IN GALICIA.

Evening Star, Issue 16195, 17 August 1916, Page 5

IN GALICIA.

RUSSIAN PROGRESS.

BOTH SIDES OF THE DNIESTER.

THE CARPATHIANS REACHED.

LONDON, August 16. A Russian official message states that the crossing of the Zlota Lipa continues, despite the enemy’s bombardment hindering the construction of bridges. Owing to our pressure, the enemy, in a wooded region in the Carpathians, between the branches of the Pruth. evacuated Jablonitza, which we occupied. We also reoccupied Vorckhta and Ardjeluz, on the I’ruth. Uur offensive continues. LONDON, August 16. An Austrian communique states: Our battalions southwards of Tartarov withdrew to the Tartaren Pass before superior Russian forces. We repulsed six mussed attacks near Horozanka. BLUFFING THE POLES. LONDON, August 16. The ‘Daily Chronicle’ states that it is believed that the Central Powers will proclaim the independence of Poland on Friday. That portion of other Russian territory ,in Germany's occupation will be incorporated with Poland. EAST AFRICA. DURBAN, August 16. General Botha, in his interview before leaving London, said, in reference to the Fast African campaign ; In addition to the arduousness of operating in almost impenetrable forests, sickness has been rampant with man and beast. The distances are enormous. The German Askaris are admirably led, and are fine fighters. The machine-gun detachments also are worthy of respect. Notwithstanding the obstacles. General Sinuts’s progress was phenomenal. THE SUBMARINE MENACE. w Reuter's Telegrams. LONDON, August 15. Lord Crewe, referring to the German submarine activity, said that when the Allies had decided how to deal with the situation the Government would make a declaration of policy. It was feared that threats to punish individuals by confiscating German ships and money would not persuade tbo German Government to desist from illegally sinking international vessels. OUR AIR SERVICE. LONDON, August 15. An interim report of the Air Service Committee says : None could complain if Air PembertonBilling demanded inquiry into his cases in order to determine if the deaths wore preventable, but to base charges of criminal negligence or murder upon them is an abuse of language entirely unjustifiable.. Some_ of Air Pemberton-Billiug’s other criticisms and suggestions are of a different character, and will be carefully considered. CHAPLAIN-MAJOR LUXFORD. C.M.G. A WELL-DESERVED HONOR. The conferring of the Companionship of the Order of St. Michael and St. George on Chaplain-major Luxford was received with unmistakable manifestations of approval by those who had opportunities of witnessing his personal work in Gallipoli and Egypt. • General Sir W. Bird wood wrote that lie was delighted that the honor had been awarded. It has been most thoroughly well-earned,” said the General. “We are all much indebted to you for the cr 00 d work you have done for ns.” ° General Sir A. Godley, calling to congratulate Major Luxford", said to him “No other decorations have given me more pleasure than yours.” General Richardson, in writing, said : “ Well-earned, Luxford, it is alT’off your own bat.” When the information reached the New Zealand Hospital at Walton-on-Thames the 300 New Zealand patients called for the chaplain and gave him three - ringing cheers. ° The Rev. J. A. Luxford had been chaplain to the New Zealand Contingent in South Africa before the authorities availed themselves of his services in the present war. .Since the Birthday honor was conferred Chaplain Luxford has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant-colonel, and placed on tho London staff, with the charge of all military matters connected with the, New Zealand Chaplaincy Department. He is enjoying good physical health, and is making good progress. With the aid of an artificial leg he can , now move about ■with the help of a stout walking stick.