GORIZIA.

Press, Volume LI, Issue 15313, 29 July 1915, Page 8

GORIZIA.

REPORTED AUSTRIAN RETREAT. ITALIANS HOLD DOMINATING POINTS.

Austrian plan fails. ROME, July 27. It is unofficially stated that the Austrians have been retreating from Gorizia since July 26th, and are suffering enormous losses. ■ The evacuation of Podgora is only a question of hours, as the olateau of Carso is practically in Italian hands, only a, few trenches resisting. . The Italians are now masters of the Lower Isonzo, and hold all the dominating points on the western Carso, whence the Austrians were ablo to shell the crossing of the river. A brilliant engagement resulted in the capture of four hundred feet of the Eigh Monte do Seilnisi. Bersagiieri four times reached the top and were four times repulsed with heavy loss, but they kept up the attacks. At night tho battlefield was illuminated with bombs charged with magnesium, which burst in the air, dropping lights like falling stare. 1 . The fifth assault at dawn was successful. The Austrians were exhausted, and the Italians captured two thousand Alpine troops; cutting off tho retreat of a whole Austrian - regiment. C'Tunwr *nd "Sydney Sun" tteracM.f LONDON. July 27. A correspondent of 'The Times at Chiasso. from private information received from Udine, states that Podgora Hill, dominating Gorizia, has been entirely won by the Italians. The victory of Carso on July 22nd grows in importance with the revelation of tho tremendous preparations of the enemy. The Austrian aim was to mass an attack and push.back the entire Italian left across the Isonzo. The Italian victory was won by the concentration ot : five hundred guns, which for several hours maintained an uninterrupted rain of fire on the enemy.

INCESSANT BOMBARDMENT. PREPARING TO CAPITULATE. ' (Received July 28th, 10 p.m.) COPENHAGEN, July 28. A correspondent of the "Berliner Lokal-Anzeiger," describing the battle on the Isonzo, says: — "It is incomparable to anything that has yet' taken placo. During the 6eccnd •week of hostilities the Italians poured shrapnel over Soberdo day and night unceasingly. Outside of Gorizia, the enemy, assisted by aviators, is endeavouring* to destroy the railway connexions at the rear* of the town." Other newspapers indicate that the Austrians in Gorizia are preparing to capitulate. ,

GERMAN PREPARATIONS. GENERALS IN THE TYROL. (By Cable. —Press Association.—Copyright.) LONDON, July 27. The correspondent of "The Times" at Rome states that the Germans entered the Tyrol in April, practically taking the administration from the Austrians. Bavarian generals made Botzen their headquarters, and were carefully study, ing tne ground and preparing for war with Italy. " ■ The "Idea Nazionale" states that the German occupation of the Trentino was marked by ruthless cruelty, as they massacred many Italians and removed others to unknown destinations.

A NAVAL RAID. ADRIATIC COAST BOMBARDED. . ROME, July 27. An Austrian light cruiser and four destroyers bombarded the Adriatic coast 'and railway stations between Scnigallia and Pesaro, and the towns of Fano and Senigallia. Two hydroplanes bombarded Ancona. The damage done was sl/ght, and there were no_casualties. CHURCHES RESPECTED.

POPE'S PLEA BEARS FRUIT. ZURICH, July 27 In reply to the Pope's appeal, ihe Austro-Hungarian Government has promised to respect the churches and f. acred monuments of Italy if they aro not used for military purposes. ANGLO-ITALIAN RELATIONS. RECEPTION OFTHE BRITISH manifesto; (Received July 2Sth. 9.-15 p.m.) ROME, July 28. The newspapers express satisfaction at tho manifesto issued by loading Englishmen, which they say is proof of

tho traditional Anglo-Italian friendship. The two most maritime Powers in Old Europe were destined to inarch together. When history is written, a place of honour must be given to AngloItalian diplomacy. ITALY AND~TURKEY. (Received July 28th,-9.45 p.m.) ROME. July 28. Italy has not received a reply to the protest against the Turkish persecution of Italians. A diplomatic rupture is regarded as probable. ,