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GERMANS MASSING THOUSANDS OF TROOPS TO SMASH ITALY
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FRENCH
Paris, Dec. 7.—Heavy fighting may be expected all
winter, with Germany making her maximum effort in
February, according to an article published today in
Premier George Clemenceau’s newspaper, L Homme
Libre.
Paris, Dec. 1.—Two night attacks by the Germans on Verdun
are reported by the w ar office.
Paris, Dec. 6.—Eight German aeroplanes were brought down
last Monday by French aviators. The war office announces artil
lery fighting is in progress on the Verdun front, east of the Meuse.
BRITISH
London, Dec. 1.—Toe official statement of the war department
today says the German attacks southwest of Cambrai were re
pulsed. The Germans were fought to a standstill in their counter
attacks along the entire Cambrai front, and their efforts to roll
back the British were checked by the big-gun offensive, which
ended the fight. During the night the Germans endeavored to
press through the Vetiduiie sector, at the extreme south end of
the British salient, bu were too badly beaten to do any damage.
With British and Americans in France, Dec. 1.—Terrific fight
ing marks the British effort in the action starting with the attack
which was launched by Prince Ruprecht along the niee-mile
front of the Byngs-Cambrai line.
London, Dec. 3.—For the past three days General Byng has
withstood the attemp s of the Germans to retake ground won by
General Haig around Gonnelieu. The Germans have regained a
slight terrain at heavy cost, and the British have evacuated Mas.
nieres, south of Cambrai The Germans have suffered very
heavy losses in dead and wounded, and the British have taken
many hundred prisoners.
Ten heavy attacks in the region of Masnieres were driven off
by the British with costly losses to the enemy, but a sharp attack
involving the village made its abandonment necessary. South
west of Masnieres, toward Gonnelieu, the Germans still hold
Lavac Querie, where, it is said, the dead numbered in twelve
hours more than in any similar period since the beginning of the
war.
With British Army in France, Dec 3.—Large numbers of
the American army engaged in work on British railways, were
caught in a German turning movement and escaped annihilation
only by lying in shell holes while the British fired over their
heads, and remaining there until the British were close enough
to enable the Americans to join their ranks, where they fought
valiantly.
London, Dec. 4.—“From Gonnelieu to Marconi the enemy de
livered attacks in great strength with large forces, but has been
repulsed with large losses in every case.” Thus reads General
Haig’s report and the official war office statements today, Also,
it is officially announced that East Africa has been entirely
cleared of Germans.
London, Dec. 6.—The Germans have recaptured about one
twelfth of the territory won by General Byng, during the ofTen-,
sive of the last two days.
GERMAN
Berlin, Dec. 7.—The capture of Graincourt Annex,
Cantaig, and the wooded heights north of Marcing, from
the British forces, is announced today We advanced
against the British to a depth of half a mile, and to a
width of six miles.
Berlin, Dec. L—As a result of the powerful German attacks
on the Cambrai front, it is reported that the villages of Connolieu
and Gullen were captured, and a thousand prisoners taken.
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AUSTRIAN
Vienna, Dec. 7.—The general headquarters has is
sued a statement that t roops under General Hoetzen
dorff, with Germans co-operating, inflicted heavy defeat
upon the Italians in the Meletta-mountain region, taking
many thousand prisoners and several towns in two days.
ITALIAN
Rome, Dec. 7.—After fighting all day, the Italians
withdrew their lines from the slopes south of Monte
Castel Gogmerto to Foza, on the northern front, is an
nounced by the war office.
Rome, Dec. 1.—The Italian war office reports an artillery duel
along the Middle and Lower Piave river, and also along the Tag
liamento river.
Italian Headquarters, Dec. 4.—It is estimated today that there
are ten divisions of the German army massed in the Asiago sec
tion, in readiness to resume the offensive
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BRITISH
London, Dec. 1.-An official statement, issued today, says the
British are in control of Palestine from North Jerusalem to the
Mediterranean sea. The Turks made an advance today without
affecting British positions.
1 RUSSIAN FRONT (,
RUSSIAN
Petrograd, Dec. 1.—M. Maklankoff, Russian ambassador to
France, has been dismissed by Bolsheviki because of his partici
pation in the Inter-Allied conference.
Petrograd, Dec. 3.—Major Kerth, military attache of the
American embassy, has been instructed by Ambassador Francis
to make a protest on the part of the United States government
similar to that entered by the heads of the entente embassy here
to negotiations held for an armistice between Russia and Ger
many. The first conference between the Russians and Germans
for a truce was held Sunday at Brest Litovsk, the German head
quarters.
Petrograd, Dec. 4.—General Kerylenko, Bolsheviki’s comman
der-in-chief the army, telegraphed today that the general staff,
which had refused to recognize the authority of Bolsheviki, had
surrendered.
A dispatch states that Belsheviki's representatives have taken
possession of the State Bank of Russia.
) PEACE PALAVER (
NETHERLANDS
Amsterdam, Dec. 1.—The Austro-Hungarian government has
sent a reply accepting the Russian government’s proposal to enter
negotiations for an armistice for the purposs of discussing the
terras of a general peace treaty.
Amsterdam, Dec. 1.—A Vienna dispatch quotes Premier Seid
ler as saying the Austrians are prepared to negotiate a peace
“without territorial or economic violations.” A Berlin dispatch
quoted Foreign Secretary Kuehlman as saying it is absurd to im
agine that Germany will enter a peace conference with any large
claims.
Amsterdam, Dec. 4.—General von Hindenburg and Quarter
master General von LudendorfT still pin their faith to the U-boats
to win the war. Interviews with these two generals, received
here today, quoted Hindenburg as deriding the American efforts
and insisting that the submarines would prevent a big American
army arriving in France, and he does not fear Japan. Gen. Luden
dorff states that the submarines have accomplished their purpose,
which was to incline England toward peace.
BRITISH
London. Nov. 30.—A secret treaty between Great Britain,
France, Russia and Italy has been made public by the Bolsheviki
government, according to dispatches received from Petrograd.
According to the published text of the treaty, Great Britain,
France and Russia agree to Italy’s annexation of Trentino, North
ern Dalmatia and certain islands in the Grecian archipelago, also
agreeing to support Italy in disallowing representatives of the
holy see to take any diplomatic steps for the conclusion of peace
or regarding matters pertaining to the present war.
London, Dec. 4.—A 48-hour armistice has been declared and
signed by representatives of Germany and Russia at the head
quarters of Prince Leopold of Bavaria.
GERMAN
Berlin, Dec. 4.—The negotiations between Germany and Rus
sia for an armistice are extending to the Roumanian troops, an
nounced the German war office today.
FRENCH
Paris. Dec. 4.—Premier Czernin of Austria, announced his
country’s peace terms as being based upon recognized national
integrity, economic liberty, the complete independence of all
countries, and guarantees all nations free development, according
to information in dispatches received today from Zurick.
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WAR DECLARED
IN SHORT TIME
Washington, Dec. 4.—An im
mediate declaration of War
against Austria - Hungary was
recommended to congress today
by President Wilson, in his an
nual message address, delivered
in the hall of the house of repre
sentatives before a joint session
of the senate and house.
War Resolution in House
Washington, Dec. 5.—Chair
man Floor today introduced in
the house the administration’s
resolution declaring a state of
war between the United States
and Austro-Hungary.
Many Alien Enemy Austrians
With the declaration of war
against Austro-Hungary nearly a
million Austrians in the United
States will automatically become
enemy aliens.
Both Houses Vote for War
Washington, Dec 7.—The dec
laration of war on Austria passed
both houses of congress today
with brief debate. The Presi
dent’s signature is the only thing
now required to legalize the dec
laration.
AGAINST PRESIDENT
RUNNING RAILROADS
Washington, Dec. 7.—Organ
ized opposition to the President
taking over the railroads of the
United States for direct opera
tion under his su r rvision is being
wstay in many di
rections.
BRONZE MEDAL FROM THE FRENCH
Washington, Dec. 6. — Ambassador
Jusserand of France this afternoon
presented the President of the United
States a bronze medal, commemorating
the entry of America into the war.
NO ASSESSMENT WORK
Washington, Dec. 7.—Secretary of
the Interior Lane, in defining the res
olution passed by congress exempting
claim owners from performing assess
ment work during the years 1917 and
1918, announces in a letter to the dele- j
gate from Alaska that the law applies
completely to ALL Alaskan mining
claims EXCEPT OIL CLAIMS, and
declares that it repealed the Territorial
law of April 21, 1915, as it is in con
flict; and, further, Sec. 2324 of the ;
United States revised statutes, the
department considers, covers Alaska
because of legislative recognition ac
corded said Sec. 2324 by act of congress
of December 1, 1913. Advise a!l par- j
ties who may be in doubt as to the ap
plicability of this law to Alaska. I am
forwarding a copy of the secretary’s 1
letter. CHAS. A. SULZER! I
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GAN SERVE RAISER
BEST GOING TO JAIL
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San Francisco, Dec. 6. —Three i
prominent Germans charged with |
conspiring to foment a revolution !
in India, pleaded guilty today, j
The men were Lieutenant Wil-!
helm von Bricken, George Ro- i
diek, former German consul at1
Honolulu, and H. A. Schroeder,
who succeeded Rodiek as consul. |
Lieut, von Bricken said that the ■
trio could best serve Germany by ;
pleading guilty, in order to put a
stop to further exposures.
Robert Gerkie, of Ophir, was an ar
rivel in canp during the week, and j
made his getaway during the same I
period. j
FEARFUL
Halifax, N. S., Dec. 6.—Hun
dreds of people were killed and
a thousand injured as the result1
of the explosion of a munition
ship in Halifax harbor today, j
Half of the city is in ruins.
The explosion occurred when
an American munition ship col
lided with another vessel during:
a storm at Rockingham, in Hal-i
ifax harbor.
A tremendous explosion oc j
curred the instant the two ves- j
sels collided, completely wreck- j
ing both, and killing the crews, j
Freight cars were blown from:
railway tracks for a distance of:
two miles.
Medical Assistance Sent ,
Amherst, N. S., Dec. 6.—The!
city authorities of Halifax have
called upon nearby cities for as
sistance. Doctors and nurses
have been sent, and food must \
also be despatched.
Transports in Harbor
St. Johns, N. S., Dec. 6.—Sev
eral transports are known to have
been in Halifax harbor at the
time of the explosion.
Estimated Thousand Killed
Montreal, Que., Dec. 6.—Un
confirmed reports in circulation
here are to the effect that the j
Halifax dead will reach one thou
sand.
No U. S. Transports Damaged
Washington, Dec. 7.—The navy
staff this afternoon stated that so1
far as known no American troop
transports were damaged by the
Halifax explosion. The navy de
partment has been unable to
gather any details.
AUSTRIAN SAILORS !
TAKENINTO CUSTODY
Seattle, Dec. 5.—Several Aus
trian sailors are under surveil
lance in connection with the
wrecking of the steamships Spo
kane, Mariposi and Alki.
Carl Wiltsche, who was once
arrested and released, is again in
custody
It is believed that the steering
gears of the wrecked ships were
tampered with.
Booze From Alaska
Much of the contraband whis
key which reaches Seattle comes
from Alaska—most of it being
brought to port in fishing ves- j
sels. Several lots of whiskey ■
were seized aboai’d the steamship
Chicago, arriving last night.
Captain Heifer Arrested
Captain Heifer, the Austrian
master of the seized German ves
sel Saxonia, who recently re
turned to this city from Alaska,
has been arrested.
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More Troops Arriving
Fresh Austro-German divisions
from the French and Russian
frents are continuously arriving
on the Italian lines, according to
official dispatches received from
Rome today. I
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Aviators to Help Italians '
British aviators have arrived
on the Italian front to aid in
stemming the advance of the,
Austro German armies.
LONDON PAPERS
PRAISE WILSON
London, Dec. 5.—The London
press enthusiastically praise and
endorse the sentiment expressed
in the address of President Wil
son before the joint session of
congress last Tuesday. The
Daily News observes that if
Great Britain, France and Italy
had used such language earlier,
Russia might today have been
fighting the German armies and
driving them from her home.
It declares that President Wil
son’s vision clearly comprehends
the entire world-wide situation,
while the statesmen of the allied
nations, as evidenced by their
declarations from time to time,
comprehend only half of it.
“Thunderer” Disagrees
The London Times refuses to
agree with President Wilson’s
differentiation between the Ger
man government and the German
people
THIS IS BEYOND BELIEF
London, Dec. 5.—The British
steamship Apapa was torpedoed
yesterday. Eight people per
ished. Women and children, in
open boats, were shelled.
AEROPLANES AT WORK
London, Dec. 6.—'Twenty-fire aero
planes made a raid on England today.
Six of them reached London. Two of
the raiders were brought down, and
the crews of both machines wore made
prisoners.