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Distinct Feeling in Official Circles That Allied Line, Partly Held l?y Americans, Will Stand Firm.

WARNING IS GIVEN

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, July 16. Official reports on the new German offensive and the part played by American troops in holding the enemy on the f.rst day began to reaoh the war department early today from General Pershing and General Bliss. They confirmed press accounts and a department statement said they described the situation as satisfactory, though noting that the first day of such a battle, of course, was a general advance guard action and that the enemy reserves were yet to be dealt with. Tension was somewhat relaxed at the war department although the course of the battle was followed with as much eagerness for late bulletins aa on yesterday. Officials apparently had settled back to watch for full developments' (tf the German purpose more than ever certain that the ability of the allied and American forces to checkmate any effort the enemy might make. President Follows News. President Wilson abandoned his usual morning round of golf today and remained at. the White House hearing reports from the front as they came ' here. He was up late last night following both official and unofficial advices cloyejy. A clear picture of the full scope of the German effort is becoming available. Early reports on renewal of th3 fighting .how that . the American troops are again engaged heavily, but have restored their positions on the Marne evert 'more fully than during the counter attack which drove the Germans back to the river last night. Two cf the towns from which the Americans were forced in the first German thrust into the exposed position in tha river bend opposite Jualgorne have been recaptured. To the east the Germans appear to have forced their way across the Marne on u considerable front in the Dormans sector. It is believed here however, that if the American positions on the flank are maintained, the Germans east of them will be in great peril. A successful counter stroke along the river bank heading eastward from the American position might cut them off from the river and force the surrender of the whole organization. BELIEVE LINE WILL STAND. (Ry Associated Fren. WASHINGTON, July 16. Though further desperate fighting is expected on the 65 mile front along the Marne, where the Germans appear to have elected to make another supreme offensive there was a distinct feeling in official clivles today that the allied line, a portion of which is being held by American troops, will stand firm. Official reports covering the opera

tions were not available early today anil close rltention was being paid to press accounts of the fighting. Peep satisfaction was expressed by officials in the brave stand of American troopa on the left flank of the line, whrn the Germans were not only halted after a slight advance yesterday, but according to press dispatches, were thrown back with considerable !ofs. The French official report givt'f credit to the American troops for stopping the offensive within twelve hours after It was inaugurated, was rend with elation, and it was pointed out that yesterday for the first time Hnce the German supreme- command Rent its foices forward on March 21, has an offensive operation been halted en the first day. War department officials wore highly gratified at the conduct of the men of the first American army corp. in upholding the fighting traditions of the I'nlted States army. Next Move Awaited. The next move by the enemy was l-H.ng awaited with intense interest. Thre was a universal hflief that the Get man pbnis call for adUition&i operations of nn offensive character as it w;i;.; considered inconceivable that the i:nrin leaders repulsed at the start wo, ild not make repeated atempts to . !'' out the first day's failure. Some officials pointed out that furth r attentats to break the allied line between Chateau Thierry and Rheims are an absolute necessity with the German command. The attack on this supposedly lightly-held front, these officials believe, was net so much be-caui-e of the strategic importance of

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Dull Muttering of Guns Heard by Residents of Paris Throughout Night (By Associated Press) PARIS, July 16. Violent -artillery fire continued last night on the fighting front. Resident of Paris again heard the roar and saw the flashes of the guns. There was a dim flickering in the sky resembling summer lightning, varied now and then by a red flash reflected from low clouds. The reports of the guns were more faint than Sunday night and Monday and were felt rather than heard. An intermittent dull muttering, punctuated by occasional heavier thuds from the French heaviese, kept up during the night. Houses in the suburbs were shaken slightly but in some places the rocking of the earth was sufficient to displace pictures on the walls.

HITCHCOCK ASKS INVESTIGATION OF RUSS FACTS

Allies Despair of Possible Effort by Russia for Own Salvation. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, July 16 Appointment of an American commission to make a thorough investigation of actual conditions in Russia' was strongly urged upon President Wilson today in a letter from Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, chairman of the senate foreign relations committee. The question of military intervention in Russia was not discussed in Senator Hitchcock'c letter. The American commission was proposed by the senate ommittee chairman because of what he said are conflicting reports regarding military, economic, political and social conditions in Russia. His opinion to the President van that it is most desirable as soon as possible, to learn the actual conditions in Russia in all phases.

PRINCIPLES OF WILSON SAME AS AUSTRIA'S SAYS BURIAN

"Nobody Would Refuse Cooperation With This Genius He Says, "But Our Names Must Be Redressed."

EVER READY FOR PEACE

(By Associated Press i AMSTERDAM, July 16. Baron Von Burian, the Austro-Hungarian foreign minister, in a note addressed to the Austrian and Hungarian premiers Is quoted in a dispatch from Vienna as saying, "There is hardly any difference between the general principles enunciated by the statements cf both belligerents. President Wilson's four newpoints of July 4 shall not, apart from certain exaggerations, arouse our opposition." Continuing, the Austro-Hungarian foreign minister said: "The enemy's obstinacy regarding his territorial -demands concerning Alsace Lorraine, Triest, Trentino, and the German colonies, appears to be insurmountable." In his reference to President Wilson's four new points in his July 4 speech Baron Burian said he was able to approve of them heartily and that to a great extent "nobody would refuse homage to this genius and no body would refuse his co-operation." Baron Burian said none of the belligerents states need ever come into the position reached by Russia and

Rumania, as "We ever are ready to I

enter into peace negotiations with all th

uur iipuiieiiLK. Continuing the foreign minister said: "If our enemies continuously demand atonement for wrong done and restitution then this is a claim which we could urge with more justification against them because we have been attacked and the wrong , to us must be redressed." "We re -prepared to iliseuss everything," said baron Burian, "except our own territory."

Pan-Germans Alarmed by Spread of American Propaganda Among Troops AMSTERDAM, July 16. Attempts to enlighten the German rank and file on the American front by the distribution of informative printed matter by American aviators or by French balloons and guns has aroused the apprehensions of the Pan-German press which were poorly concealed. The newspapers prate is to the effect that the mental armor of the loyal and devoted German soldiers who are conscious of their superiority, is proof against such shafts, as the Kreuz Zeitung puts it. The Germans claim that in the advance from the Aisne to the Marne, whole truckloads of propaganda material were taken.

WILLIAM B. HALE QUESTIONED IN HELY PROBE

Director of Smithsonian Institute Is Dead (Hy Associated Press) WASHINGTON, July 16. Dr. Richard Rathbun, 66 years old, acting di-

UN ABLE TO SAVE SELVES. LONDON, July 16. In continuing to urge allied intervention1 In Russia, the Harbin correspondent of the Daily Mail, under date of July 11, writes despairingly of any possible effort by the Russians for their own salvation. "The Russians " he says, "characteristically ire speculating less whether the advent of General Horvat (recently proclaimed provisional ruler of Siberia) will help restore their dismal

fortunes . than how lone he will last, i

A large bedy of opinion predicts his rector of the Smithsonian institute, imminent fall and the prediction is not j and noted naturalist died todayat his accompanied by any particular emo- j home here, tion. The prevailing sentiment is

summed up in the Russian fatalistic word "nitchevo." "The lack of any kind cf enthusiasm is remarkable and depressing. Meanwhile, intrigue and counter-intrigue prosper and this will continue until the allies enter and firmly take hold of the situation." The correspondent dwells on the obscurity of General Horvath's personal alms and Lints that he has unlimited ambition, r.dding: "He does not expressly say whether he means himself to be governor-general of Siberia or of all Russia. He proposes to have a cabinet with his own elected premier under him. Here,

if fortune favors him, there is plenty

Former Richmond Man Interviewed Concerning Expenditure of Funds in U. S. NEW YORK, July 16. William Bayard Hale, salaried head cf the German Information Service in this country in 1915, and George Sylvester Viereck, editor of Viereck's Weekly, which was known as the Fatherland until the United States entered the war, were questioned Monday by Denuty Attorney Becker in his investigation of German propaganda in America. Hale was closeted with trie attorney an hour and a naif last night and Viereck for more than four hours. Mr. Becker declined to comment on the interview, except to say that he had questioned both men regarding

eir knowledge of German expendi

tures to influence American sentiment before this country declared war. He said the interviews, like that yesterday with George T. Odell, formerly a correspondent of the New York Evening" Mail, in Germany, were part of a Federal : inquiry intended to reveal

who were the recipients of some of

ENEMY'S SPIRIT IS BROKEN BY ALLIED DEFENSE

Results of First Day's Battle Considered Very Good by Allied Forces.

(By Associated Press) WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON THE MARNE, July 16, 10:45 a. m Word received this morning from the battle front to the east of Rheims shows that the allied defense is not only still holding up the German attempts to advance, but appears to have broken the enemy's spirit.

FRENCH RESISTANCE INVINCIBLE fBv Associated Press) ON THE FRENCH FRONT, Monday. July 15. The impression of the results of the first day's battle in the new German smash on the French front is very good. Nowhere along the stretch of many miles did the enemy succeed in penetrating more than 4,000 yards and that was onlv on a small sector in the neighborhood of Marfauxe, southwest of Rheims. although orders found on German prisoners announced that the first day should take them 20 kilometres from the front line of departure. On the battle front east of Rheims. the enemy did not even get beyond the advanced line, the invincible resistance of the French troops preventing him from attaining the main combat line. With the French on the section west of Rheims, fought Americans and Italian troops,' both of whom vied with the other allies in keenness and courage.

Queen Mary Receives Gifts for Wounded Soldiers on Wedding Anniversary (By Associated Press) LONDON, July 16. The project of offering Queen Mary a shower of gifts for the wonded In celebration of the silver wedding anniversary of the king and queen has had an amazing success. Princess Beatrice yesterday at St. James Palace presented to the queen 585,761 gifts In kind, besides 9.26S gifts of sterling. The queen expressed astonishment at the magnificent total of presents which came from all over the world. They are displayed in the famous Queen Anne's drawing room and adjoining apartments in the palace and include a great variety of offerings from the dominions. Many boxes are yet to be unpacked, while others are known to be on the way, so that the total figures are incomplete.

GILBERT TENDERS RESIGNATION AS FOOD DIRECTOR

Says Business Duties Interfere With Attention to Federal Work.

Harry S. Gilbert tendered his resignation Tuesday as Wayne county food administrator, to Dr. Harry Barnard, state food administrator. The pressure of other business was given by Mr. Gilbert as his reasons for resigning from the food administration. He is manager of the farm loan department of the Second National bank, and also the active mana-

GERMANS THROWN BACK (Ey Associated Press) ON THE FRENCH FRONT TN

FRANCE, Monday, July 15. It was a ! ger of a farm he owns near Richmond,

brilliant operation in which the Ameri-His duties as county food administracan troops ejected the enemy from tor haye become so neavy in the the positions he had gained temporar- . ily on the southern side of the Marne. J course of the last few weeks, Mr. GilThe Americans counter-attacked vig- bert said- that he was unable to deorously this evening with remarkable i vote tbe time and attention to it that .. .. . I .t i . j . i a : 1

dash, throwing the Germans back across the river near Fossoy. Earlier in the day this part of the

line had been the scene of the most

the work required, without seriously impairing his oher business Interests. With the placing of the state on a

sugar card basis and the requirement

liTfi throw Vmocs across the

desperate fighting, when the .Germans) of weekly reports from all grocers and

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For Indiana by United Statss Weather Bureau Thundershowers this afternoon or tonight. Slightly cooler in north and central portions. Wednesday, fair. Today's Temperature. Noon 73

Yesterday.

here , with the- hope of keeping the

united, states out or the w-ar. He declined to say whether the conferences had any direct connection with the prosecution of Dr. Edward A. Rumely, alleged to have bought the Evening Mail in 1915 for the German Government. Dr. Hale came to New York from New Hampshire in response to a request from Mr. Becker. He declared he had responded "voluntarily" to the attorney's call and that he Is a "a patriot."

By criticising what he termed the j

XTnited States "bending" toGreat Britain, Dr. Hale came into, prominence in the first year of the war.' In 1915 he wrote articles criticizing British interference with American shipping. As correspondent for the New York American in Berlin in 1916, he charged that news from Germany to this country was distorted by the British censor. Later he went to the German front and intedvievved the Crown Prince. Afterward he wrote to Presi-

. Sealers as to tha exact amount of

sugar, flour and flour substitutes Fold by them, a large amount of extra work has been thrown on county food administrators, Mr. Gilbert said, and to, do the work thoroughly would require

stream. A fe wGerman elements at first succeeded in getting over in boats chasing the allied troops away from the banks while the German engineers began to lay the bridges. Six of these

bridges formed a lattice work and j practically all of the time of one man.

rapidly joined the banks on either side. Two of the bridges were most substantial structures and between twenty and thirty feet in width. Continued on Page Eight

R. 0. KIRK LISTED KILLED IN FIGHTING: ONCE LIVED ' HERE

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his influence to end the war.

When Ambassador Gerard

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For Wayne County by Weatherman caueu iiiuaiiy aiw-i me iMoore Weather continues unsettled ' can diplomatic brea with that countMa aftpmnnn flnH tnnisrht with thim. ; try, most of the American newspaper

of room for the realization of cast am-1 dershowers. Wednesday partly cloudy i correspondents left Berlin with him. bitions, possibly to the extent of a die-1 hut mnjtlv fair Dr. Hale remained behind and cabled

tatorshlp over all Russia." General Conditions The storm re-! the American an account of the Ger

Robert B. Kirk, until a few years

ago a resident of Richmond, is listed a3 killed in action in the marine corps J

, casualties maae pumic luesoay mora-i who can dQ the WQrk as well as ' infr i

I Kirk

The position as county food adminis

trator does not pay any salary, save the ?1.00 per year allowed by the government, which is merely a matter of form. "I feel that I have done my duty," Mr. Gilbert said, "as I have devoted my time to the' food administration work for several months without pay. The pressure of my other business necessitates my resignation, and I feel that it is time some one else took up the burden." W. W. Reller, chairman of the Wayne county council of defense, said that Mr. Gilbert has been highly efficient as county food adrninisrator, and that in his opinion it will be a difficult matter to find another man

Mr.

enlisted in Chicago about a

j.ocai American opinion m Harmn, 1 ported vesterdav over the Missouri it is added, is very favorable to the j valley is now over Illinois and cenactivitles of the Czecho-Slovaks, andjtral Indiana. Thundershowers there is a keen desire to help them hhroughout the state. The weather is materially. clearing up behind the clouds in the "In the meantime." the correspond-1 west, due to high barometeric present continues. "Japanese opinion is!Fv,ro movine southeast from Canada.

year ago, and his address is given as as re-, . . i i, ,,. , .p ; i

death. Ho lived in Richmond until

two years ago, and was employed here in the office of the Richmond Light, Heat & Power company. After leaving Richmond he went to Springfield, Ohio, and lived there until his enlistment. He was here on furlough

man papers' "gratification" that a few

correspondents from the United States

hnd pipctprl tn remain. 1

When the State Department made I sailing for France.

public late in 1917 cable messages between the German Government and

von Bernotorff regarding propaganda

much exercised over the thought that the Czech may be the saviors of fareastern Siberia instead of themselves. The Japanese are said to favor the Horvath government."

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U, S. HOSPITAL

PARIS. Julv 16. German aviators

Friends here had received word, at 11 o'clock last night deliberately

from him in France stating that he 'dropped bombs on the American Red

was in the front lines. The announce-! Cross hospital at Joury. Two enlist.

Dr. Hale's name was found in some of ment of his death in the official cas- ed men were killed and, among the

the messages.

Dr. Hale formerly lived in Richmond and has relatives here.

ualty list was the first news of his j personnel, nine persons were wounddeath received here. ; ed. Mi?s .lassery, an American Red Kirk was about 23 years old. His ; Cros's nursp was among those woundfather lives at Springfield, Ohio. j ed, though her injuries are not serious.

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Drive Balked at Inception, Military Critics Assert

ENEMY MAKES PROGRESS BUT ATTACKS ARE SLOWED DOWN

Reports From One End el Battle Line to Other Sa Offensive Has Been Complete Failure.

FIGHTING IS TERRIFIC (By Associated Press) LONDON, July 16 Advicei received in London up to noor today said that little change ir the situation had been createc by the German offensive. Th( attacks which continuec throughout yesterday, were conducted by the forces of Genera von Below and General vor Bohm who are directing the operations of the two armies or the left wing of the Germar crown prince. Great numbers of Germar: corpses are hanging on the tangle of barbed wire in front ol the French positions and all th reports state that the losses ol the Germans must have been exceedingly heavy. The main' attack to the east of Rheims continued up to 7 o'clock last night. The fighting was extremely severe in the vicinity of Souair. and at Prunay where the Germans captured a wood south ol the village. This, however, was an exception, the German attach elsewhere being repulsed vitr. heavy losses. The French line of resistance remains practically intact everywhere. By Associated Press) WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES ON THE MARNE July 16, 11:30 a. m. Reports fron one end of the battle line to the other say that except foi a few minor localities the great German offensive so far has been a complete failure.

French Take Prisoners. PARIS, July 16 The battle continues violently, especially south of the Marne and in the region of Chatillon. Except for one sector south of the Marne, there is no change in the situation. American and French troops are counter attacking magnificently, and are taking many prisoners, according to the statement issued by the war office today. The French have taken a thousand prisoners. On the front east of Rheims in spite of terrific fighting during the past day and night, the enemy had not been able to penetrate the French zone of defense.

Hun Progress Slow. Furiously launching new attacks against the allied posi:ions on the Marne front from 'hateau Thierry to Rheims, tha Germans are continuing their efforts to break through the French and American defence. They have made progress during the past night but it has

Sbeen decidedly slow in compari-

(fly Associated Press) PARIS, July 16. All news from the battle front indicates that the element of surprise, n favorite German weapon, was a total failure Monday. The news

papers point out the importance

that fact. The French military chiefs, says Maurice Parres in the Echo de Paris, foresaw with wonderful approximation the date and locality of the German effort and General Foch made all dispositions so that, the attack was begun under conditions favorable to the allies. The Matin declares that the French command was' informed perfedly of the German preparation and knew on Sunday morning that the

German trooDs had beeun to use their

fuco.ses to bo gained, but due to the reserve fcod supplies. This enabled belief that larg tains made along this , the French artillery to deliver an infront could be laid before the German I ensf fire ntrainst the Germans with

people as ;:n evidence of the claimed fcuperiorlty of German arms. The present offensive in the opinion nf other observers Is but the forerunner of another effort in the north. Hoping to break the France-Italian lines about Rheims and thereby cause Gneral Foch to rush reserves from

the result that the attackers were bad ly battered.

Will Continue Drive. (Ry AssociatPil Press.) PARIS, July 16. The Germans will continue their offensive, as they have

concentrated strong reserves in the

behind Amiens to defend the French j region of Rethel. northeast of Rhelm3

capital. It is said the German command may count upon a weakening or the northern lino in the Albert region to the extent that a thrust in that re-1 cou'1 ho nM('"',if'i"v rif'e.

says Marc Hutin in the Echo de Paris. The reserves, he adds, undoubtedly will be put into the fighting line probably extending the front of attack to- ' t

FAILS AT INCEPTION (By Associated Press) PARIS, July 16. That the Germans failed at the start is the common view of all French military critics and

of ! even the most cautious are unable to

conceal their satisfaction over the results of Monday's fighting. "It would be silly, says Colonel de Thomasson, "to prophecy after one

day's fighting, but one can certainly

say that the beginning was altogether encouraging for us. Nowhere has the Germans made any particular ad-

ivance.

Enemy Losses Heavy. - "East of Rheim3, they lost heavily and made practically no progress. West of Dormans, they crossed the Marne but we hold the bridgehead and mean to defend it from the left bank. They, however, lost the few miles gained south of the river. There, beside our men, were American regiments who bore themselves so that German newspapermen can hardly continue the usual twaddle about their new adversary." Writing in the same tone, Henri Bldou, of the Journal des Debate says: "Whatever local advantages the Germans may have gained, one already has the feeling that the first shock, so redoubtable in an affair of this sort and In which lie3 the best

i parried and one has the right to look

ahead with confidence."

chances for th psfiiaTit has been

"SPLENDID MEN" AMERICANS. (By Associated Press.) LONDON", July 16 The brilliant contribution of American troops to the allied defense at. Fossoy figures conspicuously in the battle reports under big head3 and is made the subject of special mention in the editorial columns of the morning newspapers. "Splendid men" is the description contained in the Times, while another paper calls the American defense, "the most encouraging feature of the day's lighting." Newspaper comment thus far is somewhat restricted, pending a clearer indication of the enemy's immediate intention. But the tenor of all editorials is hopeful. None of the commentators expresses a final opinion as to whether the allies are facing a main attack. In some quarters the weight of the German blow is regarded as inadequate for an adventure on which so much depends, and consequently it is assumed in these quarters that the blow may be a feint or partial operation leading to something bigger. The Times among others, looks for further developments elsewhere, although it believes "that this unquestionably is the oiitspf o? On'"Tr3" v'" --v -om

the present

campaigning ; our aviation forces having reported fgon with the sweep of the Teu-

marked troop movements, notably in j tonic legions in their attack on Champagne, during the last two days. I Picardy, Flanders and along the

"It was cur cannon from Villers-1 Aisne.

effort of

season. The Times concurs with the opinion of its correspondent at the front, that the principal field of attack is to the

west, of Rheims with the view of an ! Cotterets to the Marne that Parisian.)

advance towards fans. j hcard ,ast night The German attack j after Crossing the

French not burprisea. I in that direction met sucn a tormia- j tWeen Dormans

i'aius, juiy io Alter a pause oi aoie Darrage mat me atacKers couia

somewhat unusual length," writes i not leave their lines. Lieut. Col. Rousset in Liberte, "the j "it was between Dormans

It appears that the enemy,

Marne be-

and Chatillon,

has reached in this area, three

and i villages which are approximate-

enemy has resumed action. He has Rheims that the enemy threw the chosen the night following the French : greatest mass of his forces this morn-

ly a mile and three quarters

south of the river but m the out-

j national fete, hoping to catch us nap- ing. seeking to cross the Marne. UHrt nf thpep tnwn thpv fiivf 'nine- Riifh nalrml-iHnn aaa trrmi ! "Phimc onnnarc an far tn ho nut. 9Mua Ui LUCC mcy XUiVl,

ping. Such calculation was gross, 1

but in true Boche manner. The enemy neither surprised uz nor caught

eide the enemy's attack. Upon the nuu uy. ium iu uieiiuHiirest.of the front of battle we are hold-least the Germans managed to

us unawares. The attack was begun ; ing the zone of our advance guards." J traverse the Bouquigny but OH where we had reason to anticipate it. j German Attack Foreseen. j the southem side they have been Our army in the Champagne, com-1. Writing of the offensive begun to-, , , manded by Gen. G , is sustaining j day, the military critic of the Temps j Sioppea. , the attack-with the valor It already ; says: "eaKe Two Towns. has shown so often in the same region, j "The crown ' princp's forces attack-j West of Dormans, Which 13

"The Champagne attack was accom-led at 4 o clock this morning after a 144 milp? fast of Chateau Thipr-

ry, American troops are holdinj

plished by a diversion on the Ourcq bombardment of four hours which was

front, which our artillery, in reply, j heard in Paris and in the entire Paris stilled by its violence and rapidity. district. As was generally foreseen.

"At 8 o'clock this morning the com-; it Is on the plains of the Champagne

bat was still in. progress along the; and on the Marne that the battle will

parallels of the points of departure. Hence the overwhelming success which characterized Ludendorff's previous offensives on the first day is entirely lacking now. Surprise played onlv a minor part in this offfn"iv.

be fought."

The writer suggests, the possibility

of an immediate Austrian attack on

the battle line. Unofficial ad

vices state that in this area thsy have retaken the villages of Fossoy and ' Crezancy, south of the Marne, where the Germans

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the Italian front, according to indica- gained grouna in me nrsi rusn tions of such a happening in the lat-jacross the river. oat Tt nMn fommiinlniiofl. L tvm t . t--.