METHODICAL RETIREMENT OF ITALIAN LINE

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 33, 2 November 1917, Page 5

METHODICAL RETIREMENT OF ITALIAN LINE

f COVERING TROOPS HOLDING THE ENEMY MORE ABOUT THE TREACHERY AT TOLMINO By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Kec. November 1, 8.5 p.m.) London, October 31. An Italian official report states: "There were engagements yesterday on the tills, San Danieliezia, and Fruili, along the Ledra Canal, at Pasian, Schiayon- • esoD, and Pozzuolodel-Fruili. The bravery of our covering units, has permitted cur other troops to continue their movement towards the new line. —Aus.-N./j. Cabla Assß.-Esuter. MASTERLY RETREAT IN PROGRESS i ' Washington, October 31. Cable Messages from Rome state that General Cadorna is extending his masterly retreat. The 3rd Army may be able to execute a flanking movement, saving BMch territory.—AU6.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ALL THE BRITISH GUNS SAVED. London, October 31. All the British guns on the Italian front were saved—Eeuter. THE TACTICS OF THE MARK E. •Eec. November 1, 8.5 p.m.) ; Rome, Ootober 31. Military critics point out that General Cadorna's plan is to check the ! enemy's advance by establishing his troops in defensive positions where they can break the force of the Austro-Germ n n onslaught before initiating; a counter, offensive, thus following General Joffre's tactics, from which resulted the vie t»ry fit the JJarne.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE GERMAN REPORT (Eec. November 1, 8.5 p.m.) London, October 31. A German official report states: "Our movements in the Carnio Alps continue in accordance with our plans.''—Aus.-N;Z. Cable Assn.-Eeuter. (Eec. November 2, 1.20 a.m.) London, November 1. A' German official report states:—"There have been successful engagements on the Tagliamento Plain. The number of prisoners has' increased to 120,000, and the captured guns to one thousand."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Eeuter. / ■ ■ • - 1 A MENACE TO THE ITALIAN FLANK. Amsterdam, Ootober 31. German newspapers state that General Ifrobatiu's army is advancing on the' Upper Tagliamento, threatening to outflank the Italians on the Lower Taglia-jneiito.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. WHERE THE MISCHIEF BEGAN PACIFIST PROPAGANDA ,ON THE TOLMINO FLANK. (Eec. November 1, 8.5 p.m.) m. , m „ „ M ~ „ m , London, October 31. The "Pall Mall Gazette says: "The collapse of the Italian left wing was largely due to the enemy's pacifist propaganda, which made serious inroads. General Cadorna knew that the A'nstro-Gr or j nang Tvore arriving at Tolmino,' but was unaware of the existence of this widespread propaganda until October 24, when it was too late to prevent the Totj romen t 4 it ttqs the disaffection of part of^ th .? ?¥ iar ! Second Army that "Celled the retreat along the whole front." —United Service. "OUR SPIRIT IS UNWAVERING" (Bee. November 1, 8.5 p.m.) Rome, October 31. Signor Orlando (the Italian Premier) has telegraphed Mr. Lloyd George: "The heart of the Italian people beats firm in their hour of greatest trial. We reaffirm our solidarity in the common struggle. Onr spirit is unwavering. If the enemy reckons on weakening our internal resistance, ho is achieving quite the contrary result, for necessity will unite tho strength of our nation."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable A6Bn. THE NATION'S FAITH IN CADORNA. Rome, October 31. Signor Orlando (Premier) has telegraphed General Cadorna insuring him that the faith of the Italian people in the Army and its leader is unshaken. "The. enemy and the world 6hall know that the Italians in their hour of trial have settled their differences arid aro, inexorably resolved to free the country of the invaders."—Eeuter. WANTON DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY BY HUN VANDALS (Rec. November 2, 0.45 a.m.) ' Rome, November 1. Declaring that von Mackensen's Germans a>e wantonly and brutally destroying Italian property in the invaded districts, the Socialist paper "Pepolo d'ltalia" calls upon the new Government to sequestrato all German property and prohibit Germans and 'Austrians in Italy from travelling. It is expectwV that wholesale internments will be made shortly.—Aus.-N.Z. Cabla As6n. OPINION IN AMERICA THE QUESTION OF ASSISTANCE. . New York, October 31. The New York "Times" advocates a declaration of war on .Austria, which would enable Americato send guns, munitions, and other aid to Italy. The New York "Times" correspondent at Washington states that the United States, in addition to a loan, will give further help to Itaiy, but the character of the aid cannot yet be disclosed. Italian diplomats are confident that General Cadorna will bo able to hold on at the Tagliamento .River, but the invasion is a grave menace to the Italians, as General Cadorna is outnumbered by five to I one. Officials believe that rtronjj reinforcements from the Allies nro now on the way to Italy.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

GENEROUS HELP DECIDED ON. (Kec. November f, 9.5 p.m.) _ Washington, October 31. llie Government has lent Italy President Wilson Ims discussed the situation 'with Cabinet, and it has been agreed to provide coal, foodstuffs, munitions, and other assislance.-Aus.-N.Z Cable A6BH, THE NEW ITALIAN CABINET mu n l.- l ■ i i .. Rome, October 31. • ~i "'J 10 , "leludcs all parties except the advanced Socialists. Baron S'onnino will retain the portfolio of Foreign Affairs.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.