Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 278, 4 October 1918 — Page 1

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BRITISH FORCES FIGHTING IN OPEN COUNTRY BEYOND GERMAN LINE MENACE STRONGHOLDS Breach Driven Through German Defense South of Beaurevoir Over Front of Five Miles Bitter Resistance of Enemy Fails to Stop Strong Allied Pressure Sides of German Salient East of Rheims Pressed Closer by French Advance Position of Cambrai and Laon Precarious. BRITISH TAKE 4,000 PRISONERS THURSDAY (By Associated Press) Northeast of St. Quentin the British today are reported as fighting in the open country beyond the Hindenburg line after having pushed ahead five miles since Monday. From Lens northward and from Rheims eastward to the Argonne the allies continue to bend back the German flank in smashing attacks. The breach driven through the German defense s6uth of Beaurevoir is on a front of five miles. To the north the British are plunging forward, east and southeast from Le Catelet while on the south the French are attacking successfully between Sequehart and Lasdins. The German resistance is bitter but,there has been no let up in the strong allied pressure. In the fighting in this area Thursday Field Marshal Haig's men captured 4,000 prisoners. .

With the British in the open country northeast of St. Quentin and the cavalry and the tanks pouring through the breach in the German positions about Cambrai and Laon will become most precarious. Through the opening In the line Marshal Foch would be a Die to inrow iroops 10 uum Cambrai and Laon in the rear. Press On Near Lille. West of Lille the British continue to press the Germans eastward while extending the airline south of Lens to Mericourt where a good advance also has been made. Between Lens nd ' A rmentieres the British have moved forward on an average of more than three miles on a twenty mile front and east of the Boia Grenier are within six mites of the outer walls of the fortress of Lille. Meanwhile the British and Belgians in Flanders are widening the salient east of Ypres, which threatens the German position bn the coast, and the network of railroads west of Ghent. There are no Indications that the Germans have halted their retirement In the Lille salient. The enemy Is still several miles west of the Deule canal which runs from north of Armentiers through Lille to north of Lens and which probably will form part of the German defense system before Lille. . It Is not probable the Germans will give up Lille without heavy fighting. Austrians Retreat. Around Rheims and east of the ' Suippe, Generals Berthelot and Gouraud are drawing closer the sides of the German salient east of Rheims. American troops have Joined the French In their operations east of the Suippe and have assisted In the advance northward of Somme-Py, capturing the strong positions of Blanc Mont and the Medeah farm. Further east the French have taken Orfeull and Bemont Chateau. North of Rheims the French are working their way across the Aisne canal, it would seem that unless the Germans withdraw from the Champagne salient they are In danger of being caught in a trap between the armies of Berthelot and Gouraud. In Albania the Austrians are reJ parted retreating in disorder now that their base at Durazzo has been destroyed by allied war ships. Abandon Lys Region. German armies which have been holding the front along the sector from Lens to Armentleres are in retreat and with the British In close pursuit, are hurridly abandoning the region south of the Lys river, where they were in danger of envelopment. This retreat seems to have uncovered the Important city of Lille and will probably make Imperative a withdrawal all the way clown the lino In front of Arras. North of the wedge driven Into the German lines by the Anglo-British drive there are no indications of a retirement as yet, although military critics believe that the Germans' hold on Ostend will be short lived, now that Roulers Is virtually in the hands of the allies.

Smashing against the German line rast of St. Quentin Field Marshal Matg's army plunged through the last line of the formidable Hindenburg system yesterday. This assault seems to have been a blow struck at a vital spot In the enemy's defense and Its success is attested by the progress made during the day. Terrific efforts made by the Germans to halt the progress of the British were fruitless and , It is reported that British cavalry and tanks have reached the open country back of the enemy's front. German Line Shaken. Further successes at this point would seem to shake the whole German line from Douai to Rheims. The enemy, so far as known, has no other positions In that region as formidable as those captured during the past week by the allies. Directly behind this front are railroads which are vital ' to the enemy forces fighting further to the south. Near Rheims General Berthelofa army has made new progress and the,

time seems not far distant when the cathedral city will be freed from German artillery fire and for the first time since 1914. This advance by the French has a very close relation to that of the British around St. Quentin as well as on operations farther east In Champagne. There are some military experts who believe that this drive is of greater strategical value than any other now going on In France. General Gouraud's army in Champagne has at. last cleared the western gate - of j Grand Pre gap- -which runnorth of the Argonne forest. Challerange has been taken and the Germans west of that village have been forced to give more ground. ( East of the Argonne forest the American forces facing the Krlemhlld-Steel-ung line appear to be held up by the desperate defense of the enemy. This may be only temporary, however, as the nature of the country has made It difficult to move up heavy artillery for the resumption of the drive against the enemy.

SITUATION ALARMS FOE FRENCH HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE, Thursday, Oct. 3.-With the progress of the allies along the front from the Alsne to the Meuse, the Germans are dally becoming more alarmed over their situation in central Champagne between Rheims and Moronvillers heights. All the enemy troops which have appeared in this battle field belong to good divisions and have fought with the utmost tenacity. The sole exception to this rule was the sixteenth Bavarian division, which was withdrawn after a single day's fighting. None but first class troops are of any value between the Suippe river and the Argonne, because the Germans cannot abandon ground there without the greatest risk. Allied forc es are daily nearing the lateral railways which permit the enemy to move his reserves from point to point. During the past two days the advance of the allies has made route from the Argonne along the Aire valley useless except by night. His next line of communication is twelve miles to the north-. In this sector, however, the allies have to deal with the German crown prince, who does not desire to be the first German commander to give the order to retreat. Germany is now throwing in gen eral reserves Into the battle on the St. Quentin front. Thi3 accounts for the stiffening resistance there and also along the German left flank and marks the beginning of the last phase of the great batUe. British Press Forward. Notwithstanding violent counter-attacks by the enemy the allies continue to make gains, which, although local, are none the less important as they have a cumulative effect on the center of the line. British armies commanded by General Byng and General Rawlinson continue to press the enemy hard. They have captured LeCatelet. General DeBeney, east of St. Quentin is slowly pushing the Germans back toward the upper Olse valley. Gen. Berthelot is continuing his advance north of Rheims and has now occupied the whole Aisne line from Vailly to Berry-Au-Bac. Principal interest along the front to the east centers about the operations conducted by General Gouraud in the Champagne sector. Reinforced by the Americans, General Gouraud has pushed forward until he is now within six miles of Vouziers junction, a base of great Importance and is 25 miles from the great railroads connecting the German army with Germany. He is also solidly established at Challerange, which assures- eventual junction with the Americans on the other side of Argonne forest. He has added another 3,000 to the 13,000 prisoners taken Sept. 26. Better still are the results along the (Continued on Page Eight)

Burning Villages Mark Trail of Retreating Army in Macedonia SALONIKI. Oct. 4. Burning villages marked the trail of the retreating Bulgarian army in Macedonia, according to telegrams received " here from the front. Bodies of slain civilians were found in the smoking ruins at many places by the advancing allies. Advices stated that this work of destruction surpassed even that which has been reported from districts in France and Belgium from which the Germans have been driven.

GERMANS MAKE GIANT EFFORT TO STEM TIDE Enemy Uses Best Troops in Desperate Attempt to Hold Off Allies. (By Associated Press)LONDON, Oct. 4 News from all sectors of the western front tells of giant efforts by the enemy to stem the daily advancing tide of battle. The Germans are putting in their best troops and according to all correspondents are fighting with the energy of desperation. Still there is no sign of any great retreat, except the withdrawal in tha Flanders sector, where the British have occupied Armentieres and Len3 and are closely pressing the retiring enemy. The recapture of the great French coal region affords great satisfaction here. In the Sequehart-Bony sector the allied breach in the Hindenburg system was extended today and the fighting reached the outskirts of Montbrehain where Australian units with tanks are operating. The importance German attach to the retention of this portion of the line is indicated by the Frankfort Gazette, which states that in order to prevent a frontal break through between Cambrai and St. Quentin, General von Boehn's army has been made so strong that it is equivalent to a complete army group. The Gazette eelarer"here along the whole western front." Counter Attack Heavily It cannot be long before an important enemy retreat from the Hindenburg line is bound to occur, according to the universal military opinion here. In the meantime, the Germans are putting forth enormous efforts. They are counter attacking heavily and the battle is swaying back and forth in a deadly grapple. Interesting news comes from eastern Europe. Austria has withdrawn her troops in Albania and the Italians have recaptured Berat. It is learned in official quarters that German residents of Sofia and Constantinople, including officers and their families, are leaving hastily and going through Rumania to Germany. Greek re-occupation of eastern Macedonia is proceeding steadily at the rate of about eight miles daily. There has been no further news as to the attitude of Turkey. It is pointed out as a matter to some extent governnig the situation, that the whole Turkish fleet in the Black Sea is manned entirely by Germans, while Constantinople itself and the Bosphorus batteries are garrisoned by Germans and Austrians. There is a report that Persia is beginning to show signs of taking sides with the allies. In considering the question- of the attitude of Austria-Hungary the possibility of Hungary taking action separate from Austria should not be ignored. SMITH LEAVES CITY Paul Smith of the American Federation of Labor left Richmond today for his home.

British Machine Gunners Use Motor Busses to Get Through Hun Lines

(Bv Associated Press.) WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN THE ST. QUENTIN SECTOR, Thursday, Oct. 3. British forces broke through the entire Hindenburg defense system in the neighborhood of Fresnoy today. As soon as the break had been made cavalry forces swept through, being followed closely by "whippet" tanks and armored cars. According to reports which are considered reliable, the village of Fresnoy itself was taken soon afterward. Allied airplanes which have been flying low over the country In the rear of the Hindenburg. line report that there are only one or two thinly held and hurridly built trench lines in front of the advancing British. This is a perfect cavalry country, and with this force free behind the enemy's lines, the entire German positions north and south of St. Quentin are gravely menaced. Many German Killed. After the cavalry and tanks had dashed into the open country behind the Hindenburg line, infantry and masses of machine gunners poured through the break. This force is taking positions and the Germans who have held their lines in the defensive system are In danger of being cut off. The enemy appears to be In full flight north of the break in the line. Allied patrols have penetrated further into Cambrai, from which the Germans seem to be withdrawing. j

W. C. T. I). CONVENTION OPENS HERE TODAY

The forty-fifth convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union convened this morning in the East Main Street Friends church. About 300 women were present at the morning session. More were expected to arrive this evening. Mrs. Culla J. Vayhinger, state president called the meeting to order. The meeting was opened with a hymn. Sergeant Wierik of the Commercial club training detachment instructed the women in the proper way to salute the flag. The president, in introducing Sergeant Weirik stated that enough respect was not paid to the flag and that she wished every woman present to be able to go back to her union and teach them the proper way to salute their flag. Some preliminary work was taken up after which Miss Clara M. Sears gave the treaesurers - report. The total receipts show $15,497.10 and the total disbursements show $11,642.96. A great deal of money has been given to various war funds by the W. C. T. GOVERNMENTAL CHANGES MEET GERMAN CRISIS Coalition Ministry Under Baden Prince Planned in Germany Socialists Included. LONDON, Thursday, Oct. 3 There is little rodm for doubt that the solution of the German governmental crisis will be found "in the shape of a coalition government under the chancellorship of Prince Maximilian of Baden. No official news of the situation has as yet reached London, but according to German newspapers there is a possibility that among the ministers there will be some socialists. .. Prince Mlximilian is a cousin of the grand duke M Baden and pfesitient-of the upper chamber of that grand duchy. He is related to the emperor by marriage and is popular at court. Although credited with democratic tendencies, it is understood that he has been recommended by Frederich Von Payer, who will remain as vicechancellor in the new government. Will Outline Program. It is stated that Prince Maximilian will outline his program before the reichstag on Saturday. According to some German papers Mathias Erzberger, leader of the clerical centrists in the reichstag will become secretary of the state ' for propaganda. The Vorwaerts, the socialist organ, says that Philipp Scbeidmann, leader of the Majority Socialists, will become secretary of state without portfolio and that another Socialist will have charge of. the la bor ministry. The same paper states that the Social Democrats, the Progressives and the Centrists will each be represented by one minister in the Prussian ministry. It is understood that the new government will be considered collective body. All the secretaries will participate in its decisions but the chancellor, vice- chancellor and two secretaries . without portfolio, Philipp Scheidemann and a Centrist deputy t win iorm tne inner committee. GET WAGE DEMANDS (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Oct. 4. Longshoremen in New York, Baltimore. Boston, Norfolk and Newport News have been granted eight-hour day and wage concessions by the national labor-adjustment commission. There was fighting of the most desperate character before the last line of the system was smashed. Fresh troops which had not been in the earlier fighting here were poured Into the tattle. Prospect Hill, a strong enemy position was taken by storm. An immense number of. Germans was killed during the fighting. Many trenches were turned into shambles in les3 time than it takes to tell it. Raid In Motor Busses During the afternoon the Germans delivered a terrific counter attack against Gouy and LeCatelet. Uncon firmed reports eay that they gained j slightly here, but their advantage was short lived. New British attacks were launched and desperate fighting is still in progress. Prisoners from ten German divisions and firty-one battalions were captured today. Regiments which came into the line from Flanders and Verdun had been identified. Last available air reports are to the effect that the advancing British troops are six thousand yards beyond the Beaurevoir line. Machine gunners in large numbers are said to have poured through the breach in the Hindenburg system aboard motor busses. Many of these vehicles are double deckers which are used " to run on the streets of London. They are able to follow the cavalry closely.'

U. Nine hundred and nine dollars has been raised in the state for a field kitchen war fund. Perhaps the most important thing is the fact that the women in the W. T. C. U. have been able to hold their own and even increase their membership to a great extent. The increase in membership over last year is 482. Review and preview was given by Mary E. Woodard, corresponding secContinued On Page Five. J

American Tanks. Spread Terror in German Ranks AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE, Oct. 4. When the German forces advanced on Tuesday in an attempt to capture Apremont on the northwest of Verdun, American tanks suddenly emerged from the town in all directions. The tanks went lurching through the German ranks sprayI ing bullets into them from all sides, and spreading the utmost terror and consternation. GUN EMPLACEMENTS FOUND IN ARGONNE (By Associated Press) WTITH THE AMERICAN ARMY NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, Thursday, Oct. 3. Two concrete emplacements for big guns were discovered west of Varennes when New York troops advanced along the eastern edge of the Argonne forest a few days ago. The guns had been removed but engineers believe that they were Austrian 305s. The emplacements were one hundred yards apart and apparently were built more than a year ago. A railroad had been built leading up to them and this enabled the enemy to remove the guns, ammunition and every thing of value. French and American heavy artillery battered the enemy positions throughout the entire region along this front and It is believed that the Germans made haste in removing the big guns as soon as they saw that a serious attack was impending, v Big-guns -were scattered through the Argonne forest and from day to day have been taken by the advancing New York Boldiers. Among them were two 150s and several 77s. The forest has been thoroughly searched for these guns by the American troops. Many of the roads leading from the Argonne forest to Mount Faucon and to Malancourt have been found to be barred by concrete pillars as a precaution against the operations of allied tanks. At safe distances behind these pillars anti-tank guns positions have been found. These in many places were built of concrete. The pillars have all the appearance of having been built recently, in many places the wood frames for holding the concrete in place not having been removed. These concrete positions were for the most part behind the main line defensive positions through which the Americans broke during the present drive. GERMAN MISSION SENT TO BULGARIA (By- Associated Press), PARIS, Oct. 4 Emperor William sent a military mission to Sofia as soon as the situation there was re ported to him according to the Neueste Nachrichten of Munich. This mission, it is said, has placed German and Austrian troops at strategic points along the principal Bulgarian railways. Bulgarian deserters reached a point within six miles of Sofia, according to a Zurich despatch to the Journal, but were driven back by Bulgarian contingents. HOSPITAL TAG DAY ENLISTS SUPPORT Reid Memorial Tag Day is scheduled for Saturday. Wearers of tags will signify that they have faith in the hospital and its purpose. The money obtained by the sale of tags helps replenish lines and other supplies used at the hospital. The citizenship of Richmond is urged to buy tags. The Reid Memorial hospital is an asset to the city. Navy Establishes School for Engineer Officers 'By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Oct. 4. A school for engineer officers for transport service and supply ships has been established by the navy department at Hoboken, N. J. Men of the draft age are eligible and applications are now being received at the Navy mobilization headquarters here by Lieutenant commander .Newton Mansfield. Applicants must meet the physical requirements of the navv and must have comDleted the mechanical, electrical or civil en-1 gineering course at a recognezed uni- j versity or possess an equivalent edu-1 cation or experience. The course is J for five months - training, consisting! of one month 'at the Pelham Bay ! trainfner fitatfon: one month at the! United States navy's steam engineer- j ing school at Hoboken; two months on sound steamers and ferry boats and a trip across the ocean; and the last month at Hoboken.

Americans Have Played

Splendid Part in Action, ' Englishman Tells Yankees (By Associated Press) WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, Thursday, Oct. 3 When New York troops captured the village of Abri-St. Louis on Friday they were made victims of an act of German treachery which has been investigated by army authorities. As the New Yorkers swept into the village -a number of Germans came out of their hiding places with uplifted hands and were supposed to have surrendered. When the Americans came nearer the Germans suddenly dropped their hands and seizing, hand grenades threw them with deadly effect, killing and wounding a number of the New . York boys. The survivors retreated and told the story. - Then more New York troops went forward.. They were armed with flame throwers and gas projectors and filled the village with flame and gas until not a single German escaped. LOAN QUOTA IS STILL $200,000 SHORT OF GOAL Big Effort to Raise Remainder of County Amount to Be Made Tomorrow. If every Wayne county man and woman who thus far has failed to buy Liberty bonds or who has not bought up to his or her limit, had listened to thfe addresses delivered by wounded American soldiers and three French officers at the Pennsylvania station last night, the deficit of $200,000 that still prevents the county's quota from being realized, would be in hand without delay. When one of the French officers was told by a member of the committee that this county had in three and one- , half days subscribed two million dol lars, but that more than a week had elapsed without the remainder of the four hundred thousand being absorbed. j he expressed surprise. I have seen your . American, boys in - action," this French officer 'said, "and I have been in this war from the very start until little more than a month ago. Perhaps I understand the need of the hour so well that I fail to see why any community in your county would fail to buy .bonds to the limit. The war cannot be brought to the successful and desired end unless there are funds in plenty. That much everybody ought to know. Then it simply remains for the good people of your United States to finance your armies as the other Allies are doing theirs. Of course your country will do it, and I am certain that your own community will raise the very small sum needed to meet the requirements placed upon you." Tomorrow ought to be a big day in the Wayne county Liberty Loan campaign. If appeals that have been made direct to scores of citizens to Increase their subscriptions meets with anything like the response expected, the deficit ought to be pretty well wiped out. MUST BE SPEEDED UP WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 The camcampaign for the fourth Liberty loan must be speeded up if the goal of $6,000,000,000 is to be reached by Oct. 19, the close of the campaign. This warning issued last night by Secretary McAdoo in a statement admonishing the nation not to permit any relaxation o? effort because of the favorable news from the battle fronts was emphasized at Campaign headquarters today. Subscriptions reported to the treasury early today amounted to $626,506,000. To raise the total more than $315,000,000 must be subscribed daily. On that basis officials today pointed out. the daily subscriptions have been only about half the necessary average. Reports received by the treasury. .however, it wa3 said, do not indicate the total number of subscriptions receivea as m many cities no attempt has been made to tabulate the sales of bonds and as In the totals only subscriptions are counted which are accompanied by the ten percent cash deposit. Secretary McAdoo in his statement declared that "Germany is not jet crushed." and although "the time is ripe for the final stroke which will (Continued on Page Eight) The Weather For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Warmer toniglit with rain in early morning and Satur day. armer Saturday. Today's Temperature. Noon C9 , Yesterday. Maximum 69 Minimum 43 For Wayne County by Wf E. Moore Partly cloudy tonight. Saturday unsettled;' probably rain. Warm' wave. General Conditions Weather continues generally fair over the Ohio valley and central states with rain over Florida, New England States and parts of the west. Very mild weather covers the Mississippi valley and a storm over northwest will cause unsettled weather during the next 24 hours over this section with conditions favorable for rain. It was snowing at 8 p. m. at Panama, Alaska, where winter Is setting in.

AMERICANS GO INTO ACTION ON CHAMPAGNE FRONT TODAY

Blanc Mont and Medeah Farm Taken by U. S. Forces in Forward Drive Considerable Progress Made. 1,800,000 MEN OVER (By Associated Press) WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Thursday, Oct 3. American troops went Into action this morning on the Champagne front- The report from the French army states that they had advanced considerably by noon and had taken Blanc Mont and Medeah farm. ' NEAR 2,000,000 MARK By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Oct, 4. American troops abroad now number 1,800,000, members of the house military committee were informed today t at "their weeKiy conference at the war department. Spanish influenza in camps and canwiiuicuiB win leuiiu Buiyuitriii.9 buniewhat in the immediate future they were told, the department having adopted the policy of not sending any men over seas who have been exposed or show symptoms of the disease. U. S. AIRMEN BUSY WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, Oct 3 American aviators were busy all day today carrying out army attacks on Conflans, Longuyon, Audus. Dommary, Buxieres, Vigneulleg, Chambley. Etain. Arnville and Grand Pre. They dropped thirty-seven and a half tons of bombs. LONDON, Oct. 4. "You will permit me to. offer you my.wana.jcongratulations upon the splendid part you have recently taken In the glorious operations on the western front," said Walter Hume Long, secretary of state for colonies, speaking at a dinner at the American officers' club last night. "There can be no doubt that the allies are steadily driving back the enemy at every point," Mr. Long continued. "It would, however, be very unwise to say that victory is In sight. Yet undoubtedly the progress of the last few weeks and the splendid fighting of the allied troops must bring the end very much nearer." U. S. SHIP SUNK IN COLLISION (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Oct. 4. Sinking of me Aiiieutau icauier nernian riascn as a result of collison with the American steamer George G. Henry was announced today by the navy department. The Frasch sank in seven minutes. Forty-one survivors have been accounted for. Both vessels were cargo carriers in army supply transport service. The Frasch was a ship of about 4,000 tons gross carrying a crew cf about 90 officers and men and the Henry Is a tanker. Since only 41 of the Frasch's crew are accounted for, it is feared there was heavy loss of life. U. S. SUB GETS TWO : ROME, Oct. 4. An American Bubmarine chaser destroyed two enemy submarines yesterday during the bombardment of Durazzo it was officially announced today. TURKISH MINISTER OF INTERIOR QUITS (By Associated Press) " '1 AMSTERDAM, Oct. 4 The Turk-" Ish minister of the interior has resigned, according to a Constantinople message today. . ; j Bulgarian Socialists Insist Upon Peace fBy Associated Pre BASEL, Oct. 4. The Bulgarian Socialist party will support the government in the Scbranje on the sole condition that the government makes peace, according to the Socialist newspaper Narod cf Sofia, which Is quoted in a dispatch received here from the Bulgarian capital. . . It is a further condition the Socialists demand that the government shall make such negotiations as are neces sary to insure good relations between the Balkan peoples and which will tend toward the establishment of a Balkanic league. - ' PHILLIPS IS INJURED TVirtmaa PhHHns 1210 Hiitlor Richmond, driving a truck ' IT- . J 1 1 A 1 which was going froi Kpw Pari a struck the