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attack Serbia, although no German inter
est was involved and the danger Of world
war must have been known to us-whether
we knew the text Of the ultimatum is a
question OF complete ind. ference
In the days between July % and 80,
IVA, when Sazanotf emphatcally declared
that Russia could not tolerate an attack
on Serbia we rejected the British pyopo-
sails OF mediation. although Serbia, under
-USsian and British pressure, lad accept
ed almost the whole ultimatum, and al
though an agreement about the two points
IN question could easily have been reached
and Berchtold even ready to satisfy
himself with the Serbian reply.
-. On July so, when Berchtold wanted
TO give way, we, without Austria having
been attacked replied to Russia's mere
Mobilization by sending an ui.inaturn TO
st. Petersburg, and on July 81 we declared
way on the Russians, although tne Car
had pledged his word that as long as ne
EQUATIONS continued not a man should
march-so that We deliberately DESTROYED
the possibility o. peaceful settlement.
In View O. these indisputable facts Il
IS not surprising that the whole world
outside of Germany attributes to US sole
guilt for the world war"
Apparently The German government
did not know quite how to act when the
memorandum became public Az first.
according to Mr.. Suydam, Vice Chancel-
lor Won Payer told the Reichstag that
the memorandum was intended merely
for the Lchnowsky family archives and
had no international signifcance": that
the prince doubtless had no bad inten-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-07
erxuomy ambassador 10 England Turns States Evidence

a RE internal conditions in the Cen
~ trail Powers such that the mill
tarists were forced to make the
big drive? This question has been raised
many times since the big drive for
Amiens started. Many critics have in
sisted that had Germany chosen to re-
main on the defensive while she consoli-
dated her gains in the East she might
have done much better than she appears
to have done so far
Now the speech Of Count Czernin be-
fore the Vienna City Council in reply to
President Wilson again raises the ques
ton: Why? In the very midst of the
greatest battle in history, when American
troops are being thrown into the battle
under the command of French general
issimo, Count Czernin, Germany's puppet,
begins to "talk peace" again. The two
circumstances raise a big "Why?"
If one chooses to believe that Ger
many's internal situation forced the
drive and then Count Czernin's speech,
INTERPRETATIONS Of the revelations made
by Prince Lichnowsky, former German
Ambassador to England, will readily fit
in with such theory. Writing from
London, Henry Suydam, special CORE
spondent of "The Brooklyn Eagle" says
that in the midst of the Battle Of Picardy
"the German government is engaged in
an equally desperate struggle to main
tain itself In power at home" The clab
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-07

The United States will not even get the
credit earned by gallant Canadians, saws
one London dispatch, who fight as indie
pendent units with the British army,
with commanding general whose only
superior is General Haig.
More than this, the British see in
Americas action a final cementing of
Angola American friendship through the
stress Of common danger and mutual
support. According to "The London
Globe, this action shows "thc right Eng
fish sporting spirit. Not every nation
would willingly consent to its forces be-
ing brigaded wiz those Of other nations"
"The Westminster Gazette" adds: 1T
seals the unity Of the Allied forces in
France. Loans food
Red Cross President
Wilson none of these counts so
heavily with the masses, because there
are few families here or in France who
have not personal and intimate inter
est in the soldiers battling on the plains
Of Picar@y'
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crate structure Of deception that Ger
many engaged in a purely defensive war
he says, has been shaken to its founda-
lions by the publication of the memoran-
dun Of Prince Lichnowsky, German Am
bassador to Great Britain at the time Of
the outbreak Of the war"
1t will be recalled that dispatch from
Stockholm on March II contained a sum
mary Of the former ambassadors memo
randum, taken from the "Politiken." the
organ of the Extreme Left of the Social
lists. This memorandum was written in
August, 1916, for the purpose Of ex-
planning and justifying to the princes
personal friends his position, which had
been assaled Only half a dozen TYNE
written copies of the document we're
made, but one Of these, as the result of
betrayal Of the prince by a person to
whom it was given, reached the German
Foreign Office and caused a great scan
dial. Another copy was communicated
to certain members of the Minority So
calist party of Germany. How it got
across the German frontier to Stockholm
remains a mystery.
Briefly the Lichnowsky exposures so
far published have concerned two main
points-thc critical days just before Au-
gust 4, 1914, and the more remote nego-
tiations about the Berlin Bagdad rail
way. 1t appears that Lichnowssy was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-07
M urder by the Big Gun

THE telegraph cannon has con-
tinued its daily bombardment of
Paris. The crowning horror occurred
on Easter Sunday, when ffty-four per
sons, mostly women, were killed while at
prayer in Paris church Among these
victims and others were several Ameri-
can women.
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2llll:@.z:::2:::

i come,' SAID General Pershing, 10
say 70 you that the American people
would hold it great honor for our
troops il they were engaged in the pres
sns battle. Infantry, artillery, aviation
AL that we have are yours To dispose
{" them as you will. Others are com
ing"
an sucn manner did America celebrate
me first anniversary week Of her en-
Trance into the war
The Response
w hen the French on the eleventh
day OF battle accepted this offer
me response was instant. From among
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Pershiny's Offer

THE first hint of the decision came
from London on the ninth day of
battle. A few hours later President
Wilson's message Of congratulation to
General Foch disclosed the accomplished
tact. On the same day General Perish
ing called en- General Foch and placed
al the generalissimo's disposal the whole
resources Of the American army for en-
pigment in the Battle Of Pjcardy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-07

Progress OF tic Battle
I N THE meantime the Battle of Pr
cardy proceeded with rapidly dimin-
ishing success for the Germans. After
tie first British counter attacks at the
end of the first week the battle grad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-07

ually slowed up, until on the fourteenth
day positive lul set in.
During the second week two main
effects were Observed. The first was
the Germans attempt to storm Arras-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-07

a costly failure. The second in a sense
more successful, was the continued drive
for Amiens. AS the British defence in
the north stifened, more and more Ger
man strength was thrown against the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-07

Of the contest. Sec
ond, General Foch
had been made gen
eralissimo of the
A lii d arm i es.
Third, Gener raj
Pershing had placed
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Allied Reactions

THE French were naturally the first
to acknowledge Pershing's offer.
The offer, said ola Liberte" (Par;s)
was grand in its simplicity and of
moving beauty. In a few words. without
adornment, but in which vbrated an ac
cent Of chivalrous passion, General PERISH
ing made to France the offer of an en-
tire people
Take ALL he said. All is yours'
The honor Pershing claims is shared
by US, and it is with the sentiment of
real pride that our soldiers will greet
INTO their ranks those Of the new world
who come to them as brothers," SINH
lar expressions echoed throughout the
French press.
In England
HE response of the English was no
less hearty, being richly seasoned bv
the fact that England herself commit
ting millions Of troops to another ma
tons leadership, could fully appreciate
the unqualified submission Of American
forces to the Allied generalissimo. Among
the army itself, moreover, the more prac
teal matters Of command and promotion
were quickly appreciated. American
troops will fill out British and French
units instead of going in separate forces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-07

The Counts assertion that Premier
Clemenceau had inquired of Austria on
what terms she would conclude peace
was termed "a lie" by the French Pre-
mier
In the United States the speech is re-
garded as further proof of the Central
Powers duplicity and determination to
win world dominion by any means. BY
fair words Czernin lured the Allies on.
hoping to stir up dissensiors among the
allied peoples that would result in a ne
gotlated peace-a German peace.
Now. it appears, Czernn has at last
shown his true Junker colors. Italian
comment adds significant detail: that
Austrla-Hungary has always spoken of
peace before every new offensive against
Italy.
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his entire American forces at tie dis
posal of the French. This offer, which
was accepted, created most profound
impression in England and France, and
helped contribute to England's unques-
tioning acceptance of a French general
over British troops. Then, while Perish
ing's troops, singing, marched to relieve
French front line regiments and to take
their place in the battle, the United
States government was stirred to new
activity in rushing more troops to
France.
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u * -.
eaesss.ss ......
In the East the British continue TO
make notable gains against the Turks
in Mesopotamia and in Palestine
Torn Russia
THE Russian situation shows little
change. The Germans continue to
advance, the invaded peoples feebly re-
sist, particularly around Odessa and
Erzerum, and the situation in Siberia
remains unsettled and vague
On Sea
EXAGGERATED estimates of what
America is going to do" in the
way of shipping are replaced by warn
ing from Chairman Hurley of the Ship
ping Board.
Although American yards in March
turned out more shipping than IN the
whole OF 1914 they nevertheless fell be-
hind their estimated quota
Otherwise the tonnage situation shows
slight improvement. The British lost
only six large and seven small ships dun
ing the week, tfe best record in six
weeks. Italy lost three large and ten
very small vessels. The 90 ,O0O-ton Celtic
makes port after being torpedoed.
The Menace of DisiOyalfy
y ARELY has week since America
entered the war shown wider
diversity of news related to those who
are in one way or another considered
unfriendy to the Allies cause For this
reason particular interest attaches itself
to preventive and punitive measures
under consideration.
In the Senate harsh penalties are
asked for disloyalty, including twenty
years in prison, fines as high as $4,000,
and death itself
Politics
pARTISAN politics is gradually COM
ing into its own. One centre of inter-
est this week was Wisconsin, where Con-
gresham Lenroot, Republican, is elected
to the Senate over Davies, Democrat,
despite the fact that President Wilson
backed the latter
Labor
PROM among several important devel-
opments in the field Of labor the
truce between capital and labor agreed
upon at Washington appears most nota-
bic, attracting comment even in Eng
land, where it is regarded as another
good sign Of Americas whole-hearted
dedication to the cause of the war.
FINANCE
on THE first anniversary of Amer
ica's declaration of war the third
Liberty Loan campaign is launched under
suspicious circumstances for a total of
three billions, maturing in ten years a.
Az per cent. The war finance bill is
finally passed.
Daylight Saving
THE United States on Easter Day it,
aueurated daylight saving for the
first time and reacts approvingly.
~
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man attempt to reach
Amiens by separating the French and
British armies had failed, and a lull had
occurred before the anticipated renewal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-07
On Other BatfIefronfs

THE Italian front, which Secretary
Baker has been visiting. remains
under threat of great Austro- German
offensive. There is little to report from
the other sectors of the Western front.
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" ar's
| Panorama
American Troops, Singing Their Wav -
the Front Usher in Allied
Military Unity
Military Unity

7 THE end Of the second week
of the Battle eff Picardy
three points stood out
sharply. First, the Ger
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-07
Fruits of Allied Unity

DOR Americans, the prospect of ex-
tended participation in the great
Battle of Picardy is closely bound up
with the gradual development of Allied
military unity, which on the ninth day
Of the battle resulted in the announce
ment that General Foch was in complete
command. 1t will be recalled that from
the time that Colonel House went to
Europe it has been repeatedly asserted
that the United States was insisting
more and more upon Allied unity. Fol-
lowing the Italian disaster it appeared
for a moment that a French generals
s.no had been decided upon. Premier
Lloyd Georges sensational Paris speech
was so interpreted. but reaction in Eng
land, where sentiment was strong aganst
putting British troops under even so
carable 4 commander as the French could
offer, caused the Premier to hedge.
The Supreme War Council however,
early in 1918, showed by its deci-
sions that virtual unity Of military COM
mand had been realized. All Allied
forces were put under a general staff;
General Robertson was removed; and it
was whispered that General Foch was
already the unofficial generalissimo
Then the big battle started.
Realization that the German stroke
was directed first Of ali toward separat-
ing the French and British armies, and
the further fact shat the task Of closing
the critical breach fell more and more
upon French shoulders, together with
the extreme gravity Of the situation,
helped reconcile the British to the deci-
sion. II is also believed that the pres
ence Of Secretary Of War Baker in Paris
and London prior to the decision very
materially FASTENED such action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-07

In the East the British continue TO
make notable gains against the Turks
in Mesopotamia and in Palestine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-18
M'MAHON MAY BEL
NEXT FORT EXHIBIT

Chicago, Feb. 1S.-Harry Pollok,
manager of Patsy Cline, was in Chi
cago yesterday and agreed to match
his fighter with either Charley White,
Cal Delaney or Lee Mcmahon at the
next show to be held at Fort Sheridan.
Pollok said the bout must be held
within the first 10 days of next month,
as Cline is scheduled to box in the
east the latter part of the month
Pollok held a conference with Kid
Howard, who is doing the matchmak-
ing for the post exchange, and How
ards terms were satisfactory. Nate
Lewis, manager of Charley White, said
he did not know whether White would
care to box as long as he is in the en-
ploy of the government, but asserted
he would communicate with him at
Camp Custer. Howard will get in
touch with the managers of Delaney
and Mcmahon today, so that Cline's
opponent can be announced.
Jack Dempsey, California heavy
weight. who has been out of harness
for a long time, will start light train
ing for pending matches at the same
time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-18
WILLARD WOULD BOX
AFTER THREE WEEKS

Kansas City, Mo, Feb. 1S.-Tom
Andrews wired Jess Willard asking
if the title holder would consider the
July 4 date for a bout with the win
ner of Fulton-Dempsey match, the
Red Cross to be considered in the re-
ceipts, estimated at $150,000
Commenting, Willard said: Il am
willing to meet any worthy opponent
that the public demands However,
am tired of the tactics of some people
in trying to make publicity under the
shadow of my offer to box for the
Red Cross. That offer was rejected by
the Red Cross authorities in Chicago,
who assured me the name or emblem
could not be used sponsoring a box
ing match
Il am in good condition and could
get into ring trim in three weeks, if
necessary. Let an opponent qualify
with deeds before the sporting world
and he'll find me ready to talk bust
ness"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-18
BASKETBALL SCORES

COLLEGE.
Chicago. %; Wisconsin, q.
Purdue, 30; Illinois. 26.
Indiana, %; Iowa, 25.
Minnesota, 40; Michigan, 10.
Illinois Wesleyan, A; Charleston
Normal. "a
Kansas, 81; Missouri %
De Paul, 81; Marquette. II.
Lake Forest. 81; Monmouth, %.
Missouri, "a; Ames, 10.
Grinnell, o. Coe, A.
Hedding, So; Illinois college, Is.
State Normal, %; Augustana, %.
La Crosse Normal, "a; Dubuque
German, 10.
PREP.
Bloom. 20; La Grange. IA.
Valparaiso. 80; East Chicago, 10.
De Paul, 90; Tilden. TO-
Streator, 81; La Salle-Peru, Is.
Quincy, 10; Jacksonville, 16.
MISCELLANEOUS
Great Lakes, Al; Northwestern. 27.
Gary Y. M. c. A., "a; Valparaiso
u. 10.
Illinois A. c.. %; St. Johns M. A.,
IA. Central A. A. U. title.) Fair
banks-Morse beat Kent Laws for third
place, % to IA.
Whiting Owls, 81; Detroit. Y. NJ. O.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-18
PRATT HAS RECORD
FEW CAN EQUAL IN
BASEBALL CIRCLES

Derrill Pratt. purchased from the
st. Louis Browns. by the Yankees, has
record of missing only one game in
the last five years. From July %.
1912. to April so. 1917, he played 719
games. In the first game of double
header at Boston in 1914 he was put
off the field by Umpire Dineen, and I'M
der the rule was kept out of the sec
ond contest. This was the only time
that the Browns went into a battle
without the second baseman during his
stay with the ST Louis club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-18
BULLETIN STORY Is
SCARE FOR EDITORS

A brief story buried on the back
page of theAGreat Lakes Bulletin, pub
lished by the jackies on the north
shore, to the effect that Ty Cobb,
greatest of all ball players, had enlist
ed caused baseball writer's and sport
ing editors Saturday night to begin
sending long distance calls hither and
yon.
The news was that Cobb was in tho
detention camp, Camp Decatur, Sc
cluded among lot Of Texans and
lumber jacks. Also he had refused
10 be a chief yeoman in the capacity
of baseball coach, preferring to start
at the bottom, and that his salary of
$3.50 per month would be turned
over to the Navy Relief society.
1t all sounded possibly real until
Woman Hellberg, right hand man of
Athletic Director DR.. Kaufman, was
located by phone. NO, that's just
joke he said. ut isn't true at all"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-18
LOCALS TO MEET
DALLAS CITY IN
FIRST CONFLICT
Rock Island High School Basketball
Squad Plays Third Game on
the Chart.
WILL BATTLE DURING MARCH
ISLANDERS Are Confident of Taking the
Tourney Galesburg Is Only
Feared Opponent.

A. J. Burton. principal of the Rock
Island high school and vice president
OF the Illinois State Athletic associa-
ton, has announced the basketball
schedule for the Peoria district tour
nament. to be held March / and 2.
Rock Island plays Dallas City in TIE
first game. Moline will not have tc
play until the 18th game. Moline will
meet the Macomb boys. The drawings
were made by Principal Marshall CT
the Davenport high school. Mr.. Mar
shall is a member Of the Iowa State
Athletic association. The Islanders
second game will be with Roseville or
not known who the Islanders will
play The main contenders for the
tournament will be Rock Island and
Galesburg. Galesburg has beaten the
Islanders. Moline has been beaten
by Rock Island, Galesburg, Macomb,
Cambridge and others.
Following are the drawings made
by Mr.. Marshall for the Peoria dis
trict:
Knoxville with Abingdon.
Altoona with Cambridge.
3-Roseville with Oneida
4-Dallas City with Rock Island.
5-Galesburg with Kirkwood.
LA Harpe with Gibson.
Monmouth with East Moline
S-Winner No. / with winner No. ,.
9-Winner No. 3 with winner No. 4.
10-Bushnell with Geneseo.
l1--Moline with Macomb.
12-Avon with keithsburg.
10 Winner No. 8 with winner No g.
14-Winner No. with. winner No. g.
15-Winner No. VS.. winner No. ~.
16-Winner No. II VS.. winner No. y
i7-Winner No 10 vs. winner No II
1S--Winner No. 15vs. winner No. 16
19-Winner No II vs.. winner No. Is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-18
MIKE SOON AT $50 PER.

In less than three weeks Mike
O'Dowd, champion middleweight box
er, will be manicuring mules and per-
forming other duties that fall to the
lot of recruits at Camp Dodge in be-
tween sundry hours of drilling and
road work" in heavy marching Or
der. For all of this he will receive
$50 month from Uncle Sam, and he
will be glad to get it.
But before going to camp Michael
has little engagement that will net
him several years pay in the army,
and it will take the form of 30-min-
ute tilt with one Harry Greb of Pitts
burgh, who aspires to the laurels now
worn by O'Dowd and who also will be
wearing soldiers uniform within
the next three weeks, according to
reports from the Smoky City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-18
TO PUT UP CUP FOR
SOLDIER BALL MINES

Chicago. Feb. 1S.-Edw R. Lifting
er, member of the board of review, is
going to instill interest into the base
ball players Of the various army
camps. He plans on series of
games between the boys of the Great
Lakes, Camp Grant and ether nearby
environments, and will give a cup to
the winner. He believes by offering
a cup and medals to the individuals
on the winning team the boys will
show more interest. Litzinger will Of
fer his suggestion to the athletic di-
rectors of the various camps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-18
LOCAL five WINS
0NE-SIDsO FIGHT
Rock Island Basketball Team Dev..
East Moline Squad by a Score
Of 40 to II.
By KEITH yELSOy.

The Rock Island high school w,n in
basketball from the East Moline h,rh
school Saturday night by the score
Of 40 to IL.
The contest was the slowest thu,
the local school has played this wear
In the first few minutes Of play Tho
East Moline aggregation had .is
points piled up against the local bow,
When the game started the islanders
started with Captain Taber. the only
first string man in the game Coach
Anderson put in Dopp. Anderson had
IL different men playing in the game
The star for the East Moline lad,
was Klinkesbeihl. He is the captain :,
the sturdy little aggregation and NAV.
good game. Filbert, captain in ths
early part of the season. made the
majority of the points for the East Mo-
line lads. The box scores follow.