30 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1917
Page
1
Berlin reports Austrian Socialists and unions plan a May Day work stoppage and peace meetings. German authorities warn against strikes to protect war effort. Vorwarts urges workers to stay at work. Officials fear disruption and see Entente war aims as exaggerated.
British troops attacked and captured a trench system about one mile south of Oppy, meeting stubborn resistance and repelling counterattacks. Prisoners total 973 to 975 with sixteen officers. British gains extend north of Arleux and Roeux amid heavy fighting around Monchy and Gavrelie as German troops are rushed in to defend the Scarpe sector.
A summary from Amsterdam dated April 29 discusses German worries about May 4 labor actions and the influence of the Russian revolution. The article notes that authorities may concede to worker demands to avoid remonstrations on Labor Day and cites Count von Revention disputing claims that localists seek to prevent strikes.
Berne reports from April 29 that Bavarian Interior Minister Herr von Brettreich began a campaign urging farmers to endure the remaining weeks before submarines force a victorious peace. The aim is to avoid a hunger peace for Germany by prolonging resistance.
British forces press hard on difficult terrain near the Scarpe as they oppose intensified enemy concentrations around the Hindenburg line. The assault northward targeted the Oppy switch line, following the seizure of Arleux en Gohelle by Canadian forces, with continued fighting continuing.
Paris reports confirm General Petain will be named Chief of Staff at the Ministry of War, restoring the post to coordinate Allied operations and potentially place him in supreme command. Washington notes underline the move signals major shifts in French high command and the western front strategy.
Lieutenant William Gresham restored from France and told Navy officials about the Aztec sinking on April 1 in French waters. Twelve sailors were picked up by a French patrol after hours of cold and exhaustion. The fate of Boatswain's Mate J J Epolucci and 27 others remains unknown as the ship was destroyed by a mine or U boat torpedo and four boats were lost.
French Marshal Joffre and British officials joined at Mount Vernon with diplomats and American leaders to honor George Washington. Balfour and Viviani spoke on liberty and shared struggle with US forces, while Joffre placed a palm on Washington's tomb and a wreath bore a tribute by the British mission.
Paris dispatch reports that twenty one crewmen from two French fishing boats clinging to wreckage after a submarine attack off Audierne were later shot. The French Maritime League started a relief drive for sixty three orphaned children.
Peking April 20. A declaration of war against Germany by China is expected within a fortnight. The government designated commission for international affairs advised China enter the war. Parliament will consider the question soon. Dr Paul Reinsch congratulated the provisional military governors and praised U S friendship.
Hero of the Marne urges immediate training of a large army, arguing units should be assembled one by one rather than waiting to field a big force. The call emphasizes rapid mobilization and orderly buildup to meet wartime needs.
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