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2 THJ3 MORNING OREGONIAX, TUESDAY. AUGUST 21. 1917. PETAIN IMPRESSED BY U. S. SOLDIERS French Commander Inspects Villages in Which Ameri cans Are Quartered. CHASSEURS ARE REVIEWED Americans Express Hope They May l ight Alongside Tbelr Instruc tors and Prove How Apt They Are as Pupils. (By the Associated Press.) AMERICAN TRAINING CAMP IN FRANCE. Aug. 19. (Delayed.) Gen eral Petaln, commander-in-chief of the French armies, paid his first visit to day to the American troops in France and expressed ' himself as delighted with what he saw. "I am exceedingly pleased and grati fied with what I have seen during this inspection." he said. "Training has progressed so well that I feel certain the American troops will form an ex cellent fighting force in a very short time." The French General was accom panied by Major-Ceneral John J. Persh ing, the American commander, and both left this afternoon for the French front, where they will remain several days. They had a very busy day, mo toring 100 miles or more, and inspect ing almost every village in which Americans are billeted. In addition. General Petain held a review of the famous chasseur division which has been training: the Americans for the last month. Petal n Addresses Officers. Addressing the officers of this di vision. General Petain said they had rendered a notable service both to France and to America and that their battalions had become sister battalions to the American contingent. The Americans, he added, had expressed the hope that some day they would have the privilege of fighting alongside their French instructors, and of prov ing what apt pupils they can be. General Petain spoke of the elan of the chasseurs, of the high morale of the French army they represented, and recalled to them that their duty was always to inculcate this morale In their fellow divisions. Major-General Pershing also was much pleased with his Inspection of the American troops. He found material Improvements everywhere and said: Pershing Admires Review. "T am extremely well satisfied wifh what I have seen today. A thing which particularly strikes one about the Americans Is the fine spirit which pre vails both among officers and men. Training is progressing rapidly and satisfactorily in every respect." The review of the chasseur division was most spectacular. General Persh ing greatly admired the dash with which it was carried out. The in fantrymen made a splendid showing, but the picturesque feature was the rushing by of the divisional artillery, with horses at a fast trot, followed at some distance by several troops of cavalry at full gallop. Later three of the chasseur bands played the "Marseillaise" and the "Star-Spangled Banner." The day was one of brilliant sun shine and during the greater part of the review a beautiful silver-colored French airplane played above the heads of the soldiers. The French plane was viewed with some suspicion by the American anti-aircraft gunners while it was some distance away and until the identity of the aircraft was fully established. There were several German airplanes near the camp late yesterday and it is reported that French airmen brought one of them down while it was endeavoring, to re turn home. Prior to the review. General Petain bestowed numerous decorations on the chasseurs and also mingled with the French peasants who had gathered- on the review grounds. Patting one small boy on the head. General Petain asked him to what military class he belonged. "Nineteen twenty three, my general." the boy answered. "Then you will have a. long time to wait," the general remarked laughing ly, and the boy saluted gravely. Pershing Kisses Maids. Several times during the day the French commander was presented with bouquets by small girls, each of whom he kissed on either cheek. Late in the day General Pershing also received a bouquet and, adopting the French cus tom, leaned far over and kissed the little girl on both her rosy cheeks and thanked her, first In English and then In French. General Petain made a close Inspec tion of several American battalions and seemed particularly interested in the various items of their equipment. He stopped in front of several soldiers and examined their kits In detail. The broad-brimmed American cam paign hats also claimed a great deal of his attention. He took one of these from a soldier's head, weighed it In his hands and studied it for several min utes and then carefully replaced and readjusted it on the American's head, the soldier standing at rigid attention the whole time. "This is very good, very good." said the general. "It is especially fine for Euch a sun as we have today." "And for rain, too," added General Pershing. "They are fine young men, of splen did physique, intelligent and most satisfactory-looking soldiers in every way," General Petain told several of the captains of companies who repeat ed his words to their commands when the general had passed on his way. EDISON VISITS PRESIDENT Secretary of Navy Declines to Com ment on Inventor's Work. WASHINGTON, Aug. 20. Thomas A. Edison conferred with Secretary Dan iels today and later went to the White House. It was his first visit to the President since the declaration of war. It is well known that the great in ventor has been giving much attention to anti-submarine devices, but Secre tary Daniels said today that was a subject which he could not discuss. U. S. CHARGES CONSPIRACY Member of Exemption Board in Kentucy and Judge Are Arrested RUSSELLVILLE, Ky.. Aug. 20. Sheriff James N. Taylor, a. member of the Logan County exemption board, and J. W. Edward, County Judge, were arrested here today by a. Deputy United States Marshal on the charge of con spiring to violate provisions of the selective arm is.w. AMERICAN OFFICER VISITS RUSSIAN TROOPS AFIELD. . I III 8t ( - m - t ' ' it If - . : . - Iff- ' " tt f t - V- 3. s j?.T Sit GENERAL, SCOTT IN T HE RUSSIAN TRENCHES. While the American mission, headed by Elihu Root and General Scott, was in Russia, General Scott visited the trenches at the front and so heart ened the forces that they fought with ( renewed vigor. This photograph shows General Scott with his Russian aid. Colonel Kutchiloff, in a Russian trench on the Gallclan front on July 1, the day the Russian army under took its first offensive since the revolution. ITALIANS TAKE 7500 Battle Given Austrians on 37 Mile Front. IS0NZ0 RIVER IS CROSSED find no trace of their son. His name did not appear on the roster of the aviation corps and he was not known to the New Orleans officials. The mat ter was then referred to the War De partment. Dr. and Mrs. Leep passed through Roseburg en route to their home on August 15, and said, the Homer Leep that was injured was not their son. Their boy. they said, had been located in another part of the East. Deep mystery has surrounded the telegram regarding Leep's alleged in juries, and it is surmised he sent them himself. Italian Press Declares Renewed Ac tivity Demonstrates How Allies Feel About Pope's "Pre mature Proposals." ROME, Aug. 20. The Italians in their offensive on the Isonzo front begun yes terday have crossed the Isonzo River and already have taken 7500 prisoners. It was officially announced by the War Department today. Guns and many machine guns have been captured by the Ital'ans, and the Austrians have suffered serious loss. The infantry battle continues vigor ously. Commenting on the new Italian ad vance, the newspapers say that it. like the British attack in Flanders, will be of service If it demonstrates how the allied countries feel towards "the pre mature peace proposals" of Pope Bene dict. It Is said Austria apparently realizes the gravity of the situation as an nouncement is made that Emperor Charles is soon to visit the Austro Italian front, presumably to encourage his troops. The official Austrian statement of yesterday said the Italians had begun an offensive on a 37-mile front from Tolmino to a point near the Adriatic The struggle was said to be bitter, but yesterday's Italian ofticlal statement did not mention it, LONDON. Aug. 20. A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company from Copenhagen says that, according to re ports received from Austria, the battle no-v raging on the Isonzo front of the Austro-Italian theater is characterized as the most violent ever fought there. The advices add that it is believed by the Austrians and Germans that the Italians are making an attempt to break through to Trieste. Many new guns have been brought into the fight, for . which the Italians had been pre paring for weeks. CORFU, Aug. 20. One-quarter of the Serbian city of Monastir has been de stroyed by fire, caused by a Bulgarian bombardment, the Serbian press bureau announces. The number of victims has not been ascertained. The statement says that Saturday the Bulgarians bombarded the city with some 2000 shells, although no fighting was in progress. Women and children who fled in all directions have been taken to the rear. 80,000 MADE HOMELESS Fire Destroys Commercial Quarter of SalonikJ. SALONIKL Aug. 20. The commercial quarter of this city has been destroyed by fire. It Is believed the number of fatalities is small LONDON, Aug. 20. More than half the walled city of Salonlki, in Greek Macedonia, which is under occupation by the entente allied troops, was de stroyed by fire Saturday. Eighty thou sand persons who were rendered home less were being removed to neighboring villages last evening, according to a dispatch received in London. The fire is under control.. STEEL IN GREAT DEMAND High Bid for Old Portage Railroad Around Celilo Falls Is $59,00 0. SALEM, Or., Aug. 20. (Special.) Steinbock & Samuels, of Salem, sur prised State Treasurer Kay, sole mem ber of the Board of Control here today to receive bids on the steel and equip ment of the old state Portage road around Celilo Falls, when they offered 59,000 for the outfit. A few months ago a bid of $3000 was rejected as too low, but the pres ent bid is higher than any of the mem bers expected to get. McNaughton & Raymond, of Portland, were the next best bidders, offering 56.144. Robert Strahorn offered $40,000. HOMER LEP IS ARRESTED (Continued From First Page. training camp before he was commis sioned. The Department of Justice has been trailing him since the bad check was returned to New Orleans. Leep's friends in Washington are inclined to think his mind is affected. Leep was a stenographer working for Representative Young, of Texas, who has heard nothing from Leep since he went to New Orleans In response to the telegrams received from "Lieutenant Young." LEEP SOUTHERN OREGON BOY Parents Called to New Orleans by News of Injury. ROSEBURG, Or.. Aug. 20. (Special.) Homer Leep is a son of Dr. and Mrs. K. A. Leep, of Myrtle Point, Coos Coun ty. A few weeks ago Dr. Leep received a. telegram from New Orleans to the effect that his son had been seriously Injured while engaged in an aerial flight. The telegram was purported to have been signed by -an official In charge of the aviation camp there. Dr. and Mrs. Leep hastened to New Orleans, but upon arriving there could RECRUITING IS PUNISHED Men Plead Guilty to Violating Neu trality by Aiding British in 1915. SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 20. Dr. Thomas Addis and Ralph K. Blair, un der Indictment here since 1915 for con spiracy to recruit men in the United States for service in the British army. in violation of neutrality laws then existing, changed their pleas to guilty in the United States District Court today and the case was closed with the payment of fines of $1000 each. The men appealed from previous con viction and the appeal was denied by the United States Supreme Court. Government Wants AH Possi ble of Swift Craft to De fend Transports. ENGINES CHIEF CONCERN POSLAM EXCELS IN INTENSITY OF HEALING POWER Poelam posseses healing energy so highly concentrated that one ounce of Poslam Is worth a pound of ordinary ointments less efficient in the treat ment of Eczema or any eruptlonal con dition of the skin. Talk with those who have been healed of aggravated skin troubles, who have used all kinds of remedies AND THEN USED POSLAM, and they will say this even more emphatically, Results come quickly. Itching stops angry skin is soothed; uncertainty is dispelled, so little Poslam does so much. Sold everywhere. For free sample write to Emergency Laboratories, 243 245 West 47th St, New York City. Adv. Bell AF3 Absolutely Removes Indigestion. One package proves it 25c at all druggists.. U-BOAT DESTROYER BUILDING SPEEDED Daniels Says He Hopes to Have More of Destroyers Than Does Any Other Power; Number Un der Construction Unknown. WASHINGTON, Aug. 20. Preliminary teps toward providing the Navy with as many additional destroyers as American plants can turn out were announced by Secretary Daniels today at a conference with more than a score of shipbuilders, engine makers and rep resentatives of other industries. Information was submitted by the builders as to what they could do In the way of expanded facilities. Navy officials will study the reports and uggest a definite plan for the accom plishment of their purpose, which Is to make the United States first In de- troyers, the arch enemies of the sub marine. There are many building yards which can Install additional ways and begin hull construction without delay. En gines and equipment, however, present a greater problem. Today's conference dealt largely with this latter aspect. Destroyers Prove Efficiency. The destroyer has proved itself by zperience the most efficient U-boat hunter because of its speed and sea going qualities. The average under water speed of submarines is about ten knots an hour. Steamers employed as troop ships make not less than 12 knots an hour, so that they need not fear under-water attack from the rear and, with destroyer convoys to protect them ahead, virtually only chance encounters with submersibles which lie directly in their path are to be expected. If we get what we want," the Sec retary said, "the United States will have more destroyers than any other power. They are the one thing that a submarine fears." The Secretary Indicated that all de stroyers the builders could produce would be ordered. Every effort of the department will be laid upon speeding up the many contracts now pending. Secretary Daniels said no additional submarine chasers would be ordered at present. The chasers are valuable as harbor and shore patrols, but de stroyers are superior even for these duties and have In addition seagoing qualities which make them of far greater value in all other ways. Builders' Snssresttona Heard. 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