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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
U. S. JOB AS BANKER OF
ALLIES PROVES LIGHTER

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25-America' s
JOB as banker for the allies has been
since the nation entered the war. only
$40, 900 000 has been paid out as allied
loans since Jan l. the treasury reported
today, although payments on this ac-
count for long time ran around $500
600 600 month. The reduction Is
caused principally by the curtaiment
OF shipments Of food for payment ~
which the American crcufs had been
largely used
Total credits extended by the treas
ury now amount to $S,5SS 773 900, but
only T,S54sl l6, 900 has been actually
paid out under these credits.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25


This viii BE followed by the appoint
ment of committee Of Is, which will
draw together the various plans into a
single comprehensive scheme that can
be put before the world as the product
OF the allies This committee will con
sist OF two representatives Of each OF
the five powers and five men chosen
from among the. smaller nations.
4 member Of the American delegation
predicted TO me that an agreement
would be reached within a fortnight
inasmuch as the plans submitted and
discussed informally contain many com -
mon features To illustrate, he de-
clared the plan which differed more
widely from the American plan. was
so per cent like II, Tho ten delegates
who have been comforting on the plan
Tor the league discovered that they
agreed on many more points than they
differed on,
Lord Robert Cecil, for instance, in an
interview with American correspond
ents, pointed out that II would not be
fair for the colleagues from other ma
tions 20 say the British plan was Who'll.
ly. British, as II incorporated ideas
which viii be found in the plans pre-.
sented by others. He also said II would
be unwise to make public the plans as
backed by the individual governments,
and II is expected that the plan whom
finally produced will be given out aS
the work Of all
1t seems quite certain that the Brit
tsh and American delegates, who for
days have exchanged views separately,
found themselves almost In entire
agreement, Later when the French
government appointed Leon Bourgeois
as head of the French section OF the
league Of nations, he evolved a plan
striktnEly similar to tho others.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25

native fashion frequently protest that
the line Is busy" all were there
Some were bashful, some werc COM
pletely overcome by stage fright. while
others felt quite AT ease Rs they were
received In democratic fashion and
made TO feel at home In the drawing
rooms Of the magnificent palace Tho
president and Mrs Wilson acted M
hosts for an hour
The sergeant Of the French guard
gallantly introduced his men as did the
sergeant of the American guard Tho
telephone girls assisted their hostess In
pouring tea and receiving the other
guests For the native guests choco-
late was substituted for tea. but the
Americans took real tea with cakes
The president and Mrs Wilson said
afterward that the social venture was
n genuine success Their guests said
they were much pleased at their re-
Ception
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
COTTON MEN WILL GET
COMPRESS REFUND

Memphis shippers who have hcon
compelled to pay tho excess ordered
Nov, | by the railroad administration
on compressed cotton, may make claims
against the roads for a rebate, An
nouncemcnt was made Saturday by the
Memphis freight bureau that tho ad-
mlnistration has agreed to refund
The original cost Of compression was
10 cents per bale, and tho increased
price l5 cents, Tho matter was taken
up with the officials Of the railroad
administration by j. s, Davant, bureau
commissioner
Early In the fall tho compressors de-
manded the extra five cents per ZOE
pounds from the roads, which the lat
ter refused to pay until SO ordered nv
the administration, As a consequence
the weight OF the increase fell upon
the shippers,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
DEVASTATEDE-5::
Of FRANCE CnnILS
ALOUD TO ALLIES
SimOndS Travels to Peace Con-
ference Through Ravaged
Regions and Is Impressed
With Making Hun Pay.
CALLS DISTRICT REAL
DESERT OF DES0LATI0N
Asserts IdeaIiStiC Talk Of
World League and Other
Matters Is Forgotten When
in Section Ruined by Enemy

(The German, when he found that he
could not win the war, tried, by de-
stroying French industry, TO make
France dependent on Germany.
This plan of Germany should be foiled
and France should be recotnpensed at
the peace conference for her own de-
vastated life. II we ignore the ruined
cities, the wasted fields and the forlorn
graves Of Northern France, we invite
the Germans to renew the war.-Ed-
itor's note)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
VINEGAR MAS0UERADED
AS GOOD OLD LIQUOR

Genuine bottled vinegar, bedecked in
Jack Beam" invaded city court SatuF
day morning In the cases OF Tom LEGION
and John Thomas, negroes, charged
with lettering Lection drew q fine Of
$25 while Thomas was assessed $50
Arresting officers claimed that the
men were endeavoring to sell the vine
gar for liquor. LEGION and Thomas had
several bottles of vinegar when ar
rested at the Grand Central station by
Patrolmen Smith, Harris and Roach.
Judge Powell, representing the de-
fendants,. reneged when appointed by
ties and render a verdict as to the
quality of the goods. Court Officer Cole
who, although not a connoissieur OF
liquor. but famed for his sense of smell,
stepped into the breach and saved the
day for the court,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
POETIC PLUMBER.

r. N. Gill, fined $40 in city court
Thursday on charges Of violating the
plumbing ordinance, is an alleged poet
as we'll as an expert plumber. accord
ing. to q letter received Saturday by
Judge Fitzhugh.
think. friend judge, your ruling punk.
knew you had my ten spot there,
As forfeit to appear,
OF course you'd hate to give 1t back,
That to my mind was clear.
u was beyond your ken
You simply looked at Dan McGrath,
And then you fined me ten.
You overlooked a bet,
And your justice surely went astray,
The sewer is stopped up yef
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
SOUTHERN TROOPS
DUE in new YORK

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.--The trans.
port Minnekahda tx due at New York
Feb. / with about 200 officers and $500
men, the war department announced
today. On board are the headquarters
company, machine gun company sup
ply company, medical detachment and
companies A, B, c, D. l. X. L and NJ,
Of the 32Sth infantry tS2d division, Of
ficcred by Georgia, Alabama and Flor
ida mem, S3d division cadre consisting
Nof seven officers and 1872 men, and a
casual company Of Alabama troops ana
142 casual officers
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
BAR ON DISCUSSIONS IS
CAUSE OF S0L0N ROWS

VLADIVOSTOK, Ian 25. (By the As
soclated Press. orders forbtdding po-
litlcal discussion by delegates ot pro-
vincIal zemstovs, district councils and
town dumas in conference here, were
read at tho opening session by Col Bu-
tenko. commander of the Vladivostok
fortress. The orders, which are, cred
tied to Admiral Kolchak, led to heated
debates at the conference
THE United states transport Warren
has arrived, four days overdue, She
was snoken 10 miles out three days pre-
viously. hut was held up by a storm
and lost wireless communication with
the cruiser Brooklyn here. The latter
wns about TO start out to search Tor
the transport when news came that she
was safe
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
M'VEY SENTENCED

w r. McVey, convicted in the First
criminal court last week on charge
of violating the liquor law was SEN
fenced to serve six months IN the work
house and to pay a fine Of $50 by
Judge Richards Saturday. The Judge
overruled n motion for a new trial made
bv McVevs attorney. Abe Cohn. and
nlaced McVev under $1,000 appeal
bond An appeal will be taken Nc
Vey Is now under sentence to serve
10 years In the pententiary on n charge
of second degree murder. This case
is now pending In the supreme court
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
URGES COMPLETION OF
CATHEDRAL FOR VICTORY

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.--Tmmediate
completion Of the National Episcopal
cathedral at Washington as n thank
offering" for victory was urged by
Rev. Dr. william T. Manning, rector Of
Trinity church, at the annual meeting
OF the National Cathedral association
here. Subscriptions received since the
cathedral was begun in 1907 amount to
So sos 600
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
BITTER CIVIL WAR NOW
SEEMS TO BE SURE

LONDON, Jan. 25.-Nothing now ap-
parently can avert bitter civil war in
situation favorable to the monarchists,
according to dispatches reaching here
from Lisbon, the capital The dts
patches state that the monarchist cause
IS gaining many adherents in Lisbon,
and is extending rapidly toward the
north. The news indicates that the
situation is developing adversely for
the present government.
The dispatches say that the mon
archy, which was first proclaimed at
Lisbon, has also been proclaimed at
Louza, Sac Thiago, villa do Conde and
Barcellos showing the rapidity of the
growth Of the faction seeking to restore
q ruler to the throne.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-Joint funds
contributed by the five big packing
companies for use lin the interest Of
the packing industry" were inquired
into today by Francis ]. Heney, cross
examining j. Ogden Armour before the
senate agriculture committee.
Mr.. Heney, who was counsel for the
federal trade commission in its pack
ers' investigation, read correspondence
between officials Of the Armour, Swift,
Wilson and Morris companies, regard
ing division of such expense
is there any agreement between the
big packers about the payment of gen.
eral legislative expense" asked Mr.
Heney
If there is anything of interest to
all We attend to it that way" replied
Mr.. Armour.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
U. S. ADOPTS SYSTEM
OFFERED BY MEMPHlAN

A speedy and efficient system for
mastering out Uncle Sans soldiers in
vented and put into practice by a
Memphis lawyer, Lieut. C.. s. Wurtz-
burger, son OF Dave Wurtzburger. also
of Memphis, has been adopted by the
government and Is now being taught In
schools throughout the nation. The
system permits Of mastering out sol-
diers within a few days, whereas un-
der the former system week or more
was required,
Lieut.. Wurtsburger, after completing
a class at Fort Bliss, Is now at Camp
Bierne, FL Paso, Tex, where he and a
corps Of assistants are putting the sys-
tenn into practice Lieut. Wurtzburger
was admitted to the bar at 1S.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
AMERICAN UNIT IS
DECORATED BY FRANCE

BREST, Jan. 25 (Havas. 1.-The pre-
feet Of the maritime district here has
decorated the flag of the 372d regi-
ment of American infantry with the
French war%cross The regiment has
been cited In army orders for brilliant
conduct in the Champagne offensive.
tThe 372d regiment was originally
assigned to the 93d division)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
THREE U. S. CRUISERS
WILL VISIT BRAZIL

RIO JANEIRd, Jan Edwin V.
Morgan. United States ambassador, has
announced that the American cruisers
Denver, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. com
manded by Admiral William b Caper-
ton, will arrive at Santos on Feb. to
remain week, The officers and men
will hs permitted to visit Sac Paulo.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
MAN FATALLY HURT IN
GASOLINE BOAT BL0W.UP

PADUCAH, KY, Jan. 25. (spl)-Alt-
man Tindell aged %, was probably ia
tally burned and James Surrett. aged
"a, dangerously burned when gasoline
stored in the cabin of the launch. the
Jack King, owned by the Aver & Lord
Tie company took fire at the Aver &
Lord docks this morning Tindell's
face was practically destroyed. surrett
was burned badly on the hands and
arms. It is believed that one of the
men struck match in the cabin Of the
boat. which was filled with receptacles
OF gasoline. Doctors have little hope
for Tindell's recovery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
P0ST0FFlCE BILL HAS
BIG SUM FOR ROADS

WASHINGTON. Jan. 25--Resldes
recommending salary Increases for vir-
tually all postal service employees, tho
annual postoffice appropriation bill, as
revised and reported out today by the
senate postoffice committee, proposes
appropriations of 5000 OO0 900 during the
next three years for construction and
maintenance Of roads
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
WILL HOLD EXAMS.

As result OF the resignation Of
Postmaster Hazard, Of Earle, Afk,, ex-
aminatlons will he conducted at the
successor, according to an announce
ment Saturday by Postmaster G. W.
Metcalf Applicants must be between
The ages OF q and 65 and must reside
within the territory Of the Earle post
office The position pays $t,70O per
year Applicants may see Mr.. Metcalf
Tor hlau aukq
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
STRAUs HEADS SCOUTS,

Capt Julian G, Straus, recently re-
turned from the army, has taken com
mand Of Troop 25, Boy Scouts. The
troop Is made UP OF boys In the neigh
borhood OF Poplar avenue and Watkins
street. Capt. Straus is tipped as a
likely winner in the race for juvenile
judge. The appointment probably win
he made snOu
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
LESS THAN so ENEMY
ALIEN WOMEN HEEL D

WASHINGTON Jan. 2b.--Less than
30 enemy alien women were interned
during the war it was disclosed TODAY
by the department of Justice. Most Of
the women now are being Transferred
to special barracks at Fort Oglethorpe
ga. ana Instructions have been issued
Heretofore they have been confined in
various institutions about the country
None has been in Jail.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
ITALIAN OPERA COMING.

Antonio Scott, with his own com
panv Of So. will appear in Memphis in
a double bill at the Lyric theater on the
nights of April 30 and May I. This was
definitely settled when the directors
Of the Chamber Of Commerce voted At
their meeting late Friday afternoon to
sign n contract with the metropolitan n
Music bureau. Scott will present
Leoni's II Oracolo' and Mascagni's s
'Tavn iiprin RustiCana -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
STORM FORMING IN
GULF OF MEXICO

WASHINGTON, Jan 25.--A storm is
forming in the Gulf of Mexico and will
move northeastward, the weather bu-
reau reported this morning There will
be rains in the South Atlantic and
and probably Sunday. and the temper. .
aature viii fall Sunday in the lower
Mississippi valley.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25

Is termed the ration strength" This
includes every soldier who has TO be
fed. both combatants and the necessary
medical and supply organizations.
Gen. March gave comparative de-
mobilization totals for the United
States and British armies. Up to Jan,
"a the United States had actually dis
charged 81 S66 officers and S5S III men.
The British on Jan. II had discharged
1879 officers and 611,950 men
The total ordered for discharge in this
country now is 1,300,900
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
- -
SUES FOR DAMAGES.

Benne Thomas, chauffeur for l.
Samelson, Saturday filed suit for dam
ages in the sum OF $25O0 In circuit
court, against Whitman e. Hawkins,
automobile dealers, alleging that he was
beaten numerically without cause at
their Madison avenue garage. Julian
Stratus Is Thomas attorney.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
FRANCE TAKES ACTION
IN BIG PARIS STRIKE

PARIS, Jan. 25,--The government to-
day requisitioned the Paris subway,
street car and automobile bus systems,
the employees Of which are on strike
The government considered II impos.
sible to permit even the temporary sus-
pension Of transportation facilities in
the capital
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
PIONEER COWMAN DIES

DALLAS. Tex, Jan 25.~-Col. Chris
topher C. Slaughter, pioneer cattleman,
Indian fighter, banker and philanthro-
pist, died here today. He had been in
poor health since bad fall nine years
ago while visiting in Waukesha, Wis.
He was the first male white child born
In Texas after II became a republic.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
DEFER CONFERENCE.

The conference to have been held FRI
day afternoon between the mayor, the
insston regarding action to be taken
TO compel the Memphis Street Railway
company to abolish the skip-stop sys-
tenn, was postponed again, Mr. Liv-
inpslnn hcinR Ill
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
U.S.. GETS 100000
TONS OF HUN SHIPS

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.--German ships
allotted to the United States for the
transportation of troops aggregate a
total of 900 tons, including the giant
Hamhurg-American liner Imperator, 1t
was authoritatively learned today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
THIRTY TWO STATES IN.

WASHINGTON, Jan 2b b-Ratification
Of the prohibition amendment was cer-
titled to the state department today
by Wyoming and Idaho, making 80
states officially heard from. Both, were
certified by the governors.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
BRITISH TAKE OVER
COLLEGE IN DUBLIN

DUBLIN, Jan 25.--The military au-
lege, in Dublin county, founded by Pat
rick Pearse who was executed in con-
nection with the Easter rebellion in
1914
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
POPE SEES YANKs.

ROME, Jan 25.--Pope Benedict yes
terday received group Of American
Monsignor o'Hern, rector OF the Ameri-
can college in Rome.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
BABY GIRL IS DEAD,

CAMDEN Ark, Jan. 25 (Spl.)--The
infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. c, N.
Hodge died at their home at Bald
Knob Friday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
IS MEN WILL DRAFT
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
FOR PEACE COUNCIL
Definite Plan for Uniting World Not Yet
Ready and Must Be Worked Out by
Committee To Be Named.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.


PARIS Jan 2Ahough had been hoped definite
plans for the league nations tod session asso
ed against Germany develops that there be discussion
and it has been decided that Lloyd George will statement
principles placing the conference formally record ndorsng
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
SECOND ONLY
] TO FRENCH IN SIZE
WHEN BATTLE ENDED
Total U. S. Troops of All Glasses Upon Vest
ern Front When Armistice Was Signed
Almost TUO Millions.

WASHINGTON, JAN 25on the day that the armstice was
signed the American the western front second in strength
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25

LISBON, Portugal, Jan. 25-Fighting
between the republicans and the mon
archlsts has been in progress in vari-
Gus parts Of the city. The monarchists
appear to be giving way.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
BATTLE RACES
IN PORTUGAE'S
CAPITAL CITY
MonarChiStS and Republicans
Fighting in Various Parts of
LiSbOn-LOndon Gets News
Of RebelliOn'S Spread.
BULLETIN.

LISBON, Jan. 25.-The fighting In
LISBON between the republicans and
monarchsts has ended In a victory for
the republican forces.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-28
each opponent stood the ,hrea'-nlnG
ghost OF Revolution"

Cusiomer--You don't seem very
quick at figures. my hoy
NcwSboy--l'm out OF practice You
sec. most OF the gents say Keep the
change"-Peafson's Weekly
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-28
Scent Bread
Now or Riots;
Woman Warns

NEW YORK Mrs Iulian Heath.
founder OF the National Housewives
league. in a statement declares that
food manipuaiots, because ei high
prices charged for food, are spreading
the seed of bolshcyiSm among the peo-
pie OF the United States.
"Fivc-cent bread at once or moi
rule hy Labor day" is the warning is.
sued by Mrs. Heath in her statement
Il have facts, maps and photographs
to prove every word | say" declared
Mrs. Heath City by city, county by
county and state by state IN,
Soldiers and Workmens Council idea
is growing. II the consumer were as
ssred a iive-cent bread, which would
mean a downward scale on all foods
the Fifth Liberty Loan would be sub
scribed in full in twenty four hours.
Mrs. Heath has opened national
headquarters at the Pennsylvania
hotel and the pioneer household econ
omist plans a nation wide campaign
TO obtain five-cent bread. She includes
in her plans a ,hree-day consumers
convention 1t the Coliseum. Chicago,
and she also plans 10 move her head
quarters TO that city for the purpose
Of waeing consumers telegraphic
campaign. unless the consumers &c,
imnediste relief from what she terms
mn 1alahsyiki bsssdisG boada1G"-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-28
SHIP STOWAWAY
CHANCES STATUS
TO WAR BRIDE
Girl and Sailor Had Hard
Time, Though,

MUNClE, Ind~-All's well that
ends we'll. and Mile Alexandra
Boyer a French girl, who for love OF
Michael Black OF Muncie, boat
swans mate, blacked her face with
brunt cork, donned oyeralls and jump
ers and shipped for America as a
Stcvedorc aboard the transport Luch-
enback, will be in Muncic as the bride
OF Black.
lust how the young persons sue
ceeded IN overcoming the prciudiccs
OF the immigration authorities at
New York, who wished to send the
young woman back 10 France, is I'M
known. but message received by
Mrs. Mary Black, mother Of the
young man in the case, says the two
were married in Brooklyn, y. V
and w9uld cong here on their honey
moon
The two had intended to be mar
ried a, MarSeileS, France, the girl,
home. but Blacks shore leave VI
much too short to permit OF such 4
ceremony under the French Law,
Then they decided that the girl should
disguise herself as negro steve
dore, Two days at sea the young
woman became seaSick and the lamp
black on her face became streaked.
leading to the discovery that she was
white woman BLACK was thrown
into the brig for the remainder OF
the voyage but was not punished
otherwise for his part in the e,ca-
pade
Black met the Young woman when
he and companion rescued he-
from the hands of a black Algerian
soldier who had attacked her on a
street in Marseilles. Within three
days their marriage had been agreed
on. Mrs Black will be the first
French war bride to come 10 Muncie
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-28
U. S. AND BRITAIN UNDERRATED;
CAUSE OF GERMAN DOWNFALL

was not in any way able 10 disturb
the transpor, OF American troops. and,
in fact only had orders TO cut oil
England's communications. Thus IN
January, 1918, there was in the field a
much larger American army than our
general staff was aware OF, When
more details were ascertained il was
then necessary TO take the offensive
with all speed-esrlier than had been
PLANNED and before the army had been
sufficiently trained Tor it
Germany's Swan Song.
The swan song OF the German ar"'y
as sung by this unnamed officer is a
tragic epic Of what mkh, have been" "
For instance. III April. 1918, when
we in America were trembling upon
the daily bulletins OF the Germans
great ihrus, toward Amiens and Paris
beyond, when the super gun" was
bombarding Paris and, to all appear
anceS, the boaS,ed break.through was
abou, to he, J.udendorff was really at
the end OF his resources and was risk
ing all one one throw. IN plain terms.
this was recently charged agalns, him
by Scheidemann, prime minister OF
the German republic. Hear what this
German officer has to say about il
"On the 18th Of April there were
really not enough troops available
and so the break through via Amiens
to the coast could not be made. The
offensive had eStn then ION the great
Scale) failed. The aim mentioned IN
Ludendorifs order at changing the
trench-war into war movement was
not attained. and at this point peace
terms ought to have been proposed.
The following offensive at scissors
and KENNEL and later at Rheims,
were only miserable attempts BeS deS
this, the Austrian offensive in 9aly
had been entirely unsuccessful. but
then they have never been able TO
attack by themselves you could never
depend on them
From the time of the failure OF
the first offensive at Amiens. Luden-
dorif seems to have lost his nerve he
had risked all on this throw, and now
the whole thing was only 4 fight OF