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New-York tribune., 1918-10-04

60 FAR Ludendorfr's retreat
- from the Hindenburg line has
been most accentratcd in the
North. There the successes of the
Belgian army, the French army un-
der General De Goutte, recently
transferred from the Marne front,
and of General Plumer's Second
British Army had already turned
the German salient west of Lille
into man trap.
The Belgians, French and British
lad driven in behind Lille to the
north and northeast, reaching the
Lys River below Warneton, where it
forms the boundary line between
Belgium and France. They had also
reached a line running north from
Menn through Roulers. According
to unofficial reports, portions of
General Plumer's forces were yes-
terday only two miles north of Tur-
Going. And Turcoing lies six miles
northeast of Lille, on the main road
from Lille to Client.
Ludendorff's downfall has been q
story of salients. He spent four
months this spring and summer and
used up the elite divisions of his
army driving salients in the Allied
lines in France. When he came to
standstill he was occupying a
series of exceedingly dangerous
pockets. In getting out of these
pockets and back again behind the
Hindenburg line he has lost, since
July 18, 100000 prisoners and 3,7OO
guns. The word salient naturally
throws him into shivers. Yet his
failure to hold the Hindenburg line
III Flanders, in Picardy and in
Champagne east of Rheims has led
quickly to the creation of two new
German salients as vulnerable as
cbOSC VI NiOiiCUluICI anu OF CQc
Marnc.
He cannot escape the Allied moose
unless he draws quickly out of the
Lille sack. sepn Tuesday night he
evacuated Lens and Armentieres,
and he has now drawn back three
miles or more on a deep front north
and south of La Bassee.
This retirement affects Doua as
well as Lille. For the advance Of
the British TO Cambria has had the
result of enveloping Douai from the
south. The Allied pincers are ready
FOR use on both sides of the Lille
Douai bulge, and there is no escape
from those pincers short of retire
New-York tribune., 1918-10-04

north Of the Volker Stellung This
exceptionally strong system originally
began east Of Montfaucon and rar
south of that city through Ivoiry
Epinonville and the woods east of
Eclisfontain
The Americans have already broken
through this principal zone of resist
ance, and so are facing the Kriemhild
system. From the west to the east
along this front the sysem guns from
north Of st. Juvin to south of Ian.
dres,et-St. Georges and continues east
ward, including the heights of Ro-
magne Wood and Gesnes Wood. which
dominate the important valley of the
Andon. This river is crossed Just south
OF Romagne and then the system runs
to the southeast across the higher
ground in the forests Of De Cunel and
De Fais. Then, turning northward, it
follows the cres tof the hills over natu-
rally strong positions until it reaches
the MeuSe north Of Brieulles. 1t is
further protected by prepared positions
on Hill 263, across the Meuse.
Great Natural Strength
This system is one of very great nat
ural strength, based on series of
heights, wooded districts, ravines and
valleys, both on and behind the actual
line. Certain key positions have been
built on concrete and entanglements
are prepared for immediate use. At
other points the enemy is reported to
be working busily and to have been
active in erecting new Notifications
since the beginning Of the American
offensive.
The Kriemhild system was begun
last year before the Americans became
an active factor in the war 1t was
strengthened from time to time.
trenches being laid out and dugouts
finally added to the work SO far as
known: no new wire has been placed
recently along this line. but certair.
strategic sections have been strenct,n
ened. The system is not as strong as
the famous Hindenburg line, but never
theles has extremely strong positions.
AS it is the last enemy defence sys-
tenn between the Americans and the
Meuse, where it flows north to Me-
zieres. stubborn effort to hold it NAV
be anticipated, and the difficulty of car
rying this system is not undcrrated by
Americans
New-York tribune., 1918-10-04
Official Statements

north OF Rheims) violent German
counter attacks obtained no results.
In Champagne the fighting began
again after noon yesterday and con-
tinucd into the night. The Trcnch
troops captured Challerangc. The
Germans made strong efforts to drive
tho Frcuch from the wood southeast
Of Orfcuil, which they had pene-
tratcd. Three heavy German assaults
were brol<cn up by the French, who
maintained their gains and inflicted
heavy losses on the enemy. A num-
ber Of prisoners were captured by us
in the course Of this fighting.
The attack was resumed at day.
break to-day.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-04

our new lines north and south Of st.
Quentin failed.
Southeast of Anizy-lc Chateau and
north Of Filain we repulscd partial
attacks. Schleswig- Holstcin rcgi-
ments defended t1lc positions on the
ridge of the Chemin des Danes
against strong enemy attacks. There
were engagements in front Of our
new lines northwest Of Rheims.
In the evening the enemy here
stood on the line of Chaudnrdcs and
Cormicy and along the Aisnc Canal.
In the Champagne the French,
with strong forces, continued their
attacks east of the Suippe against st.
Maric-a-Py, rs we'll as between
Sommepy and Monthois. Local
points of penetration south Of Orfeuil
were reduced in extent by counter
thrusts. On the remainder of the
front the attacks broke down before
our lines.
On both sides Of the Aisnc and in
the Argonne enemy partial attacks
we're without succcss.~
New-York tribune., 1918-10-04
GERMAN

BERLIN (DAY) In Flanders en-
, emy attacks north of Staden and
northwest and west Of Roulcrs were
repulsed. We took 200 prisoners. In
the evening partial attacks by the en-
cmy on both sides of the Ypres-
Mcnin road failed.
Armcnticres and Lens were ovacu-
atcd by US without fighting on Tues
day night. We occupied rearward po-
sitions cast of both towns. In the
course of the day the enemy. after
strong artillery preparation placed
against the abandoned positions, fol-
lowed over the Flcurbaix-La Bassce-
Hulluch line.
Before Cambrai the day was
quieter. Enemy partial attacks on the
plain Of the Scheldt, near and south
east of Rumilly, were repulsed.
Strong attacks and thrusts against
New-York tribune., 1918-10-04
New Workers
Hack Way Into
Forest of Wire
Continued from page /

enemy's second defence position. pene-
'.a''hg IL IN several places. The enemy
'"eeeo desperate defence, throwing
great numbers of shells and trench and
mortar bombs and rcacting with many
machine guns.
nave spent the entire day in the
Areonnc, where the New Workers. have
carried on such an admirable battle in
the thickcst of the famous forest for
due last few days. Healthy old Indian
Warfare and "dog fighting" character
ized the New Workers. battle--a fight
against nature and the Germans and
'"ore especially against the cnemy's
'Nact knowledge of every road and
pa'h OF the great area-but they are
steadily wipp;ro
New-York tribune., 1918-10-04

and eye arrangement. Unlocking the
hook detonated charge in case the
NINE did not serve its first purpose in
exploding when traffic passed over the
road. The mines were placed in groups
from three to ten. o -ON''
Two nights ago one of these engineer
squads found itself in the midst of
battle. The Germans had filtered into
their camp just in the rear of the first
1l line and had begun to make things hot,
The engineers grabbed rifles and
poured such hot fire into the enemy
that all retreated.
The entire upper end of the forest to-
day resounded from artillery, rifle and
machine gun fire as the Americans ad-
VaOco1 ~
New-York tribune., 1918-10-04

ton was held in German officers
dugout thirty-five feet deep and con-
tanning quarters for fourteen men,
Cassidy found here a box containing
thrty-fvc German bombs arranged to
explode when some one lifted the box
lid.
Cassidy unscrewed one side of the
box, however, and removed the bombs
and then opened the lid A percussion
cap snapped with comparative harm
lessness. Cassidy commands several
thousand men, and assigned them to
investigate the enemy death traps, to
make roads and generally to keep army
communications intact from the first
line to the rear. SO far these men
have collected five thousand pounds of
"TNT" from the enemy traps, con-
nected up German light railroads with
the American roads, built many miles
of wagon road, removed something like
a thousand German mines from these
roads and generally made themselves
useful. They have found a natural
spring which the enemy had harnessed
to seven-foot enamel bathtub, with
shower bath attachment, and are now
using it.
Near Varennes the enemy blew Il
great hole in the main road and then
placed four hundred mines on the small
road, which was the only one connect
with the main road further on. Cassidy
smelled rat and rooted out every
mine without a single casualty.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-04
BELGIAN

PARIS, WEDNESDAY.-In spite Of
fierce resistance by the enemy, the
Belgian army during the last day has
improved its position by local thrusts
on different points of the front.
General Plumer's army, after sharp
combats, realized an important ad-
vance in the direction of Flenin by
capturing Ghelywc. North and in
the Immediate proximity Of Armen-
there's this army has taken LIE Biset,
and north of Houplines has captured
the small La Flanque farm.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-04
Smell Out Six Hundred Mines

i travelled over another highway this
afternoon. where Cassidy's outfit
smelled and got out six hundred mines
and added more TINT" to it's 5000
pound collection. The great mine
blown up was filled in by Caasidv,s
gang within a few hours after The
enemy were driven back.
The German road mines were de-
signed to work double purpose. The
explosive wes inclosed in small boxe a
with false lids held down by the hook
New-York tribune., 1918-10-04
"A Forest of Death Traps

one newly captured wooded ravine
.'"'ains about two thousand miniature
,'ouses built over deep dugouts. Prac-
s'.ahy sheltered, this ravine village
No"'alned typical German death traps
men the American engineers have
just completed investigating and rem
der'ng harmless.
talked to-day to Lieutenant Colonel
:. 1dward Cassidy, who closed his en-
s.".er'nS establishment, in Ninety
'N'n street and Broadway. when
america declared war. The converse
New-York tribune., 1918-10-04
Observers Think Profound
Changes Are Impending
on French Front
One-Fifth of Huns
In West Engaged
Crown Prince Falls Back as
Allies Press Forward
in All Sectors
Bv Arthur S. Draper
Special Gable to The Tribuue>

t,HnsT,sht. lPiS. New ORR Tribune Inc
LONDON. Oct. 3.-Under adverse
,scathcr conditions Foch's titanic bat
.le has reached point where pro
fonnd strategic changes are eXpectc i
momentarily. King Albert's wonder
f,I drive with his own countrymen and
,be British and French armies is
about to result in a spectacular de-
velopment. The Allies virtually have
utllanked The enemy and the Germans
ore cvacuating the salient. Plumer's
army is close to Menin and Roulers.
snd the enemy within this salient is
\ in dangerous position. Their only
remaining communications are the
German coastal positions via Ghent
and Bruges.
The northern attack is in three di-
rections: northeast towards Thourout,
. eastward through Roulers. and south
eastward towards Roubaix. German
reserves rushed assistance to Won Ar
MIN. but were unable to break the
waves Of the attack. although the
frightfui conditions underfoot helped
them considerably by slowing up til {,
Allies.
Fighting Continues Violent
The Cambrai-St. Quentin front still
remains the scene of the most violent
OF all struggles. The line extends
through almost fluid country over
which two gigantic forces are sway
ing in the fercest battle of history.
But slowly the British are forging
ahead through pitiless fire. and the
encmy's defences are gradually falling.
Haig and Ludendorff continue to hurl
fresh divisions into the maelstrom.
Apparently the British brought for
ward more guns for the support of the
irfantry, which had a desperate time
north of Cambrai because of heavy
hostile artillery concentration on both
SIDES Of the Sensee. The British made
notable advance northeast OF St.
Quentiu. penetrating beyond Sequehart.
Immediately south of Cambria Cerve-
cour has fallen and the canal has been
crossed.
Driving Laon Wedge
Foch is driving wedge north Of
Ison toward the Oise More than a
fifth of the German divisions in the
vest have been engaged at Cambrai
and st. Quentin against the armies OF
Horne, Gyng, Rawlinson and Debeney
In size and violence nothing has sur
passed this struggle in which the elite
OF the German armies has fallen be-
fore the onslaught of the Canadians,
Australians, Scotch, Welsh, English,
french and American divisions. The
Germans fought with firm determine
ton, but though the battle fuctuated
the Allies are not to be denied
The Crown Prince continues his
rapid withdrawal northwest of Rheims
70 his May line, the French under
Berthelot saving occupied nearly all
tht towns south Of the Aisne and west
|of Rheims.
A big retreat from Verdun to the
scr - inevitable. The only doubt is
ss to the extent of the withdrawal and
whether Ludendorff will be able to ex-
trivate himself without suffering over
whclming losses A retreat will come
soon, but meanwhile Ludendorff evil
IDENTIFY hopes to fight Foch to a stand
sui to prevent him from pressing for
ward too rapidly. The mobility of the
allied machine will determine whether
the Germans can settle down on a new
New-York tribune., 1918-10-04

OF Pennsylvania. that it has been sup
gested the railways be international
lzcd. international control is indeed
a, very fascinating ideal, but it is
Utopian and impracticable'
New-York tribune., 1918-10-04
Says Berlin Must
Give Up Bagdad Idea
Indian Editor Declares Britain
Should Control Railway to
1hwart Pan-Cermanism

The Berlin to Bagdad" railway must
be controlled by the British Empire
and the fertile fields of Mesopotamia
New-York tribune., 1918-10-04
Military Comment
BY W. L. Mcpherson
Copyright, 1918, Ncv York Tribune Inc.

90 FAR Ludendorff's retreat nent behind the line
= from the Hindenburg line has In order to nrotect
New-York tribune., 1918-10-04
FRENCH

PARIS OAY).-North of the Vcsle
the french troops continued their ad-
vance and progressed beyond Loivre.
In the region of La Neuvillettc
New-York tribune., 1918-10-04

q Very skilfully tailored in highly
NIercerized Cloths, in variety of rich
plain colorings. Trimmed with white
silk frogs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-05
BEAUMONT AND
STENAY ARE
CAPTURED
BY THE
YANKS
tBY ASSOCIATED PREsS)

WITH TIE AMERICANS AT SEDAN,
Nov. 5.--Bitter fighting IL taking pIace
today along the Meuse rver American
patrols have succeeded crossing the river
Al BrieullrS on ponteen bridges construct
ell under fire. AZ other points along the
front. the Americans were reconnoiter ~
other crossings The Germans have des-
truyed bridges across the Meuse between
Lanuevile on the west bank and an inn
portant town. Stenay. On east bank. Pou-
lily. IN the bend Of the Meuse, northeast
Of Stenay. was captured by Americans
operating west of the Meuse. Ire west
ban kof the river j. now held entirely a.
far north a. Pou lly
Troops which have crossed to the east
eide of the Meuse found their advance
opposed by bitter machine gun and ar
allery FIRE Thi. has been overcome. how
ever and the Americans are making a
steady advance.
beaumont has been taken and Stenay
now j. half surrounded
The American army has trhOwn n
formidable force across the MeuSe To
the east bank where the enemy reSis-
tance has been broken down to a
point Of decentralization. Tn" Ameri-
cans are pushing northward 20 Ste
nav. the enemy in full retreat north
ward, offering little resistance. with
the Americans pressing close on the
heels of the fleeing GrmanS. and ma
king their retreat extremely difficult.
The possible American casualties are
comparatively light. despite the oppo-
Sltion encountered in crossing the
river.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-05
Pershing Reports
American Victories
tBY ASSOCIATED PRESS.)

Washington. Nov. . Victorious
attacks by the American First army
on the entire front are reported in
General PerShing'S communiquc for
Monday. On the extreme right. they
are breaking down The last effort Of
the enemy To hold high ground. The
Americans drove through the valley
of the MeuSe and the forest Of Dieulet
and occupied an important crosSin
AT Stenav
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-05
GERMANY EXPECTED TO MAKE.
LAST STAND ON YANK'S FRONT
Enemy Concentrating Large Force in
VdyiOns Places on Mense FyOnf-Hmge
Tank Traps Dug.
tBY ASSOCIATED PREssl

With the Americans at Nerdun.
The German forces are strengthen
ing the MenSr line north of the Amer
lean front IN various places. This
line is where the Germans have cX-
pccted 10 make their last stand in
France. Tank traps have been con
Structed. These traps are one hun
drcd yards long. te nvar,lS wide and
ten yards deep. and are covered with
boards hidden bv earth and sod.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-05
CEREMONY IN
MEMORY. OF U.
s. FALLEN
SOLDIERS
HELD
tBY ASSOCIATED PREss1

Paris. Nov. "a touching cere-
mony in memory Of fallen American
soldiers took place this afternoon at
the American cemetery i'm Surcsnes.
The cortcge was composed of many
American officers and soldiers, N. M
g.. A. and knights of Columbus work
ers, and also many civilians OF the
locality, including the MAYER. The
graves Of American soldiers were
covered with flowers and flags du-
ring the afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-05

San Antonio. That place should give the gov
ernmcnt anything il asks for. but according
% the statement made ~ Mr. Welty few
of those land pirates saw what they thought
was nm opportunity 10 annex n little easy coin.
and now they are beyond the pale ~ consider
alton Place IN the cards On the table. and
let's play the game open III we d.. this big
enterprise will be landed
Another matter which is worthy of consd-
Grafton il the advertisement aud prestige il
will give To the Valley aud Cameron county
This alone is worth the price of the land and
rather than lose the deal We could afford
to donate the land for 4 consideration of one
dollar
Should the impression reach Washington
that We are trying "a hold mp the government.
IL ~ Liable a. have depressing effect upon
the deep water appropriation The money
has not vet been appropriated but prospects
are most flattcring. 50 don't queer both en-
terpriscs by trying 10 hold up the government.
for. in the first place you can't ~ il. and will
knock the town without benefitting yourself.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-05

lFORD S425 OAKLAND $3.50
$3.50 HUPMOBILE $500
JESSE BENNETT
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-05

BELIEVED TERMS NOW |NHANDS OF F0CH
(BY ASSOCIATED PREss)

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-Armist ce
terms which are to be- the basis for the
armistice between the Allied countries and
Germany have been unanimously agreed
upon and signed by every representative
of the Allied nations and tn United Stat
O. which have had the terms under con-
~idcration at the Versailles conference.
" accepted bv Germany these terms mean
the surrender and immediate end of the
war leaving the final peace terms TO the
dictation Of the victors. Secretary Lam
tng has announced the agreement the
conditions of which follow the outlines
given by President Wilson of what would
be required 70 preserve the supremacy Of
America and the Allied arms. which
would render Germany powerIess to renew
hosti'ftieS.
Diplomats and officials here believe
the terms Of the armi~t &c for Germany.
which was signed by the representative Of
the United States and the All ed nations
at Paris Yesterday. are now in the hands
of Field Marshal Foch for presentation
to the German commanders on the wes-
tern front.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-05
Mile By. MRe Huns
Are bnxen Back

LONDON, Nov. 5.-Rapid progress has
been made BY the British forces operat-
nc east OF Laquesnov. where thev have
made m advance of between three and
four miles. Six villages have been taken
and further ground has been gained "
n Normal fores', five miles southwest &c
Nalenciennes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-05
italians Land On
Dalmatian Island
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Rome. Nov D The Italian naval
vessels have landed troops on the
Nalmatian islands of LiSsa and la
COSTA. where the italian flag has been
hoisted. The Italian battIeShips and
deStroyerS have also landed troops
ut Fiumn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-05
Americans Clear
Joulney Wood

With the Americans AZ Se1an.
Nov. . The Americans early today
began clearing ont Joulney wood.
which is southeast of PouilIv. and
this afternoon the woods were in
their possession.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-05
BOIshiviki Wants
To Secure Peace

Petrograd that the BolSheviki govern
ment IN Russia has handed the neutral
minister note To the Allies ask ny for
the opening of peace negotiations. The
order of hostilties between the All e. and
the Soviet government may be ended.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-05
Kaiser Opens Palaces
For Care For Wounded

LONDON. Nov. Emperor William
has ordered that sixty imperial palaces,
including the famous palace Of San Souci
be converted into hospitals and rccreaton
homes for inval ds., according to 4 Cop
enhngen dispatch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-05

LONDON. Nov. 5-Tn sending news
that the Allies have agreed upon armis-
Nee cond Am for Germany. a Times
Paris correspondent says that the Allied
successes on the French front. leaves a
little doubt Of Germanv's acceptance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-05

London. Nov. 5.-The Allies have
decided that Germany must apply To
FOch. the Allied Commander in Chief
for an armistice. Llovd George stat
ed today in the House Of Commons%-,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-20

ton Bottoms vote and Ole Han.
sons ran almost Identical In precinct
after precinct. Bolton IN a former
presiden, Of the Central Labor coun
Gil. who was bitterly denounced by
Mayor Gin three years ago. when
he first ran for the council.
With Bolton. those nominated for
the council were win II. Hanna
Roland w. Cotterili. A. r. Haas. f
l.. Blaine. and c. Allen Dale.
OF the six, three are IN be elected
on March 8. Bolton. Hanna and
HAAS are seeking reelection. Roland
r. CotteriIl. who ran third yesterday
Is secretary of the Seattle park
board at present. Blaine and Dale
are ex-councilmen.
Hugh NJ. Caldwell proved an easy
winner over his opponent. John r
Casey. but because the charter re
aulres the two high men to contest
in the finals. the same two candi
dates VIII again have TO be balloted
on two weeks from now.
Harry w. Carroll for comptroller
and Ed L. Terry, for treasurer. are
assured Of reelection. having no op
ponents.
The results OF the mayoralty nom
nations were apparent with the very
earliest returns Tho the polls closed
NJ & O'Clock. The Star was able "a
CONTINUED on page terJ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-20
WELLS TRIAL
CENTERS UPON
DRAFT MEETING

Federal prosecutors In the Hulet
". Wells trial Wednesday morning
tried TO bring out the fart that .
meeting held last Nav In the Epler
block was called for the purpose Of
opposing tho conseription Law.
Attorneys for the defense en-.
d.avor~d 20 point out thru cross ~x.
animation Of wftncnsc. that tho
meeting was called TO discun. tho
high cost OF living and TO protest the
enactment OF the consumption law
and not its enforcement.
Clarence L. Rcamea. special as.