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231 TUCSON, ARIZONA; THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 27, 1917 By Mall or Carrier, 60o par month On Trains and at to par copy THE GATZENHAMMER KIDS: "YOU IS ALL RIGHT, GRANPOP GO RIGHT AHEAD." ALLIES 10 GERMAN LINE IN FLANDERS AGAIN SMASHED BY BRITISH; BERLIN ADMITS GAINS MADE DAT CALL TROOPS 10 tsSSBnsBBSSMSsSSSSBHSIBSflsMsWSJSJSJJS; English, Scotch and Australian Troops Cover Selves With Glory in Adding Second Chapter To Bloody Ypres-Menin Offensive of Last Week; Many New Positions Taken ASCEflfiT SAYS BAKER TJ REPORT 5 1 i (By Associated Press.) BERLIN, Sept. 26, via London. The British forces in their new offenses In Flanders have penetrated German positions to the depth of about two-thirds of a mile at several places, according to the German official communication Issued tonight. Desperate fighting Is First of Weekly Statements enemy from his possessions and accomplished the task alloted to them of seizing the flank of our principal attack. "English, Scottish and Welsh battalions penetrated the enemy's defense to a depth of nearly a mile, stormed Zonne-beke and gained the line of their objectives.

"On the left of our attack on both sides of the Wlelt je-Gravenstaffel and S. Juiien Gravenstaffel roads our line has been advanced to a depth of half a mile across a country defended by a large number of concrete redoubts, 1 "Over one thousand prisoners have been taken in these operations. "A very large number of German idead have ben found and the enemy's losses both In our attacks and his subequent counter attacks, have again been heavy." Serious Shortage Foreseen by Secretary Baker in Men Called to Sixteen Camps of Drafted Army -i- I by War Secretary Says Policy of Attrition Is Wearing Down Germans MAY HAVE TO DRAFT FUTURE REPORTS TO 200,000 MORE MEN TELL OF, U. S. TROOPS While British and French "DRIVE SUCCESFUL" HAIG.

LONDON, Sept. 26. In an attack along a six-mile front today the British troops captured an important position around Tower Hamlets and strong German field works, according to the official report from Field Marshal Halg tonight. Powerful resistance was offered by the. Germans throughout the day and they delivered many strong attacks.

"But," says the British commander, "our operations were entirely succesful." The statement reads: "Our attack this morning was delivered on a front of nearly six miles from south of Tower Hamlets to east of St. Julian. Our operations were entirely successful. "Later in the day the enemy delivered a series of heavy counter attacks along our new frnot, resulting in hard fighting, which as continuing at certain points. "South of the Tpres-Menin road an attack carried out by English troops completed the capture of the Tower Hamlets spur and gained possession of strong German field works on its eastern slopes, which formed our objectives.

REPULSE COUNTER ATTACKS. "A powerful counter attack in the di-rectio nof Gheluvelt was repulsed. "On the right of our main attack, English and Scottish battalions drove the Drive Strikes Blow at Ostend U-Boat Bases Of Those Called in Draft, 137,000 Will Be Sent to National Guard; Others Are Hammering in West, Italians Have Exhausted Austrians; Hope for Russ Are Needed in Air Service Field Marshal Halg's men again are striking in Flanders and the force of their blow, like that of those who have preceded it, la meeting with good results on a front of nearly six miles. Notwithstanding the necessity of carrying the battle to Crown Prince Rupprecht across the uninviting ground virtually a morass, owing to recent rains the Eng-(Continued on Page Six) (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Sept. '26.

There la little doubt now that a large deficiency of men will be shown when the first Increment of the national army of 687,000 men has been mobilized. Seventeen national guard divisions must be brought up to war strength and several special service forces organized out of this reserve, so the number of drafted men remaining at the cantonments hardly will be suffliceni to organize the sixteen national army divisions at a full strength basis. Whether incomplete divisions will be formed or a call for more men issued has not been indicated. Secretary Baker said today that defi IP SUE III U. S.

Soon to I uirais, in MEET, ENDORSE VMR Fill CISCO Lead World in nite figures as to the number of national Mexico Now Said To Be Near Verge Of German Break Ship Building IS CALLED OFF (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Sept. 28. The American government's first official statement concerning military operations In Europe was Issued tonight by Secretary Baker, inaugurating a erles which in time will be devoted largely to activities of the United States expeditionary forces, It says that while ascendancy on the west-crn front has passed definitely to the allies, they are content merely to wear clown the enemy until the force of the American army makes itself felt in the field. Operations for the week ending September 22 are reviewed by Mr, Baker without reference to the American force now In Franca. The statement says; "The secretary of war authorizes the following statement dealing with military activities In Europe for the week ending September 22.

"As the ttao draws near wiren military operations on a large scale on the west-' ein front must come to a standstill, owing to the approach of winter, it becomes evident that the enemy does not feel himself in a position to undertake the much-advertised offensive aotlon so often boasted of at home during the past sum-mer. In order to end the war victoriously by Christmas. ASCENDANCY WITH ALLIES "It may be stated affirmatively that the ascendency In the west has passed definitely to the allies, although the latter are content by tactic of attrition to wear down the enemy, giving no rest or respite until such a time as the force cf our army may make Itself felt in tlio field. "The week Just closed has been one of army men would be necessary to transfer to the national guard were not available) A dual process of organization at the guard encampments serves to delay complete reports. Not only are these divisions being mobilized for the first time, but hi the midst of that mobilization on the wholo fabric of the infantry army la being reorganized on the new trench warfare plan.

137,000 DRAFTED MEN TO GUARD. The fighting strength of the new divi i i 1 Will Build 1200 Merchant Led by Former President 25,000 Men Return to Work Taft, Delegates Repudiate Southern Bepublic Declared to Be Eager to Join Allies in Vessels During Year in Addition to Those Commandeered sion Is fixed at 27,500 men. The seventeen on U. S. Ship Building; 12,000 Men Plan to Strike in Seattle on Saturday Pacifist Resolution, and Declare for Finish Fight Order to Avoid Embargo on Foodstuffs and in Hope of Negotiating Loan From United States (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Sept.

26. The magni (By Associated Press) (By Associated Press) SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 26. The MONTREAL. Sept.

26. The general tude of the American government's ship building program was revealed today for conference of Unitarian and other Chris (By Associated Press.) strike of 23,000 iron workers and other tian churches at its Seventieth annual mechanics in the San Francisco bay the first time in a statement by the shipping board Bhowing that nearly 1200 mer session here today repudiated by over' Sunday he was accompanied by the French consul at Chihuahua City and his region was settled at a meeting of the iron whelming vote a "Pacifist" resolution concerning the entrance of the United trades council here today, according to expressions while here were extremely chant vessels of about six million tonnage will be completed within a little more States into the war and followed the lead an official statement issued by the council. The strike has tied up work for ershlp of former Taft in adopt than a year. ten days on one-eighth of the governments shipbuilding program. guard divisions on that basis will have a total of 437,600 men.

The guard probably brought Into the federal survey a total of not more than 309,000 mert, possibly less. It will take, therefore, at least 137,000 national army men to fill up the guard divisions. Another 100,000 of the national army will go to the air service and certainly as many more to other special service. That would leave not more than 250,000 men to form, the sixteen national army divisions which should have an aggregate war strength of 432,000. Secretary Baker pointed out today some of the difficulties that attend the reorganisation of the national guard for war purposes.

While the providing of sixteen divisions for the guard is in accordance with an old system, the whole fabric of the divisions has been changed. With the adoption of the European regimental and company standard, every guard regiment, which was to be Included in a division, hau to be expanded. Regiments and pants of regiments are being consolidated to furnish the 3,600 men regimental units now desired. TO LOCALIZE FORCES In making these consolidations, the de ing a resolution approving President Wilson's action and declaring "the war Completion of ships commandeered in EL PASO. Sept.

26. A prediction that Mexico would follow Argentine, Peru and Paraguay by breaking off relations with Germany was made here tonight by an American who has large interests in Mexico, but who declined to permit his name to be used. He said Indications had been pointing to such a move by Mexico during the past month. The suppression of anti-American papers in Mexico, said to have been controlled by German interests; th.e change attitude of General Alvaro Ot-regon. General Francisco Murguia and -The airreemen, ftttnulntriR friendly to Americans In -direct contrast to his former visit when he had the German consul and a party of Germans as his guests.

The embargo on foodstuffs to all but allied countries has begun to make itself felt In Mexico and there hi a strong demand in the north to have Mexico align itself with the allies In order to have the food embargo lifted. The German sentiment In the north has also been that eight hours shall constitute a day's work and that time and one-half shall must be carried to a successful issue." Mr. Taft addressed the conference to night. shipyards and of vessels actually or about to be contracted for will guarantee the country a fleet of 1600 ships with a total tonnage of more than nine millions. In increased activity on the part of the allies on the western front and may be taken as presage of what the enemy is to expect next spring.

"Beginning with desultory artillery fire along a broad front which gradually nar. rowed down to an Intense bombardment along what is known as the Anzao ridge, about one mile southwest of Zonnebeke, southward through Nun's wood to thu Ypres-MMenin road, the British Increased their artillery preparation to a density "America and her allies cannot concede be paid for overtime and double time for all work after 11 p. m. peace until they conquer It," he said, addition to this the board will complete In a statement, the iron trades council in 1918 vessels already contracted for and under negotiation of about four mil said It reserved the right to order another walkout if the permanent agree lions tons. A billion dollars has just "Peace now, even on 'he basis of the restoration of the status quo would be a failure to achieve the great purpose for which the allies have made heart-rending sacrifices.

He who proposes peace now either does not see the stake for waning for the past month and a more friendly feeling towards America has other prominent Mexican officers and the request for a loan to Mexico were some been asked of congress to complete the hitherto unattained. ment, to be drawn up by the federal board conciliators, does not prove satisfactory. The statement said the gov of these Indications of Mexico's attitude program. The United States Is leading the world toward the United States and the allies. ernment would be expected to perfect which the allies are fighting, or wishes in ship building and if the present rate taken its place.

WAR CLAMOR CONTINUES IN ARGENTINE REPUBLIC BUENOS AIRES, Sept, 26. It Is understood President Irogoyen is preparing terms within six weeks. he said. OBREGON HEADS MOVE of construction were kept up would be the German military autocracy to con trol the destinies of ail of us." come the leading shipping nation of the SEATTLE STRIKE SATURDAY SEATTLE, Sept. 26.

The strike com partment Is attempting to keep the forces General Obregon Is now making a tour of the United States, accompanied by an American officer. Although he holds no world in a few years. The British, whose present ocean-going tonnage is about Mr. Taft described the purpose of the League to Enforce Peace in the United States and of the League of Nations as much localized as possible. In assign 000,000, are hampered in building by lack Ing men from the naitlonal army to na society in England and added: mittee of the Seattle Metal Trades Council today to make no attempt to postpone the shipyard strike set for next Saturday morning.

The committee such effort not tional guard units, wherever practical, of materials. In all other countries except Japan building is virtually at a ARTILLERY CREATES! OF WAR "The early days of the week were marked by wet, foggy weather making artillery observation difficult and any offensive undertaking almost Impossible. The weather having cleared by Thursday September 20 the British launched their attack. The Infantry advafcee was preceded by a barrage of greater depth and Intensity than has ever before been undertaken In any engagement during the course of the war. Five distinct curtains of fire were stretched ahead of the men as they began to advance through No Man's land.

"In spite of the desperate resistance of national army men will go to regiments "Whatever the detailed stipulations of such a league, its operation and success a message to congress in which he will advocate that there be no rupture with Germany until the receipt of translation of hundreds of telegrams sent by the Swedish legation here, copies of which had been forwarded to Ambassador Naon at Washington for decoding. It Is considered probable In many quarters, however, that the popular demand will bring about a rupture by Argentina America has a total over-seas tonnage only would fall but would breed disorganization. Nearly 12,000 men are from their own states. There are many cases, however, where the practice will have to be abandoned to meet military must depend upon the obligations of treaty stipulations. Unless their binding official title with the Mexican government he is considered the strongest man in Mexico next to President Carranza.

Tonight he sent for Andres Garcia, inspector general of Mexican consulates In the United States, who is known for his pro-American, pro-ally sentiments. He will join General Obregon In Los Angeles Thursday and accompany him east. When General Murguia came to Juarez of 2,400,000, to which has been added about 700,000 tons of German and Aus effect is realized by the nations as a sa necessities, NORFOLK STRIKE ENDS cred principle, the stipulations of the league is Impracticable and their stipulations would not be worth the parchment The guard consolidation has brought on a new course of trouble. Numerous colonels and regimental staffs of the NORFOLK, Sept. 27.

After an before the government has had time to early morning conference union leaders trian shipping. Japan has 2,000,000 tons, Italy France, Norway, Holland, Sweden Denmark Spain, Russia, Portgual, 200,000, and ali of South America, 800,000. make a study of further documents. on which ihey are written." the enemy, whose lines were protected announced that the 300 men of the Nor guard are certain to be left without com ''Intrigue dishonor, cruelty, have char by dugouts scattered over a wide area. folk navy yard, now on atrike, would re and deep mudholes which Impeded the at acterized the entire military policy of Germany.

Anw now her emperor, her turn to work today. They declared the Official Coont Puts U-Boats Sink Thirteen mands, since the number of regiments has been reduced. The policy of the department, it is said, will be to find places for such guard officers in other forces as far as possible and desirable. tacking Infantry, tne British were able to gain Important tactical positions. present military caste and her wonder decision had been reached following a long distance telephone agreement with Mitchel Behind in In the face of six counter attacks ful, but blinded people have the blood of millions who have suffered In this world British Ships in Week navy department officials to submit their pushed home vigorously by the enemy.

grievances to arbitration. Little Wonders! catastrophe on their hands. the British remained in full possession of N.Y. Mayoralty Race "President Wilson," the speaker ocn Central Coal Miners the captured objectives which they still hold. (By Associated Press) LONDON, Sept.

26. Thirteen British tinued "says the allies are fighting to make the world safe for democracy. Some "In other sectors of the western front have been trench raids on a large NEW YORK. Sept. 27.

William A. Submit Wage Demand RIOTS IN PORTLAND STRIKE PORTLAND. Sept. 26. Police and deputy sheriffs clashed with shipyard strikers here late today when about 200 men attempted to picket the plant of the Willamette Iron and Steel Works, an "open" shop.

The strikers were stopped a block from the works by policemen merchantmen of 1,600 tons and over and two vessels of less than 1.600 tons were misconception has been created on this head. The allies are not struggling to force a particular form of government on Bennet took the lead In the contest for scale and general activity of some the Reoublican mayoralty nomination Germany. If the German people con from Mayor Mitchell this morning by That's what Star Want Ads are. They trise early and work late. An emergency arose in the household affairs of Rev.

J. H. Clifford, who has gone to serve his country as a Y. M. C.

A. worker at Fort Sam Houston, and in order to dispose of the household goods, this little Ad was inserted in Thursday morning's Star: Sept. M. Demand of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsyl tinue to wish an emperor. It is not the sunk by mines or submarines last week, according to the weekly admiralty statement issued this evening.

gain of 156 votes, which wiped out the purpose of the allies to require them to and were told to disperse. They refused vania coal miners for wage Increases of have a republic. Their purpose Is to end and several arrests wne made under a Two fishing vessels also were sunk last fcbout 25 per cent were in the hands of a apparent majority recorded for the mayor in th nrimarv election last week. Mr. the military policy and foregn policy of new city ordinance prohibiting picketing.

Joint scale sub-committee of miners and week. Later when the day crew from the operators tonight with Indications that The smallest aggregate of vessels sunk Bennet is 94 votes ahead. Germany that looks to the maintenance of a military and naval machine with its hair-trigger preparation for use against shipyard boarded street cars two blocks the operators will flatly refuse to grant from the plant, bound for their homes, more pay. in Sny previous week since the February undersea campaign was started by Germany was sixteen, fourteen merchantmen or 1600 tons and over and two of less than her neighbors. squads of strikers sought to stop the Fuel administrator Garfield, win prob Clergyman's Fate Is.

FRENCH ALSO VICTORIOUS "While the British were busily engaged in breaking down the enemy resistence In landers, the Germans attempted minor diversions along; the French line, particularly northeast of Nancy, which were repulsed. "Last of Craonne the French artillery brcke up an attempted German attack while French detachments penetrated German trenches, destroyed dugouts and brought back prisoners In the region of Godat. UNPRECEDENTED AIR ACTIVITY "The week has witnessed great activity In the air. During two days French bombing expeditions dropped U.tXM) pounds of projectiles on enemy territory. Including "When the war is won," Mr.

Taft con ably be called into the negotiations. cars, but failed to police vigilance. eluded, "the United States will Insist on FOR SALE Furniture for five-room house, either by piece or suite or lot; special cheap price if sold quickly at single sale. Apply 420 East Fourth street. 225-It The strikers threatened to demand that union street car men walk out if ordered a just peace.

I think I do not mistake The operators contended the wage demands, presented at a joint conference today were exhorbitant in view of the goernment's fixed price and that even the current of public sentiment through Now in Jury's Hands In Axe Murder Trial to haul non-union men. 1600 tons. This was during the week ending August 12. Last week the admiralty report showed 28 merchantmen sunk eight of more than 1600 and 20 of. less tonnage.

Thirty Iron moldera and machinists quit work today at two Portland plants without giving the miners more pay, many mines would be forced to suspend. working on government orders for marine "Please change the Ad for Friday morning's we've sold every They agreed, however, to discussion to engines. morrow with a subcommittee. out the entire country, in saying our people will favor an International agreement by which the peace brought about through such enormous sacrifice shall be proved by the just power of the world. Whether the terms of the League to Enforce Peace as they are will be taken as a basis for argument, or a modified form, something of the kind must be thing but two dressers and a sewing Managers of both plants asserted the Union leaders agreed with the opera machine." said Harold Clifford men walked out when the companies re Thursday afternoon.

"Star Ads, cer NEW MEXICO VETERAN. DIES. EL TASO. Tex, Sept. 26.

General B. F. Adams, formerly a brigadier general of Florida Militia, died here today at the age of TO. He served through the civil war with the eighth Massachusetts Infantry. At the time of his death he was postmaster at Corona, New Mexico.

tors that an advance is impossible under the government price and their only hop (By Associated Press) RED OAK, Iowa, Sept. 26. The case of Rev. Lynn Grow J. Kelly, which has been on trial since September 4 in the Vlllesca ax slaying of 1912.

was placed in the hands of a jury in district court here late today. tainly do the work!" the tsrrarks and factories at Stuttgart and the aviation camp at Olmar, as well as bases south of Mets. "One of the slgnlfh-ent Incidents the (Continued on Page Two) fused to sign an agreement drawn up by the Portland Metal Trades Council demanding that the men be kept off government work. lay In a revision of the prices after Ad- minstrator Garfield completes an Inves tigation.