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RESISTANCE ALONG PIAVE BROKEN BY ALLIED FORCES

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French and Italians in Drive Wedge Driven Between Main Communication Lines of Enemy Troops and Supplies Rushed to Piave Front Show Mies' Determination to Push Attack. foOOO PRISONERS ARE TAKEN IN LAST DRIVE (By Associated Presa) Allied troops maintained their progress east of the Piave, tin A have taken more than 15,000 prisoners. The Italian, Brit

ish and French seriously threaten

of Conegliano and Oderzo and two of the three railway nnes supporting the Austro Hungarians on the Piave front. The last lines of enemy resistance on the central position along the Piave

river have been broken by the allies

- . , :u;- ,r;no1Ur ?a On the western front in France heavy fighting virtually is

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at a stand still on the rront norcnwara irum cvtcau . Dutch frontier but from" the Oise to east of the Meuse, allied pressure continues with gains for the French between the Oise and the Serre. An intense artillery duel is in progress on the American front northwest of Verdun but no infantry fighting has been reported.

While the allies have thrown forces across the Piave on a front of about 30 miles the heaviest fighting has been along a stretch of seven miles between Conegllano and Oderzo. where the Italians and British have advanced more than three miles making a formidable wedge in the Austrian position east of the river and between htr main communication lines. The allies are within two miles of both Conegllano and Oderzo. Along the Piave south of Oderzo there has been little lighting but the allied advance in the north would tend to force the Austrians to evacuate the lowlands of the lower Piave. French Encircle Guiae. " Apparently the allied thrusts in the mountain tone between the Piave and toe Brenta were feints . for tne purpose of attracting the attention of the enemy from the more formidable movements across the river. Troops and supplies are being rushed to the Piave front and it is evidently proposed to force the offensive to the utmost. A In addition to the British, Italian and French there already taking part in the fighting. American troops are reported to be in reserve. The American infantry force is not large, probablv two regiments or less and not un likely will be brigaded with Italians or British. The fighting east oi me nave has been very heavy, the Austrians struggling bitterly to prevent the allies from enlarging their gains on the east bank. East of the Oise on the French front the army of General Debeney rnnidlv Is encircling Guise. On the south they are in the suburbs of the town and have captured German first line trenches besides enemy barracks and aa hospital. Farther soutn me French are marching northeastward htvon (luise and Marie and threaten to outflank both points by smashing all the way through the Hunamg positions. French Gain Five Miles. Since the beginning of his advance between the Oise and the Serre. Gen eral Debeney has moved forward more than five miles on a front or aDoui Jt miles. Along the Serre the enemy evidently continues to withdraw toard Marie as the Frencn war onice ys French patrols are in contact th the Germans on this sector. Easti ward along the Aisne to the Argonne, French pressure is maintained. German guns began to bombard the American lines in the Verdun region early Tuesday. The American artillery responded. Apparently the Germans hoped to check any further American efforts to continue to advance by dclvglng the American lines with high explosives at the hour when attacks "()t'iliv launched. ? Held Marshal Haig reports only artillery and patrol activity on the front of his armies. In Belgium operations are only of a local character. Piave la Crossed, suddenly shifting the direction of their attack, the Italian and British troons on the Italian front have crossed the Piave over a wide front and are driving a wedge into the Austria 1're in the direction of the city of ' Cdery.o. Vhn the Italian front flamed up late last week, the storm centre of the allied attack was apparently between the Brenta and Piave rivers. Between the Montello plateau and the point where the battle line leaves the Piave to mount into the heights, there was some hard fighting and it seemed probable that the allied efforts to break through would be exerted in a northerlv and northeasterly direction. This evidently was the view of the Austrian command, which rushed troops into the Monte Pertlca region and regained some of the ground lost .In the first onslaught. Then came the development of what Jrms to be the real attack. It was ainng the Piave river below the Montello plateau, where the Austrian armies met a terrible defeat last June and July. The river has been safely negotiated and official statements show

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the important railroad points ) ,1 J J T .P.lnnil Via that the allies are over three miles eastward of the stream and hold the eastern bank for approximately seven miles. French Force Gains. Oderzo is an important railroad center and Its capture by the allies would probably result in an- enforced retire ment along the nave river 10 me sea. It is also probable that a readjustment of the line northward would become necessary. The French are developing the successes won by General Debeney'" army below Guise on Saturday and Sunday, when the German line was pierced and the enemy was forced to retire from the sharp salient which he has been stubbornly holding. Reports indicate further progress by' Gen. Debeney . in this sector and at the same time It seems that the French forces along the line of the Aisne have resumed their attacks, which are intended to drive the Germans back on the lines of communication running in the direction of Hirson. American units have Joined with the French in this sector and have advanced upwards of a mile in their particular sector. Americans Strengthen Line. It would seem that the British south of Valenciennes have reached a point where the line of the Scheldt, to the northward, may be turned. If Field Marshal Halg succeeds In forcing the enemy to evacuate Valenciennes, the advance of the British, French and Belgians In 'the direction of Ghent may soon be resumed. An American long range cannon nas opened fire on the important railroad line paralleling the German line north of Verdun. The distance of this road from the American lines is 'bout 15 miles. It is indicated that .-trplanes aare being used in checking the work done by this formidable piece of ordnance. East of the Meuse, American troops have tightener their hold on the positions won by them last week, while west of the river there has been constant pressure brought to bear on the enemy's positions. Minor tactlcaU successes are reported from this sector. British divisions along the Tigris have again defeated the Turks, and have advanced ten miles. London Doctors Combat the Spread of Influenza (Bv Associated Pressi LONDON". Oct. 29. Bacterial investigation shows that the present outbreak of influenza does not differ from other epidemics of the same malady, the higher mortality rate being due to secondary infection, according to William Hayes Fischer. In the house of commons today. He added that he saw no reason to bellev that the spread of the disease was due to the , - . .V- 1 - 7 iZ r ; h. While the rise in the rate of deaths Is considerable, he said, it is not as great here as experienced at Vienna, Paris and other places. A conference of medical authorities and bacteriological experts was held Monday and a research made into the causes and nature of ,Jhe diseases. It is hoped to trace the microbe and find a means of destroying it Ask America to Admit Chinese to West Point WASHINGTON, Oct 29. Congress has been asked by President Wilson to pass a resolution permitting Zeng TrevWong. a citizen of China, to at tend West Point military academy. A Joint : resolution has been introduced

in both -houses.' reports today rrom bwuzenana. ine, "Passage of the resolution," said the dispatch says some of the Berlin news; ! president. In a communication accom- papers declared the bureau was re-: panying the resolution, "would be re- sponsible for spreading false news regarded as an act of courtesy by the garding the military power of the cen-1 government of Chi" " 1 tral empires.

All Roads Now Lead to Viennd

Triumphant Cry of Italians

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS ON THE PIAVE, Monday. Oct 28. Fiften thousand prisoners had been taken by the British, Italians and French up to late today In the advance across the Piave which for the third time in one year is the scene of a desperate battle. This time, however, the tables are turned against the Austrtans, who are steadily being pressed back from the eastern bank of the river. The battle now has been going on for five days and has been marked by the desperate resistance cf the Austrians. They have directed their artillery fire against pontoon bridges thrown across the Piave and their bombing airplanes also have caused trouble for the allies. The allies not only have had to battle against the swift river current, but also to contend with the renewal of the pontoons and footbridges damaged by the Austrtans. Once across the river the allies have had to overcome strong Austrian trench positions and machine gun posts. ' Troops in Good Spirits. Austrian prisoners declare that they know nothing of the political situation at home and the efforts of their government to arrange an armistice. The Austrian army pcstoffice is said to have stopped the delivery of mail some time ago. Although facing a heavy cannonade and strong machine gun lire, the allied troops succeeded in effecting a crossing or tne nave, ine unusn, ltMMa and Frencn 60idiers are in the crossing of the Piave. The British, best of spirits and eager to continue the advance. All the roads leading to the mountains or the Piave are crowded with heavy masses of troops, guns and other war material proceeding to the front in orderly fashion. Whenever a staff automobile rushes by at sixty miles an hour, it is a common joke among the soldiers to exclaim: ""They are trying to beat us to Vienna! The present battle of the Piave be-1 gan officially Oct. 19, but heavy fight-1 ing did not develop until Oct. 24, the i anniversary of Caporetto and the, be ginning of the retreat to the Piave, The Italian official statements of the fighting have been reserved In their comments owing to weather conditions which threatened a rise in the Piave. Thanks to the fair weather of the last two days, the river has been left several miles behind in the region southeast of Montello. , Movements across the river In force are increasing steadily and In the best order notwithstanding the constant shelling from the Austrian artillery. -King View Attack. "We used to say that all roads lead to Rome," said an ' Italian general, speaking , of the new ' advance, "but now it appears that all roads lead toward the land of the barbarians.' Traffic has been so well organized that there has been scarcely any interruption. The vast network of roads leading to the plains of the Piave pre filled with soldiers and trucks carrying war material. Whenever a bomb or AVIATION ACTION OVER U. S. LINES (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Oct. 29. Continued aviation activity on the front of the first American army, In spite of poor weather was reported by General Pershing today in a second communique for Monday. Three enemy airplanes and an observation balloon were shot down and all the American machines returned. Heavy artillery fire marked the day on both sides of the Meuse. In the Woevre prisoners were captured in a successful raid. WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY, NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, Oct. 29. Activities along the centre of the American, front began long before daylight this' morning with a furious bombardment. The enemy opened a heavy fire with gas shells at 2:30 o'clock, which was changed to high explosives between 5 and 5. The American artillery responded. The patrols were active all night in the region near Bantheville. Work of British Air Force in Italy Is Promised in Reports (By Associated Press) LONDON, Oct. 29. Reports describing operations of the British forces in Italy under Lord Cavan, pay high tribute to the brilliant and successful work of the Royal air force. From March 10 to September 14 no - Q4 ia fewer than 294 enemy airplanes were brought down and 9 hostile ballons destroyed with a loss to the British of only 24 machines. The proportion i of 10 enemy machines destroyed for every British machine reported missing it is j?ointed out, reveals the very striking superiority in airmanship of British pilots over that of the Austrians. German Press Bureau Is Dissolved for Spreading False News About Army (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Oct. 29. The press bureau at German headquarters has I been dissolved, according to official )

shell drops on the roadways, the debris is quickly removed and the road once again is free. Gangs of Austrian prisoners captured In the drive already are at work digging graves for the burial of the dead. : King Victor Emmanuel saw the allied soldiers make the difficult crossing of the Piave river. He was dressed as usual, in a uniform made of the same material as that of the private soldiers. - The king was under the fire of the Austrian guns and was at various points where gas shells and shrapnel were falling. He spent much time near where there was a heavy bombardment to prevent the allied passage of the river. HUNGARIANS FORM INDEPENDENT STATE (Rv Ainotiated Press.) COPENHAGEN, Oct. 29. An inde pendent and Anti-Dynastic state has j been formed In Hungary under the leadership of Count Michael Karolyi, in agreement with the Czechs and South Slavonians, according to Vien

na reports received by the Politiken. : fore a separate peace with Austriaj Hungary is absurd and impossible. PARIS, October 29. Czecho-Slovak , "The democracies of the entente deputies in the course of an audience j can maintain only one attitude: An with Emperor Charles of Austria, ask- armistice first and all their condit'ons ed that Austrian and German troops 0f peace afterward, but only afterbe removed from their portions of the ward," says L'Homme Libre, empire, and that Czechc-Slovak regi- The Journal says: "There is a ments be returned, according to a j unique opportunity to lay down a dispatch from Vienna, It is said that reasonable basis for the future edithey made it clear to the emperor that ' flce Cf central Europe. The total dlsan internal revolution might ensue j location of the Hausburg monarchy

if the request were not granted. PARIS, Oct. 28, Monday A delegation of the National Polish Committee today handed to M. Benes, minister of foreign affairs of the Czecho-Slov-aks in Paris, an address giving assurance of fraternal solidarity on the occasion of the proclamation of mdepenaence oy me uzecno-oiovans. m. Trumblo, president of the Jugo-Slav committee here, has sent M. Benes greetings, reminding him of the community of interests between the Czecho-Slovaks and the Jugo-Slavs. M. Benes, in his reply, said that inde pendence would be impossible with out the unification of the Serbians, Croatians and Slovenes. RENEWAL OF U-BOAT WARFARE EXPECTED IF WAR CONTINUES (By Associated Press) LONDON, Oct. 28. Reports of German submarines being recalled to home ports, coupled with comparative inactivity on the part of the U-boats are discussed by admiralty officers here. It is not believed that Germany has abandoned her submarine warfare. The view officially expressed is that Germany, in checking the operations of submarines, hopes to lend weight to the evidently inspired reports that she is withdrawing them. It is possible Germany expects to create a better feeling in America by this proceedure and doubtless plans to bolster the waning morale of the submarine crews by demanding less of them. . At the admiralty it is believed that If the Inactivity continues, most of the submersibles will be withdrawn temporarily, the men will be given leaces and the boats will be repaired preparatory to the last great effort on the part of Germany. One admiralty officer says: "If the war continues, you may expect the submarine menace to be as great, if not greater, by January than any with which we have as yet had to deal." Italians in War Zone Cheer News of Gains Made Against AUStria ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS, Monday. Oct. 28. People living in the war zone are tonight surrounding the bulletin boards, upon which is placarded the official statement that the Plane river has been .crossed and that the battle is still going on. There were many impromtu addresses which were enthusiastically cheered by the civillauo.

It is evident that the offensive isjaccui suu.uuu.uuu, me tuiu viuvu popular, as has been warmly desired in the senate bill but refused by fin-

for many months, especially by the thousands of refugees who were driven from their homes last fall by the advancing Austrians. , K PROCLAMATION. - In view of the fact that there are in the city many influenza patients who would be affected by undue noise, and that the government is asking wartime economy to be practiced in all things, it is hereby asked that the people, and especially the children of Richmond, give up their usual Hallowe'en practices this year. ( It has been brought to the attention of the city officials that Hallowe'en parties are already on the streets and that cabbage and corn have been thrown wastefully about. At the present time such a practice must be considered unpatriotic, and for that reason it is requested that this be made a "sane Hallowe'en." , W. W.1 ZIMMERMAN, Mayor. I. A. GORMAN, Supt. of Police..

AUSTRIAN OFFER SHOWS BREAKING

OF ENEMY POWER n . Allied Press Sees Note to Wilson as Unconditional Surrender Caution Is Urged by French. PARIS. Oct. 29. "The capitulation of Austria" is the unvarying caption with which the morning newspapers precede Count Julius Andrassy's note to President Wilson. The editorials of the newspapers, while accepting this conclusion, urge caution lest there be a hidden snare behind the Austrian offer. "Beware of the last convulsions of the colossal enemy who is not yet completely crushed," writes Marce Barres, in the Echo De Paris. "The situation will not clear until military defeat Is . acknowledged or inflicted. lit will draw in its train the central empires, including Germany." Alfred Capus, editor of the Figaro, and all writers agree there can be no question of an armistice except on the terms set by the allies, and therethreatens to strengthen Germany by the addition of twelve million Germans and Austrians and as many Mnsrvars. A center of gravity is necessarv in middle Europe. This center J can only be at Vienna- or Berlin. What will happen if .we put Vienna and Berlin in the same helmet?" , EFFECT ON GERMANY LONDON, Oct. 28. Austria's reply to President Wilson is viewed here as an unconditional surrender. Although a recognized event of intrinsically the greatest moment, denoting the breaking up of Hapsburg power, main interest in the situation lies in the effect it will inevitably have on the position of Germany. . v - "It removes." says the Telegraph, "any lingering doubt as to the total and irremediable, defeat of Germany, for which, besides being a most grave military misfortune, it Involves ultimate crushing political defeat, as it destroys the monstrous fabric known as pan-Germanism." The Chronicle says: "It completes the Isolation of Germany, which, if it decides on a war of defense, must be prepared to meet invasion from ' the Austrian side, where the whole Italian army will be able to operate against it." The Daily News likens the chaos in Austria-Hungary to that in Russia, adding: , "Chaos may soon follow in Germany." Emphasizing the serious consequences for Germany, but reiterating nevertheless, its former warning to the allies not to make the terms for an armistice such as to sting Germany into resistance, the Post says: "It now remains for Austria's plenipotentiaries to go with the white flag to Italian headquarters and when Austria-Hungary has been disarmed and her armies demobilized, it will be for Italy and her allies to decide upon the terms." INDIVIDUALS TO BE TAXED FOR PROFITS r (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 War excess profits taxes imposed only upon corporations in the war revenue bill jby the senate finance committee toaay IU IIIUI viuuelia lliu JJai Luciompj in trade or business. Under the committee's plan indi viduals and partnerships such as lawyrs, doctors and other professional men, would not be subject to the war excess profits taxes made applicable only to those actually engaged in trade or business. The amendment, it was stated will restore estimated revenue' returns from war excess profits to i . j. 1 Art. niA nftn . . . ance committee revision. Z The Weather For Indiana by United States wea ther Bureau Fair and slightly warm-' er to night. Wednesday fair. Today's Temperature Noon 59 Yesterday Maximum -- 56 Minimum 37 Former Richmond Resident Killed in Indianapolis (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Oct 29. Benjamin A. Richardson, 73 years old, and his wife were killed instantly about noon when an automobile in which they were riding was struck by the Pennsylvania train about five miles south i of the city. Mr. Richardson was quar termaster general in Indiana during the Spanish-American war. He was born in Wayne county and at one time lived in Richmond. '

Flight of 228 Miles Made From Dayton in Hour and 45 Minutes (By Associated Press)

PITTSBURG, Oct. 29. Flying at an average speed of more than two miles a minute, James M. Schoonmaker, Jr., son of the vice-president of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad, covered the distance of 228 miles from the Wright Flying filed at Dayton, Ohio, to Pittsburg in one hour and forty-five minutes yesterday afternoon. M ADOO PASSES THROUGH CITY; IS OUT ON TOUR Secretary of Treasury Makes Short Stop Here to Greet Railroad Men. Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo stopped in Richmond long enough today to shake hands with persons who appnJ&cbed his special train in the Pennsylvania railroad station and to say: "Unity of command in Europe must be backed up with unity of command in America. There must be no divi sion between the President of the United States and Congress while the war is on. We have Germany licked, but wc have to finish it." Secretary McAdoo, with federal railroad administration officials is making a ten-day inspection of rail roads in the west and north. "All along the way," said Mr. McAdoo, "t have been impressed by the splendid condition of the roads. I have seen the improvements In the Richmond yards, east of here, and It looks good to me. It certainly will help prevent freight congestion In this section." Was Unexpected. Mr. McAdoo did not make a speech. There were no hurrahs or cheers. He left the rear platform of his car to shake hands with the men and women on the station platform. "Hello boys, glad to see you." was his greeting to railroad employes who shook hands with the director general. He was gracious in his greetings. News of Mr. McAdoo's coming was not known in the city until about thirty minutes before bis special train arrived. Even some of the railroad officials knew nothing of the special. The party left Washington last Saturday, going to Lynchburg, Va., thence to Columbus, Ohio. They departed from Columbus over the Pennsylvania railroad this morning for Thebs, 111. They will go to Chicago and visit the mining districts of Minnesota. Duluth is on the itinerary. The party will return to Washington next week. Accompanying Mr. McAdoo were Assistant Director General Oscar A. Price, director of operation; G. L. Bech, federal Inspector of railroad lines west, Carl Gray and H. A. Wooster, district director of Indiana and Ohio lines. "It looks to me as if we had Austria yelling, 'Please! Please'!" said Mr. Price. "FLU" BAN MAY BE LIFTED THURSDAY (By Associated Press) ' INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 29 Announcement was made today that the state wide order against public meetings because of influenza may be lifted by Thursday night of this week. The present plans are said to lift the ban county by county, as the situation improves, and by Thursday night few counties may remain in the list where public gatherings are forbidden. Commercial Clab Considers Bringing Plant to City The Industrial committee of the Richmond Commercial club, with the trustees of the Richmond Development company, met in the Commercial club rooms Tuesday morning to consider a small plant which may be brought to this city. The owner of the plant met with the committees. Captain Windsor" Title England's Royal Flier (By Associated Press) LONDON, Oct 29. Although Prince Albert King George's airman son, is officially described as "Captain Prince Albert R. A. F.." he is always spoken of as "Captain Windsor" in the neighborhood of the air station to which he is attached. The Prince has made himself very popular with the men in his command and has developed into an accomplished flyer.

INTEREST IN

U. S. CENTERS IN AUSTRIA'S LATEST NOTE Officials Divided in Opinion as to Import of New Peace Proposal No Answer to Be Made to Germany. TURKEY AFTER PEACE , (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Oct 29 The new Austrian note asking for an armistice and peace terms was received by cable today at the Swedish legation for de-. livery to the state department. The text Is said to be identical with that cabled by the Associated Press from Basel, Switzerland, yesterday. LONDON, Oct. 29. Turkey has lndependly presented peace proposals to the entente nations, according to a report from Constantinople forwarded by the correspondent at Copenhagen of the Exchange Telegraph company. The negotiations are expected to end soon, it added. i WASHINGTON, Oct 29. Interest in official circles today was centered on the new peace note from Austria, reported In press dispatches to be on its way to Washington through the medium of the Swedish government Though no official announcement, has yet been made, it was considered certain that no answer will be made to the latest communication from Germany delivered yesterday to President Wilson. Though the Austrian note, according to the unofficial text, goes farther than have any of the German peace proposals In that It asks the president to begin immediately, negotiations for peace and an armistice without awaiting further exchanges with Germany, many officials saw practically no signs of the expected break in the alliance of the central powers. In fact it is believed that the Vienna and Berlin governments are working in harmony and with a full knowledge" of the other's actions. The belief was based largely on the fact -that the actions of Austria have not thus far caused any visible resentment in Berlin. Must Have Guarantee. The statement of the Austrian government that It adhered to the point of view expressed by President Wilson in his last communication . upon the rights of the peoples of the dual monarchy, and of the Czecho Slovaks and Jugo-Slavs In particular one of the greatest concessions that AustriaHungary could make was considered as reflecting the chaotie conditions In the empire. Emperor Charles, it was said, doubtless realizes that conditiens cannot long remain as they now are. and accordingly Is exerting even more strenuous efforts than his effort to obtain a peace not too onerous or too humiliating. . .... In regard to this Austrian assertion, it was pointed out that nothing is sai6 about guaranteeing the complete Independence of those peoples. It was thought in some quarters today that the president will demand that such guarantees be offered before consenting to transmit the Austrian proposal to the allies. COMMITTEE FORMS PLANS FOR UNITED WAR FUND DRIVE The committee of the United War Service fund campaign met in the Commercial club rooms Monday and outlined the procedure for the campaign which is to be held 10 days beginning November 11. Canvassing will be done by about 250 men solicitors in three days' time. The days for solicitation have not been definitely decided upon but will probably be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the campaign week. - The city of Richmond has been divided into eight districts as nearly as possible according to population. Two generals will be in charge and each district will be under the supervision of a coloneL Each district is to be divided into five sections to be assigned to a captain and six solicitors. - - - " .- Special committees will procure preliminary subscriptions. This committee will be known as the Aviation "because it will hit only the high spots." - It was also decided at last night's meeting to accept the suggestion of the state organization that an Industrial committee be appointed to secure petitions in industrial plants, where men will - be petitioned to donate a . certain number of days' work.. " Thousands of posters, booklets and other advertising matter have arrived at the local headquarters in the Masonic Temple, and are being sorted lor distribution.' . ..