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2 TUB SUNDAY OREG OXTAX, PORTLAND, DECEMBER 2, 1917. ITALIAN ATTACK FAILS, SAYS BERLIN Assault Begun at Monte Por tico, on Front Between Piave and Brenta Rivers. ASIAGO SHELL-TORN CITY Whole. Place Said , to Be in Ruins, Vilhout One Building Intact Xo Sign of Life Seen in Town, Xo Smoke From Residences. 'BERLIN, via London, Dec 1. Italian forces on the front between the Plave and the Brenta attacked Monte Pertlca yesterday. Army headquarters. In today's state ment, states that the Italian effort failed. (Br the Apsociated Press.) ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS IN NORTHERN ITALY, Nov. 30. A Colonel commanding batteries along the Asiago front, where the Austrians and Germans are exerting- their chief pres sure, took the correspondent along his line today and explained the situation and the action in progress. , From his observation post at the sum mit of the mountains flanking the Asiago plateau one could look down on the shell-torn city of Asiago. now held by the enemy, with his lines of en trenchments beyond and his batteries blazing from the long range of sum mits extending from Monte Meletta eastward to the Brenta River. Scene Most Impresalve. It was a most impressive mountain acene, at an altitude of 5000 feet with the clouds lying below, instead of above, and the cannonade echoing through the gorges. The ground was covered with an inch of snow, which had fallen in the night, and the ponds formed In shell holes were coated with three inches of Ice. The men off duty were around camp fires, looking well and contented. The Colonel said living conditions, rations and supplies were in good shape. Some of these men were In tents on the mountain slopes, others in trenches and dugouts, while others were in rough frame barracks which are be ing hastily constructed. Aalage Desolate Spectacle. Asiago itself presented a desolate In the midst of the firse-swept plateau, to which it gives the name, with the Italians on one side and the enemy on the other. Houses, churches and tall campaniles could be seen plainly, but the Colonel said the whole place was in ruins, without a building Intact. Strong: fleldglasses showed no sign of life In the town, and no smoke rose from the factories or residences. The artillery was heavy and continu ous. The Colonel said the enemy was bringing up heavy guns of large cali ber. Twenty monster projectiles had come In a bunch early in the day, open ing great craters, which - were - now frozen ponds. There had been no in fantry advances and the Colonel was satisfied with the repulse the enemy had received. The enemy would doubt less attempt another advance, the Col onel said, but the strength of the Ital ian lines gave assurance that he would be repulsed again. - Austrian Com From Russia. Austrian prisoners who had been brought in declared that they recently came from the Russian front. The enemy lines were made up, according to this officer, of Germans and Aus trians, but there were no Bulgarians or Turks. The wild nature of this country was shown while the soldiers were digging their trenches, when they unearthed the fossil remains of numer ous mastodons of gigantic dimensions. Along the road leading to the front there was Increasing activity, with vast forces of men and material pushed for ward. The correspondent passed bat teries of heavy guns drawn by trains, tractors, and huge atacks of 9 and 12 inch shells. Infantry was moving for ward, being strung along the road for three miles. This and frequent evi dences of troops on many roads save visible signs of the power being con centrated, while on every hand the of ficers and men were confident that the enemy's great drive from the north had Been held as the Plave drive was held. BRITISH HIT BACK HARD (Continued From First Page.) been deepest, and on Saturday Byng's forces pushed the fighting in an effort for the further recovery of the lost ground. No admission of any retrograde movement by the British elsewhere on the front of the attack has come from the London War Office, although Berlin claims to have thrown the Brit ish back upon Graincourt. Anneux and Cantaing along the northerly side of the salient. The Germans seem to have gained initial successes in this sector. but apparently were driven back by the British counter thrusts before they could establish themselves. The German losses In the massed at tacks are reported extremely heavy and Byng's forces also suffered con siderable casualties in repelling the as saults and In their vigorous counter drives. PARIS, Dec. 1. The Germans made a violent attack last night on the Ver dun front, the War Office reports. Two efforts were defeated by the French, who, after a severe engagement, held their line Intact. The statement follows: "Attempts of the enemy to raid our positions in the region of Loivre. north west of Rhelms. and in the Argonne, near Court es Chausses, were repulsed the advance so great as In the Villers- uuisiain sector. (By the Associated Press.) General Byng's troops In the Cam- Drai aaiient In Northern France were on the aggressive again Saturday, at tacking the Germans, who. In a de termined thrust the day previous along virtually the entire 18-mile front, had thrown back the British from a few of the advanced positions they had cap tured In their recent great drive. Prompt counter attacks by Byng's troops while the Germans still were trying to push forward on Friday checked the Teuton advance before it had gained too great an Impetus. Menace Forces Out Britons. For a time the situation looked se rious for the British, however, as the German encircling movement toward the south end of the salient, pivoting on the west bank of the Scheldt, north of Banteux. swung its left flank through Connelleu and on to Gouzeau court. ohe and one-half miles back to the original British line, which its center reached La Vacquierie. There was a hurried exodus of the British from the sector where envelop ment was threatened and apparently all but a few of the most exposed par . ties got clear. Berlin, however, claims the taking of 4000 British prisoners, with several field batteries, and dis patches from British headquarters re port that the British blew. up a number of their guns which were in danger of falling into the enemy's hands. Retreat Not Admitted. The prompt counter attacks retrieved much of the lost ground. Including: the towns of Gouzeacourt and La Vac oulerie. where the penetration had THE NEW TRIPLE COMBINATION Treatment for the biood, nerves and liver purifying, strengthening, cleans ing, winning its way wonderfully Just now is: - Hood's Sarsaparllla, the superlative blood purifier and appetite giver, known for over 40 years. Peptiron, the superlative pepsln-nux-iron-celery nerve, blood and digestive tonic Hood's Pills, the superlative family laxative for biliousness, constipation; pleasant, easy, effective. What are your troubles? If such as to need all three medicines, why not have perfect, well-rounded relief by petting the combination? If you need only one medicine, get tt and. take it but do it now. Adv. PATRIOTISM . KEYSOTE OF SEW TEAR'S ORECOSIAJi. In presenting a review of the progress of the state for 1917 In its annual edition. The Oregonlan will emphasize the fact that Ore gon has been first among the states in dedicating Itself to the cause of "making the world safe for democracy." In no way haa Oregon been a laggard In her dnties of the hour. The. flower of her young manhood responded to the first call to the colors with a fervor of patriotism that brought plaudits from all parts of the Nation. In support of their great spirit of loyalty, the people of Oregon were generous In their contributions to the various war funds. They oversubscribed the first liberty loan quota, exceeded the minimum set for the second liberty loan and swelled the con tributions to the Red Cross, Army Y. M. C. A. and soldiers' library funds far in excess of the allot ments. In supplying the sinews of war, Oregon has made a most gratify ing showing. In the construction of ships for the Government and allied nations, she has launched and Is building a total of 158 vessels, representing a valuation of approximately $160,000,000. The production of foodstuffs, notwithstanding unfavorable growing conditions, showed a substantial increase over normal times. The appeals of the Gov ernment, for food conservation were received with a most hearty response. Her great timber re sources virtually have been placed at the disposal of the Govern ment and vast quantities of fir and spruce for ships and air planes are being supplied. Praise worthy, too, have been the1 ac tivities of the women of Oregon. Truly, Oregon Is doing her full part In helping to win the war. Her position in the present world conflict will' be set forth graph-' lcally in the forthcoming Annual " Oregonlan, which will be Issued January 1, 1818. WAR COUNCIL OPENS! 'The Store of a Million Friends" Representatives of Allied Na tions in Conference. MUCH-W0RK ACCOMPLISHED Deliberations Are Expected to Iist Several Days and Result In the Formulation of a. Joint Military Policy, VERSAILLES. Dec. L The Premiers of Great Britain. France and Italy, and Colonel E. M. House, representing the United States, met hero today as the supreme war council, and. after taking the military situation under considera tion, were Joined by Generals Wilson, ttil.s, Foch and Cadorna. The council was . in session three hours, and the American members said at the conclusion of the session that much more had been accomplished than was expected. The deliberations.. It was added, had been most harmonious and satisfactory. y The meeting of the council was at tended by Premier Lloyd George and General Wilson for Great Britain. Colonel House and General Bliss for the United States. Premier Clemenceau and General Foch for France, and Premier Orlando and General Cadorna for tlaly. Members of the council sat in seclusion, the hotel being guarded carefully by police to keep out in-1 truders. It Is expected that the deliberations will last several days, and will result I In the formulation of a oln military I policy for the western front. All the other American delegates to the lnter-allied conference, with the exception of Thomas N. Perkins, who was detained by business, attended a luncheon given today by the r rench Foreign Minister, Stephen Pichon, at the Foreign Office, to all the delega tions to the conference. ALL 6CAXDIXAVIA NXCTRAL Three Kings in Conference Agree to Hold Aloof From War. CHRISTIANA. Nov. 80. The Kings of Norway, Denmark and Sweden, atl their conference here, says an official I statement, reached an agreement on the following points: First By reason of the harmony ex isting between the three countries, how ever long the war may last and what-I ever form it may take, the cordial re lations and mutual confidence of the three kingdoms shall be maintained. Second In conformity with the previous declarations and policies of the three countries, it is the full inten tion of their governments, each fori itself, to observe the utmost degree of) neutrality toward all belligerent pow ers. Third The desire la expressed! reciprocally to aid one another with I merchandise during the present diffi culties, and special representatives are to meet immediately to facilitate the exchange of merchandise. At the meeting there was a discus sion in reference to legislation dealing with the relations of foreigners and Scandinavian subjects. An agreement also was reached regarding a continua tion of preparatory measures toward safeguarding the common Interests of neutrals during and after the war. The desirability of co-operations between the three countries waa expressed, . as at previous conferences. by our fire. We made a successful in cursion into the German line near St. Marie-a-Py in the region of the heights of the Meuse and brought back pris oners. French Hold Positions. "On the right bank of the Meuse (Verdun : front) the artillery fighting became Intense in the sector between Beaumont and Chaume wood and was followed by a violent attack 'of the enemy against our positions north of Fosses wood. The assailants made two efforts and in both Instances were driven back to their trenches. After a spirited combat our line was main tained completely." BERLIN, via London, Dee. 1. The Germans yesterday captured 4000 Brit ish and several batteries in the Cam bral region, the War Office announced. The statement says that between Moeuvres and Bourlon and from Fon taine and La Folle, the Germans threw back the British to the villages of Graincourt, Anneux and Cantaing. stormed the heights on the west bank of the Scheldt, on both sides of the Banteux and also captured Gonnelieu and Vlllers-Gulslaln. The text of the statement reads: "Western theater: Front of Crown Prince Rupprecht In Flanders the ar tillery activity remained within mod erate limites. Southeast of Arras the artillery fire continued in increased form. Battle Becomes Violent. "The battle near Cambral broke out again yesterday with great violence. Our own counter attacks for the im provement of our positions met with complete success. The strongest fire by our artillery and mine throwers pre pared the way Into the enemy's lines for our infantry. "Between Moeuvres and Bourlon and from Fontaine and La Folle we threw the enemy back on to the villages of Graincourt, Anneux and Cantaing. On both eides of the Banteux our troops took by storm the heights on the west ern bank of the-river, rising from the Scheldt. They penetrated the first en emy lines and captured the villages of Gonnelieu and Villerse-Guislaln. "The enemy, who resisted stubborn ly, sustained heavy losses. Four thou sand British were taken prisoner and several batteries were captured. Coun ter attacks by the enemy against Gon nelieu, in . which tanks and cavalry were employed, collapsed with heavy losses. "A sharp artillery duel continued on the battlefield during the night. "Front of the German Crown Prince: On the east bank of the Meuse there was strong artillery activity at times. "Eastern and Macedonian fronts There were no Important operations.' QUAKER NOBLE FIGHTS WAR Conrt Martial Ordered for ex-Editor Who Refuses to Sign Papers. " TACOMA, Wash., Deo. 1. (Special.) W. J. Noble, a conscientious objector from Turlock, Cal.. was confined in the guardhouse at the cantonment today to await oourtmartial for failure to sign his identification papers. Noble formerly edited "Peace," a paslfist magazine published in Philadelphia. Noble Is a Quaker and so strenu ously does he object to war that he paid his railroad fare from Turlock to Camp Lewis. He has refused abso lutely to sign any papers or make any admissidn written or orally that will Identify him with the National Army. Phone your want ads to The Oreso nian. Main 7070. A 6095. SHIPS HELD NECESSITY (Continued From First Page.) tion, operated in close relationship with the trades unions and the organiza tlons of the employers. The effort of the Government will be to protect the seniority of the present men and to dis turbas little as possible the trade con ditions' that prevailed at the beginning of the war. "The Nation must nave ships," said Chairman Edward N. Hurley today, "The supreme test of National energy and determination will come in the shipyards of the country. The men in the yards can do their part, as well as the Americans who are in the trenches. The individual workman who puts his whole heart Into his job will have the satisfaction of knowing that he Is ren dertng the finest National service. "Our ability to get ships depends on the assembling of men to build them. If all co-operate we can carry through the assembling quickly and efficiently. No Unfairness Possible. "We are depending on the employes and employers to get together around a table and reach an understanding that will make complete co-operation pos sible. We will insist that present em ployes must be dealt with fairly. The necessities of the Nation are paramount. but there must be no unfairness to the individual. "The organization to serve Puget Sound will cover the territory through to the Great Lakes. Branch war em ployment centers will be established as far back as Minneapolis and Kansas City as a part of the Puget Sound zone. The public service reserve working In close co-operation with all atate agen cies and with full assistance of the in ternational unions will register every man of mechanical experience In that territory in order to have him avail able for call from a less essential oc cupation. "There will be no overloading of trades and no Indiscriminate importa tion of men. There will be the same high value placed upon faithfulness, long service and ability now as be fore the war. In faot. it Is to prevent any discrimination of this kind that we have asked the employers and em ployes to create an advisory .council to work with the Seattle office and espe cially to prevent any misunderstand ings. "We know that every workman and every employer will recognize the Im mediate necessity for the Nation to act in a big way. We ask the co-operation of all the people of Seattle in making shipbuilding work the leading patriotic duty of the city. Puget Sound is one of the big shipbuilding centers on .which this Nation must depend in this time of National trial. I am sure the people will recognize this and will organize the whole community to make the shipbuilding programme a signal success." MAN-MADE HELMET PRIZED Banker's Knitting to Be Auctioned at Seattle Bazaar. ABERDEEN. Wash., Dec 1. (Spe cial.) Miss Jean Peters, of Seattle, daughter of W. F. Peters, of the State Council of Defense, has written W. J. Patterson, Aberdeen banker, request ing him to send the helmet he Is knit ting for anrtlon at the bnzaar to be Santiseptic Boon to Mothers. Soothes and relives loafed. Irritated akhia of in fant. Keops akin frrxb, and iwwt Floe far babx's Uailet skill. 0c All dxugUU, Adv. Help Yourself to Prosperity! BOOST & BUY & Give "Made in Oregon" FURNITURE This Xmas Mr. Oregon Booster: Ton know what ship building has done! Every other Oregon indus try will become BIG if you will only try and buy "Oregon Products First," More and big ger factories mean more people, more payrolls, more prosperity. Who will be benefited? EVERYONE, of course I There Is a Quaint & Delightful Charm A bout This 4-Piece Mahogany Suite With a Four-Poster Bed TTTTTH its suggestion of the old Puritan days, when circle " designs were so much In vogue. Tour "great-grandparents' would have marveled with delight had a suite the equal of this one been offered them at today's price. Owing to the extreme cost, only the most exclusive aristocracy could afford these charming circle effects In the old days. Four pieces, exactly as pictured, priced special at.................................. $144.75 Put Cheerfulness in Your Home and You'll Get Joy Out of It! Four -Piece Set for Your Living -Room Hand -Rubbed Golden Wax Finish in It may sound bragglsh to say but. never theless, here Is the foxiest suite shown In Portland for the money. Bragging or no bragging, the fact stands apparent, self evident and absolute. No, this is not a child's set. It's for full grown people even though the price is only 84.00 Cash Sl.OO Week. $37.95 Select Any Single Piece From Either Se. Seven -Piece Set for Your Dining -Room in Hand -Rubbed Golden Wax Finish Taste, rather than expense, can make a home beautiful. 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