honor II any ono tried to
find out what policy he wanted to fol-
low The newspaper says that he had
no policy and was possessed of the am
bition only of doing all kinds of work
to the last. 1t Is pointed out that his
fall is Of significance in Germany's, In
ternal affairs, his fortunes being closely
associated with Count Won Hertling, the
Imperial Chancellor.
The man who Is said to have been
chosen as his successor. according to
the Temps, Is a "courtier. a virtuoso OF
secret diplomacy and an expert against
the rights Of man."
The Journal dss Debdts, also of Paris
. says that one cannot reasonably inter-
pref recent events in Germany save
: az new triumph Of the spirit that
Gen. Ludmdorfr represents. 1t re.
marks: Germany wants peace by VIC
tory. Does not admit any other re-
suit and treats as heretics those who
, do not believe in It,"