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THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE PAIR. CONTINUED EXCLUSIVE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWS COMPLETE STOCK MARKET Complete report page 15 NEW YORK CITY. THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 3918. 24 PACES. THREE CENTS FOUR O'CLOCK.

FRENCH FORCED OUT OF MONTDIDIER; GERMANS GAIN TOWARD AMIENS; NEW BLOW NORTH OF ARRAS; BRITISH REPULSE ATTACKS IN SOMME VALLEY OFFICIALS VEXED HON CHAMPION GETS DRUBBING, IS MADE TO I KISS FLAG -LOSES JOB1 YANKEES GAIN "PEP" I Haig's Line in North Holding Well German At-GERMANS LISTLESS, Arrai Zone Gives Hint of New Drive on EAGLE MAN FINDS' French Chel Ports of Calais and Dunkirk. Flanking Movement on Southern Front Grows in Strength Beaumont-Hamel Scene of Fierce Fighting. Kaiser Again Rallies Sword and Calls on God Amsterdam, Wednesday, March 27 "The deeds performed by the army in the lasi few days are worthy to rank ith the most brilliant feats of the war." says a message sent by Emperor William to the vice president of the Reichstag. "We have grievously shaken England's army, by God's help. We are advancing dally, notwithstanding tenacious resistance.

The number of prisoners is great, the booty in war materials iinmeas- "May the German people, and especially their chosen representatives, derive confidence anew from the greatness of these achievements, that the German sword will win us peace. May it be recognised that what is now needed Is that tho people at home, too, shall manifest, by their fortitude, their will to victory. The coming world peace will then, through the German sword, bo more assured than hitherto, so help us God." The lighting continues fiercely on oth hanks of the Somme This morning the enemy opened a heavy bombardment on the British defenses east of Arras An attack is developing in this sector. Hepeated attacks were made by the The Kaiser has decorations for Hindenburg. For Gott, only thanks.

enemy along the valley lhf" neighborhood Visit to New American Front Shows Americans Are Fast Learning Fighting Game. ARE IN SPLENDID SHAPE Eagle Bureau, 53 Hue Cambon. BY NABOTH HFBIX. (Special Cable to Tlic Kalc.i o'opsrlsht. The Hrooklyn Daily Kajlp, IMS.) Paris, March 28 A visit to a new part of the American front confirms 'he impression that the Yankee troops are beginning to find themselves.

Local ittacka aire multiplying, as are raid-ng. shelling and patrolling, sometimes lor.e and at other times with the i tench. Kach division rivals the other in repulsing Herman attackB and all are growing better at the work. Cer- tain divisions have not lost a single prisoner, while taking several. The American artillery is firing French cannon, which are declared to he marvels of speed and accuracy.

The pnilus are delighted with the hahav.nr of our boys, but deplore their i et eagerness and carelessness, which i at.se unnecessary losses. These local activities, although of limited importance, serve to keep the enemy wor ried and make the old "rel cure" sectors lively. While the Hermans attach mi 1 1 If a here the impression of lassitude. iling to deliver prompt the spec- aevitig th'-ir Mrrnate tor a later drive. Americans Worked Like Somme Veterans, Says Wounded French Officer Paris, March 28 "Kntirely new in this Warfare, the Americans worked like the best veterans in tho battle, of the Somme," says a wounded French captain who has been brought hack from the front, according to La Liberie.

Two of the Americans, officers, who were wounded were brought hack with the French captain, a member of the Dragoons. Each American wore a French war cross conferred on the battlefield. The French captain refused to receive attention until the Americans alongside him had first been nursed. "They are the ones who should be congratulated," he said, calling upon the women of the Red Cross to look after the Americans. ON WEST FRONT URGED IN FRANCE of shelN reply, appea.r, and the forward push there developee be lacking In pep." said an Amer- probably the fiercest fighting of Hit rcmn Driven from Montdidier.

lean artillery sergeant, who has been I Paris March lu u. wo mouths from hue. present battle. Ja rl- March -8-Wocked on the iiii. Characterises the engagement and Noyon fronts and on Ami limns spirits Rising.

ll'e left hank of the Oise. the Germans The n.rman atiaoKs require i as "unheard-of feroch the forwar im ,7 lies IS 'Z FrCnCh t0U8lU the region of Montdidier, the -he, enemies. theavcait, I With their accustomed bravery ana I War Office announced today. Here treed, hoi, lei- is plainlj la thes. The made the Germans par dearly for I the fighting rapidly took on extraor-frooTsV'rou' "It of ground they covered In binary ferocity.

Harry Meyer of 349A Gates Avenue, Gloat! Over German Advance in France. PUNCHED BY OFFICE FORCE Harry Meyer, 24 years old, a former member of the Twenty-third Itegiment, is today confined to his home, 340A Gates avenue, following a series of painful experiences yesterday at the hands of fellow-employees of the Niagara Fire Insurance Company, in Manhattan, which culminated in his being compelled to kneel and kiss the flag, after which he was ejected from the company's offices at 123 William street with more force than elegance. Exultation over the advance made In the present German offensive was the direct occasion of Meyer's pummelling by his associates, us they say, but tne jubilation he expressed re- garding the German offensive only lapped the climax of an extended! series of similar expressions on his pari. His fellow-workers stootl this altitude on the part of the Brooklyn you'll as long as they could, and then iliey finally acted with a speed that dazed him. In addition, announcement was made today by the company that he had heen discharged from its I nouncing to the young man'sl mat lie nan neon nai geu.

went to protest against tne eatnieiil her son had received. Ber- i ,1 Culver, vice presirenl of tne. company, told Mrs. Meyer that she could consider herself fortunate the youth had not been turned over to the I'Vderal authorities for summary action, lie was discharged, Mr. Cul ver, a a warning to all others who I might think this a time for ro-l an man "a'ea it iv; pcrmithd to lie- me known that iglily iiandled that ould i arnirig on this score also.

Mcjci Horn Here; His I'nivnts Mover could not. he found at his ome today, It was said by his urand-1 lothcr, Ihe onlv nieuibct of he a in-i at home. Hint he had gone for treatment. Ihe grand- mother, who had not been advised Meyer had been found guilty of pro-Cermanit-ni, said thul she could understand the accusations, which hi, uncos. I hi you: li.

she ku.i, was i i 'in this country, in Brooklyn, and his lather and mother also. Harry, sin ru could never he guiliy of fuv-'otin-r Germany. Besides the ouih there an only the mother and the i.i the faii.ilv. th v. mug man lai her being dead Mi sscd great Joy in of German nothing against j-h 11 Thev int.

and it in silar.ee last even when he condemned America's entrance Into the war. Mover, some of his associates believed, took the of his fellow-employees as an Indication that he could say anything without being called iintied was the offensi mans begun their present tial success was received, gloating became unduly pronounced, according to those who worked with mm. still ti" was taken. Meyer Hcnclicd Limit Yesterday or made a mis est aa ke. He offered to bet that the Ger-1 mans could not he stopped and he 1 lo'wf," re-le fVeero.To'.'oiiil a ivcn tlme.

AIm08t Uke a shot from a machine gun i-aini- the an- t0 hiK 0ffci It was 1 blow that U' 1 rii 1 1 after another of his mates ex-- i (i their opinion of him in the fn ot netmn ratner man After he was slightly the worse for several that a little cere, i i Militflrv Critir IncUt military antics insist au-, i I thai on Ihe occasion of my previous visits, II nourished; clothiog is less scarce; a a i on in the linejoroer to the to tne west oi, Final thc tl, ontdldie, New dispatches from Immediately to the west of the sunshine cheers everyone, the front this morning reported the i Montdidier. Has, call flourishes In the encamp- hmc in this sector to be holding well. I Fighting was continued with vlo-rnei tl behind the front, and more lence yesterday evening and last night AT GENERALWOOO; MAYJRETIRE HIM Will Soon Appear Before Medical Trial Board for Examination. HAS AN INJURED LEG Kagle Bureau. 901 Colorado Building.

By c. a HBAOfERD, Washington, March 28 There seems little doubt that the Administration officials are displeased at the conduct of Major Ueneral Leonard Wood since his return to Washington from France 1 i hardly helleved here that the I'ros- ident will permit ihis displeasure to lie the means of placing the senior major general of the American Army on the retired list without a fair trial, he- cause of physical disability. General Wood will soon appear be fore a medical trial hoard for o.ainiiia- similar to the ones recently un dergone by other high generals. Of course, if this hoard should report that eral Wood is physically disquall-he will no doubt be placed upon the retired list. But it is hard to believe that any Army medical hoard will refuse the General a fair cxninmu- Some time ago General Wood suf fered an accident which left 01 his is stiff.

There is talk here that this mid be used us an excuse to place in upon the retired list. Friends of the general declare he is in perfect physical condition, so rar as ability to hold a command is concerned. If this proves to be true when General Wood apepars before the Medical Board, it is hardly possible that the stiff leg will disqualify him. Other medical trial boards have passed General Wood since the accident occurred to him and it is not believed that a board Will a reason whv he should he retired. Especially is this true, in iew of the criticism that would he forthcoming.

To reduce General Wood at this late day because of a stiff leg that he it. is had i number war. would undoubtedly call forth any lount of criticism. there is the possibility General Wood appears before it which would warant his retirement. IOven if this proves to be true, 1 lie charge will no doubt be made that General Wood Is being punished for havinr iurnisneo me iniormauon to tn upon which the recenl eritich or tne Administration conduct of war was based.

Some frit icie r.il of he In 1 1 Department will not go so fur tin form. of staff he will he given some out of the command that will keep him from setting into personal comma tenth, nth members of Congress. War lie. lartr.ient officials, however, refuse to discuss any of the rumors that are being circulated. President Won't See Him.

The fact that President Wilson has so far refused to see General Wood is being pointed to as an evidence that the Chief Executive is displease, i with n. mo ha the mm i mm i hints if -ima 1: art a Rational Capital. It is said that assumes the attitude that if General Wood has any information secured by reason of his recent visit to France, the President should receive it at first hand. In fairness to General Wood it must 3 stated that at the time he went to the Senate ho was SUbpenaed in the Military Acairs Committee Fur thcrmore, when testifying before that committee the General did not know that any of his testimony was to he made public. Since much of it was divulged on the floor of the Senate the General has asked the Military Affairs Committee to give him another hearing, which shall be open to the aubllc.

So tar tne senate committee has not granted this request. Major General J. I'rankhn Bell, who turned from Fiance with General Wood, is scheduled lo appear before Senate Military Acairs Commute, tomorrow. Toe question as to win he this hearing will he open to the public depends wholly upon General Bell The Senate Committee has decided to leave it to General Bell as to whether he wishes to testify in execu tive session or whether the hearing vill he open to the public. In the case of General Wood the committee assumed the same course is taken wit li i rem! to the hear-to he given General Bell.

General Wooil told the committee that he preferred an executive session because would lie a mi of im si as that the Senators would necesarily ask which would uiviileo military in formal ion. lends oi I a 1 Wood io whelieve he made a mistake in (leading in fgavor of an executive ses sion, because most of his testimony damaging nature has heen divulged by members of the Senate floor of the Senate. Friends of General Wood suv that if General Kell is wise he will ask that the session should he tin- American people General Wood. 95,000 MORE MEN CALLED Washington, March 28 Hans unpleted today for the movemen ginning tomorrow of (1,1, 000 sole service men to various camps. mient will continue for live every State will furnisli its Ihe exception of Iowa and as to hi I wa.y luional nuns will he ready to the tn-m-hes tell, ving Provided civilians at home deliver tU obi armv "Troops mm-, before they are worth has been verified.

Now that flanking attack, have developed a i-s have ben bKd. their fighting I threat on tho extreme north of the nsing daily. The doughboy ling then- head, high over noli- Present front in the legion cast of Ai-anls, whether uniformed or in 1 ras. London reports the beginning Teuii Striking with almost unexampled iry against the Allied front near the oint where the French and British ncs connect, the Germans yesterday nd last nisht, drove In a deep wedge the west and forced the French out of Montdidier. This town, which lies 11 southeast of Amiens, one of the Oer-man objectives, is ten miles west of ftoye.

which the Germans took on I Tuesday. Tho threat against Amiens in the north seems to be well held by the; British along their front north of the Somme, where they have maintained their line firmly at all points and even, I as indicated by today's official report, have advanced It in places. In the meantime the Germans have opened lip a terrific bombardment of! the British in the north, between Achcvillc and the Souchez River, 1 south of Lens. This is about eight miles north of Arras. French Holding Their Line.

In Ihe oon and Lesslgny regions i and along Ihe (Use tu the east, the: French are likewise preventing the' Germans from getting an opening. Tic- of their drive was thus thai west nf the Hove Tamil their desperate push for an lute this crtort to drive in between thc British and French armies was being carried out in the south, Hie Germans, apparently worried by thc lalicnt ihev were creating and wish- in nroleet their richt wine from a irning of a hea-. i- homlai -d a i. Britisli lines in this sector, fol-by Hie development of an at- The possibility is not lost sight of that this attack so far north on the I front may herald the extension of the active fighting front along the lines to the north in the development of a German push for the channel I ports. Seemingly, however, the enemy I has all he can take care of in the way of opposition in the present field I of the offensive and the probability points to the Arras threat proving a protective rather than a new often- j' i.ive measure.

Meanwhile the German line is be- Ing extended to an apparently dan- gerous extent on the southern front, where a flanking operation has been', pointed to as most nicely to prov effective. nrllisli Take Men ami Machine Guns. i.oouon, machine guns have been captured by the British, the War office announces. nmediately to Ihe west of Montdidier. "There has been intermittent can- the remainder of the I front.

THE GERMAN STATEMENT Wednesday Delayed, The day statement of the Herman War Office did not arrive until late I last night. It follows: "The British began a retreat this I morning on a wide lront on oth sides of tho Somme. The stubborn resistance of thc hostile rear guard was overcome In the sharp pursuit. "British and French divisions which ere defeated on March 25 Hied again esieiatay in the put Mow crater fields tho Somuie battle area to arrest ur advance. Our atlack broke lines rS Ihert fell in the evening.

1 the south of the Sonime. after lent fighting, the of Chiiulnes and llons. Koye was taken hv stoian and cleared of the enemy afte bloody street fighting "At many points crossed our old positions held before west. The number of prisoners grows and the booty increases. Captain Huron von Kichthofen has achieved his smt -ninth and seven-; tleth aerial victories." The night statement reads; "On both bunks ot the isotonic our I miles''" i I I 1 i if the So, nil Hamel, I'uisieux and They were repulsed.

Hint of Xcw Channel Drive. east of Arras evidently means that the Germans have widened their battlefront and are delivering a new stroke on the north. The battle was begun last week on a front extending as far north as the Itiver Scarpe, the junction of which with the battle line is almost due cast of Arras. No fighting north of the Itiver hai been reported. The attacks which are developing today may mark the beginning of a second phase of the battle.

German military writers in the last few days have been hinting that surprises were In store for the British, and there has been much discussion of the possibility of a German drive for the coast, with the channel ports of Calais and Dunkirk as the objectives. regiments fought hand heavy losses. iivoi. Struggle for Beaumont-Hamel British Army Headquarters Ir France, March 28 (by the Associated ''i'0'- 1 --News received from the ex- right wing is that the Allies art holding wall, iThis refers to the southern sector, where the French have been falling back.) Near Beaumont-Hamel the anemj attacked heavily. Severe fighting followed.

This morning it appeared that Ithe village virtually was No Man's hand, With Hie contending lines draw a Hard rred mints nlong the battle front during he night in consequence of enemy at-acks. Thc latest reports indicate that he British have kept the situation British Drive Germans Back. io German artiller this morning put down an intense bomh.ardaien' along tho front between Acheville and the Souches River, south of Lens, but up to tho time of the filing of this dispatch, 10 am, no infantry action The Hermans made several assaults near Rosslgnol Wood, but on each occasion were driven hack. Near Saillv. aure-te ahotlH ccurred.

nail here also the British laintained themselves and secured The Germans are continuing to ring up artillery and rush in new -oops from various parts of the Hue preparation for thc continuance of ie drive. Nothing can be learned of the ap-earance of enemy tanks on the Brit-ih front, while those left by the re--eating British were systematically estroyed, the correspondent reports. The enemy is continuing to bring troops from far and near to replenish his reserves and along wide 'stretches the Herman front is held by screen of troops. Some British Successes. London, March 28- In the last twenty-four hours the Germans have made but one comparatively trifling gain as the result of numerous massed attacks along the whole front, says Renter's correspondent at British Headquarters, Kor the British there several distinct local successes, either in completely repell- ing encmv blows or in wresting back ground won hv counter attacks.

the Hermans continue to use their infantry with ruthless prodl- gality general piessure along tho front is for the moment less deter- pari to lie enemy aning io uring up heavy artillery preparatory to another great effort and in part to exhaustion. Tjnv (lr Refugee in FHeht Ul" rHal Guards Her PreCIOUS Doll British Army Headquarters In France, Wednesday, March 27 (by l'ress) The French I dislincth, help cheek the Teuton drive. Ai resent both sides appear to he playing a wailing g.inn. masked under skirmishes each side Imping its opponent will collapse like Russia. Germany will hardh he able lo im- i prove upon the Verdun offensive, i new armv shall nave heen ei.rll-i get ready lo help deliver the eisive stroke Wasting tune was never more than now.

VVan.cd of German Snarx-s Washington. March L'S-The War Depart ment has taken precautious against lught by the 'rai which ti.e Hermans invariably are forced to tatc. A special ubject has been PaBC I brochure on this Continued Hrl, entire 1 UllC rUHC 1 aivt.ll Or Killed Prisoners Number 3,000. London. March 28 Tl Turkish force in tho Hit area, ir.

U.s,,li!lniiai i.een captured or destroyed by tho British, the War mice announces. Three thousand lilt, is on the Kuphralos 1 liver. miles west of Bagdad. The town was evacuated by the Turks on March 9. The Turks fell hack to Khan-Badghdadi, twenty-two miles above Hit.

before the British column operating along the L'uphrntcs, which has been conducting a vigorous and success li campaign. ONLY THREE SHIPS PRODUCED IN YEAR; McCUMBER OBSERVES North Dakota Senator Criticises Shipping Board's Work, but Praises Hurley. Ith1' shipbuilding situation was taken With Senator McCumber. Bepub- lican Nortb Dakota, attacking statements of Chairman Hurley tho WW- of thp Hovcrnment. piogram.

i Senator McCumber cited this week's report of submarine losses as far rate of construction and sinkings, by January 1, next, a ne: loss of 3.000.000 or 4,000,000 tons ol Shipping ouiu ue snown. tie charged most of the ships Chairman Hur'ey reported in service nan occn roiniii. replied that three ships now service were oesigneu ami the Emergency Meet Cor- i Then the efforts of the shippim; ,,1 actually nearly a year have daeedthreeh.ps." Senator Mc-! n.it or lson Minnesota, a Re- niemhci of liiitre. Mr. McCumber statement -sided and' partial SAYS GERMAN SPIES BALKED AIRPLANE WORK; SOME IN CURTISS PLANT Washington, March 28 Charges tab! Herman spies were responsible for this country's failure to keep up in its airplane program, were made in thc Senate today by Senator Overman.

Democrat, Carolina, lie also charged that there were spies In the Curtis plant. AFFIRMS $4,000 JUDGMENT tained last summer by Louis Hani- ilton of 57 Hancock street, against his sister. Or. Klizabeth H. Miiucie.

ifhd her husband. Ir. I ward Muueie of ICS av enue. The case was tried before Justice Bene-: last June, who gave judgment preme Control Is Essential to Defeat Drive. FROM XAHOTH IIF.D1X.

(Special able to The Fugle.) (Copyright by The Brooklyn Paris, March L'S Joseph Ileinael miHiary critic of The Figaro, nskts Ui'is before Amiens that Ihe war battle will DO I ought with a cs united under a sing military reviewer of The on Wednesday afternoon said: "Henceforth it will bo improper to make a distinction between the British forces and ours. This time the highest necessity requites supreme control under a single chief; hence the British and ihe French fronts should be merged. The command should devolve oil a single hand having absolute authority over all combatants, whoever they are, inde- penitently of all other power. Only under this condition can all the forces, hastily gathered along the battle fioni, be judiciously utilized. The situation is serious, out not grave.

The Germans have the greatest part of their engaged drawn from all fronts, while ours 1 change. Let us have confidence in ihe valor oi our soldiers and 111 the 1 single command. Historj is 1 t. e111.11 m''hetriumleTn The same mind that straight- tho critical situation at Verdun. Iter the fall ol hort Douamont, now trols and is handling the situation SENATE COMMITTEE SUMMONS OFFICERS IN AIRCRAFT PROBE Washington, March 28 To obtain additional information regarding the airplane situation, thc Senate Military Committee today called Major head of the Signal Corns oi tne Aircraft Board, hefo lorrow- i NEW MEMBERS GET WORK Eagle Bureau, 901 Colorado Building, Washington, March 28 The two new members of Congress from Brooklyn today receiged their committee assignments.

Representative Cleary has been placed on the Rivers and Harbors Committee, to succeed former Representative Murray Hul-bert. Representative Delaney was given three committee assignments, Accounts, Claims and Tensions. 1 monv micht impress him with the aim not newly built, idea 'that lie had made a mistake. He! "Mr. Hurley is doing everything was compelled to kneel on the floor, possible to speed up construction," was made lo kiss the flag and swear rnlll N.

rti, Dakota Senator, "and Men 5 -ave a man at the head of ing his exit from the building. ihe corporation with energy to put Mever. it was learned, got his things rough, but the program is THE OFFICIAL REPORTS charge from the Twenty-third negi- tins He ji. prior to its departure for the eharged because ot poor eyeslglit. He is a gradirit- ot inmmerciai Hiai, KchMl and had been with the Niagara for five yea GERMAN SOLDIERS CAUGHT I WEARING BRITISH UNIFORMS PROMPTLY PUT TO DEATH I l'aris, March 28 A number German soldiers who had put on ish uniforms In order to create fusion in the battle on the Som front, were taken prisoners and cuted, according to the Intrans gennt.

I THE BRITISH STATEMENT London, issued today -The Department Ieads as follows; fiehtin" took place again during the night astride tne ward. I rom peated attack ere made by a i ae valley of the Som and In the noigliKovnooci JJ MW mont-llamel. and Th, i i repulsed. tared a number of prisoners and a number of machine guns. "The tightm.g is continuing fiercely on both banks of the Somme.

'This inortuni the enemy opened a heavv honiti.itdinrnt on our defenses east of Arias, and an attack is developing In tills sector." THE FRENCH STATEMENT l'aris. March 28 The text of today's War Office report reads: "The battle was fought with, sustained violence yesterday evening and last night. The Hermans, blocked by the valiant French troops and cruelly punished Hi. and Xoyon front he left hank nf the fonvar(1 important forces in the region of Montdidier. "At this point the engagements soon developed an unheard of ferocity.

French regiments, fighting hand-to- hand, inflicted heavy losses upon their FRANK H. SIMONDS The Leading American Military Critic, Will Write Special Articles on the CRISIS IN THE GERMAN DRIVE FOR THE EAGLE TOMORROW, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. are ellg men in a a. 0 o..