THE 3IORXIXG OREGOXIAX, 3IOSTAT, ArKIL 1G, 1917. nrnin n bttl BTTini; in imh aiiauh iu FAILURE; 1500 DEAD fl"wo Hundred, in Offensive on Bapaume - Cambria Line, . Captured by British. SUPPLIES AT LENS BURNED Preparations for Retreat Arc Indi cated and Prisoners Report Wild Scenes; Canadians Are Dreaded by Enemy. 'Continued From First Faire.) vance, especially along the Hinden burg line from Queant to St. Quen tin. This line has been definitely broken between Queant and Arras, consequently the Germans are at tempting to hold from Queant south ward. In the meantime, Lens was being approached late today from three di rections. The civil population was evacuated by the Germans Friday. No person was allowed more than 30 pounds of baggage. With the de parture of the civilians the Germans seized three months', rations gathered at Lens by the American Relief Com mission. , Lagnicourt Won and Lost. Fires continued to glow in Lens today, while far away to the south fires were seen at St. Quentin, to ward which the British and French are converging. . Realizing that the important town of Queant, the switch point of the Hindenburg line, was threatened by the close proximity of the British, the Germans early today launched an attack from there over a six-mile front. While suffering immediate reverses everywhere else, they man aged by the concentration of artillery to recapture Lagnicourt, opposite Queant, which was taken from them several weeks ago. Their victory at this point was short-lived, however, for the British immediately counter attacked and re- took Lagnicourt with more than 200 prisoners and catching the retreat' ing Germans under an intensive field gun fire cut them to bits. Thus ended the first real "defensive offensive the Germans have attempted since the battle of Arras began. Germans Nervous and Jumpy. From one end of the British front to the other the Germans are palpably nervous and jumpy. Where they have been driven from their old posi tions they are feverishly digging at every opportunity, particularly at night. Each morning new aeroplane photo graphs show the results of the noctur nal activities behind the temporary line. Most of the new trenches are merely emergency defenses built at angles with a view to giving cover to machine guns with which the Germans hope to delay the British advance until further work can make the rear de fenses tenable. It is now stated that no part of the Hindenburg line was expected to be completed until the end of April, not withstanding the claims that the recent western retirement has been entirely according to German plans. Where the Germans still holl their old positions north of Loos, the slight est movement on the part of the British sends them into a panic Flares and signal rockets of all colors spring "rom their trenches. Bombs are cast Into no-man's land; trench mortars set up a defensive barrage and artillery help Is frantically called for. Inferior Gann Worry, Some of the German flares and lights are most amusing as well as spectacu lar. Their latest star shells have a Parachute attachment and hang sus pended in the air for a long time. light ing up the surrounding country for sev eral hundred yards. They break into three balls, and the British soldiers call them "pawnbrokers." The Germans in the front line have long been worried by the inferiority of their artillery to that of the British. A recently captured German report makes complaint that the artillery often fails to answer the call for help and continues: "For our infantry, which since the Somme battle has been on the defen sive, it Is from the point of view of morale of Importance to be able to count upon artillery support. Infantry that comes to regard itself merely as a target for the hostile artillery must in the long run give way. A prompt and effective reply to hostile shells has a recuperative effect omthe morale of the troops, even in the most diffi cult situations. Letter Indicate Depression. Conditions within the German lines Just prior to the battle of Arras and the depressed state of many of the German soldiers are eloquently de scribed In translated extractions from letters captured during tne recent fighting. Two letters in particular, both written by Bavarians in regiments opposite Arras, are wonderfully im pressive. One of them indicates clear ly the disheartening effect the entry of the United States into the war has had. It is dated April 6 and reads: "We now have a very bad position at Arras, where we have been under continuous hurricane of fire for six days. The English at times fire gas shells, which are hot exactly pleasant. When everything imaginable is turned against one, one cannot stand It: then it Is all over. The sights around one are simply cruel; it is enough to drive one mad. "It is no longer a righteous cause; o that I - m convinced. Bu:. one always beg i to hope again, and think that it must come to an end. But it is not possible. The world is still in too mad a state. We are the tools and allow ourselves to be belabored. - "Now America comes in to make it last longer. Everybody wants to chip in. I believe it will never end; peace will never return to the land." The second letter, dated "Easter." which was the day before the British attack began, tells how unwelcome to the Germans have been the weapons of their own invention, when turned against them. It says: "For the last four days the English have been firing gas shells all over the ground to harm the Germans as much as possible. The regiment the Eighth Bavarian has already had con- considerable losses In killed and gassed. The sad point 4s that the English gas is almost odorless and can only be seen by the practiced eye while escap ing from the shell. The gas steals slowly over the ground in a bluish haze and kills anyone who does not draw his mask as quick as lightning over his face before taking a breath. Sight Worse Than at Verdun. "Night before last I was in the front line. What a sight! The last time we were in the front-line trenches we were easily accessible. Now all com munications and all parapets have been shot to pieces. It is a gruesome sight there. The prospect looks terrible. Our people say that things were not so bad at Verdun as here." Another captured document shows that the Germans fully appreciated the meaning of the extensive British prep arations about Arras, but had no idea that the blow was coming so swiftly or with such force. The presence of the Canadians within the zone of prob able attack had a particularly disquiet ing effect, for the document in one part says: The Canadians are known to be good troops and well suited to assault ing purposes. There are no deserters to be found among the Canadians." It further declares that to succeed in their plans the British would have to take Vimy ridge, leaving the infer ence that the Germans thought this task an impossible one. German officers taken during the batttle were incredulous when told that the British not only held Vimy ridge, but have pressed far beyond. Theysay that the plans and the orders to all reserves, were to counter-attack at once if the British threw the Ger mans off the crest. Canadians Long Foodies. However, when the Canadians, ably assisted by many English divisions, went after Vimy ridge this time. It was with the determination to place that long-disputed vantage ground once for all within the allied--lines. It is one of the petty perversities of the great world war that some of the most Homeric fighting on Vimy ridge should have been about a place rejoicing in the name of "The Pimple." The Associated Press correspondent met some worn and muddy Canadians returning from beyond "The Pimple" yesterday afternoon. Among them were many Nova Scotians. They had been fighting from Sunday night until Friday night and declared they had enjoyed every minute of it. They were not in "The Pimple" all this time, but well beyond it. Before "The Pimple'" could be cut out, how ever, it was necessary to drive the Germans back to several long, converging tunnels that were fortified in such a manner that they were be lieved to be absolutely impregnable. The Germans inside those tunnels said they felt so safe that they hoped to remain there for the rest of the war. Some of the Canadians had subsisted on "Iron rations" for five days and had virtually no water for three days. But they never thought of turning back for food or drink until their task was completed. They swung along with (the dog-tired, but satisfied gait ol men returning irom a successUl day's hunting expedition. ST. QTJENTIN HEAVILY SHELLED Belgians Reacli Unoccupied Second German Lines at Dixmude. PARIS, April 13. The French guns today continued to shell heavily St. Quentin and the region roundabout. ys the official communication issued by the War Office tonight. Belgian troops penetrated Dlxmude au far as the second German lines. which they found unoccupied. PRESIDENTIAL VISIT" TO EUROPE HINTED Theory Based on Advantage to Be Gained by Thorough Co-operation of Allies. LLOYD GEORGE TIED DOWN Belief Grows In London That Amer ica, by Supplying Ships and Food, Will Decide War, but Food Rationing Predicted. BY ARTHUR S. DRAPER. LONDON. April 15. (Special.) As the character of the role which Amer ica must play In the huge war drama becomes better realized here. It Is hinted in semi-official quarters that a visit to England or France by Presi dent Wilson would be of great value in arranging for more effective co-opera tion between the United States and the allies. Premier Lloyd George, It Is known would be willing to leave his post for a conference in "Washington, If he' could spare the time from his arduous duties as the directing head of the British and industrial machine. This, however, is out of the question at present. Similarly, it is not be lieved here that President Wilson could now absent himself from ' affairs at Washington, although a meeting of the two leaders is regarded as possible when the American preparations are more fully under way. Daily the belief is growing here that America will decide the war by her ships mercantile and naval and her food. The war Is now largely an eco nomic struggle against starvation, with the United States holding the balance of power and responsibility. Unquestionably, America must expe rience the disagreeable conditions of food rationing, but that Is a cheap price to pay in such a conflict. Three years ago a prophet predicting continuous sunshine in England would have had as good a hearing as another forecasting the present events of this topsy-turvey world. Today we see Rus sia almost a republic, America about to fight in Europe, Germany, the mightiest of military nations, breaking under the blows 'of Great Britain's contemptible little army" and Britons winning on land. TRAINING GAINS SUPPORT OPPOSITION IN MIDDLE WEST EXPLAINED AWAY. REDUCING ALBUMEN IN KIDNEY DISEASE To demonstrate to Lit Ins. Cos. and "Phy sicians that albumen waste and symptoms can be reduced and lives prolonged In many cHses of Brlght's Disease and Nephritis, we will donate tne treatment lor a limited num ber having five per cent or more of al bumen, anticipating It will in most cases show 50 per cent reduction In 50 days, urinalysis to oe made oy competent analvt leal chemists and mailed us every 15 davs. All names withheld. Fulton's Renal Com pound iJTul ton's Compound No. 1 J Is the agent. 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The party here were moved onto i special car this evening, with Immigra tion Inspector J. V. Stewart in charge and the car attached to a southbound train. The nineteen men taken south from here were gathered from five German vessels at Astoria. Portland and Eagle Harbor. Many members of the crews, who have been Idle since war broke ou In Europe, have left the ships and se cured work in this country, most them declaring their intention to be naturalized and make their homes in the United States. Progress of the War. National Security league Represent. Uvea Encouraged After Mak ing; Speaking Tour. KEW YORK, April 15. The people of the Middle West are not opposed to universal military training "when its true meaning t explained to them," ac cording to a .statement Issued tonight by the National Security League alter the return to this city of representa tives of the league who have completed a two weeks' speaking tour of that sec tion of the country. The members of the league who ap peared before chambers of commerce and at large public meetings in De troit, Chicago, Des Moines. St. Paul, Minneapolis, Omaha, St. Joseph, Topeka. Kansas City, St. Louis and Indianapolis, included Rear-Admiral Robert E. Peary, Henry Lt Stimson, ex-Secretary of War Frederic R. Coudert and Frederick C Wolcott. "All the speakers return." the state ment said, "deeply Impressed with the sympathy of the Middle West In the active entrance of the United States into the war and the readiness of the people to appreciate the benfits and ncesslty of universal military training when its true meaning is explained to them. THE on MANY VISIT BARRACKS FRIENDS OP" GUARDSMEN DEFY INCLEMENT WEATHER. HE Germans with very large forces Sunday attacked the British along the Bapaume-Cambrai road over a front of six miles and. fighting des perately, gained a foothold in the vll lage of Lagnicourt, which- lies south west of Queant, a position of grea strategic importance in the German line. Everywhere else along the British front the Germans were repulsed, ac cording to the official reports from Field Marshal Sir Douglas Maig. and their successes at Lagnicourt were not for long, as a powerful British, counter attack drove them out. Three hundred Germans were made prisoner and 1500 German dead were counted in front of the British position. While unofficial reports say British patrols entered the town of Lens, the night British official communication merely says the British now are ap proachlng the outskirts of the town, having captured German defenses from Riaumont Wood to the eastern come of Cite St. Pierre, and also east of Lievin. Ground was gained Sunday by the British Northwest of St. Quentin. The French are violently bombardin the sector of St. Quentin and are bein answered spiritedly by the Germans. The artillery duel continues unabated in Champagne. Two German attack on the right bank of the Meuse, in th Verdun Bector. were repulsed. Some German Infantrymen succeeded in en tering a French position near the Cauriere.s In this region, but accordin to Paris, they either were killed o made prisoner. . Company of Business Men Drills at Vancouver and Red Cross So ciety Is Orsmnlud. VANCOTJ v ER. Wash.. April 15. (Spe cial.) Although the day was wet and rainy, it old not prevent hundreds of friends of National Guardsmen from visiting Vancouver Barracks. While there has been no organized recruiting in this city, nevertheless there have been a large number of re cruits to join the Army In the past year. Several from this section have joined the Oregor. regiment and some the Naval Militia. 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The mention of "American airplanes" as having been lost would indicate that the members of the LAfayette squad rilla have carried out their intention to float the American flag from their machines over the battle line in France. President Wilson has addressed a personal appeal to the American people to make the nation a union for the preservation of its ideals and for the triumph of the democracy of the world. Government May Take Over Vester lidc, Recently Launched, and Other Steel Craft Under Con struction, Rumor Says. Portland shipyards may soon take on war time activity.' The Government already -has can vassed every yard for complete infor mation bearing' on Its availability for possible future use in the Government service. Now It Is persistently reported, but just as positively denied, that the Northwest-Willamette plants have en tered into a joint contract with the Navy Department for construction of two submarines for the new United Suites Navy. Local shipbuilders are preparing with feverish energy to take on a large share of the Government's orders for "jitney ships" which are to be used In carrying freight across the Atlantic. It is possible, further, that the Fed eral authorities may commandeer the War Baron formerly the Vesterlide and others of the steel freighters now being built In the Northwestern and Willamette yards. The Vesterlide was launched here a few weeks ago and now is being finished. Whether or npt the Government will take over any or all the local ship building plants merely is a question of expediency. It is said. If the Gov ernment can get better results by tak ing over the plants and operating them itself it will take them over. But the private owners believe they can give everv bit as good service as the Gov ernment can, and that they can turn out the ships at the same cost and In lust as short a time. 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