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The sun., 1918-09-06
BRITISH CLEANING
| UP NEW TERRITORY


British successes hourly are becoming
more apparent. The enemy is steadily
but surely going back. Successive minor
Victories In Flanders. the application of
Sustained pressure in the battle zone
touth of the Scarpe. the exploitation OF
The advances north Of Peronne and the
steady bombardment from British can
bon are all helping the general move
hient.
I II looks as II the Germans here were
foing behind the line. with its great
eystem Of concrete dugouts and defences.
: On the banks of the Somme, south of
Peronne. the enemy is manning his
Machine guns and trench mortars
strongly and firing heavily on the cross
tngs and their approaches. apparently
fearing a British attempt to cross.
< The fact that the German command
has hesitated to withdraw any consider
able troops from other sections OF the
front for the operations here is taken to
mean that the Germans fear that such a
movement would only lead to another
catastrophe.
, Long periods of lighting without the
slightest respite the humiliation OF
Whole formations and the thorough ham,
n1ering they have received have served
to fix the idea Of saving themselves fore
most in the minds of the German troops
Every prisoner in his comments on the
great battle seems to bear this out. A
typical excerpt from an unposted letter
lays:
We are in mortal danger every day.
I'VE cannot last much longer. We can
mot hope for further successes. Our
stnemy Is superior to us In numbers
lana everything else. Victory Is now
sout OF the question.
Many letters end with the words poor
Germany"
: The German shortage In men in this
locality may we'll be imagined by the
fact that among the prisoners taken are
men who were received as drafts in the
Infantry formations after having beer
combed out of the field bakery estab
hshments and motor transport columns
The British troops continue to ad,
vance east OF Neuve Eglise and Wul
Serghem and southeast of Steenwerck
where another mile has been gained
There has been rather sharp fighting
vest of Wytchaete. where the British
have held the ground gained and added
to II. Posts lave been established or
che ,embankment of La Bassee Canal
..The valley OF the Trinquls River
Eorth of the Sensee River, has beer
flooded. and this obstacle. together will
the Sensee marshes at the top OF th'
procourt battle zone, might enable tn,
Germans to hold on here.
Three miles out of this place thu
Germans stretched along the Canal dl
Eord are offering such a show o
Srrength on the nearly completed sec
Con that a readjustment of the British
fines about the marshes may be entailed
while holding on to the finished section
u the canal as sort of spearhead t,
the salient.
The sun., 1918-09-06
ATTACK ON BRITISH
MOSCOW CONSULATE
Details of PetrOgrad Raid and
killing of Cromie Are
Received.

LONDON, Sept. 5.-The British Con-
sulate at Moscow has been attacked,
according to the Central News to-day.
While the report of the attack has
not been confirmed, IL Is felt in diplo-
matte circles only too likely to be niue,
and anxiety exists over the fate of r. II.
L,ockhart, acting Consul-Generai, and
]. o. Wardrop, Consul. who have been
waiting at Moscow for safe conduct.
II appears that the Soviet Government
insisted that NJ. Litvinoff Bolshevik Am
bassador to Great Britain. should he
sent to Bergen before 1t would agree to
issue permission for Mr.. Lockhart and
Mr.. wardrop TO depart. The British
Government declined to agree to such an
arrangement.
AMSTERDAM. Sept. "Details of the
search" of the British Emba ssy in Pc
trograd last Saturday are given in a
despatch from Moscow. quoting the
newspaper Prdrda. Forty persons, for
the most part British subjects, were
arrested, the newspaper states. The
reasons for the action. II says. were
that the Moscow authorities had re-
ceived a report regarding a connection
between various counter revolutionary
organizations In the British Government
and the embassy.
One OF the Bolshevist commits sloners
IL is added, was instructed to investi-
gate the report. 1t being supposed that
the counter revolutionists. Savinkofr and
Filonenko we're hiding in the Embassy
Accompanied by a detachment OF scouts
the account continues. this commissioner
NJ. Hitler went to the Embassy, and
proceeding TO the first floor was met
by shots. which killed one OF the scouts
and wounded another.
a fight ensued in the corridor and
the scouts were obliged TO fire. IL IL
declared. and Attache Cromie was
killed.
The police then entered the Embassy
and arrested forty persons, including
Prince Scha schowsky. 1t IL alleged
that weapons and compromising docu'
ments were found.
The sun., 1918-09-06

effort to stop the. allied progress. but In
the long run their efforts were as in
effectual an those Of the line OF machine
gun nests The airmen repeatedly
bombed the Americans and let loose with
their machine guns while flying low. The
light forces advancing. however. were
never more than momentarily checked.
as after disposins themselves for de-
fence In a way their mobile formation
made possible their progress would be
resumed after a moment or So
The spirit OF the men had been UNI
impaired by the long hammering they
have had on the Vesle line. II anything.
the effect had been to stimulate them to
q keener desire to get at the enemy. The
day closed with men and officers hopeful
Of finishing their pursuit job on the
morrow. ill.,
The sun., 1918-09-06
AMERICANS REPEL
SORTIE IN LORRAINE
Scouts Sent to Intercept Them
Bring Back Prisoners.
By the Associated Press.

WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES IN LoR-
RAINE. Sept. 5.-German patrols made
q sortie from their lines late yesterday
following several hours Of Smelling of
tire village of Frapelle They evidently
we're planning on being able to take
prisoners.
An American Lieutenant saw the
enemy party coming and proceeded into
No Mans Land with scouts in\ an at
tempt to surround the Germans. The
enemy was put to fight. leaving two
prisoners In the hands OF the America ns
No casualties were suffered by the
Americans.
In the bombardment OF Frapelle the
Germa M threw about 5000 Shells in
GLIDING many gas projectiles. upon the
village. which they recently lost to the
Americans.
American aviators in a battle with
Germans near Pont-a- Mousson yester-
day routed the enemy. One enemy ma
chine is believed to have been driven
down
American bombing machines In their
attack on Contains and Longuyon Tues
daN were successful. In Longuyon the
raiders dropped forty-four bombs and
seven direct hits were observed at the
east end OF the railroad yard, two on
round house and repair shop and two
on other buildings. One American ma
chine turned back after dropping it's
b,mbs at Barencourt. Four direct hits
were observed.
In the Contains raid more than a
thousand Kilograms of bombs we're
punched on the junction OF the Briey-
Conf1ans-Metz railway. The bridge of
the former road was destroyed. All our
machines returned safely.
Orders captured by American troops
in the Toul sector and signed by the
commander OF a German division offer
a reward of 400 marks TO the German
soldier bringing in the first American
risoner. The German commander APP
i'arently is unusually anxious for in
another order he threatens to send an
entire regiment out on patrol II II con-
tinues to fail to produce an American
prisoner
The sun., 1918-09-06
!CLEMENCEAU SEES VICTORY.
TELLS Deputies Allies VIII Not Let
Up In Advance.

.PARIs, Sept. 5.--The Chamber of Depu-
ties reopened to-day after its recess of
6everal weeks. Premier Clemenceau re-
minded the members that they were
taking part in events which would rank
among the greatest in history.
THE Government" he added. rightly
curns to Parliament to ask its aid for the
Victory we are determined 20 win--the
Victory Of humanity. Our great soldiers
Dire the soldiers OF civilization victori-
ously driving back and throwing into
disorder the hordes of barbarians. The
TASK will be continued until II has been
completely achieved"
The sun., 1918-09-06

civilian refugees. who left Russia re-
Gently on special train. have crossed
safely into Finland and should have
arrived yesterday at Haparanda. This
word came to-day from Consul Haynes
at Helsingfors under date Of Septem-
Der 3.
The train carried about $50 persons
including about thirty Italians and Bel
gians
A despatch from Stockholm says to-
day the American party is composed OF
about forty officials. forty Y. NJ. c. A.
workers, twenty-five employees of the
National City Bank. two Red Cross
workers and fifteen others.
The sun., 1918-09-06
BELVIDERE BROOKS KILLED.
Captain. Son Of Former Western
Union Man, Hit by shell.
By the Associated Press

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN Franc
Sept. Capt. Belvidere Brooks. son OF
The former general manager OF the West
eern Union Telegraph Company, was
killed August % by a shell during a
German attack west of Fismcs
Capt. Brooks was standing at the on
trance of an immense cave south Of ~"
Vesle formerly occupied by the DER
mans and was watching the effect Of
shells in other localities when struck
The sun., 1918-09-06

YOUR presence here means doubt III
Won know what your presence mas done
10 encourage the British and French
troops. From the time your President
said you were to be sent over as rast as
ships could carry you, there has peeh no
holding back. The submarine mas no.
held YOU back. / had the pleasure OF
travelling with several thousand Ameri-
can troops recently and j know whet u
mems. That Is the answer when
America has given to Germany
ct doubt again very much IL Germany
knew what Americas entry into the war
would mean. If she ever had imhslneo
what it would mean to have America
fighting she would not have nouteo you
as she did, nor would she have scored
nj YOU after YOU had entered the war.
"you have only to look at the map
to see what America II doing. But
this is something more than your own
achievement: there is the inspiration
which your presence affords 10 the
British and French fghting with you
to reclaim the devastated homes Oh
France.
you are helping to do this. and,
more than the effort OF any Individual
even of the General of your division.
the fact that 1t is the spirit OF America
that has entered the fight. The. spirit
OF all Americans, who with all British
and French are determined TO fight TO
the end. will make this a better world
for all lovers OF human freedom.
Heralds of Liberty.
when the history OF this war comes
to be written l am sure that II will be
said that when the American troops
began to pour into France by the hun
dreds of thousands and to take q part
in the great struggle a change came
in the situation that then liberty came
nearer with every advancing movement
OF your troops.
THE British are advancing. as the
French are advancing We shall never
forget, either in my country or IN
France. what has been done by America.
When we really stood most in need OF
! the help you have given America came
| forward, determined to take her part
n most prominent part--in the struggle.
There was no other ideal In your minds.
You came with no selfish interest, W IN
! absolutely no desire to conquer. hut
fully convinced that II was necessary
| for the good of humanity and for the
good of the world that you should stand
| with us.
| Il say good luck to s,l OF you, You
| know what you can do and what you
will do with us and the French. You
| will achieve victory by our joint sacri-
fees, by our combined efforts and by
the desire we all have to do the best
| that is within us. ] will say to you-
II may-as message from America.
for / have come from America more
recently than you and speak from my
own Knowledge. that the people Of
America are watching you with great
pride and with great satisfact on. They
realize all OF the hardships and many
OF the sacrifices YOU are undergoing
| They are ready to stand behind you.
l shall take back to them the MESA ge
from you. as / feel sure I rightly in
terpret your feelings, and | shall tell
them to be of good cheer, that America
! is here. that you are taking a noble
part and will so continue till victory 10
| ours.
Good luck and God bless you all -
The sun., 1918-09-06
NEW ENVOY TO LONDON PICKED
Wilson selects Pages Successor
From Men Not Mentioned.

Special Despdfch 10 THE Sun
WASHINGTON. Sept. 5.-Presdent Will
son has picked the man he wants as
Ambassador to the Court OF St. James's
to succeed Amba dor Page, who re-
Gently resigned, The man selected is
not one OF, those mentioned for the post.
The President has given great thought
to the selection. He Is understood 10
have requested the man upon whom his
choice has fallen to accept the post and
IL awaiting a reply. An announcement
may be made within few days.
The sun., 1918-09-06
PRONUNCIATION PEACE" URGED
Davarinn Paper Says Germany
Can't Win.

LoNDoN. Sept. 5.-"Germahy must
make an offer of peace by remuneration
without further ado" is a significant
statement in the Augsburg Abendpost
which reflects the views OF the Bavaria n
Government,
The paper lays great stress on Ger
many's terrible losses" which 1t SAYS
are far worse than those of the Entente,
THE present war can only end by
compromise and renunciatio the
paper says, Our enemies will only be-
lieve In our sincerity II we give up big
words. We are like beseged fortress.
Therefore the war cannot be won by
military means. Our submarine hopes
have been disappointing, We have mud
died things with America. Cancellation
Is our only hope"
The sun., 1918-09-06

mander in chief OF the Entente allied
forces. thanked the council in his own
name and on behalf OF the French and
allied armies, and added:
The German rush which menaced
Paris and Amlens has been broken.
We will continue TO pursue the enemy
implacabiy,"
The sun., 1918-09-06
U. S. TO GET SIX MORE SHIPS.
Peruvian Congress Approves Use
of German Vessels.

LIMA, Peru, Sept. 5.-Congress ap-
proved, to-day an arrangement reached
between the Peruvian and American
Governments for the use OF the German
vessels informed at Callao.
The sun., 1918-09-06

Eight German vessels which are in.
termed at Callao were taken over by. the
military forces of Peru last June. They
include several large steamships. with
passenger accommodations, formerly ply
ing between San Francisco and South
American ports and German ports.
The sun., 1918-09-06
WILL PURSUE IMPLACABLY."
Marshal Foch Says He VIII Con-
time His Hammer blows.

PARIS. Sept 5.--In telegram reply
ing to the congratulations of the Paris
Municipal Council Marshal Foch, COM
The sun., 1918-09-06

give Marshal Foch credit for military
eagncfty. there Is constant upward
frend in the confidence and optimism
prevailing in the allied armies and
Rmong the allied peoples.
The sun., 1918-09-06

the Germans burning
preparation for a still greater
The French just carrying hankhg both
sides OF St Gobain
stronghold Gen Mangins pushing rapidly
Humbert the west making equally good and the
opinion of military critics the allied capitals
The sun., 1918-09-06
CZECHS DRIVE EAST:
REPORT HEAVY GAINS
Occupy Chita and karlnak-
ava and Big RailDay Stretch.
Specioi Gable Despatch 10 THE suN from the
London Times Serrice


fopP''1"' l'Io' u" f'Dh's reAe'rrd'
NLApIvosToK, Sept. (delayed) -
Col Gaina, commanding the Czech
forces now advancing eastward, reached
Olovianna station yesterday, where he
met Gen. Semenoff's advance guard
Telegraphing direct. he announces &C.
cupation OF Chita and Karlmakaya and
the whole of the railroad from Lake
Baikal.
This important news seems TO mean
that the communications between Nladi-
vostok and the Volga River have been
restored. Four thousand of the enemy
are reported to have surrendered near
Kiachta, and the others are believed to
be retreatlng toward the Amur country.
The sun., 1918-09-06
only ST wounded Home In Week.

! WASHINGTON, Sept. s. - Sick and
FOUNDED soldiers from the American ex-
Seditionsry forces landed In the United
States in the last week numbered only
81. compared with 4a3 for the preceding
Week.
The sun., 1918-09-06
U. s. C0NSULS QUIT RUSSIA.
Arrive In Finland with ~ Other
Americans and Refugees.

wAsHIEoroN, Sept. 5,--Americsn Con-
suls, members Of allied missions and
The sun., 1918-09-06
OFFICIAL REPORTS OF THE BATTLES.

ot 5.Foiono the official reports the fighting in
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02
RETURNED SOLDIER
 LECTURES HERE
Tells of Experiences on Fighting Front With Seventh Canadian
 Battalion

J. A. McLaron, who spent two and n half years on the French front with the Seventh Canadian Battal- ion. gave a talk at the Liberty thea tro Inst night that was very Inter- osting to the large crowd present.
 Mir McLaren is appearing in con Junction with tho Woodwork Tray ologuo Pictures that show AIaska scenes from Ketchikan to SIboria. '
 This is the first opportunity Doug las folks have had Co hear the story Of one who has actually been through the thrilling scenes of tho great war. The lecturer tolls of humorous and tragic incidents i'm n simple. straight forward way that is convincing and gave his audience nrst-hand glimpse of what war is really like.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02
COULDN'T BEHAVE
 IN BIG CITY Small Town Dog Raises RumpuS in Capital City and Is Banished
 to Tall Uncut

When Territorial Publicity Agent E. J. White moved Co Juneau recent ly he took with him along with his other valued possessions his dog scout" As Scout was born In Che wuds of Yukon Territory of obscure parcutagc and transplanted Co Douglas when young, no Is but an uncouth country dog, or what you might call a "roughnock."
 When Scout landed In Juneau (which is city Of some culture and Che capital or tho Territory), no started ln cutting up small-town capcrs that got him in bad with the highbrow citizens Of tho capital.
 Scout just seemed not Co be able Co get along with the curlcd and pcrfumcd cauincs Of tho biz city. but would step out every llttle while and muss up half dozen of thc mauicurcd and podigreed dandics. He would not civilizo worth cent.
 Fighting in public places was bad enough. but when he started calling lat peoples houses and carrying or their Sunday roasts- being used to gcttung his meals where ho could find them and living on the country as it wcro-hIs master was compoll- cd Co banlsh him Co Douglas sland.
 Scout now sits on the shores of Douglas Island gazing on across the waters Of Gastineau Channel, like Napoleon at st. Helena. wondering on che why and wherefore Of all Che fuss being made because a dog but hcarkcns to the call Of his nature and insists on being a regular dog instead or a blankcted, pampcrod pct.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02
POOR FISH

A number of Che prominent young people of Douglas Island left the first part of the week for a nowlcan- nory at Frcshwater Bay, near Ten lEcc. where they have positions. They will an do their part In help ing feed the allies by helping can ms much salmon as possible
 Those who left were: Pic Martini, Sinclair Brown, otto Anderson, Ray moud Kelly. Marion Kelly, Honey Kelly aud Verne Hannah. Mrs. Wm. Kelly. of Trcadwell. went along as chapcrouC.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02
BIG SURPRISE TO
 MANY IN DOUGLAS

People are surprised at the IN sTANT action Of simple buckthorn bark. glyccrine. etc.. as mixed in Adlcr-i-ka. ONE SPOONFUL aushes Che ENTIRE bowel tract 30 com pletcly it relieves ANY CASE sour stomach. gus or constipation and prevents appendicitis The lN- sTNAT. pleasant action of Adler-i-Ra surprises both doctors and patients. It removes foul matter which poi- soned your stomach for months. Guy L. smith. druggist.
 Luxurics as usual means a yic- torious Germany. Save and buy War .s.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02
ST LUKE's CHURCH, DOUGLAS

Clergy. Tho Very Roy. c. D. Christian. Dean: Tho Rev. Alwyn E. Butcher. Canon.
 Tenth Sunday after Trinity. Aug ust {. 1918.
 70 a. m., Sunday school
 n a. Q, Holy Communion.
 7:30 D. m.. Evenson gand sermon.
 The Rev. Canon Butcher will preach. An arc cordially invited Co attend.
 The celebration Of Holy Commun- ion at St. Luke's church is being held this coming Sunday instead of Che following.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02

owing to the war a distinguished Boston man. deprived of his summer trip Co Europe, went to tho Pacific coast instead. Stopping of ut Salt Lake City. he strolled about the city and made the acquaintance Of a little Mormon girl.
 "Tm from Boston," he said to her; COT suppose you do not know where Boston is?"
 "Oh. yes, I do," answered the lit- tic girl eagerly. "Our sunday-school has a missionary there. ."-The Argo- unut.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02
FRENCH ANTHEM STOPS GAME

National war-work council, Y. NJ. .C. A.. authorizes the following:
 The negro stevedores were play Ing baseball-playlng it tooth and nail. without a thought for any thing else In Che world. They hadn't been 80 wrapped up in anything since they landed in France.
 Suddenly, on the fringe of tho thick. noisy. black line Of rootorH across the outneld, men began to turn their backs on tho game. stlfny standing attention. Over their heads, from the direction of the band, came faint but thrilling music, to which they automatically fitted words:
 gro arms, ye brave. Co arms!
 "WeIl form bnttalions strong,
 "March on -."
 "Attentlonl" shouted the big col- orcd soldier who, but a moment be- fore. had beon rattling the pitcher. More men. and down the rooters' line yet more men. were straightening, suHly erect The runner, 10 feet on second, spun half turn on his heel. Tho pitcher dropped his ball and the batter his stick. Even the lump" was called to silence Away back. tho Y. M c. A. man saw a lazy catcher stand, elbow crooked. and with his black hand Co the fore head of his wire mask.
 The Marselllalse had hushed Che great American game!
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02
FOR THE SOUTH

Mrs. Ncls Lee and son Henry win leave on the southbOund trip Of thc Humboldt for Puget sound, whore they will reside in the future. Mir. Lee. who was a carpenter at Tread we'll. recently left that place and se- sucrcd a position in the States and has sent for his family.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02
TRIP DELAYED

Mir. and Mrs. Guy L. Smith, who planned to leave for the South on Che Spokane last week for the south' were delayed while Mir. Smith un- derwont n minor operation. They will leave the early part Of next week.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02
RETURN FROM HAYNES

Mrs. James Livic and daughter Mrs. Robert Travor. returned this week from Hoincs. where they have been visiting the lattcr's husband Robert Travcr, who is In the Na. tonal army at Fort Wm. II. Seward
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02

The Keegan cannery has been working fairly steadily this week and will no doubt get up tho pack that they expect for the season.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-02
SEWARD SNAPSHOTS

The weather forecast for tonight and tomorrow is clearing, squalls and cold wave.
 Twelve inches of new snow fell yes terday at Girdwood and correspond ing fall is reported at Anchorage and other places to the north. -c
 None of the travelling men left for Anchorage on todays train but they will undoubtedly get away next Tues day morning unless plans are chang ed
 There will be a meeting of the Sew ard Fire Department tomorrow after noon at the fire hall at three o'clock. Chief Strejc desires a full attendance of the members.
 George Steele, of Cordova, who has been at Anchorage on business, re- turned last night and is registered at the Sexton.
 The Christian Science society will hold the usual services tomorrow morning at II o'clock.
 *
 F. S. Wesley returned to Mile Al on the train this morning.
 -.s- c. Kenneth White, bound for Eska Creek, left on the train this morning Mr. White will be in charge of the coal mine development at Eska under Sumner $. Smith.
 w. E.. Lee and wife left for An chorage this morning. Mir. Lee took his dog team with him. Mrs. Lee ar rived on the Alaska yesterday from the states.
 The train today only went as far as Mile 45. The snow blow was sent out to Mile l2. Eight days mail for Seward is or board the steamer Victoria which sail ed from Seattle yesterday morning.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-02

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