The Cordova Daily Times
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HUNDRED VILLAGES CAPTURED
BY ALLIED FORCES BEYOFCD PIAVE
WASHINGTON, Oct. dtl. The results of the victorious
advance against the Austrians on the Italian front hourly in
crease in importance, says an official dispatch trom Koine.
More than a hundred villages and towns have heen taken, and
the battle line is pressing close on the heels o| the retiring
eiiemv, having vesterday reached the River Liveiiza, where
the Austrians attempted to make a stand to save the principal
lines of retreat. The Austrian army corps on the left wing re
tired in disorder. It is reported that the sixth Austrian corps
is in a critical position, and is engaged in heavy defensive tight
ing between \ albohhiadeiie and the Sologic river.
Violent Austrian Attack Easily Repulsed
ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS ON THE IMAVE. Oct. do.
• -The Austrians continue their retreat under pressure. 1 es
terdav the allies captured a thousand prisoners and one hun
dred and fifty guns. The Austrians violently attacked Monte
Grappa, but were easily repulsed. The weather remains fair.
Austro-Hungarians in Disorderly Retreat
The Austro Hungarian forces are retiring east ot Concgli
ano, leaving behind them many guns, munitions and wagons.
Debeny’s Army Still Advancing
PARIS, Oct. 10.—An ofiicial statement says that General
Peheny’s army continues its encirclement of Guise, and has
gained new successes. North of Guise the French have cap
turn! Beaufort farm. Along the IVron river the French are
proceeding to Moneeau le NeuI, capturing many prisoners.
Americans Capture Important Positions
WITH THK AM HR I CANS, Oct. 10.—Bitter lighting con
tinues in the Meuse sector. Fast ol the Meuse the Americans
moved forward and took important positions I mm tin* Ger
mans. West of the Meuse the Germans continue to bombard
the American lines heavily with gas and high explosive shells.
The American long range artillcrx is pounding the German
supply lines at < 'ontlans.
Firing Was Intense During Night
The artillery firing reached great intensity during the
night, and was especially intense in the Bellcu and Ormout
woods. The activity died down this morning. West of the
Meuse there was no important action of any nature this morn
ing.
British and Germans at Grips in Forest
WITH THK BRITISH. < let. 10. Hitter lighting is in prog
ress near Mont Thuoy wood, northwest of Famars and south
west of Valenciennes. The Germans counter-attacked in the
woods. Both sides now hold parts of the forest.
Prisoners Captured by British
IA )NI )< >N. (let. 10. General Haig reports no activity on
the British front except patrol encounters, in which the British
wore successful, capturing many prisoners.
Americans Fighting in Albania
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10. Tin* Thirty-second regiment of
American infantry is now lighting with the Italians against the
Austrians in Albania. The Italians have captured the town of
Sun Giovanni < li Medua.
AMSTKKDAM, Oct. •">0. A Constantinople dispatch re
ports that it is rumored that Turkey has undertaken pence ne
gotiations and lias invited the allied fleet to enter the Darda
nelles. Under the agreement troops are not to he landed with
tin* exception of small detachments, sufficient to supervise the
demobilization of the Ottoman army.
Rumors Are Conflicting
A Constantinople newspaper on Sunday printed a state
ment “from competent sources’’ to the effect that Turkey had
commenced official peace negotiations with the allies. It said
the delegates already had left the Turkish capital.
Tn other quarters at Constantinople it was said that the
negotiations were unofficial.
Trial of Former
French Premier
Now Being Held
PARIS. Oft. Silting as a high
«ourt. the Frenrh senate began yes
terday the sittings for the trial of
former Premier Caillaux. Deputy
Louis Lnutalnt and Paul Comby,
nil charges of treason.
LOSS OF LIFE
FROM WRECK
PLACED AT 343
\ l< ’TOItlA. II. < ’ . Oct. 3<>. The fa
il; (linn Pacific Steamship Company,
which owned and operated t lie
wrecked steamship Princess Sophia,
announces that the number of lives
: h si in the disaster was 343.
A Gruesome Cargo
SEATTLE. Oct. 3'C The steamship
City of Seattle left for the North to
day with one hundred and fifty cof
fins for victims ol the wreck of the
Princess Sophia.
SEATTLE. Oct. 30.—Local Steam
boat inspectors said today that they
were unable to undertake an investi
gation of the wreck of the steamship
Princess Sophia The Sophia was a
! Canadian carrier, and they stated
; that a special act of congress would
! lie necessary to Investigate the
wreck, such as was passed in the mat
] ter of the Titanic disaster, when many
i Americans were lost on the English
I boat.
HUN LOSSES
OVER 100,000
IN ONE DRIVE
LONDON, Oct Hit. -Herman losses
In their unavailing offensive In the
Lys river salient last summer were
H.tmti killed, ti.oon prisoners and
about So,mm wounded and missing, ac
cording to authoritative calculation.
In one area, live miles by three
miles, the (lermans abandoned 1,500
tons of ammunition.
Over 2000 Deaths
from Grip in Paris
PAULS, Oct. 30 During the past
week 3.10(1 persons have died from
grippe, tlie greatest total since the
beginning of the grippe epidemic.
The deaths are now decreasing In
number.
S. S. GAUANO
SENDS OUT A
CALL FOR AID
VICTORIA, B. C„ Oct. 30—The
Canadian lighthouse steamer Galianu,
on route from Triangle Island to
Ikoda, Queen Charlotte Islands, wire
lessed for help last night, saying that
the water was entering her hold rap
idly.
Nothing further has been received
from her. She carried a crew of
thirty men.
ALLIES STILL
ADVANCE ON
3 WEST FRONT
A summary of the war situation is
sued by the Associated Press yester
day. and delayed in transmission, was
as follows:
"The allies are threatening two of
the three railway*lines supporting tho
Teutons on the Place front.
"lighting on the western from is
virtually at a standstill North ol
be C'ateau to the Dutch border the
allies continue gaining.
"Prom the Oise to east of the Meuse
an Intense artillery duel is in prog
ress.
"On the American front northeast
of Verdun there were no infantry ac
tivities.
"The allies crossed the Place along]
a thirty-mile front within two miles]
of Congellano and Oderzo.
U. S. FLOATS
JER LARGEST
CARGO BOAT
_
PHILADKUMUA. Oct :’»•>. The
steamship South Bend, believed to bo
the largest cargo carrier ever built
for the government, was launched at
the Hogg Island yards yesterday.
The South Bend has a displacement
of 1 .'1,600 tons
AVIATORS IN
HOT BATTLE
IN MID-AIR
ITALIAN HKADQl’AKTKItS. Del.
30. During the crossing of the I’iavej
hv tho allies Austrian battle planes
attacked an Italian observation bal
loon and attempted to pass through]
it The attempt failed.
An Austrian aviator became eu
tangled in the ropes of the Italian bal
loon. and both balloon and airplane
were Bet on fire. The burning mass
dropped to the ground near Monlello.
Npllhnr nirtimn u littrf
JAP STEAMER
WITH ALASKA !
CARGO SINKS
SEATTLE, Oct. 30.—The Japanese
steamship Mexico Mara rammed and
sunk the fisheries bark V .1. Fuller
during a fog in Seattle harbor thin
morning. There was no loss of life
The Fuller had a half million dollar
errgo of salmon from ITgyak, Kodiak
island. She belonged to the North
western Fisheries Company.
The Fuller was of 1.849 tons regis
ter. and Wits built In 1881 at Bath. Me
-«.—
ALASKA STOCKS
NEW YORK. Oct. 30 Alaska Gold.
3%; Alaska Juneau, 3*4
Drastic Terms of Proposed Armistice
Cause Panic .Among German People
—Changes in Governmesit Detailed
\V ASI11 X< iT< >.\, '»rt. .’ill. Another Herman note, supple
menting the last brief eoniniunication, has been received. It
is addressed to the American Government, and not to President
W ilson. The communication says that an armistice and peace
terms are awaited, and recites in detail the government changes.
As evidence that tlm kaiser has been shorn of his power to
make war and declare peace, the note fully describes the eon
stitutional changes which transfer the actual power and re
sponsibility of the Herman government to the reichstag.
It is believed tlm note will he forwarded to Paris immedi
ately, where the suprejfjo war council is formulating the allies’
peace terms.
Nature of Terms Causes German Panic
The |»‘ace and armistice program is reported tu have been
prepared b\ the supreme war council at Versailles, hut has not
yet been reported to the government by the American repre
seiitatives. It is believed the government favors the terms,
w hich are equally as drastic as those reportmI in the press dis
patches from Versailles. It is reported that theconfen nee will
demand the surrender of the German fleet, including all sub
marins, and the occupation of all the Rhine fortified towns.
Reports state that the German population is in a panic.
President Wilson is now working on his answer to Aus
tria.
The Austrian note requesting an armistice was received at
the Swiss legation yesterday.
London Has Similar Reports
I ,i ).\ I)(>X, ()ct. dO. I >i spat dies from Versailles to the Lon
don newspapers report that the allied conference has decided
upon the main points of the armistice terms. It is asserted on
good authority that the allies, as part of the armistice terms,
will demand the surrender of the German navy, including sub
marines, and the occupation of the fortified towns on the
Rhine.
Would Better Plead with Foch
VIKXXA, < *< t. do, Austria Ilnngaiw, through the pro
mil r. ('ou111 Andr.;"V, Inis dispatched a note to Am rican K< c
rotary of State Lansing, requesting Lansing's intervention
with President Wilson for an immediate armistice on all fronts
and the commencement of peace negotiations.
Proud Dual Empire Completely Humiliated
The Austro Hungarian government has communicated its
latest note to the British. .Japatn sc and Italian governments,
begging tlm approval and support of these nations in its of
forts toward tin armistice and ponce negotiations.
Austrit Attempts Separate Peace with Italy
LOXlXbX, Oct. dtl. A Vienna dispatch to ('openhagen
says that the Austrian foreign minister. Count Andrassy, has
resolved to initiate direct peace negotiations with the Italians.
Austria’s move is anti-Gormanistie.
('(tPKXHAUKX, Oct. 30. (i Tinan dispatch sa\ that
llii' Czech national committee has taken over the functions of
the local government at Prague, marking the f.nal .-top in its
successful tight for recognition.
The imperial symbols have been removed from the various
public buildings, and imperial proclamations have been torn
down. On Monday the general commanding the Prague garri
son placed bis entire forces at the disposal of the Czechs.
Independence for Hungary
Archduke Joseph has issued a proclamation stating that
Kmperor Charles has charged him with the task of securing the
complete independence of Hungary.
Fatal Rioting in Hungarian Capital
LONDON, Oct. 30.—It is reported that serious rioting took
place in Budapest on Monday. Soldiers used machine guns
and bayonets on the crowds, killing many.