Llfcrt rr The Daily News VOL IX ii6 pn"CK "UI'KfiT, B.C., SATURDAY. MAY 1 8, 1918. PRICE FIVE CKNTV IjUjgYgjTM OH ONCHANQED M I EST WAITING HINDENBURG'S NEXT MOVE - ITALIANS START OFFENSIVE AT ASIAGO MARKED AERIAL ACTIVITY SUCCESSFUL RAID GERMANS CAPTURED NO- BATTLE FLARES UP IN ITALY CARRIED OUT BY THE BRITISH NOR U.S. SUBS. ON THE WESTERN FRONT MEN OF 102ND BATT. IN RUSSIAN HARBORS; WITH AUSTRIANS ON DEFENSIVE IRITISH CARRY OUT QEAT BOMBARDMENTS BRING DOWN ! A story, full of Incident and (SptcUl la 7tM DUlr nevil MANY ENEMY MACHINES NO CHANQE IN MILITARY daring, of the men of II Company London. May 18. The Hussian OFFENSIVE COMMENCED BY ITALIANS ON ASIAQO PLATEAU SITUATION RAIDS AND ARTILLERY f the losnd Hatlallon, has been naval officials blew up their four WITHOUT AWAITING LCNG EXPECTED ENEMY ATTACKANTI-GERMAN FIQHTS REPORTED .written by Mr. I'. I. Palmer ftprn American submarines before re AGITATION IN UKRAINA .France to Major Brandt who is treating from llango. in south CONTINUES MARTIAL LAW Sjwtlal W Tb Dallf 5wa.) j presently in town, having arrived western Finland last April, tKe 18. La it Wed. back here several weeks (Sped! to TtM DtUy .lew) . I Edun May NAVAL ago. Admiralty announced today. Seven OFFFENSIVE tuitf tbe British airmen ae-tcstied Writing under date of April 23, Urilish submarines were also de BORDEN INTIMATES London, May 17. The Italian ( " thirty-seven German IS NOW PREDICTED J the letter goes on lo tell the story stroyed when the Geryiian naval OTTAWA WILL TAKE forces taking the initiative, severe wnpiancs, twenty-live of which jof how 120 men of II. Company forces and transports approached OVER O.T. P. SYSTEM fighting is again in progress on ttrt destroyed. The latest of. went over to pay a visit lo FrJU llango. None of the British ves the Hrynta river running through fc.u I'.it icnt on the aerial op. Washington, May 18. An Al without being invited, or even expected. sels fell into the hands of the Ottawa, May !6.In the Commons the Asiago Mateau. Without eil.jsi reported a marked In. lied naval offensive of sizeable They succeeded in sur enemy. this afternoon Sir Robert ertwe m the activities of both (he proportions with Oreat Britain. prising the enemy completely, and The Admiralty says that the Borden said that the G. T P. inevitably which awaiting has the been long heralded expected for attack weeks in ul t f -'a jti the western front. did some great execution when project of blocking the harbor by would be Fijonce. the United acquired by the states, Italy past by the Austrian armies, the Tic Bi ' h flyers continue to leaving their visiting cards. They ainkinsr shiDs in it lia been re and probably Japan participating, Government at some ndt far distant Italian troops threw themselves k Jtrd ra. way stations and bil. succeeded in bringing back a jected by the Hussian commander la behind kbe German lines. was predicted 'in Entente naval bunch of prisoners, and the whole In chief. The effect of the de date. He said it was not into the fight with great vigor, The French Record. circles today . These authorities party of H Company were successful struction of the British subma self-sustaining and the G. T. II. compelling the enemy to fight hard to maintain themselves. This i May 17 During Marj-h declare that the Urilish raids in regaining their own rines upon the crews of the mer was quite incapable of meeting its action is the ground where the on ui Apn, the French airmen against Oslend and Zeebrugne. lines with only one officer and six chant ships was excellent and in obligations in respect to the G. T Italians have stood since last taxiht dw!) three hundred and the U-boat nests, are evident men being slightly wounded. duced the destruction of many P. If the O.T. P. should be taken November, and seems to have tc!Mi enemy machines, and forenunners of some spectacular The raid was said to have been ships that would otherwise have 5r i.t cRety-six of their own sea action. one of the most successful of such fallen into the hands of the en. over it would practically Involve centred upon a comparatively & i ujc tame neriod. The in. functions which have yet been ferny. - the acquisition of the G- T. It, itself. short section of the battle line. between Monte Asolone and Monte f j f 'he Oerman air service GOT $6,000 EXPENSES carried out over there and great He intimated that negotiations Pertica- i '-.r-r their general staff FOR TRIP NEVER MADE kudos was coining lo the officers "WHAT IS A DRUNK?" WAS were proceeding in regard Martial Law at Odessa. and men for the manner in which ASKED IN POLICE COURT to the O. T. It. but at present they London, May 18. Martial law The Greatest it was carried out. must remain confidential. Blow. Ottawa, May 16. Considerable has been proclaimed at Odessa by ir May 18. In accept. attention is being aroused in political Evidence for the prosecution "It may be possible," Sir Robert the Austrian commandant' at the .31 uc .-j mi nr inn srennil rllv circles over the statement SONS OF ENGLAND was led this 1110171 ing,in the police added, "indeed I think it Is prob. request of the Germans. Much In the House the other day, that ENTERTAIN FRIENDS court before Magistrate Carss. in able, that at some later date, but severe street fighting has been ! declare) that "As Sir Charles Fitipatriek. chief Justice charges preferred against Mr. K. not in the immediate future, that reported. At Kiev, Austrian patrols 7 ijur inn rumum. for Canada, accepted, in two The K. P. Hall last evening was McKay of the Dominion Hotel, for the land transportation facilities are in the streets dayand ;'f" (i us. the Germans the scene of a very happy gather in Canada in the shape of rail. surcesshe years, a vole for f 2.S00 breach of the Prohibition Act, in night, and thousands of person v deliver the greatest for travelling eipenses to Lon ing of the Sons of England and permitting drunkenness upon his ways may, so far as operation at are fleeing the city. The anti-German f of lire war. The enemy has don to attend sittings of the I'rivy man of their friends. The eyenKir(4rai?es,.and.PMinsLEV,. ?.sb least is concerned, be amalgamated agitation continues unabated. when he did ing passed delightfully with William into one systemcarried on Council, not leave er for assaulting Adams. The Ukraine press makes V "III S'. Canada. There Is a feeling among cards, songs and dancing. The a police officer, while in the exe under, one management." the charges against the Germans some of the moil radical mem. proceedings were opened with cution of his duty. The charges Will Visit England. that they are using the port of 8UII Walling. Iters of the Commons that, coming whist drive, mere were many this morning were the result of Ottawa, May 17. Hon. Arthur Sebaslopol as a naval and fleet 'a British Armies In after the incident of Colonel La- tables, and the first prizes were a little fracas which occurred on Meighen and Hon. J. A. Calder are base, requisitioning coal, and rUr 119V I H Tli. till., mmm carried oil by Miss King and Mr when the assault the two cabinet ministers who will - s ."- ....a vj 0 bati, who was forced to resign Thursday night, stealing from the Ukrainian ships. i . ... Tabrum, while the consolation lo have taken have charge of negotiations for n - l.uv lauu a from the Pensions Hoard for ac was alleged place ' 3 1 Magnificent wea. cepting a pension to which, according prizes went to Miss Hyatt and Mr at or near the Dominion Hotel. the nationalization of the Grand IRISH HOME RULE rUi'x ed the western front to general feeling, he was J. Myhill Jones. A splendid con There were five witnesses, all police Trunk and the Grand Trunk Pa. BILL IS DELAYED rc- a,' r .rty.e Bhi hour bul not entitled in view- of the fact ceit programme had been ar officers, and in the course of ciflc- They will accompany Sir - i lss brought no change he was in receipt of a 15,000 a ranged, lo which songs were con the proceedings, the question was Hubert Borden to England for this (Special Ui Tlwi Dam ftcw.) . UUailUU. illC year salary from the government, tributed by Messrs. W- Cummings, asked of Constable Bailey "what purpose. Sir Ilober yesterday London, May 18. The House of r.s allnue to remain W. Davies. C. Freeman, J. Myhill drunk?" to the intimated that two ministers the Fiti patrick case calls for fur-then is a According Commons adjourned last night txsi. y inactive, and were investigation. This feeling Jones and G. Waddell. Mr. Arthur statute, therj? is only one answer would take up the matter this until May 28 without any sign of t ' f ir the of the Bilversides gave a recitation and had summer but did not give their grumbling was given expression lo in the correct, and Constable Bailey the long delayed Home Rule Bill. Jr r.... . . i...l- ...... I duct from Messrs. Derry and names. Messrs, Meighen and ,iv iuuui ui iiuav aiuutt Commons this morning when Mr. it. There are several stages or Apparently the members of the w r transport, and the II. H. Morphy. North Perth, asled Davis was followed by a violin degrees of drunkenness known Calder are the men selected. Government have no idea when W cif ar tplsnes, it would be If It was the intention of the gov. solo from Mr. W. Balagno. Dancing colloquially, such a s lighting They have been members of a the bill will be introduced. ..... . . i w .., ,ic iiini a war is goint: ernnient lo compel Sir Charles to also was indulged in, the drunk, singing drunk and happy sub.committee of the cabinet 8. music for which was kindly cno bul in the which for some time has had the return the money he had drawn drunk and so forth, LODGE VALHALLA Mora Raids. for the two years in question- Sir Iribulcd by Messrs. Balagno and eyes of the law, the adjectives are whole railway question under ad. BALL A FINE ONE l doo Davies The proceedings for the visemenl and which has been conducting May 18 The Ilrltish George Foster, who was leading not recognized. the House at the lime, replied the whole evening were greatly en Both cases were adjourned un long-distance negotia. Yesterday being a day of national Joyed by all who were present. when the evidence for tions with the Grand Trunk and matter will be taken into con-sideralion. til Monday, celebration throughout the , the Grand Trunk Pacific. These III' fta '!" 1- fea the defence will be led It is felt that the in- world among Norwegians, as the FOR cable negotiation failed to come CANADIAN FISH cident is not closed. 101th anniversary of the gaining IS.. 4 NO LICENCE to conclusion, so the minis, U.S. NEED THREE GREAT STARS any of their Independence, was fitting ITU"". '. . tei will negotiate personally with . AT THE WESTHOLME in the The, - ia ai.ii-1 hi ucinrru FIRST MILLION TONS ly recognized city. Vancouver. May 17. Advices the directors of the companies. OF SHIPS DELIVERED many private functions held s .lis-imn s a t s a n TO U. 3. GOVERNMENT have been received at the office The Guardian" is the title of throughout the city culminated of the United States consulate the World-Picture Brady-Made MAY VOLUNTEER TILL in a ball given In the St. Andrews that a general license has been feature which will be shown at REGISTRATION IS OVER NOTIOE Washineton. May 17 The first Hall by the Lodge Valhalla of the issued by the United btates gov Westholme Theatre this n .vviviiih iiuuiivu million tons of ships completed the even. Scandinavian Society. Dancing 'a ns l ipase sign them up and delivered to the United Males ernment permitting the imporla ing. This picture has thiye stars. Montreal, May 17. Major-General commenced about t) p. in. and was ' 1 ' ,,ai them t0 the mln- Oovernment under the direction lion of fresh and frozen fish from June Elvidge, Montagu Love and F- Wilson, G. O. C, received kept up until the early hours. f fi a ,nc ond fisheries at of the Shipping Board have been Canada and that no individual Arthur Ashley, and the picture is telegraphic instructions There was a fine attendance and license will be required, as was so full of incident and excitement from Ottawa as follows: the large St. Andrews Hall was the high seas lo neip ue- i n put on stipulated in the order of May 1. offers unexcelled "Men of nineteen and those prt., t,efore M !8 d that it oppor fittingly decorated for the occasion. feat Germany. A lolal of 159 vessels, of 1,- This is believed to be the resuu tunities to each and every one of who attained the age of twenty The many dances were lltn MF'S K. FUEEMAN if renreneiltaliun made to llie these stars. The story is of every years on or since October 13 last. popular and were fully taken advantage completed 008,621 tons, was up department at Washington. D.C. day people the kind of people will be ordered by proclamation of, and everyone enjoyed In Mnv tl. statistic of the snip by the lion. W. ::. liediiem, secretary that everyone knows. It is a con to register on or before June 1. the occasion thoroughly. I ping Hoard show. Since January his Up to that date such men be following may of commerce, vincing tale of modern life, and is Supper was served upstairs 1 more than half or the total ion-nage, treated enrolment WANTED 667,896, has been delivered, trip to Prince Uupert and Ketchikan. preiented in an unforgettable volunteers."regarding as during Jho course of the evening totals have manner. The love of a guardian in fine style, and the supper room i Three and the monthly for. his beautiful ward developes was a scene of much animation-The Carpsntara. hown steady increase. THE MACHINISTS' STRIKE t a NOTIOE into a romance of startling power floor of the large hall was I M0RQAN, LTD. The City of Prince Uupert. being and tumultuous incident. Montague In good condition and the musio I nt tha enreltr of oil The utrike of machinists which I desirous of forming n Holl of Love i effective as guardian, which was most tempting, was Wll'lm Apply i....i.Will ik.n Ml? 'r urn reconverting Hoiioij would, liko to have the June Elvidge entrancing as the has been on in the city during supplied by Harvey's orchestra. a Manson. their locomotives back to burn of all this last week has now been names as early as possible high-spirited ward, while Arthur Everyone was sorry when the affair ing coal. This applies to me w- the men from Prince Uupert. who shley is handsomely villainous settled, nnd it Is expected that the came to a close, and it was .islons cast of Prince (icorge. .v i.ni fallen in the war. Will every in the role of tho young fortune men will be on the Job again on voted by all to be one of the sue. itmilar course 'will nlso be followed one who has lost a relative at the hunter, who flrst tries to marry Monday morning. The Rupert cesses of the season. on the western divisions front, who rormetly uciongeu io the ward, and then, failing in that, Marine Ironworks have signed the WESTHOLME later. . thin ciiy. please communicate with puts into operation a diabolical agreement, and the oilier shops Sign the launch petition. Mr. J. J. Hutchinson, secretary of plot against her. The play gives will follow suit. TONlQHT ONLY the Great War Veterans Association, tho opportunity for many remarkable Nv or Mr. P. I. PalnuT. president scenia effects, and much exceptionally Mr. D. McLeod, (ate of the firm r 'l Hra.y-Ma FOR SALE or Miss Brand, secretary, of fine acting, ond need. of Foley, Welch & Stewart, arrived t7 in the city last evening from Van. THE the Ladies Auxiliary. ess to say. all these opportunities GUARDIAN" Fishing Boat "Malsura" are taken advantage of. There Is couver. and left again this morn m Apply t Ladysmlth Wellington Coal ro-vBue also an official gazette as w.ell at ing for Hazelton. Mr. Mcl.eod l VL . ""ta" O. HAMADA fuel bill and qlves a line comedy. Interested in the Silver Standard Administrator Estate of M. rnone i. .r. ... mine up there and will Inspect FOR QUALITY llamada, Suga House aatlsfactlon. For Nsw WeJtin4n Goal and the new concentration mill which EHVICK and SATISFACTION. Coal Co. A no a ; (Hayvlew Hotel' Ir Lumber of all d-hnsn slows. has been Installed, and which is s IX DAY WEEK F041 MHLP. , KOMEDY Sign the launch petition- Hons about re4r for operation.