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New-York tribune., 1918-03-17

pended upon to abstain from giving pub
licity to certain war information; that
Secretary Baker should be congratulated
on his safe voyage, in view of the fate of
Lord Kitchener; that TIE arrival in
France of Secretary Baker and 10000
troops, just at a time when Clemenceau's
defiance to the enemies of France is still
echoing, is an inspiration to the Allied
cause; that his journey will encourage the
American soldiers in France: that the
journey establishes such valuable prece-
dent that other members of the Cabinet
may go to France
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Scandinavian Troubles

THE seizure of the Aland Islands.
which command trade routes to Rus
sia, naturally is threat to the security
Of Sweden. Germany's plan apparently
is to make the Alands another Helgoland,
dominating the East Baltic and the Cults
of Bothnia and Finland.
In connection with these developments
a sudden burst of German newspaper at
tacks on Denmark and Norway is inter
preted as part of scheme to bully the
Scandinavians. Denmark is abused for
having interned the Spanish steamer
1gotz Mendi, recently stranded off the
Danish coast with German prize crew
and all the booty Of the sea raider Wolf
At the same time Norway is taken to task
because of commercial treaties made with
the United States curtailing exports to
Germany.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Americans in. Action

>HE past week also saw American
troops in action only little removed
from that of "big push" Moreover,
names of Americans who have dis
tinguished themselves are already appear
ing. Archie, son of Colonel Roosevelt, is
slightly wounded and later decorated with
the French Croix de Guerre. Seventeen-
year-old Thomas Hitchcock, of Long
Island, is captured with his plane behind
the German lines. Sergeant Walsh, hero
of the recent Toul combat, is made orderly
to Secretary Baker. One American routs
forty Germans
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regarding the japanese question and Mr..
Wilson's foreign policy.
1t goes without saying that the human
appeal in the message is warmly received
by the American press ut expressed"
says The New York Tribune, "in brief
but immemorial manner the heart feeling
of one free people for another" "Can
history produce a greater example of
patience shown by one nation toward
another" asks "The New York World"
"Certainly President Wilson never showed
more clearly his trust in moral force"
says "The New York Evening Post"
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
A New Peace Drive

T INDEED, many critics insist that Ger
= many is consolidating her position
rapidly in the East so as to make a new
peace drive in the early future. For one
thing, why is the great German drive in
the West being delayed? Because Germany
wants to make "barter" peace, trading off
concessions in the West for a free hand
in the East. News dispatches from neu-
tral sources also say another peace offer is
coming Germany knows she cannot as
eral peace is made. She thinks there is an
element among the Allies who would make
peace at Russias expense, as is indicated
by German interest in the Lansdowne
letters.
Then, too, Germany feels that if her
new offer is refused she can again stifle
internal unrest by blaming the Allies for
continuing the war. Finally, it is recalled
that following every other easy success in
the past Germany has invariably launched
peace offensive before renewing offensive
warfare. Besides, what will the war profit
Germany so long as her colonies are gone
and her markets in Allied countries de-
stroyed, while every historical parallel in
dicates that ultimately Russia will achieve
her freedom?
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17

and allies. Indeed, he had already ar
rived. After voyage enlivened by one
submarine alarm, Mr.. Baker landed
March 10, from an American armoree
cruiser, which helped convoy 10000
troops, most of whom were aboard for.
mer German liner.
Upon his arrival in Paris the Secretary
promptly explained. the purpose of his
mission to France. ~'It is" he told Eng.
lish and French newspapermen, "to visit
the American expeditionary force and in
spect its lines Of transportation and its
storage and supply systems, in order that
we in America can more effectively sup
port our own army and the armies of our
Allies" Washington also laid emphasis
upon the fact that Mr.. Bakers trip is
military, and not diplomatic"
1t has been known for several months
that Mr.. Baker had been eager to 20 to
the front and to discuss with General
Pershing many problems that have arisen
to impede the carrying out of the depart
ment's plans. According to correspond
ence revealed at Washington between the
President and Mr. Baker, the earnest
solicitations of General Pershinp also
greatly influenced the Secretary to make
the trip.
Mr.. Bakers going to France has served
to recall the fact that he is not the first
Secretary Of War to leave this country
during his term of Office for duties abroad
Former President Taft, while Secretary
Of War in the Roosevelt Cabinet. in 1904
made two journeys to the Philippines. and
in 1906 went to Cuba.
Current discussion of the Secretarv,s
trip reveals such conclusions as follow /.
That the press of the country can be de-
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17

OF many commentators. He wants Russia
to fight, believing the peace made at Brest-
Litovsk fatal to Russia. Indeed, accord
ing to "The Worlds Work" 'it will hardly
do to think of Trotzky's rise to power and
fame as an accident in the career of an
adventurous humbug, or as a topsy-turvy
romance of the Arabian Nights sort.
"Trotzky's writings, now appearing, though
hastily penned, show him to be man of in
tellectual power and of unusual clearness and
strength of conviction. The kind of diplo-
macy that he has exposed is far more dam
gerous humbug than is the utterly impracti
cable brand of anarchistlc socialism that he
processes. Trotzkys day of power will be
brief, but his name is written large on the
page of history"
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Meantime, Confusion in

WHAT part is chaotic Russia playing
while Germany consolidates her East
ern gains? The Russian Congress of Soviets
called to meet at Moscow on March II to
ratify the peace with Germany, is post
poned while the anniversary of the Kevo-
luton is celebrated. In the short space
Of year, it is recalled, Russia has suf-
fered the furthest extremes of govern
ment. Throwing off the Car, she first
set up government of the more priv
ileged classes under Lvoff, which, however,
quickly was succeeded by the more liberal
government of Kerensky. This fell in
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
The Diplomatic Split

WHATEVER the ultimate result in
the Far East, the rift in AL
lied diplomacy remains. This is empha
sized by the statement Of Lord Cecil, Brit
ish Minister of Blockade, that it would be
criminal and foolish not to let the Jap
ancse intervene in Siberia. Opinion on
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Rumania's Pitiable PLIGHT

a LLlED sympathy generally goes out
to Rumania, who, having made a
pistols point peace" is an unwilling ac-
cessory to the German drive. Indeed
peace virtually cut Rumania off from the
world. Her seacoast and Constanza, her
principal port, are gone; the Dobrudia
is lost; her army is demobilized; her west
ern frontier faces changes which will
strengthen ustria-Hungary.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17

THAT this dream has long been openly
1 admitted by Germany is the recur-
rent theme of different writer's. What is
happening to the Baltic provinces was
sketched by German writer three years
ago. "The Independent" cites an article
from its issue of February %, 1915, by
Professor Wilhelm Ostwald, of Leipsic
University, on What the War Will Bring
Forth" He predicted that in making
peace Germany would make it her aim to
free and unite the small nations inhabit-
ing the western fringe Of Russia, from Fin
land to the Black Sea, forming a confed-
Grafton similar to that of the German EN-
pire, and dominated, of course, by Ger
many. The past week has seen great
strides toward this end
Again, Andre Cheradame, writing in
the March issue of "The Atlantic
Monthly" shows how the Pan-Germans
have just completed the second of three
stages in their progress toward German
world domination, as planned from 1895
to 1911. The first phase, quick victory by
arms, lasted from Augusta to October.
1914, and received setback Immediately
the second set in, lasting until December,
1917. In that time Germany accomplished
Central Pan-Germany. Now she is enter
ing upon the third and last phase of her
schemes, a trial for a war of movement
likely to bring about the final decision Of
the war.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17

"The New York American" editorially
backs the view Of it's correspondent, say
ing, "The Presidents message to the Rus
sian Soviets is a practical recognition of
the Bolsheviki government" No other
paper went so far as this, or even
to approach "The Americans" view
that it would also force a re-
statement Of Allied war aims. "The Am
erican" has recently urged that this cotln-
try recognize the Bolshevik government.
Not to the BOIsheviki
Aside from these differences, no one
paper has monopoly of original comment
on the message. Many editors hope it
will hasten the fall of the Bolsheviki.
Others see it as a message not to Russia
alone, but to England, France and even
Japan 1t was not sent to the Bolshevik.
it is generally agreed, but to the Russian
people. 1t constitutes a strong support
for the Soviets, and furthermore is closely
in line with the Presidents entire foreign
policy. The President is trying to rally
the Russians to fight, and promising to
stand by them at the peace conference.
1t was a wise move, all agree, but whether
it will do much good others doubt.
Tol,
sage by Samuel Gompers, it is generally
viewed as a variant on the Presidents
custom of addressing Congress in interna-
tional matters. 1t is definite to those who
desire defniteness, and to those who read
between the lines it is also full of mean
ing. In general, then, press comment ia
favorable if not altogether agreed.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17

this question is still strongly divided,
however,
However the Allies may differ, press
reports indicate that Germany is per-
turbed over possible intervention by the
japanese, and sis making futile efforts to
conceal satisfaction at the prospect of 4
misunderstanding between Japan and the
Entente"
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17

the Transcaspian province, to Bokhara,
with branch from Merv to Herat, in
A1ghanistan, few hundred miles from
the Indian frontier. A way to Afghanis
tan through Persia by way of its capital,
Ieheran, also lies open from Transcau
casla. In other words, the route to India
which England feared Russia might use
now stretches before the Teuton. Odessa.
mixed directly with Lemberg, the chief
rail centre of Eastern Galicia, is thence
tied up with the German rail systems. The
other chief rail approach to Southern
Russia, Kiev, is also in German hands.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17

the Eastern thea
ire, if press opin-
ions are an in
dication. For the
striking thin g
about comment on
the message is that
editorial opinion
promptly divides
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
e a&

The most notable performance of the
week. however, is raid in force by Ameri-
can troops on the Lorraine front. Co.
operating with. French shock battalions,
the doughboys twice went over the top be-
hind an all-American barrage to avenre
their comrades killed in German raid IN
March 5. Over mile of German trenches
was completely obliterated, the penetra-
tlon extending close to half-mile. The
Americans found the German trenches
badly battered about and deserted save for
two wounded Germans, who were brought
back forty-five minutes later. No Ameri.
can was injured.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17

of War Baker, the
country learned that
Mir. Baker had gone
to France to see for
h i m s elf how the
United States can best
help her fighting men
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On the Sea

THE weekly U-boat toll is eighteen Brit.
ish vessels, fifteen of them being large.
The seriousness of the tonnage situation
strikes home in America. A fuller dis
cussion of this point is given elsewhere in
The Review
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17

land, announced
intentions to annex
Lithuania, tn e
strangling of Ru-
mania, and the
swift drive to
Odessa and the Far
East: all h e s e
things, in the eyes
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17

TT HE controversy between the two Boil
shevik leaders brings out considera-
BILE comparative comment Lenine is al
ways spoken of as the man whom Ger
many furnished with a passport to enter
Russia. Trotzky, though also much ma
ligned, appears to be rising in the esteem
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Secretary Baker Arrives.

BEFORE the average newspaper reader
in the United States realized that
tor over week no press report from
Washington had directly quoted Secretary
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
\ EVERTHELESS, the belief that tn

NJ EVERTHELESS, the belief that the
Bolsheviki were paid German pro-
pagandists fourishes. A Washington dis
patch to "The New York Sun" says that
Germany, with the aid of Lenine, is plan
ming to bring about industrial revolution
in the United States, Japan, France Italy
and England. On the other hand, "The
London Nation" strongly questions the au-
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
New Developments in
Siberia

MEANTIME the matter of Japanese
A'A intervention in Siberia, which last
week received a setback at the hands of
President Wilson, continues delicate
Fighting is reported from Harbin be-
tween anti -Bolshevik forces under the
Cossack general, Semonoff. His defeat
is laid to extremely accurate fire among
the Bolsheviki, which is attributed to the
possible presence Of German troops At
the same time japanese action seems i'm
minent, and the question of having China
participate in the japanese advance is
raised Indeed, it has been suggested that
both Chinese and loyal Russian troops
accompany the Japanese.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17

question Of further Russian resistance to
the Germans, and the whole Allied atti
tude toward PROSTATE Russia is fitting
climax to the Allies embarrassments in
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Air Raids

N THE meantime the Germans twice
raid London and Paris, 100 persons be-
ing killed -in.-t second Paris raid nHx4Iv
as the result of a panic in an entrance to
the subway. Zeppelins take part in the
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
The Army in America

II INDICATIONS of more vigorous prose.
cution of the war are evident during
the week in American army circles.
The next draft, to include 100000 men.
only awaits Secretary Bakers return from
France. Furloughs will be allowed soi-
diers in camp in order to help in the har.
vests. Considerable agitation results from
an order cuttingthe addresses of Ameri-
can soldiers killed or wounded in Euroue
from the casualty lists.
The army is reorganized, making six
divisions the full strength of the corps.
This IS necessary on account of the three.
line method of trench warfare. Seven
American generals are relieved of active
commands and will remain at home on ac.
count of failure to pass physical tests.
The production Of Americans airplanes is
to be put into civilian hands owing to
delay. Indications are that Americas big
gun programme is also delayed.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Wide Diversity of Opinion

But when one comes to internret the
message, an amazing variety of opinions
on so short and simple message is dis
covered. Take the dispatches of manv or
the special correspondents from Washing
ton, for example.
"The New York Tines:
president Wilson took steps to-day to
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
November before the flood of Bolshevist

NJ OW indications are that the Bolshevist
rule is waning. Trotzky is ousted
by Premier Lenine for urging continuation
of the war. Indeed, the Moscow meeting
seems likely to dramatic the split among
the Bolsheviki. Trotzky and his followers
say that Germany has extorted an illegal
peace and is going to continue to use force
IN Russia until the Revolution and Bolshe-
vism are both crushed, whether peace is
ratified or not. Lenine urges that the
treaty be ratified and carried out on the
theory that disastrous treaties do not
necessarily annihilate nations
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17

Of many onlookers, give plain and final
notice to the world that for once and all
the German masquerade is over.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17

MASK mas SIIppeu and Gef-
many by her acts has acknowledged the
essentially non-defensive character of her
war. Threats to the Scandinavians, un-
ashamed plans for German king in Fin
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|ls'gsE

second raid on England. Allied aviators
meanwhile continue their attacks on ths
German lines Of communication with good
results.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
"ReCOgnizes the BOIsheviki"
"The New York American:

1.-The New York American:
is regarded in official circles
as the boldest and most farreaching diplo-
matte move of the world war. 1t is declared
to serve four specific purposes:
Il. Support for the Bolsheviki elements in
the Soviet Congress.
"2. Warning to Japan that the United
States will never agree to Intervention or
tho occupation of Siberia by Japanese forces
against the expressed wishes of the Russian
people.
"3. Promise of recognition and co6pera-
tion from the United States for the first or
ganized political body in Russia which un-
dertakes to defy Germany, restore order and
establish democratic form of government
"a. Restatement of war aims, which warns
the co-beligerents of the United States that
President Wilson will adhere steadfastly to
the policy of non-aggression of territory and
the right Of self determination for peoples"
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17

OOKING across the English Channel
from Calais, Napoleon once said,
The way to conquer London is in India" I"
Two events of the week have shocked the
world into the belief that Germany is
rapidly learning from Napoleon. A brief
dispatch from the German semi-official
news agency flashed around the world:
s We have acquired direct free route via
Russia to Persia and Afghanistan." With
IN less than week German armies had
'aken Odessa, and the road to India, re-
Gently blocked by British successes in
falestine, became reality. The German
Drang mach Osten," which Hindenburg
aas always believed would settle the war,
mas reached fabulous proportions
lhe swift success Of German arms came
los without its warnings The Bolshevik
1eaty-called for the independence and ter
'i"rlai integrity of Persia and Afghanis-
'8a borrower, the ruinous peace terms
'uAoe by Rumania also required that
Nanania assist in the transportation Of
s'e1man troops TO Odessa through Molda-
ID and Bessarabia. Thus in week Ger
"any nullified the loss Of Bagdad and
- me same time opened way for dan
s'i"as Hank attack upon the British forces
IN Palestine.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
w War'S
PanOranna
The Pan-German Dream Unmasked

-NE Pan-German dream of world
dominion has unfolded in a
gorgeous manner. Since the
Il Brest-Litovsk conference the
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
WILSON SALUTES THE SOVIETS

counteract any feeling that might have been
aroused in Russia against the Allies"
"The New York Sum-:
"Virtually pledging the United States to
rescue Russian sovereignty from German
clutches before ending the world war;
"The New York Herald":
"The message to the Soviets makes it
clear that up to the present time, at least
the Entente powers. that the Russian peo-
pie incapable Of administering the af-
fairs of the country. 1t is obviously his view
that they should have an opportunity to work
out their own destiny without the interfer-
ence of the Allied powers"
"The New York World:
at is a definite promise of assistance by
the American government at every oppor-
tunity in the future"
The New York Tribune:
"The words Of Mr.. Wilson do not expressly
oppose the programme of Japanese interven-
ton; indeed, they imply that Russia might
properly seek the military aid of it's allies,
for he expresses q wish that this govern l.
ment were in a position now to render direct
and effective aid. If these words mean any
thing, they mean that this government would
like to offer military support to Russia"
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17

WiiH Odessa fallen, the Black Sea be-
comes a German lake. The Rus
treaty, Wrestling the Caucasus from
s'a' provides rail route from Batoum
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Finance

FINANCIAL news of the week indicates
more war. The Senate votes that
German holdings in this country that for.
tify the Kaiser's government be sold at
auction. This will principally affect the
German merchant marine. London raises
$500, 100000 for the war. The United
States lends Cuba s15,0oO,Ooo. The Aus
trian Reichsrat votes credit of 5000, ,o0o.-
900 kroner, the British vote $4,000, ,ooo, 900.
while the Germans plan new loan Of
$4,000, 100000 marks. Spain offers to lend
argentina oVo'ooo,ouO pesetaS. ~
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
RESIDENT WILSON'S message
to the Russian Congress Of
Soviets, while having a close re-
lation to the matter of japanese

intervention in Siberia, /
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1918-09-19

df8ed up0n tho people Of North Dar
kota the pstriotic duty Of burning
ignite coal, not only from the set
hsh motive that In DO doing they are
contributing greatly to the develop
msnt and enhanced prosperity Of
our state. but with the greater and
more patriotic motive Of doing our
very best TO help our country TOWN
this war BY releasing for consump,
don IN the eastern munitions works
and In the stoke-holds Of the ships
which are carrying our soldiers and
their supplies and munitions scross
the Atlantic and millions Of tons %
eastern coal which We have demandt
ed In other years. A was pointed
out BY men Of national renown who
spoke at this conference, all the
wheat we can raise, all the soldiera
we can train, ali the guns and am
munition we can manufacture VIII
be worth less than nothing to, III u
We are denied the ships to trans.
port them 10 France. Not only
must we have coal for the ships'
bunkers, but We must have coal ia
produce power Tor the manufacture
OF these ships-hundreds end thous.
ands OF them we must have II we
are to replace the worlds shipping
destroyed by. the German U-BoAa
campaign and supply the surplus
tonnage which this great emergency
demands.
'Tor the first time In the history
Of the stats . COMMITTEES representing
the manufacturers Of North Dakota
In this conference went On record In
favor OF the use Of ignite in all Of
manufacturing enterprises, a.
sisting that II II q solemn duty these
Industries owe their country and
their state as well.
"Out Of all this agitation hes come
q sincere appreciation Of Ignite
The consumption has not been In,
creased to the extent which might
be expected; many Of our good cit.
teens stiH regard Ignite ~ q weird
II not dangerous, sort Of thing. But
they are slowly adopting q mors
tolerant attitude. They r hearing
from other communities which have
burned and liked It; they are max.
ing mp their minds 70 try It during
the milder weather that IL coming,
with a.vtew to adopting its . ex.
clusively next winter. The Ignite
producers have been thoroughly
aroused to the necessity for a much
heavier output, and should North
Dakota be cast upon its own fuel
resources next year, a. seems prob
oble. the mines WIN DO ready
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1918-09-19
STAND Al ~TYPEwRITERa

officials in the French army do
not believe that the most efficient
service is obtained from members OF
the military clerical force when the
latter sit at their desks practically
all day without interruption, says
Popular Mechanics Magazine. Ac-
eordingly the French government 10
said to have installed, for the use Of
army clerks, typewriter stands 80
madethat each machine is alternate
y raised and lowered each half hour.
Under this arrangement the most
ssdentary individuals ara compelled
to stand while doing a part Of each
days work. The innovation is re-
ported to have proved very beneficial.