FATE OF WARSAW

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2523, 26 July 1915, Page 5

FATE OF WARSAW

THE RUSSIAN CRISIS ' f ' " Reverse to the enemy in GALICIA ' :HM)NT FIGHTING IN GALLIPOLI AMERICA'S LAST WARNING ,-. e ■ THE ITALIAN ADVANCE FALL OF GORIZIA IMMINENT Tho fall of Warsaw still trembles in the balance, although one war correspondent lias gathered the impression that the situation has ■undergone a chango for the better. The "Morning Post" correspond-, ent advances the theory that the great retirement, although imposed / upon the Russians by the Germans' ascendancy in artillery, has been used by the Grand Duke Nicholas as a vast manoeuvre to entice hia .Austro-German pursuers into such a position that a decisive battle, with all the odds in favour of-the Russians, must shortly ensue. The 'Russians have made a spirited recovery in Eastern Galicia, in the Sokal region, where several of the Enemy's-trenches have been - taken and held, . The news from the Western front discloses no material' change in the situation; there is an interesting' account of the Crown Prince's abortive effort to invest the great French fortress of • .Verdun—ail effort very costly to tho German forces. 'lie great battle oft, the Isonzo front is developing into a great success for the Italians, and the fall of Gorizia is considered to be vory near. Internal strikes . in Hungary are reported to have necessitated the withdrawal of m fewer than 15,000 Austrian; troops from the Italian front." Sharp fighting is reported from Gallipoli—with bad results for the Turks. The ■ text of the American Note to Germany is published to-day. It' is , " Washington's last warning to.-the Him pirates. '

■ ' •/ THE GREAT CRISIS ON THE EASTERN ■ w FRONT '

. • RUSSIAN SUCCESS IN GALICIA IMPROVED SITUATION ON WARSAW FRONT The High"' Commissioner reports:— - 1117 . -~ X 1 „ . Londen, July 24, 4.30 a.m. Fierce fighting continues on the Russian front. Tho Germans claim thit between the Vistula and- the Bug the Russian resistance is broken. A well-informed Petrograd correspondent of the' "Morning Post" in a remarkable dispatch to-day, eulogising the Grand Duke's strategy, says that in the recent campaign the German advances were made every time ever ground which had been abandoned by the Russians, not after defeat, but in execution of a well thought out general plan." RUSSIAN OFFICIAL COMMUNI&UE (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Rec. July 25, 3 p.m.) , ml ' Petregrad, July 24. - Official,—"The enemy stormed a portion of our line on our front at' Ivangorod, and broke through the entanglements. We counter-attacked and drove them baok after stubborn lighting. . "In the Sokal region we captured several lines of trenches, pressing the enemy towards Sokal. . "Large enemy forces have; occupied a portion of Porturzca, near Sokal. ■We expelled them, and their reserves attempted to come up, but our artillery provented them from crossing the Bug, inflicting enormous losses. ; "Thero was stubborn fighting near Voilewitzo, on the 'left bank of tho Yiepfz, where large German forces commenced to advance north. A fierco battle raged in the woods on the niglit of July 22, and the enemy everywhera ,war> thrown hack, with very, heavy losses. .We took six-guns and five hundred prisoners. "On the rest of the front the situation is unchanged."(Rec. July 25,' 11.30 p.m.) ' , Petrograt), July 25. .. Omcial.— The enemy continues to advance on the Janisliai-Shavli-Ros-jieny front. j . "Ou tho.Narew front, on the left side of the Pissa, we repulsed a night j&tt&ck, notwitustanolug asphyxiating gases. , "The enemy is making "efforts to force the Narew at Rozan. A' few attacks on oiir advance works at Novo Georgievsk and Ivangorod ■Were repulsed. ' - , B &r g a " Tllo enem J ; is endeavouring to advan'ce towards Volitza, in tho Lublin "The enemj-concentrated near Grubteszow, and after stubborn fightine managed to deljouch northwards. fa fa "New German troops have appeared on the Sokal front." VIOLENT BATTLE ON LUBLIN-CHOLM FRONT -IMPORTANT NEWS FROM RUSSIAN .WAR MINISTER. ' ' . (Rcc. July 25, 3 p.m.)' .The "New York .World" publishes a telegram, dated Pohvanoff, the Russian Minister, who states that the Germans delivered ten attacks on July 17 and 18, at Wijkolaz, m an effort to break the Russian lino, ahd reach Lublui, but wero repulsed with enormous losses _ The Germans are making similar attacks, with reinforcements, on the Krasnostaw-Izdebno front. The battle is extremely violent, and continues to devflop. The German attacks have been fruitless, and in a most notable Russian, success,_ tho counter-attacks resulted in the capture of all the positions the enemy occupied last week. ' , "Our troop's on the right flank of this great battle are backed against the Ivangorod forts, while the loft are engaging tho enemy near Sokal. "The Russians bare taken prisoner seven thousand of the enemy in Bukowina. GERMAN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. Amsterdam, July 24. ' ~ ' A German communique states . "We continue tho pursuit of tho Russians in Courland. Our troops have advanced closer, from the Narew bridgehead position, to Warsaw. "Before Bozan we stormed tho village of Milany and the fortification of izyg at the bayonet point, taking prisoners numbering 290 at Izyg "In the south-enst, on tho west bank of the Vistula, wo cleared the enemy from Janowice to Granicu. . "We havs broken the enemy's obstinate resistance at several points between the Vistula and Bug, and forced tho Russians to retreat. "General voii Bulow has defeatedthe Fifth Russian Army near Shavli. The Germans, in ten days' continual fighting and marching, arrested the Russian retreat on the Rozalin-Szadow front, and dispersed them. Tho booty from these operations, since July 14, totalled twenty-five guns and forty machine-guns. • "General von Gallowitz stormed tho Rozan-Pultusk front, forcing the crossing of the Narew with strong forces. Tho Germans aro now on' the south hank. Since July 14 we have taken, on front, fourteen guns, ninety m'acliine- ' guiis. . •■■■;_ _ "The Germans have reached tho,Vistula region from the mouth of the Pilioa. to' Kozipice, and our troops tiavo approached closely to the western front of Ivangorod. "There has been obstinate fighting between the Vistula aad tho Butf, JVo jepulsed! an attack on the brjtteciiead, at SokaU J

AUSTRIAN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE.

(Rec. July 25, 3 p.m.) ' Amsterdam, July 24. 'All Austi'iau official communique states: "The enemy lias been strongly reinforced in tho direction of Sokal, where they have established a bridgehead oil tho east bank, and advanced at some points three hundred yards towards our trenches. "Elsewhere, in hand-to-hand fights, the Russians were repulsed with heavy losses. "Tho Germans have mado important progress between Ystruz and the Vistula, north-west of Grubicdow. "The Archduko's troops have repulsed the enemy across the Wronow, west of tho Vistula. "The Austro-Gerriiaus hava advanced up tile Vistula to tho Ivangorod girdle of forts." STRONG LINE PROTECTING WARSAW RUSSIANS THIRSTING FOR REVENGE. ' _ Petrograd, July 23. The Blonie-Nadarzin line, defending Warsaw from the west and southwest, is splendidly entrenched, and is maimed by veterans from the Bzura and Ra.wka fronts. The news of tho cold-bloodcd' shooting of five thousand Russian jirisoners has aroused burning indignation in the Russian army. It is determined to make the German pay dearly for tiie atrocities. [Bloio is twenty miles west and Nadarzin twenty miles south-south-west of Warsaw, and tho line between them is about .half-way between tho city and the old positions on tho Bzura and Rawka, from which the Russians recently retired. The slaughter of 5006 prisoners- referred to occurred at Itava Itusska during tho recent fighting in the north of Galichu] RUSSIAN COUP IN EASTERN GALICIA SUCCESSFUL ATTACK ON ENEMY'S TRENCHES. • # . petrograd, July 24. Considerable importance is attached to the Russian offensive on the Sokal railhead, where the enemy were expelled. Details show that the Russians advanced on Tuesday along the eastern bank of.the Bug, through Sokal-Poturz-yea, and despite ( fierce counter-attacks, captured the first line of tho trenches. The enemy were specially obstinate in the Poturzyea ' region, but their coun-ter-attacks' encounted a point-Hank artillery and rifle fire, followed up by bayonet charges, by .which several rows of trenches were taken. •Tho gravity of the situation, duo to Mackensen's advance on the Trau-niki-Woislavitzo, is generally recognised, but the army organ insists on an optimistic view of the situation, whether or not tho Russians retire further in order to base their flanks on Ivangorod and Brestlitovsk, which will place Warsaw's fate in the balance . The idea prevails that tho, Germans will not attempt the task, in which case they will _ represent tho capture of Riga, as a' great victory. The Russians arc requisitioning cattle, horses, and carts in the Baltic provinces, for cash. "All else which may bo useful is destroyed, and the population of Courland are flocking into Riga, where admirable ' arraugoments havo been made for shelterMAIN BLOW ON THE LUBLIN-CHOLM FRONT . (Rec. July 24, 3 p.m.) . , . London, July 24. Tho "Daily Telegraph's" Potrograd correspondent states that there are indications that the situation at Warsaw has improved during the last twentyfoilr hours. The chief Austro-German blow is still being directed against tho Lublin-Cholm railway. "The enemy's approach at Tramiiki threatens tho railway. _ Even if he 6ucceeds in breaking through here, he will havo a tough job with tho Ivan-gcrod-Prostlitovsk railway., before he can hope to compel tho surrender of Warsaw." ... LURING THE ENEMY ON TO DEFEAT .WAR CORRESPONDENT'S VIEW OF RUSSIAN STRATEGY. (Rec. July 25, 3.30 p.m.) ■ • , ■ London, July 24. The "Morning Post's" Petrograd correspondent states that the Germans' progress has ceased, and it can now be, said that the Grand Duke Nicholas has simply played tho enemy into his present position as a 'fisherman plays a fish. The Germans Tiavo followed the lure of tho retiring Russians at a headlong rate, giving the Russians many well-employed opportunities of temporary stands, which have cost the enemy very dear. ■ It is true that the Germans have found justification for t'lio glorious accounts of their victorious progress, but the truth is different. After twelvo months' costly effort they are now being given the decisivo general battle which they have been seeking. ' The Russians on tho Narow and the BlomeNazarzyin fronts are ready for. tho final struggle, and tho positions now occupied havo been prepared for eight months. . , Only on the southern front lias tho Russian line not reached its . final, position. The enemy has boon alternately enticed and irritated into positions from which there is no retreat and no chance of victory. The Grand Duke Nicholas undoubtedly has got a position giving the Russians good hopo of victory against defeat. If local defeats occur these will only Tesult ill further loss t<fGerman time and lifo. .The capture of Warsaw and tho Vistula line, if the Russians leave • the garrison at Warsaw and withdraw thoir armies to the lino of the Vistula will be useless to the Germans. SERIOUS CHECK TO THE ENEMY (Rec. July. 25, 11.30 p.m.) ■ , Parls > July 2s ' , • Reports from Geneva state that the Germans lost eight thousand on the Warsaw front on July 22. , The Germans have sustained a serious check in their, advance against Novo Georgievsk, the Russians recapturing the fortified positions which had been taken by the Germans at great sacrifices. ; POLITICAL VALUE OF WARSAW TO THE ENEMY. ("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services,). (Rec. July "24, 6.20 p.m.) London, July 24. The Reichstag will meet on August 10. It is hoped in Germany that Warsaw will be taken before then in order to facilitate the new war loan. : GERMAN COMPLIMENT TO.RUSSIANS' BRAVERY. (Rec. July 24, 3 p.m.) . . Copenhagen, July 24. The Germans express admiration for tho Russians' bravery. The German artillery attack was responsible for their retreat, and probably no other soldiers, in similar circumstances, would havo equalled tho Russian achievements. ,

SOLEMN WARNING TO GERMANY i

AMERICAN NOTE DELIVERED A LAST APPEAL TO THE PIRATES Br Telegraph—Press Association-Copyright (Ecc. July 25, 3.45 p.m.) ■d -j i Lontion, July 21. ~ resident Wilstois dispatch' to Germany states that the United States Government considers that Germany's Note of July 8 is "most unsatisfactory, ana tails to medfc tho real differences. Germany indicates no way in which to apply the accepted principles of law and humanity to the grave matter in controversy, but virtually sets them aside. 'The United States Government_ notes with satisfaction that Germany recognises without reservation tho validity of the principles insisted upon in previous American communications; the principles that the high seas shall bo free: that tlie cargo and character of merchantmen must bo ascertained before destruction, that the lives of non-combatants shall in no case be jeopardised lm- ■ less the vessel resists, or attempts to escape after being asked to submit to examination. But President \\ llson is keenly disappointed that Germany should regard herself as exempt from these principles, even where neutral vessels are I concerned, by mhat Berlin believes to be tho policy of Britain regarding neutral commerce. . "4? el ' ca J 3ll ? 10 , CU5 f y. 1 .® British Government's policy except with Bri-»-e Si C ® •'! C J- c is irrelevant to a discussion of grave and unjustifiable violation of the rights of American citizens, illegal and inhuman acts against tho enemy, hovever they may bo deemed justifiable, are indefensible when they deprive neutrals of their rights, particularly when they violate the right of life itself. If a belligerent cannot retaliate without injuring the lives and property of neutrals, humanity and justice should dictate a discontinuance sf the practice. Principle, Not Expediency, "Washington recognises tho changed conditions of warfare, but cannot consent to the abatement of the fundamental rights of people. The rights of neutrals are based on principle, not on expediency. It is a belligerent's duty to find ft way to adapt new circumstances thereto. The past two months 'have shown that it is practicable to conduct submarine operations ill the war zone in accord with tho accepted practices of warfare, and the whole world has looked with satisfaction at that demonstration of the possibility of lifting submarine attacks above the criticism tbey have aroused. » ''In view of Germany's admission of legality under the plea of retaliation and the manifest possibi.uy of conformation to the established rules of warfare, Washington cannot believe that Berlin will longer refrain from disavowing tho wanton sinking ot the Lusitama or offering reparation for American lives which have been lost b.v that illegal act. A Suggestion Rejected. "Washington cannot accept tho suggestion that certain vessels should be allowed to sail tho free seas, now illegally proscribed. Other veisels would bo subjected to illegal attack. Both Governments arc conloniling for tlio same ohjeefc on which they have long stood together in urging tho very principles wh whifch tlio United States now so solemnly insists upon j both are contending for the freedom of the seas, and tho tinitcd States will continue to contend that freedom,,from whatever quarter-it- be violated, without compromise, and at any cost. It invites the practical co-operation of the German Government at a thno when that co-operation would accomplish mo.st, and this great "ommou object would b$ most strikingly and effcntivoly Achieved, if t.lio German Government <?sprn&Rflfl the hopa that this obigpl iaim be i&i ayniauw acqowplMm! cvsu the JiM suds. J .

' The Government of the United States not only feels obliged to insist upon its right, by whomsooi'er violated, or ignored, in protecting it: own citizens, but is also deeply interested iii seeing a practicable arrangements between the belligrents themselves, and holds itself ready at any tiiiic to act as a common friend who may be priviU\;ed to suggest a way. Most Solemnly Warned. "In the meantime, the very value which the American Government sets upon long and unbroken friendship, impels it to impress most solemnly upon the German Government the necessity for the scrupulous observance of neutrals' rights in this critical matter. Friendship itself prompts us to say to the Imperial Government that a repetition by the commanders of German naval _ vessels of nets in contravention of those rights must be regarded by the United States, when they affect American citizens, as deliberately unfriendly." AMERICAN NOTE REACHES GERMANY. London, July 24, -1.30 p.m. The' High Commissioner reports"The American Note to' Germany has reached Berlin." VIOLENT TIRADE BY A' GERMAN ADMIRAL. ("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Servicos.) (Rec. July 24, 6:20 p.m.) ' London, July 23. The 'Taglische Bnndschan" publishes a violent tirade by Admiral von KircbliofF, denouncing the verdict in the Lusitania case. He declares that tho submarine attacks on unarmed merchantmen will bo continued, regardless of the Jate of neutrals. THE ORDUNA INCIDENT: EXPLANATION WANTED. (Rec, July 24, 3.30 p.m.) New York, July 24. The report on tlie Orduna incident has been drawn up. It is stated, unofficially, that the report supports the allegation of a- submarine attack, and it is considered certain that America'will demand ail explanation from Germany. fit was reported that a German submarine attacked-the Orduna from the cover of an American sailing ship, which was compelled to act as a mask. The Orduiia made a run for it; and escaped.], GETTING READY FOR ALL EVENTUALITIES, (Rec, July 24, 3.50 p.m.) Washington, July 24. President- Wilson is calling a Conference of the Secretaries for War and the Navy regarding the United States' preparedness for all . eventualities. Advice is being sought from every professional source, . . President Wilson desires tho Navy to be equal in efficiency to any Power.

FIGHTING ON THE WESTERN FRONT

FRENCH SUCCESS IN THE ARGONNE REBUFF TO THE CROWN PRINCE The High Commissioner reports:— . , London, July 23, 4.55 p.m. Artillery fighting has occurred at several points on the Allies' front. In. the region of Bagatelle, portion of a German trench has boon captured, rectifying the line advantageously. ' . > ' ' . "In the region of Arracourt, a strong enemy reconnaissance, supported by artillery, fell back before our fire. "In the Vosges, a German attack on positions south of La Faye was easily repulsed. "East of Metzeral, in Alsace, the enemy momentarily penetrated our lines, but was turned back by an. energetic counter-attack." • . London, July 24, 4.30 a.m. "In the Bois-le-Pretrs region on Thursday night, the French set foot in the trenches they had previously lost. Two German counter-attacks were repulsed. , "A French'flying squadron dropped 28 shells on tho stations at Conflaus aud Lu Jarnisy." ' . ' FRENCH OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. Paris, July .24. Official—"The Germans made several attacks at Reichnekerkopf and the Metzeral heights, but vero everywhere ropulsed." (Rec. July 25, 11.30 p.m.) Paris; July 25. Official. —Some shells havo been thrown into Soissons and Reims. .There was a violent bombardment at Bois le Protre. UNEVENTFUL WEEK ON THE BRITISH FRONT. London, July 23. "Tho official eye-witness at British Headquarters reports:—The week ending on July 18 was uneventful. • • . - "Somo Germans waved flags on on 0 section, informing us that they were Saxons. They possibly realise the different light in which wo regard the Saxons aud tho Prussians. "At another point our men heard calls for help in English, but ropliod with' rifle-fire. • They then heard tho words "Damned Scotchmen."GERMAN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE "STRATEGIC EVACUATION" OF POSITIONS. (Rec. July 24, 3 p.m.) „ Amsterdam, July 24. A German communique states:—"We drove tho French from advanced positions at Lingo and Barrenkopf; but according to our. plans, wo evacuated them in order to avoid losses., As a Tepmal for the bombardment of Thiancourt and other places, wo yesterday bombarded Pont-a-Mousson. Our airmen bombarded tho railway, triangle at Saint Hilaire, in the Champagne and forced enemy airmen to retreat. In an aerial fight at Conflaus, wo destroyed an enemy battle aeroplane." French dead to the number of 2600 were couifted on the German front in the Munster district during the last few days. THE CROWN PRINCE'S EFFORT ON VERDUN DESPERATE, ATTACKS CONSISTENTLY FOILED. (Rec. July 25, 3.30 p.m.) Paris, July 24. Despite tho Crowii'a Prince effort, Verdun is as little besieged as it was in winter. ThoCrown Prince is attacking thirty-five miles from Verdun, but the vital defences are at the edge of the Argonno, where the French are putting up' a steel resistance. . - The main railway line, and also on tho Saint Menehould-Vordun Road still give access to Verdun. The Crown Prince's effort is directed against tho railway and road, and the resumption of the attack on July 13 was°most violent, and at great cost to life and material the Crown Prince won a few hundred yards at various points, but is no nearer the road or tho railway. The great offensive, was foiled. A FLAMBOYANT ARMY ORDER. (Rec. July 25, 3.30 p.m.) • ' Amsterdam, July 24. The Crown Prince has issued a flamboyant army order to his troops in the Argortiie. "In ten month 3 of heavy, sanguinary fighting," ho saya, "wa bavo replied a tenacious and brave eneuiv. Though the situation in tho West dees not impose the defensive upon us, you have shown that you are capable of delivering vigorous blows. lam proud and happy to command such troops, ,-uiil when tho supremo War Lord orders a further advance, I can trust you to win new laurels for our victorious colours."

APPROACHING FALL OF GQRIZIA ■

SPLENDID SUCCESS 0F ITALIANS THE GREAT BATTLE ON THE ISONZO BJ Telegraph—Fr«ss iESOciatioß—Copyright (Rec. July 25, 3.30 p.m.) Rome, July 24. . . The Austrians are hurrying up reinforcements, including many Bavarians, to Gorizia, and flinging them into tho firing lino. Tho Italians aro holding on with bulldog tenacity. The "Tribuna," states that the Italians havo captured commanding positions around tho town, and its fall is imminent. IMMINENT COLLAPSE OF FORT POLOGBA,(Rec. July 25, 3.30 p.m.) Rome, July 24. The "Stampa's" correspondent- from Fort Pologra, states that the only wint; ths Austrian* lmld on the riglil bank of tho lsuiiwi in completely ijolateui y?spito tus-Bwfisgn's K ft b«lleve<l tkw tlis (all of tha fort Is im«

ITALIAN. OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE.-

(Rec. July 25, 3.30 p.m.) ROrite, July Sfif.OfTiciai.—"The battle continues along the whole of the Isonfco front, ana our success constantly becomes more apparent, Tlio Austrians, after a terrible artillery lire, delivered a massed attack on our front, directed at our left wing at Carso. "Yfo couiitor-at-acked, inflicting a veritablo defeat, while the artiliery mowed down tlio enemy's columns. Our infantry then closed in, taking prisoner fifteen hundred. The Austrian losses .were extremely, grav.e, .and tie battlefield is covered with their dead. . _ ' ' ".Wo have made further progress in front of Gorizia."(Rec. July 25, 11.30 p.m.) t Rlimo, July 25. . Official.—"We have completed the occupation of Tofana. tDhe enemy'mado several futile night attacks on the fconzo front. "Tho Austrians yesterday endeavoured to advance in force against our right at Carso, but were obliged to withdraw, with heavy losses. "An army order found on prisoners shows that the attacl: which we re- ■ pulsed on July 22 was in tlio naturo of a general action, for the purpose of dislodging our loft-wing, and made with freshly-arrived troops.."'AUSTRIAN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE, (Rec. July 25 3 p.m.) .. „■ . . Amsterdam, 'July 24. '■ An Austrian official communique Btates: "The Italians liave made manv attacks on tho Doberdo Plateau, at Soraussin, but were repulsed. Our; troop's maintain their positions at the bridge-bead.. AIR AND BE A EXPLOITS. Roma, July 23. 'An Italian dirigible on Thursday night bombed the Samt Eloi-Na-bresina railway, and returned safely. An Austrian fast cruiser and four destroyers this morning bombardod tlio Orfcrna coast railway and the islands of Tedasco and Tremiti. SERIOUS STRIKES IN HUNGARY REPORTED RECALL OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND, ("Times" aiid Sydney "Sun" Services.). (Rec. July 21 6.20 p.m.) London, July 23. Reports have readied Rome that serious strikes in Htngary have nccessi- ' • iated tho recall of fifteen thousand troops from tho Italian, frontior. • Sis regi. ments liavo occupied Leibnitz, which is in a state of siego.

GENERAL ATTACK IN GAILIPOLI

; REPORTED MOVE BY THE TURKS COMMAND OF THE INNER SEAS LOST ' Bt Teleiraph—Presa AESociation-OopysSsht, (Reo.. July 25, 3 p.m.) , . ~ Athens, July 24., Advices from Constantinople indicate that iho Turks aro preparing for a general attack in Gallipoli., The TuTks realise that they have lost command of the inner sias- and the Black Sea. . A British submarine, on July 17, bombarded Ghereen Station, near Tugla, wrecking a wheat-laden train, and bombarded ammunition' works at Zietu'. Burniv causing explosions. ILL-STARRED RUSH BY THE .TURKS. . (Reo. July 25, 4.40 p.m.) . ■ London; July 24. The Press Bureau publishes a Teport by Sir lan Hamilton: -"The Turks in the southern section on Friday afternoon attacked the northern tran'chos on our left flank under cover of heavy shelling. A small forco of Turks • dashed at our sapheads, but two machine-guns immediately fired, and tlie sur-. vivors retired, leaving forty-nine dead on the field. Thero are also probably, other dead out of our sight, as our slirapnel was effective. The whole affair lasted for twenty minutes." . • TENSION BETWEEN ITALY AND TURKEY Tho High Commissioner reports:— Lortdon, July 24, 4.30 a.m."Advices from Home show that Turco-Italian relations are becoming increasingly embittered." STATEMENT BY ITALIAN FOREIGN MINISTER, _ Rome, July 24.fiaron Sonnino, Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs, : has informed the Cabinet that he has taken vigorous steps to induce Turkey to abandon her . hostility respecting the integrity of Italian property. GREEK DESTROYERS SENT TO SMYRNA. RomSj July 24, • , Greece has .sent eight destroyers to make a demonstration at Smyrna in protest against the Turkish ill-treatment of the Greeks. Relations are very, strained. ' ■ , FIGHTING IN THE EUPHRATES VALLEY -■ .. -PKECIPITATE RETREAT OF THE TURKS.- -- Petrograd, July 23. Official.—"On July 19 the defeated Turks who crossed to the left bank of the Euphrates, near Obintcliare, retreated hurriedly in the direction of Bitlia and Muss, abandoning quantities of ammunition. We aro pursuing them, and hfcve captured a large convoy of cattle."

front, retiring forty kilometres northwards. .• ' 'Our captures ■ have> increased td forty-five officers and' 11,500 men. "The Germans north of Grulteszow have pierced the enemy's, position. The enemy has mado fruitless attacks on tho east bank of tho Bug, west of Ivan* gorod."

STEEL HELMETS IN THE TRENCHES

BRITAIN TO FOLLOW FRANCE. By Telesrajh—l'msb. Association-Copyright ("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.) (Rec. July 24, 6.20 p.m.) London; July 23. The authorities are considering. the question of supplying the British soldiers in the trenches with metal headpieces, similar to ihose adopted' by the French'. ANCIENT ARMOUR REVIVED. London, July 23. France is about to supply the men in tho trenches with a special helmet of heavy steel of great resisting power. Tho walls protecting tho skull are very thick, but tlie weight prevents its use in open warfare. It is considered that the llelmet will . enormously reduco trench mortality, which is largely due to head wounds. At present it is not proposed to supply breast-plates to tho infantry, but experts' consider that a continuance of trench warfare will .lead to bombthrowers and wire-cutters beinp: more heavily armoured than the knights who fought at Agincourt.

SUSPICIOUS AIRCRAFT IN CANADA

SEEN OVER PROHIBITED 'AREAS. By TeMsraph—Press Association—Copyright (Rco. July 25, 4 pTm.) Ottawa, July 24. 'Alarm has been caused by repeated reconnaisances, apparently on the part of foreign aeroplanes, ' into prohibited districts in Canada. The military authorities have failed to locate their bases.