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GERMANS BEING SORELY PRESSED.

FRENCH ADVANCE BETWEEN SIX AND NINE MILES.

THE ENEMY'S TERRIBLE LOSSES IN CROSSING THE MARNE,

London, Jaly 21. Realer's correspondent at Paria says that the Germans endeavoured to cover their retreat across the Marne by pouring out great volumes of gas and opening a barrage fire from the north bank. The French replied with a terrible fire. "Squalla of sbelis, a rain of machine-gun bullets and a storm of bombs destroyed the bridges and covered both banket of the river with projectiles.” The enemy lost fifty per cent. of his effectives before he completed the evacuation of the south banF

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AN AUSTRIAN PEACE FEELER.

GERMANS BEING SORELY PRESSED.

British Aerial Operations.

London, Faly 21. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, reporting on field operations, esye: There is nothing to report.

Our aeroplanes on July 20 dropped eighteen tons of bombe og Courtrai and Lille railways, Brages Docks and large dampe and billets. There was more air fighting. We brought down fourteen aeroplanes and drove down three out of control. We also destroyed three balloon, Saven British machines are missing.

Air Ministry photographe show extensive damage to a hostile serodrome at Morhange as the result of an attack on the night of July 19. One large ehed and three hangars were destroyed.

Crown Place Over-Reaches himself.

London, July 22,

Reuter's correspondent at the French Headquarters, writing on the afternoon of the 21st instant, seye The Crown Prince ban Over-reached himself. The French Command foresaw that the operation of the Germans momentarily gave serions ground for dis quiet by their orossing of the Marne and developing an attack along the river. On the other hand, the main attack east of Rhaime failed, which meant that the operation as a whole was doomed to failure. Nevertheless, the Germans decided to proceed with their orizinal

London, July 21. The nowa received in London from the front this afternoon is still better. The Germans are faced with ad fisult and unpleasant alternative, either to endeavour to beat back the French from Soissons in order to secure the railway for the purpose of supplying plan and move up the Harne Valley. The result was a week of the advanced troops in the pocket between Rheims and Soissons, futile fighting, during which the enemy for the whole time was under or to retire their forces farther from the Marne and thus flatten out our observed artillery fire and lost heavily. The Germans were told the salient. The present line west of Rheims leaves the enemy that only a few American battalions were engaged, which were so a slip four miles deep in the Marne Valley on a thirteen mile front, distribaled se to give the impression that a great many Americans and this is the enemy's sole territorial gain since the cffensive began were fighting. The German Staff seems to have believed this them on July 15, purchased at scormone losses. Further left, strong selves, but now realise the mistake.

enemy foross hold the north bank of the river, at present preventing.

THE ALBANIAN THRUST.

What the Italians Have Captured.

London, July 22.

■ French orossing. The enemy only moceeded in orossing by sacrificing his rearguarda The French hold the heights around Chateau Thierry and are thus enabled to dominate a large area. In the Oarcq Valley the French have reached Oachy-le-Chatran, farther endangering the enemy on the Marne. The latest reporte

An Italian official message says:-In Albania we aarried Point tate the French here advanced between six and nine miles. The

is sorely pressed and frantic attempts to counter-attack with 1071 on the crest of Malygiloves, taking prisoners. The Frenck, enomy freeh troope have not succeeded in loosing the French grip on the advancing astride the Davoli, participated in the action. The railway and roads. The enemy appears to have incorporated a new capturer in Albania up to July 19 were 2,187 prisoners, ten medium- Army between the Marne and the Aisne, the staff of which is sized guns, sixteen field and mountain-gass, four trench guns, two composed of officers from Ukraine, whose staff work indicates trench mortars, thirty-eight machine-guna, eix aeroplanes and much-

other material. We also liberated some hundreds of Italian and slackness and disorganised effort,

Rasian prisoners,

Useful Work on British Front.

London, July 21

London, July 21.

THE SHOOTING OF THE EX-TSAR, Beuter's carrespondent at the British Headquartere, telegraph- ing on July 27, says that a baɛy and satisfactory week end has been

Royal Property for Russian Republic. rounded off by a raid on the German position in Auelay Wood, destroying dugouts and bringing back machine guns. In the According to Reuter's correspondent at Amsterdam, a meseage Meteren operation the Australians extended on the flank of the from Moscow states that the newspaper Bjsdnesta reports:-"By Scottish attack, well down towards Hazebrouck and B silleul railway, order of the revolutionary people the bloody Tear is happily decena advancing a thousand yarde on a two miles front, The enemy was ad at Ekaterinburg. Vive Red Terror!" A deores issued on Jaly driven back in the centre thirteen hundred yarda. The 81st Ger 17 declares that the entire property of all the members of the man Reserve Division soffered considerably in this locality, former Imperial House, including deposits in Bassinn and foreign' Besides the Scottish body the South Africane fought with conspicu-banks, will be the property of the Russian Republic. oua suocesa taking prisoner, with the Sootemen, six officers and 377 men, besides two-thirds of the total haul of ten trench mortars and fifty machine guns. The Australians took over one hundred prisoners. During our first rash under the cover of a smoke screen, the Germans were caught struggling into respiratora. They com

Four-thousand cotton works are now idle at Wigan owing to a plained that they ought to have been relieved days before" Bayond dispute the partionlars of which were cabled on July 17. epsamodio shelling the enemy never retaliated.

Germans Lose an Important, Pivet.

London, July 21,

Reuter's correspondent at Paris says that the capture of. Chateau Thierry registere the fall of one of the pivota of the Germen front between the Marne and the Aisne. The other is Scissona, which is no longer safe. General de Goutti's army entered Chateau Thierry at dawn on July 21, and the enemy withdrew the previous night in order to avoid envelopment. The French pushed on to the north-west and penetrated Entrepialy.

-The Crowa Prince's Mistake,,

London, July 21.

COTTON OPERATIVES IDLE.

London, July 22.

BELGIUM AS A "PAWN."

Germany's Greatest Insuit.

Loudon, July 21.

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THE LOSS OF A U.S. CRUISER.

London, July 21,

Mr. Balfour, in a speech at Westminster, alluding to Count Hertling's recent reference to Belgium as spawn," said this meant that, having attacked Belgiom without provocation, having conquered it and treated it pitilessly, having deprived it of every material good and all moral benefits attaching to freedom, the Germans were prepared to give it up provided they could get some other territory in which to exercise their peculiar gifts. The Router's correspondent at the French Headquarters, telegraph-Germans would consent to po longer oppress Belgium if the Powera ing on the afternoon of July 21, and discussing the reason of the permitted Germany to oppress some other areas of Earope or else fallure of the German offensive, says that the Crown Prince made a where. Of all the outrages to which Belgian had been subjected, mistake in stacking on too wide a front. He oslculated on a larger none had been more insulting.". numerical superiority than be actually possessed. The plan was well conceived and worked out and the Germans knew that we expected either a return to the orginal plan of dividing the Franco-British or an attempt to march towarde Paris. The plan chosen would have meant a substantial gain, both material and moral, and have been

According to Heater's correspondent at Washington, the oruiser moet important for the next blow on Paris and had the advantage of an offensive facing south and east instead of west. General Ludendorf which was reported to bare sunk on July 20, was the San Diego, which was sunk of Fire Island. Several German-insde mines were reckoned that we would not be ready to meet the army which turned found in the vicinity. No submarine was sighted. There is no report back on Paris. At sight o'clock in the morning on July 21 eight of any other vessel having been attacked; 1,183 survivors were landed enemy divisions, which crossed to the south bank of the Maras were at an Atlantic port. The assualties numbered forty-eight. never able to cross the hills overlooking the river from the south, None of those who lived to re-eroes the river will forget those firs terrible days they spent south of the Marne. The ground they held was overlooked everywhere by Franco-American artillery observara. Enclosed in a narrow space between 'the river and the hills, they

Renter's correspondent at the Italian Headquarters states that; offered a ware target to our artillery. For food and ammunition they depended on transport across bridges which were constantly shelled Mount St. Abel, which was mentioned in a communique on the and also regularly bombed by Franco-British sirmen. They were 20th instant, is well within Austrian territory. It is an important never able to bring across any artillery heavier than mountain gans gain, because it commande Val di Genova to the east and gives and light minenwerler. Owing to the superiority of our artillery, they excellent observation of the Austrian lines of communication... found themselves in the same position sa the Austrians on the south bank of the Plave. Their communications were uncertain and unsafe and their losses from artillery fire were startling. Fifty per cent, of the total strength of some unite were made osemaltise.

French Still Pashing On.

London, July 22,

A French communique says:-The battle continua ander favourable conditions along the whole front between the Kar ne and the Aiens. Our troops north of the Oaroq are driving back the enseny, who is striving to arrest the advance. We progressed in fighting in the region north of Villemontoire and farther south we are advancing east of the Paroy-Tigny-Billy-sur-Dareg line. South of the Ouroq, we made a big advance at Neuilly St. Front and osptured the heights sast of In Croix and Grisolles

IMPORTANT ITALIAN GAIN.

London, July 21.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS,

THE UNREST IN SHANGHAI,

Stormy Meeting at the Japanese Club,

(From Our Own Correspondent).

Shanghai, July 28.

There was a stormy four-hours, meeting at the Japanses Clah here last night. It is reported that a resolution was passed request- ing that the Japanese Police in the Honkew district be reinfected. Thas Volunteers were held in readiness, but there was no rioting.

AMERICAN TELEGRAMS.

The following telegrams mes "No Direct Friction with Britala."

fings the Manila Bulletin:--- London, July 21.

Mandenburg Reported Dead. According to Reuter's correspondent as Amsterdam, Count

Washington, July 14.—An Csernin, in a speech in the Austrian Upper House, declared that Ameterdam newspaper reports & Austria had no direct friotion with Britain. Austria was less rumour that General Von Hinder popular, wesker, less dangerous and more moderate in her demands burg has died from a congestion than Germany and fairly free from annexationist desires. Thus of the brain after a stormy inter Austria was absolutely predestined for the role of mediator, but view at grand beadquarters with only provided she possessed the fall confidence of Berlin. Count the Kaiser regarding the offensive Czarnin hoped that Germany's war: aime would remain parely on Paris. defensivs. The mere presumption that the terrible war was being prolonged for foreign states' annexationist aims would endanger

the Alliance.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE GERMAN reverse in FRANGE.

Staggering Blows for the Enemy,

London, July 90.

A Havas message from Paris, dated the 19th, says: The Franco-American troops having in three days checked the German stupendous effort on the Marne and Champagne fronts, took the offensive and dealt the enemy a series of staggering blows between the Aisse and the Marne. Along a 28 mile front extending from west of Soissons to north. west of Chatean Thierry the Franco-American forces broke deeply into the enemy's powerfully organized lines at many points, the advance being several miles. The aftacking forces reached the plateaur dominating Soissons from the south and west and re-captured more than twenty villages, several thousand prisoners and many guns. The attack was launch ed at daybreak, raged throughout the day and is still in progress. The enemy was taken. quite by surprise. The attack was made practically without artillery preparation. General Mangia's famous troops, with the American forces, went forward with wonderful dash supported by tanks and protected by a heavy barrage. The heavy pressure on Villers Cotterets front has been relieved by this advance. The enemy made no more between Chateau Thierry and Argonne yesterday. The German army between the Marne and Eheims turns its back to that which is being pushed back between the Aisne and Marne with but little more than 20 miles between these two armies and the position of the forces south of the Marne becomes perilous.

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More Progress.

London, July 21.-- An American communique dated the 20th says: Between the Aisne and the Marne we again broke the enemy's resistance and continued. the advance, taking many addi- tional prisoners.

Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports: We captured a few prisoners and machine-guns during night raide" and patrol encounters south-westward of La Basssc and Morville And in Dickebusch sector. ·

British Troops Participate.

London, July 21, Reuter'a correspondent at French Headquarters, wiring at eight in the morning on the 21st, says: British troops parti- cipated in the battle for the firet time yesterday between Rheims and the Marne in the region of Ardre. The British took up their positions at night-time and attacked immedi- ately with complete succese, advancing over a mile.

Chateau Thierry Entered.

London, July 21.

A French communique reports that French troops eater- ed Chateau Thierry this morning. Violent fighting is pro- ceeding north and south of the Ourcq and between the B Marne and Rheims. Despite desperate resistance by the

Germans we have continued to progress.

German Admissions.

Amsterdam, July 21 The German newspapers display unconcealed chagrin over the Eatente's 'suocess on the West Front. The "Koel- nische Volkszeitung's" Berlin correspondent after referring to false hopes entertained in Germany about the new offen- sive, saye it is no longer necessary to conceal the fact that. German deserters utilized their knowledge of the planned operations to betray the Fatherland. It is impossible to deny that the offensive has failed. The German people. anxiously, but patiently await the new decisions demanded by the situation

The "Frankfurter Zeitung Bays: General Foch has managed to form à formidable attacking army and is now trying to snatch the initiative from the German command. The tremendous expenditure of fighting strength involved in such an effort may lead to a bad mistake on the part of the French army. The warding off of the German blow- succeeded despite great enemy losses, but the counter-offen- rive has failed and freedom of action remains in German hands:

Commenting on the battle the "Cologne Gazette" says: "As has happened on other occasions, for instance on the Bommé, we must concede the loss of prisoners and guns, but even so, the enemy's leading idea of the break through is unattained, despite tremendous exertions. We were ablo to hold up the counter-offensive before it attained any strategic advantage worth mentioning. The continuous changes of the position are the logical outcome of the open warfare now in progress."

- Holland Impressed.

London, July 21,

The Allied victory has made a deep impression în Holland. The "Tolegraaf"" says: Anything is now possible. The capture of 400 guns will fill the Germans with consternis- tion.

The "Hadelsblad" says: The double Franco-American success will revive French courage and rejoice the Amer #icans, whose young army has proved itself capable

vigorously attacking the Germans.

The "Nieuws Vandag" says: The greatest importance of the victory is the scoring of a tactical, partly even strate gical, success against the Germna Commanders. Even If the Germans recover the advantageons position. the fact re mains that the spell of the all-surpassing German Army Command has been broken. It emphasises the great strategió advantages achieved by Generalissimo Foch in a few hours The "Voly” says that the Germans have received a hard elap. Their attempt to break through has failed in a fashion / signifying “Alhed victory, the

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Launching Record. Portland, Oregon, Jaly 18.- Director General Bobwab of the Emergency Fleet Corporation participated in the launching of air wooden shipe sogriqating 20 thousand tone. This was the biggest day's launching in the history of the United States, It was announced that a shipbuild- ing plant near here has arranged to turn out twenty steel steamers ancuslly, esob of 8,800 tons.

Great Japanese Co. Seattle, Washington, July 15.— Captain HL. M. Kits, forsign trade of the Ocean Transport manager Company Limited of Kobe, Ja« pan, announced plans to establish world girdling steamship "lines, These lines will tonoh the 'oasi · and west coasts of South America, New York, Galveston, Weat Indies, and New Orleans. The company is building 60 thousand tons of shipping in Japan and has chartered 30 thousand tona.

Japanese Americua. Trade to be Extended, Seattle, July 11.-Far reaching results towards the extension of Japanese American trade are ex- proted to follow the convention of Japaneen of the Patiño staton and Canada, at which loyalty to "the" United States was pledged and expansion of commercial relations between the United States and Japan planned.

Cotton Consumption.

Washington, July 18.-The Census Baresu has announced the cotton coneumed during Jane in the United States to be 527,448 rusning bales. For the 11 months ending June 30, it is 6,049,544 bales. The amount on hand in the consuming establish ments on June 30 was 1,681,922 balen in public storage, and 2,117,300 bales at compresses compared with 1,402,403 balon a year ago. The Jane importa were 40.194 balss as compared with 26,181 last year. The exports were 273,302 as compared to 245,709 bales,

Ban on Enemy Language. Atlantic City, N.J., July 12,-** The Grand Lodge of the Benevo lent and Proteotive Order of Eike, one of the largest fraternal organisations in the United States, has ordered the prohibi- tion of the use of enemy alien languages in any Elke olab house. The Elks also pledged their atmost unity in support of the government's war aims. They will lend every amistance possible in the reconstruction period. 1. To Expand U. 8. Trado After

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Ban Francisco, July 11.-The National Commission of sesocistad advertising alaba, and leasers in the United States of advertising, | have 'announced a plan for a meeting in New York in Septem- |ber to launch a definite osm naign to expand the world texde of the United States after the war. Protectiva Conting for Concrete Ships. Washington, July 11-The Shipping Board has suncanoed the discovery of a new protective, costing which is expected to maka sonorate ships as durablu au stool ships: Aunounosment has also been made that contracts have been lot for 92 army sean- sports, designed for use in the passenger trade after the war, Completing Mammoth Drydock. San Francisco, July 11-Ata Pacifio port, the largest concrete drydock in the United States in neering completion. It is 1,020, feet long, 150 foot wild, and has s. capacity of 400,000,000. gallons, (which can be pumped out into

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