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4 . r FULL LEASED WIRE DISPATCHES A CIRCULATION IS OVER 4000 DAILY yf THIRTY-NINTH YEAR GREAT GUNS BATTERING WW. OF DEFENSES !'.- i Artillery Th; ound Up First Line of German Trenches Moved Ij I j Prepare Way For Another Infantry Advance-, s jms StiD Advancing Threaten Offensive . Along EnJ 800 Mile Front-Italian Advance Is Slow But Steady in Trentino Campaign 1 . . v By Ed L. Keen, (United Press Staff Correspondent.) London, July 5.The supreme offensive of the allied armies on the western front has entered its second phase with British and French guns preparing the way for anr other infantry rush against the German lines. The guns that broke down German defensive works and cleared the path for the attack launched last Satur day have been moved up and are directing a terrific can nonade against the German third line of defenses. The artillerying spread along a wide front yesterday. Opposite the British front the German artillery is making a stronger reply than during last week's cannon ading. German reserves continue to press forward to reinforce the Somme lines. Thus far the kaiser has not shifted troops at any other sector of the western front to meet the allied attack. The reinforcements, it is believed, are coming from the central reserve supply, which the German general staff in the past has shifted from one front to the other in successful offensives. On practically all fronts where the allied armies are now engaged in the great squeeze, the offensives have set tled down from spectacular strokes to the systematic grinding in of the Austro-German lines. . The Russians alone,, now threatening to break out in an offensive along their'entire 800 mile front and reported already to have invaded Hungary, are counting their progress by miles each day. The Italians are making steady but very slow progress in their offensive against the Austrians in the Trentino. Thus far the French, operating in the allied offensive have occupied about four .times as much territory, captured more prisoners and generally have ap jwared more successful than the British north of the Somme. The reasons for the greater' French succepueg as ex plained today are- as follows: The Germans assumed that the French were so busy at Verdun that they would be unable to participate in a joint offensive. They made no unus ual preparations to meet a French at tack, but with knowledge of the exten sive British preparations, thpy strength ened their lines opposite the British front. North of the Somme where the British are attackinfg German lines of communication are far stronger than to tne south, where French guns already linve disorganized the German transport system to some extent by shelling the roads leading from Peronne. The ground north of the Somme is more dif ficult for an advance, according to Bri tish experts, than is the region where the French are operating. Lastly the English fed that the German desire to land their most effective blow against the British for the purpose of appeasing popular clomor in Germany, impressing neutrals and possibly creating a demand for peace in England. The Knglish people, however, are not disturbed nor are they jealous over the French successes. They realize that clev er French strategy in flanking the Ger mans north and south of the marsh lands abutting the Somme has had much to do with the striking French victories in the advance on lVronne. The Ger mans evidently anticipated a direct A it Constable Newt Plum's son-in-law lives in a flat an' ever' time he crosses Lis legs he kicks his wife. Ther prom ises t' be an unusual amouut o' trou ble this year fer th' feller that prefers to loaf. f 3k i A. frontal attack by the French. It is felt here, however, that mere territorial gains are not a criterion of the ultimate result. Tne public is generally satis fied that General Haig is steadily ac complishing the real object of the of fensive. Troops From Verdun. The kaiser is withdrawing troops from the Verdua front to meet the su- j preme offensive of the allies which con tinued to gain ground on both sides of 'the River Somme in last night's fight ing. Dispatches from British headquarters this afternoon announced the appeur- aiice of German units from the Verdun I battle ground on the front north of the River Somme. The news was regarded as vastly j more important than the French and British officinl statements, reporting I further gains in most of the fighting last night. I How many German troops have been , transferred from Verdun is not yet j known. But British military men "de : clared toight that the allied offensive .already has succeeded in one of its ob jects, the lightening of the German pres sure on Verdun. They held that the shifting of troops from that all-impor-tant German ofefnsive indicates a ehortage of German reserves and a real ization by the Germans of the grave menace of the present allied offensive, ttreat Drive Resumed. Statements from the German, British and French war offices this afternoon agreed that the allied drive was resum ed on a grent scale last night with heavy fighting on both sides of the Somme. The French made important progress on both banks of the river, pushing enstwnrd and capturing German trencnes past Curlu, on the north and advancing to within less than three miles of Peronne, their immediate ob jective, in henvy fighting south of the river. The French war office announced the capture of the Doro Monte farm (position) four miles north of Peronae and south of the Somme. Sir Douglas Haig, British commander in chief, reported at 2 o'clock this aft ernoon that the British have captured further important enemy positions in heavy .fighting between the Ancre and the Somme. Press dispatches from Bri tish headquarters carried the additional w-ord that German counter attacks at Thiepvnl were repulsed this morning. The German wnr office this after noon issued only a brief statement on the allied offensive, announcing only that violent fighting continues on both sides of the Somme. French Near Peronne. By Henry Wood. (United Press staff correspondent.) Paris, July S. French troops advanced their lines to within less thun three miles of the city of Peronne, o.ic ' great allied offensive, in a resumption ot the fighting on a large scale north and south of the Somme last night. (Continued on Pace Biz.) Building Permits for Month of June The following building permits were issued from the city recorder's office during the month of June: June 2 P. H. D'Arcy, two-story brick building Dt 475 Court street, $5,000. June 3 E. 8. Barker, one-story frame residence, 1275 North Cottage street, $G0O. . June 12 Central Congregational church, 1895 Ferry street, addition to cnurch to cost $1,200. Juno 2G John Kirk, two-story frame building, 540 Mill street, 1,300. - l Policemen Arresting Six Men In Auto Finds Body of Sister-in-Law Salem, Mass., July 5 Six men were arrested here early today when they were foaud with the body of a woman lvine on the floor of the tonnenu of their automobile. Thev were taken to! tue police station aiulbooked on a charge of being accessories to an ille gal operation. One of the meu gave his name as ex-representative Charles K. O'Connell of Peabody. The wom an was identified as Miss Margaret Ward. The woman was the sister-in-law of Police Sergeant Charles Duffy, who was one of the two officers to make the arrest. He identified the body. In the car with ex-representative O'Connell was his brother, James O' Connell of Lynn, George A. liardwell of the U. S. 8. Kersenrge, Daniel J. Dineen of Salem, William Conlin of Salem and Thomas Sexton of Peabody. Patrolman Henly noticed the auto mobile beinc driven back and forti on Boston street about 4 a. m. He stopped it " directly in front of Ser geant. Duffy ' home and then discov ered the body of theitead woman In a sitting position in the tonneau. Duf fy came out of his hom as -Ilealy stopped the car and the two made the arrest. J TODAY'S BALL SCORES i National Brooklyn-New York postponed, rain. R. II. E. Philadelphia 2 7 2 Boston 13 1 Rixey and Burns; Barnes, Hughes .and Gowdv. R. If. E. Cincinaati '. 19 1 St. Louis 4-4 0 Toney and Wingo; Williams and Gonzales. ... - R. H. K. Chicago 4 0 2 littbure 3 0 3 Hendrix, Lavender and Fischer; Miller, Harmon and Wilson. American R. H. E. New York S 10 1 Washington 14 2 Keating nud Walters; Avers, Rice and Henry. Boston-Philadelphia poutponed, rain. Onlv Americans scheduled. Peaceful Tone of Reply Is Due to Gompers and Other Labor Leaders Washington, July S. The Mexican note delivered today by Mexican Am bassador Arredondo to Secretary Lan sing is expected to pave the way for peaceful readjustment of trained rela tions between the United States and Mexico. If so it will reveal a remark able bit of unofficial diplomacy. There was a time, it became known today, when Oeneral Carrauza had framed and pructicully was ready to send a defiant reply to the demands of President Wilson. This was little more than a 'week ago. Then the unofficial diplomats got busy. They include American and Mex ican labor leaders and various persons sympathetic with the cause of labor in the United States. In the last class in cluded Lincoln Stcffans, recently a guest of General Cararnza for several months. Among the labor leaders is Samuel Gompers, head of the Americon Federation of Labor. These men had easy access to the attention of General Carranza Gompers through the fact that Carranza has worked in close touch with Mexican labor leaders and the lat ter have endorsed Gompers to bun. The Mexican embassy here helped I make the way easy for communicating. The group of intermediaries bombarded the first chief without let up. They concentrated on one idea, they now say, that of convincing Carranza that President Wilson was sincere in his wish SALEM, OREGONWEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1916 MILITIA BY 1 BE III NEXTFOURMONTHS Expected Now That War Will Not Break and Service Will Be Brief GENERAL PERSHING IN FAVOR OF WTTHDRAWL If This Is Done Regulars Will Take Place of Militia Guarding Border By Robert 3. Bender (United Press staff correspondent) Washington, July 5. Unless unto ward events develop": militiamen now stationed on the border, or m.l.mt, there, probably, will De back in their nuuiu me next lour months. How to fill their places, however, is a problem to which President Wilson and anny men ore giving renous consider ation. Men in touch wit; 1.1. 4l. ;,!.:- and political aspects of the Mexican ;yvu irnnary todnv that when the glamor of prospective war weurs off. Rt it nnw Uni i,lai.. .i.. militiamen will seek to avoid - the' drudgery and camp life and get back to their families and employment Military men say police work along the border is strictly the regular ur mv'g iob iind that ft, n.i:..ia4.A.: must hearken to the Inevitable pro- '' Kuarasmen against any long continued border service. Takin? theiut- plnmMitu ;.'.' A..u:.i r- " ihiw vvtiaiutrr at'on, military men said openly today i u niiitua will not . be lone unless an nil'oniliiii m.l i,..,i. ed situation arises.- Moreover, Gener al, i-ersuing a rorces doubtless will be back on the border within a brief time, for there is not any reason for con tinuing them where they are now, it is privately admitted. When Hlfl milltin is i-amn,-a.l a ln ..ww, vil, U 1UI ( er regular army force doubtless will ic ucvueu lor ponce uuiy, AOout 20,- OOO men tllA fit-ut linrnmnnl n,l.. the army reorganization bill, will be unsuif mis year oiaer similur in crements will be available each yenr ior ine coming lour yenrs. But President Wilson could consol idate these increments and obtain them all this year if he chose. The nHmiliiiit.rfttimi hu mn.lu tin .la. cision yet as to what it will do on this (iuiiii ijul me proposition is (lestiueu to become a vital one within a brief time. Military men say that if some such step is not taken soon the militia sys tem will completely break down through the fuct that the national guardsmen will be dissatisfied with mere police duty and no action while their family perhaps are in want at home. Withdrawal Is Expected By Webb C. Miller (United Press staff correspondent) Columbus, N. M., July 5. Among military men here today the feeling is growing that orders will be given in a short time for the withdrawal of the American expedition, providing Car- to keep hands off Mexican internal af fairs. They brought every argument at their hand to bear on the Mexican exec utive to prove to him the president was as anxious as himself to prevent inter vention or war. Telegrams went, not only from Washington, but from vnrions other parts of the United States, wnerc there were men in Carrnnza's confi dence. And the defiant note which persons in position to know said today was actual ly drafted, never was seat. An optimistic advance outline of Car ranza 's reply to American demands was given' out by the embassy yesterday. While embassy attaches in interpreting the message did not indicate Carranza strictly disavowed orders to Genernl Trevino to fire upon American troops, they felt the tone as a whole would give a basis for amicable adjustment of affairs between the two nations. Mexican observers added that Presi dent Wilson's pronouncement of policy toward Mexico made it impossible for j him now to go to war with the first j chief in view of the latter 's desire for mediation or direct negotiations to set I tlo troublous problems. Pan-American countries will seize up- ! tn tktd Annnrtii lilt V tn VAiiniv morlintwm proposals, and either these will be ac cented or direct negotiations will be undertaken by this government, it is believed. ' i . HOME AGAIN INDIA . FAMINE STRICKEN San Francisco, July 5. Thousands of people in India are facing starvation from famine, according to the state ment today of Ram Chandra, editor of a Hindoo newspaper here. He asserts his informa tion came from reliable sources - Chandra declares no rain has fallen in some districts for months, that children fight for tiny particles of food and mothers are dying by the road side with babies in their arms. The heat, he says, is terrific, withering all crops. TWO BURN TO DEATH ELEVEN ARE INJURED Painter Under Arrest Su spected of Starting Fire in Apartment House Sun Francisco, July (i. Garfield Ad ams, a painter, was under arrest today on suspicion in connection with the fire which swept throogh the Grand apart ments in Golden Gate avenue last night, killing two women and injuring 11 other lodgers. Adams denied having anything to dp with the blaze. Mrs. Hazel Harrison, age 2.1, and Miss Edna Dauiels, aged 35, died in - the tlauies. Airs. Harrison was identified by her ring and white shoes. Miss Dan iels suffocated as she sat at her dinine room table, and her body was found tuere. The injured, Bix of whom were wo men, were hurt by burns and by severe sprains sustained when they jumped from windows and missed the life nets. Ojhers tumbled from the fire escapes. None are fatally iujured. Many fire men were cut and burned. Captain John McGowan - of Truck No. 3 carried two women to safety, ono unuer riicn arm,viiown a perilous swing-1 ing ladder. . .A huge .crowd, . blocking X streets in an dlrectionsoareu its Ap plause above the rumble of the flames as McGowan slowly crept down the rungs. " Starting in a pile o'f papers in the basement, the fire shot through the house with its 27 apartments so rapidly that tenants were trapped in their rooms. One man, startiug downstairs to see what caused a crowd to congre gate outside, was badly burned around the head by a gust of flames as he open ed his door. It is alleged that Adams quarreled with the landlord during the afternoon and that he was ordered to leave. This is the cause for suspicion resting upon him. ranza makes no hostile move. However, no step which could be interpreted as preliminary to with drawal has been taken, from appear ances here. The roads along the exw dition's communication lines are still being repaired and supplies are piling up in the American camps. Unofficial . information reaching hero is to the effect that General Pershing personally favors withdrawal if there is to be no Intervention. Es tablishment of heavy ('order garrisons and patrols to guard against bandit rnids would probably follow retirement from Mexico. In this connection it is said that the militia would probnbly be held on the border indefinitely. . hi;h nuthority in camp here point ed out todnv that the continued pres ence of United States troops in their present position in Mexico has little justification. Will Organize New Company Tonight Organization of the new volunteer compuny is to be perfected tonight at a meeting in the armory called for 8 o'clock. At this time a committee on resolutions and nominations will prob ably be chosen ami this committee will report immediately on candidates for captain. The captain may bo named tonigh, but it is not thought the other officers will be selected yet as the matter of choosing subordinates will be Inrgely in the hands of the captain himself. A number of possibilities are In the Yield as candidates for captain among whom are Ben S. Via and Oscar B. Gingrich, the two men responsible for the activity which resulted in the recruiting of the company. Via has served in Cuba and was a member of the Bluck Horse troop of Culver Military academy. Gingrich has had a large experience in things mili tary. The matter of choosing the company letter is up to Judge Gantenbcin, of Portlund, who is organizing the regi ment of which the local company is to be a unit. S. P. RAISES WAGES San Francisco, July 5. The South ern Pacific company today announced nn increase in the wages of section hands from tl.75 to 2 a day. This ap- New Mexico and Utah. Three thousand men are affected. The raise does not cover the pay of Mexican and Chinese labor, . PRICE TWO CARRANZA S NOTE OPENS WAY TO ENDING DISPUTE Secretary Aguilar Points Out That Thijfe Are But Two Is sues, One the Presence of American Troops In Mexico, the Other the Insecurity of the Border Promises to Use All Efforts to Correct the Latter and to Meet All Friendly Suggestions of This Country nMWSS SSSSMUlWMSSliSSSSSSM Washington, July 5. Completelpacificatory in tone, the Carranza note answering the last two American com munications to Mexico was sent to Secretary Lansing to- , day by Ambassador Arredondo. The reply is brief. It emphasized the significance of the immediate release of the American prisoners taken in the Carrizal fight as being indicative of Carranza's sin cere desire to work with the Signed by Foreign Minister Aguilar, the note formally. announces the de facto government's favorable attitude toward mediation as suggested by Latin-American coun-: tiies but leaves it to the United States to say whether this : method or direct negotiations shall be relied upon to solve the situation. The embarrassment resulting from the presence of- American troops in Mexico J 1 i.t-" lit. J umiianu ior uieir wiuiarawai The text of the note from tary Lansing delivered today, follows: "Mr. Secretary: I have the honor to transmit in con-, tinuation the text of a note which I have just received from my government with instructions to present it to your excellency: "Mr. Secretary: "Ruferrinir to the notes of June SO and 23 last, I have-the honor to say to your excellency that the immediate release, ox. the , Carrizal . prisoners was a further proof of the sincerity of the' desire of this government to reacb a pacific and satisfactory arrangement of present difficulties. The govern ment is anxious to solve the present conflict and it would be unjust if its attitude should be misinterpreted. It was also the Mexican govern ment that earnestly suggested the plan of cantonments along tihe boundary line during the conferences of (.'in. lad JunreK and El I'aso. This government is disposed now, as it bos always been, to seek an immediate solution of the two points which constitute the true causes of the conflict between the two countries to-wit: . the American gov ernment believes reasonably that the insecurity of its frontiers is a source of difficulty and the Mexican govern ment on its part believes that tii stay of American troops on Mexican terri tory, aside from being a trespass on the sovereignty of Mexico, is the im mediate cause of the conflict. 'Therefore, the withdrawal of the American troops on the one hand and the protection of the frontier, on the other, are the two essential problems the solution of which must be the di rccling ' object of the efforts of bot'.i governments. "The Mexican government is will ing to consider in a practical way anil prompted by a spirit of concord the remedies which should be applied to the present situation. Wants Peaceful Solution "Several Latin-American countries have offered their friendly mediation to the Mexican 'government and latter has accepted it in principle. There fore, the Mexican government only n wail a information that the govern ment of the I'nitcd .States would be disposed to accept this mediation for the purpose mentioned nbovo or wheth er it is still of the belief that the same results may be attained by menns ot direct negotiations by both govern ments, "In the meantime this government proposes to employ nil efforts that may be nt its disposal to avoid the recur rence of new incidents that may com plicate and aggravate the situation. At the same time it hopes that the Amer ican government, on its part, may malie use of nil efforts to prevent, also new acts of its military and civil au thorities C the frontier that may cause new complications. "I will avail myself of tills opportu nity to reiterate to your excellency the assurance of my most distinguish ed consideration. (Signed) "C. Aguilar. "Having thus complied with the higher instructions of my government, it uffords me pleasure to reiterate to your excellency the assurance of my most distinguished consideration. (Signed) "E. Arredondo." The note was dated duly 4. Note Is Satisfactory. By Carl D. Croat. (t'nited l'ress staff correspondent.) Washington, July 5. The Vnited States government is willing to continue negotiations with the Carranza govern ment in view of the latter 's desire to maintain relations, as expressed la the Carranza note received today. This was made known by the state de partment officially today after it baA considered the English translation, of ON TRAINS AND NEWS 8TANDB JTVTH OBHT United States. . is again emphasized but the 1 i. !. 1.1 is not reiteraiea. General Carranza to Secrev - . CENTS the Carranza message, though whether such continuance will bo by means of, a mediation or direct negotiations be tween the two natioua was not revealed. ' ('""tary Lausiug said, howoer, that ' rejection- of- informal mediation over-; tures from the Bolivian mlnisUr recent-'; T. ly could not bo interpreted M final rejection of the principle. Instead, he pointed out, this was contingent upon', receipt of tho Carranza reply. The department's announcement, aside front an expression ot willingness to continue negotiations, was merely that the noto had arrived and had been , translated and sent to President Wilson. Mnnifestly from Lansing's comment the document is satisfactory, as forecasted, yesterday. - ' I To Bring Bodies from Carrizal Battle Field El Paso, Texas, July 15. Unconfirm ed rumors again report Panche Villa found, today 's report placing bint .la the Hosario neighborhood south of Par ral.' A train carrying national gnard field hospitul and signal corps from. Pitts burg, commanded by Major tfenerar Fred O. Miller, ami a field' hospital company from Pliiludelphia under Ma jor Reiser arrived here today. Arrangements for memorial services in honor of the American soltliers who fell at Carrizal provide for tse bodies to lay in state at Fort Bliss. It has not been decided whether to inter them in Arlington cemetery or send the bodies to relatives. The special train taking undertakers to the battltt field is expected to return with th remains Friday or waturiiay. Spy Caught But There Is No Law Against It Washington, July 5. The justice de partment bureau of investigation to .liiv rnnrirtpil the cnnture of a Mext- can spy on the border having in his) possession a copy or a corarounu-mma .. r..v;nn f-rimmiinrier irivinff de tails of the disposition of American forces nlimg the border. The Mexican has been rcasea o inir to luck of proper laws under which. to prosecute him. MRS. SUSIE PIPES HURT. Portland, Ore., July 5. Mrs. Susie. Fennel Pipes, well known violinist, and wife of Attorney John M. Pipes, was seriously injured today when her automobile collided with another ma chine. She will recover. THE WEATHER ...... z Oregon: To night and Thurs. day, generally fair; westerly winds. I (lOT A COODA C0ATjANj Wo