Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, November 18, 1918, Page 1

Bulletin Service Flag VOL. LIX—NO. 276 PART PLAYED B\ N FINAL BATTLE OF THE WAR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1918 'EIGHT PAGES—56 COLS. PRICE TWO CENTS AN Twenty-three Amenun Divisions, Totaling More Thas 750,- 000 American Combat Troops, Were in the Action Be- ginning September 26, That Brought Germany to Her Knees—The Attack Delivered the Morning of Novem- ber 1 Was the Death Blow to the German Army—On the Morning of November 2 the Enemy Officially Ad- mitted That:the American Attack Had Effected a Break. Paris, Nov. 17.—(By The A. P.) Out sf the confusion and daze of the mov- ing military events on the western bettle line since late in September, when battle followed battle until from ¥landers to Verdun there was cease- less action, it now is permissible to outline to a certain extent the part played by the American armies in the final decisive battle of the war, which ;nded with the armistice of last Mon- ay. Military reasons heretcfore have prevented accentuating the accom- pilshments of the Americans, except in a most general manner. The des- patches from the field have been nec- essarily entary and possibly were overvhadowed by the accounts of the more dramatic operations over the historic battle fronts io the west. “But it now may be stated that twenty-one American divisions, totall- ing more than 750,000 American com- bat troops, partitipated in the action teginning September 26, known va- riously as the battle of the Argonne and the battle of the Meuse, but which history may call Sedan—the battle that brought Germany to her knees and, as far as human foresight goes, ended the worldis bloodiest and costliest war. In order to understand Lhe military situation which made the’ Argonne operations the crux of the war, 1t is necessary to go back to the reduction of the St. Mihiel salient in the middle of September. This brilliant Ameri- can accomplishment is still fresh in history. It cut oft at®one stroke a menaeing enemy projictien toward Verdun and weakened the $iemy’s de- fensive by threatening Mz, one of Germany's two greatest advance rail- way centers for distributing troops and supplies .along the Monimedy-Se- dan line. Metz also was the pilvot on which the enemy swung through Belgium in- te France, and therefore obviously it ‘was the pivot on which his retirement must hinge. The Argonne, the next step below here, threatened tne great rallway arteres running westward from Metz, With the conclusion of the St. Mihiel action, the steady inflow of American forces caused a displacement of power between the allied and German ar- 3. Thus it no longer was neces- sary to pursue a policy of reducing u sclient or nibbling a# it. The Ameri- ¢an troops had shown what they could Go. A broader policy of general attack ulong the éntire line was then adopted and the high command ctlled upon General Pershing to take the Argonne sector, admittedly one of the most, if riot entirely the most, difficult of the whole front. Germany had in four years fortified it to the last degree of military skill, with super’) roads, boih rall and motor, connecting up to the rear positions and bases. The outstanding feature of the Ar- gonne Forest Is a long chain of hills running north and south, covered with a dense growth of trees and under- growth, making an advance difficult and offering superb defensive quali- ties. From the edge of the forest, where e resistance was viciousiy strong, the -enemy possessed innumerable flanking positions. But beyond this difficult region lay the Montmedy-Se- dan line, which was recently omptured, A German order described it as “our life artery.” It represented one-half of the German rail supply on the west. ern front. It meant death if cut. The high command told Pershing to cut it. " The American First Army was put in motion from St. Mihiel. In nine days it was on the Argonne line ready for an attempt the failur: of which might mean disaster and the succe; of which would give untold results, This quick movement of an enormo body of men, the establishment of a new line of supply and 2il the compli- cated military preparations, was re- garded with pride by the American commander. They knew that on them depended the fate of the great attack on the rest of the front, If forced back here the enemy must give way (o the west. 17 he held he could hold elsewhere. It was at daybreak of September when the Americans went in. Using nine divisions for the preliminary at- tack and under vigorous artiliery sup- port they advanced five kilometers the tirst day. But the enemy was not taken wholly by surprise. The second day he threw into the line five counter attack divisions he had held in'close reserve. They were his best troops, but. they failed not only to push the Americans back, but failel to check the gradual advance of the Americans over the difficuit terrain. The first phase df the action ended October 31, during which the Ameri- cans compelled the enemy to, use a large number of divisions, which be- came slowly exhausted and thus were unable to parry the hammering he was receiving from the French and British on the west. The original nine American divisions in some cases were kept in the Ine over three consecutive weeks. The American reserves then ‘were thrown in until every division not engaged on another part of the hne had been put in action, It is a fact commented upon with pride by the American commanders and complimented by the allies, tnat seven of these divisions that drove their way through this Lard action never before had been in an active sector, while green troops, fresh from hp-_ were poured In as replacements. Associated Press despatches fh day to day told what these men did; how the enemy was slowly push- ed back from his strongest and most wvital pesitions, throush one defense system after another, using his finest troops, which had been with- in many instances from other portiens of the line. The attack delivered the morning of r 1, 'which began the second ¥ of the Argénne battle, was the deathblow to the German army. De- tween September 26 and October 31 divisions to the number of 36 identified as being opposed to the s In" this sector. Between November 1 and November € the ene- my threw in 14 fresh divisions, but a% in_vain. every foot of the way, the \ advance averaged five kilo- \Swtres dafly ever terrain constantly growing more difficult, with the lines of communications and supply aaily lengthening and attenuating, while roadmakers for the transport and oth- er supply organizations worked day and night at their tasks. Day by day the official communica- tions and the telephone even to the farthest advance line told the Ameri- cans that for every mile the Germans gave way before them they were yielding another mile to the British and French on the left; that the Amer- ican attack had effected a break through. The Americans knew that what fipally happened on the morning of November 11, when the armistice was signed, was only a question of days, Last Monday morning the general commanding a certain division was called to the telephone in a. far ad- vanced position and asked if he had understood that hostilities were to have ceased at 11 o'clock in the morn- ng. Yes,” replied the general “T did. But at 10.38 we were going like hell.” PRESIDENT REGARDS IT HIS DUTY TO STAY IN WASHINGTON Washington, Nov. 17.-—Publication today of President Wilson's letter to Judge Alton B. Parker declining an invitation to attend the Britain Day celebration in New York, December 8§ caused renewed discussion here of the question of whether the president will go to Europe for the great peace conference that is to settle finally the issues growing out of the war. In his letter to Judge Parker, the president said: “It is my plain dutyv.to be here for 1 can act more promptly upon mat- ters which seem every hour and I am sure that I can be more true to the common cause by staying here.” By some this was taken to mean that the president would not attend the peace conference. Generally, however, it was accepted as meaning that the president expects that that the exchange between Colonel E. M. House, his personal representative, and the Entente premiers in prepar- ation for the assembling of the peace conferefpe still will be continuing December 8. In advance of the meeting of meJ conference many -delicate questions must be settled by the supreme war council at Versailles. Since Colonel House reached Paris there have been daily exchanges between him and President Wilson and these must con- tinue until the cotincil's® work is completed and the way clear for the assembling of the congress. As yet there has been no indication that the president has reached a de- cision on the suggestion from high sources in Europe that he at least be present for several days that he will go to Europe, though probably not as an active participant in the meet- infi. The general belief here now is that the congress cannot assemble before January for: even after the United States and the Allies have com- pleted their present exchanges of views and the supreme council has drawn up the programme for the meeting, several weeks will be re- quired for the assembling of the commissioners which are to represent the participating nations. PAMPHLET ISSUED BY PRINCE MAXIMILIAN Copenhagen, Nov. 17.—(By The A. P.—The former imperial chancellor, Prince Maximilian of Baden, has is- sued a pamphlet in which he writes: “My peace policy was entirely upset by the proposal for an armistice, which was handed to me in complete form upon my arrival in Berlin. 1 fought against it for practical and political reasons. ' It seemed to me a grave mistake to allow the first step toward peace to be accompanied by such an amazing admission of Germany's weakness. “Neither the,enemy powers nor our people regarded our military sit- uation such as to make desperate measures necessary. I proposed that the government as a first measure should state exactly its programme of war aims and demonstrate to the world our agreement with President Wilson's principles and our readiness to undergo heavy national sacrifices to fulfill those principles.” PRISONERS DF WAR TO BE RELEASED BY GERMANS London, Saturday, Ncv. 16.—Prison- rs of war held by the Germans wiil be eranted opportunities for returning,to their homes without delay, according to a German wireless message picked up here. “The government is sensible of the hard life of prisoners in Germany and and énemy countries and expects that everywhere they will be treated as humanely as possible,” continued the message. “It will take energetic meas- ures if excesses against them are com- mitted by subordinate authoritles or private persons. “Nevertheless, it requests prisoners, in their own interest, to continue to carry on their work until a determined period. A return in large numbers, without regard to a concerted plan for their being sent home, must result in the greatest prejudice to themselves and the whole population.” BRITISH STEAMER IN SINKING CONDITION OFF CAPE RACE St. Johns, N. F., message received here tod, British steamer Cascapedia of the Federal Line, said she was in a sink- ing condition off Cape Race. No furth- er particulars were given. It was thought here the ship was Jamaged in the hurricane which swept this coast the last 24 hours. OBITUARY Captain Joseph B. Greenhut. New York, Nov, 17.—Captain Joseph B. Greenhut, years old, formerly 'head of the Greenhut-Seigel Cooper Cempany, which operated a large de- ‘partment store here, died at his home today after a six months illness, to mature almost to Get a Negro—Two Persons Killed. Winston-Salem, N. C., Nov. 17— At least two persons are known to have been killed and probobly a score of others injured several seriously, in a riot here tonight which resulted from the efforts of a mob of several thousand men to storm the city jail and lynch a negro accused of shooting J. E. Childress and Sheriff Flyt and attacking Mrs. Childress last night. Late tonight firing was still going on in different parts of the city, the mob finally having broken into small groups. Efforts of the home guard! and the police to restore order were! unavailing even at that time and Gov- ernor BicKett was asked to intervene. He ordered home guards here Greensboro and arranged to have a| company of regular soldiers sent from Camp Polk, near Releigh. The known dead ars Mrs, Rachael Levi, a bystander, who was shot through the lungs, and Robert Young, 2 fireman, who also was shor. Five of the more seriously injured, including two members of the home guurd, were taken to hospitals but many others were treated at thei homes. The total number of injured was not known. The mob first formed thi: about 3.30 o'cloc] arternoon and stormed the jail. - Three shots were fired and the negro accused of shooting the two men and attacking Mrs. Childress was seriously wounded, while a white pris- oner named Tragg also was hit mn the a1 by a stray bullet. After some difficulty the police suc- ceeded in clearing the crowd out of the building and then the mayor call- ed out the home guards. Quiet reign- ed for a time. but later the report went around that the negro shot was not the man that had been sought. By itfall the mob had re-formed and tarted marching to the jail, which was surrounded by home guaras. Hardware stores were d revolvers, shotguns apons and ammunition taken. As the mob marched it increased in size and when. its objective was reached it numbersd several thousand. The may- or sought to address the crowd but could not be heard. In the meantime fire companies had arrivei and when the mob broke for the jail the firemen turned water on them. Firing immediately Young was shot dead. A bullet hit Mrs. Levi, who was watching. nearby. The home guards answered the volley but the mob quickly overpowered lhem and went into the j Tw of the guard were badly hurt by ing thrown bodily down a stairwa which they were guarding. Apparently the mob did find the ne- gro it sought, for no more of the pris- oners were fired upon. After an hour or more the mob left the jail and started marching through the business section of the town. _ Gradually it brolte” nto” groiips and for a time it was feared that there woull be a race riot as some of the sroups headed fot the negro quarter. Late tonight, how- ever, there hal been no clazh petween the whites and black broken into and other followed and THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION ISSUED BY PRESIDENT WILSON Washington, Nov. 17.— President ‘Wilson, in a proclamation today, des- ignated Thursday, November 28th as Thanksgiving Day, and said thisyear the American people -have specialand moving cause to be grateful and re- joice. Complete victory, he said, has brought not only peace, but the con- fident promise of a new day as well, in %hich “justice shall replace .force and jealous intrigue among the na- tions.” The proclamation follows: “(Thanksgiving, 1918.) “By the President of the United States of America, “A Proclamation. “It has long been our custom to turn in the autumn of the year in praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God for His many blessings and mercies to us as a nation. This year we have special and moving cause to be grate- ful and to rejoice. God has in His good pleasure given us peace. ‘It has not come as a mere cessation of arms. a mere relief from the strain and tragedy of war. It has come as a great triumph of right. Complete victory has brought us, not peace alone, but the promise of a new day as well, in which justice shall re- place force and jealous intrigue among the nations. Our gallant armies have participated in a triumph which is not marred or stained by any purpose of delfish A aggression. In a right- eous cause they have won im- mortal glory and have nobly served their nation in serving mankind. God has indeed been gracious. We have cause for such rejoicing as revivesand strengthens in us all the best tradi- tions of national history. A new day shines about us in which our hearts take new courage and look forward with new hope to new and greater duties. “While we render thanks for thgse things, let us not forget to seek the Divine guidance in the performance of these duties, and Divine mercy and forgiveness for all errors of act or purpose, and pray that in all that we do we shall strengthen the ties of friendship and mutual respect upon which we must assist to build the new structure of peace and good will among the nation. “Wherefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, president of the United States of Amer- ica, do hereby designate Thursday.the twenty-eighth day of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and prayer, and invite the people throughout the land to cease upon that day from their ordinary occupations and in their several homes and places of worship to render thanks to God, the ruler of nations. “In witness whereof, I have here- unto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. “Done in the District of Columbia, this sixteenth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and eighteen ,and of the independence of the United States of ‘America, the one hundred and forty- third. “WOODROW WILSON. “By the president, “Robert Lansing, 3 “Secretary of State. GERMAN DEFENSE VESSEL INTERNED AT STOCKHOLM Stockholm, Saturday, Nov. 16.—¢By The A. P.), The German armored coast defense vessel Beowulf arrived late last night in the northern Stock- holm archipelago. The vessel will be interned. Other vessels of the German Baltic fleet are expected to arrive in Swed- isn waters. from ! Minnesota’s prohn i defeated by 1,000 votes. British casualties for the ended Nov. 14 were 30.53 week the ban on trade exhibitions. Copper output of Calumet & Hecla for October was 11,929,929 pounds. Five companies entered complaints that demurrage rules were violated. Receipts of platinum for the Ord- lnanee Department has been discon- tinued. Railroad Administration announced that it is unlikely de luxe fares will be lowered. Food Administration announced that basic prices for hogs will continue through December. United States Rubber Co. applied to the Stock Exchange to list $6 000,000 secured gold notes. | War Trade Board announced the inames of 33 firms added to trading- with-the-enemy list. The Northwest produced more than 132,056 288 feet of lumber tor { planes during the war. all fixed prices on cotton goods shall {remain in effect until Jan. 1. | _Chairman Hurley of the Shipping cial uses. Companies operating in Mexico ex- pect oil tankers taken over by the government will be restored to serv- ice shortly. Governor Whitman’s personal elec- tion expense affidavit declares he neither received nor spent money the campaign. Contract between the Railroad Ad- ministration and the Santa Fe Rail- road was practically completed and will be signed in a few days. Boston Elevated Co. Will have . to pay 9,000 employes $1060,000 back wages in compliance with the decision of the War Labor Board. Secretary McAdoo decided to ask Congress for legislation to facilitate problems of reconstruction. effect the long-pending Spanish credit of §50 000000, to be advanced United States, were completed. Fluctuations on cotton futures were pool Cotton Associatibn, instead of 100 points; as previously announced. It is reported the deal for the sale of the British subsidiaries of the In- ternational Mercantile Marine to a British syndicate was postponed. President Wilson and a group War, Department officials witnessed demonstrations of a giant Handley- { Page bombing plane at Washington. A committee of the greatest citizens of France were appointed to build a | monument at the mouth of the Gi- | ronde, commemorating America’s aid |0 the war. | 1t was officially announced by the French government that French war prisoners including those in neutral countries, will be repatri- ated. Sir Albert H. Stanley, president of the British Board of Trade, announc- ed that first steps had been taken to relax prohibition on imports and ex- ports. American schooner .Abbie .Bowker, 182 tons. with a cargo of lumber from I Jacksonville to Cuba was lost off assau. Her crew of eight men were saved. The Echo de Paris says Mrs. Wilson will come to Europe with President ‘Wilson. of in an interview at Paris said he hoped the food condition of France = again would be normal at Easter. The municipal council of Paris will 12quest parliament to adopt a law eranting suffrage to women, according t> Le Petit Parisien. SITUATION IN HOLLAND CCNSIDERABLY IMPROVED London, Saturd. Nov. 16.—Author- jative despatches received from Hol- land otday show that the situation in that country has improved consider- ably. The disturbances and excitement had not died out completely, but the sit- uation was well in hand. The queen drove out Thursday in an open car- riage. She was cheered and received everywhere with respect. Previously the latest information from Holland was contained in a Cen- tral News despatch from The Hague dated Wednesday. This was to the effect that soldiers had been posted to guard all public buildings and gov- ernment offices. Cavalry was patrol- ing the streets of The Hhgue, and forces also were assembled in Amster- dam, where revolutionary demonstra- tions have taken place. NEW SPANISH MINISTRY HAS BEEN SWORN Nos., 117.—By ‘Tke A. F.)— ministry presided over by s de Alhucemas has been sworn constituted as follow: IN Madrid, The and minister of public worl Marquis de Alhucemas. M)nxster of. the Interior, i.nis Silvela. of War, General Rergenger. of the Navy, Jose Chacon. of Justice, Senvr Bergada. of Education, isenor Burels. of Finance, the Duke of Al- “the Minister Minister Minister Minister of Foreign Alvardo de Romanenes. Minister of Food, Senor Garnica. Affairs, Count TO OUST THE GRAND DUCHESS OF LUXEMBURG Geneva, Nov. 17.—(By The A. P.) The Lausanne Gazette says it learns {the people and parliament of Lux- emburg will demand the abdication of the Grand Duchess of Luxemburg, who is considered the sycbol of German in- trigue. The members of the beral party desire the grand duchy trans- formed into a republic and attached to France, The newspaper adds that the grand duchess, learning of the general opin- ion of the people of the country, re- piied that she was ready to abdlcate after a general vote had heen taken on the question, but not before. EMPEROR CHARLES HAS RENOUNCED THE THRONE Geneva, Nov. 17.—(By The A. P.). Former Emperor Charles of Austria, wao still is in Vienna, rencunced the throne in an autograph letter to Count Karolyi, president of th» Hunzarian national council, says an Innsbruck despateh received here. The despatch adds that the former monarch now is wearing an thes and that he says he is enurely iinished with state affairs‘and wishes to live in the future as a private citi- zen. 200 GERMAN CADETS AND 102 SAILORS DROWNED Copenhagen, Satufday, Nov. 16 (By Jthe A, P.).—Two hundred cadets and 1103 other sailors aboard the German training ship Schlesien were drowned when that vessel was' sunk by two, German battleships flying' the red flag. i = Gondensed Telearams [ 5. The War Industries Board has lifted * LA War Industries Board decided that! Board favors the plan’to have hun-| dreds of vessels rebuilt for commer- | i : in jof $£52,500,0000. i the campaign work of War Finance Corporation in | Final arrangeménts for putting into | to the! limited to 50 points a day by the Liv- | 420,000 | tGERMANS PILLAGING IN Victor Boret, minister of provisions, | Raise $124,995,059 To Provide $250,000,000 For Seven War Relief Organi- zations. New York Nov. 17.—With only three days left to work, the Un.ied War Work campaign committee | faced tonight the necessity of raising . §124 999,050 to provide the seven war relief orgaizations with thfe $250,000- 000 they need to keep the American army and navy happy until demob.li- zation. Official subscriptions tonight to- talled $125,000 950 or approximately’: T4 percent of the original $170,500, 000 asked, but nothing short of a 50, percent over-subscription will sansfy’ the officials, they declare. On the basis of the original asked twenty-six states have re ported themselves “over the top,” a few of these having passed the 50 per- cent over-subscription mark . of all| states. The eastern states continued to lag, however, the percentages of some as given out by the committee tonight being as follows: New Jersey 73; Pennsylvania. out- side of Philadelpkia, 60; massachu- etts 80; Rhode Island 90. New York state’s total tonight was $26 941,517, against a minimum quota of $35,000000 and a maximum Guota sum| John R. Mott, director general of mmght made public a telegram from Secretary of War with regard to the demobilization of the troops and' re-asserting the urgent need for the welfare agencies serv- ing them. of a large fund. “The process of demobilization,” Mr. Baker said, “will necessarily take many months. During this time it is of vital importance tha tour soldiers should have the support of the agen- cies now joined in the United War Work campaign. 1 hope that every American will be proud to support during the coming year our triumph- ant army.” MASSACHUSETTS THE ONLY NEW ENGLAND STATE “SHY” Boston, Nov. 17.—Every New Eng- land state except Massachusetts has passed its minimum quota in the United War Work Campaign, accord- ing’ to. figures announced by the dis- trict committee today. Massachusetts is beinz held back by metropolitan Boston, which must give rive $1500,000 before midnight Mon- day to obtain the minimum quota. Loston gave $1,000,000 on Saturday. ampaign workers made house to house canvasses today. while coulec- tions for the fund were taken in the churches and Sunday schools. Figures for the Néw England states apnounced tonight were: Massachusetts $7,272,342; $3,707,776; Rhode Maine $1,200.000; 000; Vermont $14,798,0: Connecti- and $1,292 New Hampshire $330,000. Total o A SUBURBS OF BRUSSELS London, Saturday, Nowv. 16.—Con- firmation has been received here that Germans are pillaging or destroying property in the suburbs of Brussels. Although the movement in no sense revolutionary, it is refarded proba- ble/that allied military steps will be necessary to ¢nforce the armistice. Advices received in [London today say that the entry of the Eelgian king and queen into Brussels bn been post- poned. GREAT BRITAIN TO SEND WHEAT TO HOLLAND London, Saturday, Nov. 1§.—In view of the measure of an agreement reach- ed between Dutch delegates and rep- resentatives of the allied governments and of the United States and tne serl- ous distress in Holland arising from insufficient food supplies, the Allied Food Council in London has arranged to divert to Rotterdam the steame- Adra with wheat on bosrd. The vessel carries 7,100 tons of wneat. 1,753 NAMES IN THREE ARMY CASUALTY LISTS Washington, Nov. 17.—The follow- | ing casualties are reported by the . Commanding General of the Ameri- can Expeditionary Forces: Killed in oction 130; missing in ac- tion 91; total 221. Connecticut men in lists are: Killed in Action. Corporal James H. Johnson, Haven. New Missing in Action. Privates—William Corcoran East Haven; Thomas G. Doris, Milford; Leo J. L’'Homme, Attawaugan; Ubenz Mamyurburg, Bloomfield. SUNDAY’S LIST. action of Killed in wounds 169; died other causes 13; cident 2; died of disea severely 93; wounded (degree termined) 210: wounded slightly missing ing action 151; total 985. Killed. Murray 217; died of ] accident and } f airplane ac-l e 47; wounded unde- 18; Lieutenant New London. E. Chamer, AMERICAN TROOPS ARE MOVING FORWARD They Are Occupying Temtnry Just Abandoned by the Gel'- man Forces—Patrols Are Advancing in Columns Along the High Roads—Souvenir Hunting Has Been Forbid- den the Americans—Fraternizing With German Sok- diers or Volunhry Prisoners Has Been Prohibited. No Press). eneral forces moved forwird eo (By With lhe American Army in France, [to press forward, and th 7.30 The Asso- Pershing’s today mn territory just abandoned by the Ger- man troops. o'clock this weére only morninz, {murched out, not in line of battle in columns along th: slightly high roads impairad. On the old Ene between Mouzon and Thiacourt, U iying from tie region of Sedaf to the soutl: of Metz, the troops had been stationed to awa.l orders for the advance,’ and the 4t D The first steps of the Americans in- many | to regions so lately controlled by Ger- were not spectacular. The men viere Reyed up and keen for the new adventure, but as on the day signing cotapar: festations of hed"” men ferward. of the armistice there tively no demo their ent Many of the men ormed, and all of them wers “pol- as though for appearéd eager for the word to gc d inspection. rative m siasm. been newiy of the weie The For the first time since the Ameri- cans had been ordered to to enemy-held territory that they ment, whi w rould dvance in ere was as- encounter The Intelligence Depar:- never has ceased to runc- tion, had accurately reported that the Germans were carrving out their agreement of evacuation, and there was evident the belief both by officers and men that no trap was awaiting them. No chances were taken, however. The engineers were the second units 2y carefully Lesan their work of looking out for m:nes and tainted water. Every ob- tucle was. tested before it was moved, For some' time the Germans have shown a spirit of cooperation in- forminz the Americaps where minés were located and in thamselves de- stroying them. It was some time after the engi- reers moved forward before the heav- ier -columns taok the coads. " The en- tiwe army finally was moving,. - and moving along the lines of peace day. ' But it was in such order that it ‘might qauickly be transformed into battle ar- Y Every brigade was covered by 4 -giment of 77's, the heavier artillery foliowing close behind. The fianks of tlie advancing column were well pros tected. It has been impresced on officers and men alike that this is an vperat] on uider an armistice; that w: ists and that the possibility rej that at any time it may be neceksary foi them to play their part with the ness of the past year. ation. not only with the Ccrman coldiers whe may be found either as stragslers or voluntary pris- oncrs, but with the an. popula- tion, has been sternly forhidden. Loot- ing aid even souvenir hunting have heen forbidden the Americans. It has been plainly impre:sed upon the men that property is inviolate anda that those persons with whom they come in contact must be regarded as eme- mies. PARIS TO CELEBRATE THE VICTORY OF ALLIED ARMS 15.—7he munic1- Faris, Friday, pal council vite Marshals Nov. of Paris has de:ided to in- Joffre ani] Premier Clemenceau to a & emony in the City their honor urd at which 1he victory of the allied arms will be celebrated. The council today drew sage of greeling Brussels, from captivity. It was Hal!, np och and -lemn_cer- nned in a mes- to Mavor Max of commemorating his return voted to send a delegation to Brussels to welcome him when he returns homne. The cities of Metz and Strassburg will be presented with French to fly'from their city halis. The council flags voted favorably on a propositign 1o rename several streeis in Paris, calling them Rues Paul De- xoulede, Georges Clemenceau, shal Joffre and Marshal I"och. MORE REPUBLICS IN GERMANY PROCLAIMED Basel, Nov. 17.—(Havas). Mar- More of tne smaller German principalities have fcllowed the example of their larger neighbors and have taken steps-towar¢ | establishing republican forms of gov- ernment. GERMAN FLEET WAS 3 ORDERED OUT FOR BATTLE Copenhagen, Saturday, Nov. 16— (By The A.P.)—Friday afiernoon’s edi- tion of the Vorwaerts of Berlin de- clared that tl.e report was true that the German fleet was ordercd out on October 20 for a final battler which was to be fought until the last ship was sunk. The Pan-Germans béljeved that such a battle would re-animate the German people with the spirit of 1014, It is said that the order to the fleet spoke merely of a “manoeavre cruise,” but the report that a sacrificial® bat- tle was intended spread like wildfire. A general mutiny followed. “This,” says the Vorwaerts, “was the redl spark that kindlel the Tevolu- tion.” MEETING CALLED OF LOCAL FOOD ADNINIQTR‘ATORS Hartford, Conn., Nov. 17.—Robert Scoville, federal food administrator for Connecticut, today announced that he has ‘called a mleett‘i‘nglg l:efl loou(: :g; ministrators_.of e owns state fo-be held in the state upiwl next Tuesday at 11.30 ‘a. m. vrincipal speaker will be Frederick C Saxe-Meiningen has been proclaimed Walcott, Yale, 1891. a republic and all estates ownea by princes are made public property. A special despatch from Karlsruhe workers and others interested in food says that the provisional government conservation to attend the meeting on that has announced Friedrich tuent assembly Grand A Duke II. has abdicated and'that Feden is a free republic. consti- later will determine the form of government to be estab- ! lished. - CLEMENCEAU SHOWERED WITH CONGRATULATIONS stores of fod. Therefore, conservation Faris: Nov. state 17.—The entire cabinet, the under-secretaries of and government commissioners waited on Premier Clemenceau this morning at the ministry of war to congratulate the premier on his patrict:sm and in- defatigable labor in bringing .victory to France. The Clerhenceau just a year old, an artistic was presented the premier. ministry being souvenir It was a beeklet commemorative of the gov- ernment’s work and contairned among other illustretions Daumier’s pictures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. SCHOONER FLOATED FROM DANGEROUS POSITION Chatham, Mass., Nov. masted schooner Louise M which grounded Friday on Stonehorse! lay safely at anchor today near | Syanehorse Tligntship, favorable wind to proceed. floated from her dangerous position at €hoal, waiting 17.—The three Richard, For a She was high tide last night with the aid of the coast guard crew from Monomoy Point station. tiined no Apparently damage. She was with lumber from Guifport for Boston. | BERLIN POLICE ARE TO she Sus- loaded . SUPPORT PUBLIC ORDER Copenhagen, Saturday, | Berlin police authorities have, adople\]' Nov, 16— a vesolution, deglaring that it is their stention to-do everythng possble to upport public order and “to let iteness and.'consideration rule in their po- relations with their fellow citizens.” The resolutons a Eerlin to forget th ugainst policemen and help them. The reopened Lerlin bourse the. citizens of old grievances strday. 1 Mechanic Henry E. Cattey, Thomas- GEORGE PRIMROSE, MINSTREL, ton. } Private Harry R. Hubbel, .\Hlford." Died of Wounds. ‘rose, HAS STOMACH TROUBLE New York, Nov. noted minstrel and 17.—George. Prim- dancer, who Privates Erick W Lund. New Hav- was reported to be in a critical con- en; William Useted, Portchester. Died from Accident. Private Theodore Isele, Bristol. Wounded. Sergeants—Leslie . Babcock, New Haven; Edward Piazza, New Haven. Privates — Frederick W. Sudrow, Bridgeport; Frank T. Bluesi, Avon. Missing. Privates—John Licamella, Bridge- port; Charles Salemme, Torrington; Tony Palumbo, Branford; William Potz, Bristol SATURDAY AFTERNOON’S LIST Killed in action 109; died of wounds 62; died ot disease 54; “'o,mded' slightly 90; missing in ‘action 232 total 547. s Killed in Action. Privates—Otto McManus, Bridge- port; Harry Tarpinian, Hartford. i Died of Wounds. Private Apostolos P. Paris, Bridge- port Wounded Severely. § Privates—Peter Nicas, Bridgeport: Carlisle Palmer, Cos Cob; Joseph F. Parell, New Haven; Frank Smith, Robert J. Smith, South Emdon N. Moshier, Mys- ©* Shapiro Stamford 8wannm, North Gros | irived dition trouble. w fortab! night. his condition had ably in the la for in a hospital here last night, fliowing an operation stomach s said to be resting com- It was r&‘poned that improved con: 24 hou FORMER GERMAN EMPREZS IS GOING TO HOLLAND London, Nov. 17.—The former Ger- man empress and the wife of the for- mer for and Soldiers’ gen by change Telezraph. VON MACKENSEN HAS ARRIVED IN HUNGARY 17.—The, German C'openhagen, Field Marshal Vi Nov. on has been operating vesterday with gary, tLwards Germany. at Mackensen, German crown prince will leave | Holland in a few days on a spe- ciai train provided Dy Counc T'otsdam reports received the Workmen's oording: at Copenh! the correspondent of the to who in Rumania, ar- Debreczin, 2,000 of his troops, accorti- f1g to a despatch from Vienna. troops were disarmed and Hun- The started More Abdications Announced. Copenhagen, Saturday, Nov. 16.— Duke Charles Edward of Saxe-Coburg end Gotba and Grand Duxe Friedrich Franz IV, have abdicated. of Mecklinburg-Schwertn, | fer a nation Mr. Scoville has asked the town ad- ministrators to- invite home economics Tuesday. | “The record march of events in the past week,” said Mr. Scoville. ‘has of necessity greatly .changed the pro- \8ram of the food administration. There iremains, however, the salient fact that more people than ever are asking that |America divide its mot too plentiful of food is more imperative than ever.” AMERICAN SOLDIERS PARADED IN. LONDON London, Saturday, Nov. 16.—Ameri- can soldiers stationed here, or visiting the city on ‘leaye of absence, paraded this afternoon behind the tybical ne- gro soldier jazz band of forty pieces. | The parade halted in frerg of Buck- jingham Palace, where it -disbanded. The band then proceeded to the pa- rade grounds where it gave a concert Jasting an hour. Thousands of persons listened to the music. Tonight the band played for a dance under Eritish mili- tary control BRITISH DECORATE SEVEN AMER|CAN$ Archangel, Wednesday, Nov. 6.—The Pritish have decorated the following seven Americans for gallantry dis- played on the Vologda railway tront' Lieutenant Leise, Milford, Sergeant G. deden. Athens, O Cor- poral W. Shaughnessy. Detroit, and Privates C. B. Garrett, Kalamazoo, Mich., L. L. Hopkins, Muir, Ky., J. P. ‘Wagoner, Detroit, and G. Hinman, {Linwood, Mich. | MILLIONAIRE CHARLES F. BANNING INTERNED Pittsburgh, Pa. Nov. 17.—Charles F. Banning, supposed American citi- zen millionaire clubman and -atleged | German agent was taken today ‘to Fort Oglethorps, Ga., for internment. He was arested on an_ erder from President Wilson Iy United States Marshal William B. Herrington, while he was consultng with his attorneyvs about his defense of the charge of violating the espionage act for whieh he was arrested six wceks ago. THE BELGIAN FORCES HAVE OCCUPIED ANTWERP With Allled Armies in France and Pelgium, Nov. 17 (By the A. P.)—The ailied armies have begun their mareh tewards Germany. The Belgian forces already have occupied Antwerp, which was evacuated by the enemy on Pri- and immediately taken over. Brus- was exnected to be free of Ger- m_m soldiers today. ADMIRAL VON TIRPITZ % FLED TO SWITZERLAND “openhagen, Nov.:17.—Admiral Van T ol the Ger- navy and the ‘man who was fly responsible for Germany’s ‘{n- Tirpitz. former mini: man ‘e submarine campuign, fled to ond immediately the revelu- tion in Germany broke out, says the Frankfort Gazette, FRENCH GOVERNMENT 18 STL'DYING AERIAL LINES Ha: Y e s studying a pro- the ecreation of about twenty with the chief towns of Erance and aerizl lines connecting Paris the great foreign centers GERMAN GOVERNMENT : TO HOLD ELECTIONS Copenhagen, Nov. 17.--The German government expects to hold elections convention in January, says a Berlm despatch 1ece£ved hm