RUSSIAN OPERATIONS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 2 November 1914, Page 5

RUSSIAN OPERATIONS

EAST PRUSSIAN CAMPAIGN

HARD FIGHTING CONTINUES. PETROGRAD, Oct. 31. (Official.) Hard fighting continues in East Prussia. Persistent German attacks liave been repulsed, and the Russians are- pressing the German rearguard along'a-front extending from L-odz to Zawikost. at the junction of the San and Vistula. They captured parks of heavy guns and aeroplanes. GERMAN RETREAT .IMPEDED. ROME, Nov. 1. A message from Petrograd states that j the Austro-German army in retreating abandoned many prisoners. The inhabitants of Poland are destroying the bridges and impeding the rotreat. Two million Russian troops are fol-. lowing the retreating armies. "TILL CALAIS IS TAKEN. - ' COPENHAGEN, Oct. 31. It is reported at Berlin that the German General Staff has decided that the a rmv in Poland shall retire to the Silisian frontier and "remain on the defensive until Calais has been taken. Three or four army corps are being transferred to Belgium. ■WOUNDED FROM THE VISTULA. VIENNA. Oct. 31. Buda Pesth -telegrams state that the whole of Hungarv is flooded with wounded, showing tiic sanguinary character ot the Vistula fighting. t . , Several Hungarian towns protested against the billeting of more wounded upon them, declaring that it was impossible to house and nurse them owing to lack of room and attendance. At Vienna schools, hotels, public ofhces, and churches are being transformed into hospitals. .■•-•■•-

GERMANS* FRUITLESS ATTACKS

ON .RUSSIAN CENTRE. m.ccoivcd Nov. 2, 9-25 a.m.) PETROGTI.AD, Nov. 1. (Official.) The- German attempt on the Ea-sl Prussian front to break through tho centre of the fortified position. near Bakolarjevo failed after five days fruitless attacks. The Germans suffered tremendous losses, large heaps of dead fronting our trenches. We are advancing in. several districts on the East Prussian front. The Russians beyond tho Vistula are firmly occupying, positions at Lcnevics, Lodz, and Ostrovec. The situation in Galicia is unchanged. BERLIN REPORT (Received Nov. 2. 9.10 a.m.) AMSTERDAM. Nov. 1. An ofiitial statement from Berlin is that the situation -westward of Warsawis still undecided, but that the Russians are slowly pursuing the Germans, who are ill drawing up in battle array. CAPTURES BY RUSSIANS. fßiwived Nov. 2. H.. r ,O a.m.) PETROGRAD, Nov, 1. Tho R.UFsians captured between Cor buttkii. TV/.a and 1 the Vistula during- the four days ended 28lh October; 82 of-

ficeis and feOCO men belonging chiefly to the Fifth vHuiigariah Corps, also 24 fnaximsi Tile Auetriaiis are i'etreatiilg westward but the Seventh Austrian Cavalry Division is still with the Germans, covering their retreat-.

SERVIA ON THE DEFENSIVE

STRAIN OF A THIRD CAMPAIGN. Rome, Oct. 31. Tile '\TribunaV' Nish correspondent reports that Servia is finding it difficult after two campaigns to continue the struggle against Austria's growing forces. She must therefore assume the defensive. BOMBARDMENT OF CATTARO. CETTINJE. Oct. 30. (Official.) The bombardment of Cattaro continues successfully. Fort Waloato has been practically* destroyed. A shell blew up the magazine.

TURKEY

NO DECLARATION OF WAR ON RUSSIA

GENERAL CONSTERNATION AT CONSTANTINOPLE. PETROGRAD,' Friday afternoon. Russia has not received Turkey's declaration of war. It is reported tliat the German officers used threats and turned the Goeben's guns on the Sultan's Palace. There is rreneral consternation at Constantinople.

ALLIES CONFER

EXPLANATION DEMANDED FROM TURKEY. LONDON. Oct. 31. Router states that the Allies are conferring on the subject of the crisis, and are awaiting Turkey's explanations. The diplomatists opine that the Germans in charge of the fleet may themselves have- precipitated the crisis owing fo the Vistula debacle. without the Porte's knowledge. If so the Powers will require the removal of the Germans from the warships. LONDON, Saturday evening. Router states that the Allies resolved to demand that Turkev should explain the Black Sea attacks, withdraw Germans from Turkish ships, and dismantle the Goebcn and the Brcslau.

ALLIES NOTE PRESENTED TO TURKEY

REPLY NOT RECEIVED. (Received Nov. 2, 9.i0 a.m.) LONDON-, Nov. 1. The Allies' Note was presented to Turkey on Friday. It threatens to break off diplomatic" relations if the demands arc not satisfied. The reply has not yet been received. AMBASSADORS PREPARING TO LEAVE CONSTANTINOPLE. (Received Nov. 2. 9.10 a.m.) WASHINGTON, Oct. 31. Tho Allies' representatives are preparing to leave Constantinople. AMBASSADORS RECEIVE PASSPORTS. (Tveeeived Nov. 2.' 1.45 p.m.) LONDON. Nov. 1. Tho Allies* Ambassadors «t Constantinople have received their passports.

TURKEY'S DOOM PRONOUNCED

ALLIES QUITE READY. LONDON, October 30. "The Times," in a leader, says that Turkey's sudden entrance into the fray was fully expected by the Allies, who have, been qnite ready for a long time. All "preparations have been ira-de in Egypt along the banks of the Suez Canal and the Sinai Peninsular for possible developments. Greece is also ready, as Turkey is soon destined to discover. By her* foolish yielding to instigation's of Germany, Turkey has pronounced her own doom, and the Ottoman Empire in Europe will soon be merelv a mcmorv. Since Tin-key has resolved on her" own destruction, we don't regret her appearance in the ranks of the combatants, which means that ■when the mighty struggle /is over, Europe -will be "rid of the two factors which for over 50 years have been chief nenaeo to the peace of the Old, World.

RUSSIA FULLY PREPARED

ENROLMENT IN THE CAUCASUS. PETROGRAD, Oct. 31. Russia, is fnllv prepared to deal with Turkev. In addition to the regulars, a Caucasus volunteer corps has been organised amonsr the Armenians and Mohammedans. "Wealthy Armenians are contributing large smrs to equip the volunteers, and Caucasian mountaineers are enrolling with alacrity. The Russian newspapers refuse to admit the possibility of Bulgaria assisting Turkey; against its liberators..

HALF A MILLION TURKS MOBILISED

RUMOURS OF MARCH ON EGYPTIAN FRONTIER. LONDON, Oct. 30. Half a. million trained Turks are mobilised, of whom 100,000 are in the Caucasus, 200.000 on the Bosphoi-us. and 40,000 in Palestine, in addition to Arab irregulars and camelry. Reports from Constantinople stale that Turkish troops are moving to the Tiyyptian frontier. A Berlin telegram slates that strong Turkish -cavalry detachments have arrived at the Gulf of Akaba. Scouts -with wireless installations have reached the extremity of the Sinai Peninsula.

EFFECT IN ITALY

AN IMMENSE IMPRESSION. Tome. Oct. 31. Turkey'» attack upon Russia without a declaration of Avar made an immense impression in Italy. The- "Giornalc d'ltalia' states that it •will result in the- immediate intervention of the Powers, ..,-.,

REPORTED ENGAGEMENTS IN BLACK SEA

SEBASTAPOL BOMBARDED. LONDON, Oct, 31. There are unconfirmed reports J' rom Rome of naval engagements in the Black Sea It is stated ' that tlie Russians sank a Turkish destroyer and minelayer, and also captured a collier. 'lt is stated that the Turks bombarded Sehastopol. . . . \ report from Constantinople officiallv'claims that- the Turks sank two more Russian tovpedoers and also a gunboat in the Bosphorns. • An unconfirmed report from Athens states that 3000 Bedouins have, invaded Pywal (?). , RUSSIAN VESSELS SUNK. AMSTERDAM, Oct. 31. Ail official Constantinople report states

tliat lorpedoers liave feeeii stih'li by tile Turks ; who did not suffer loss.alld saved 30 Russians; Odessa reports state tliat Turkish destroyers sank the; gurtfioat Donets at the entrance to trie Harbour; , A portion of the crew -were killed or drowned. Trbvee Russia.ii steamers were damaged by sliellfirti: A French steamer was aisO damaged, twO of the crew being killed. A sugar factory was shelled > and some civilians were killed or injured. (Official). . . . AMSTERDAM, Oct. 31 (midnight).

A message from Constantinople state? that a Turkish squadron sank a Russian minelayer with 700 mines on board, torpedoed and sank a Russian destroyer, and captured another vessel. It damaged a torpedoev and a coastguard ship. The Turks sustained no loss. The engagement continues. MUCH DAMAGE DONE. (Received Nov. 2, 1.45 p.m.) PETROGRAD, Nov. 1. The newspapers report that the Turkish fleet set fire to 50 oil reservoirs at Novorossiisk and five at Odessa. The Turks sank 14 transports, and destroyed several grain warehouses and the wireless station at Novorossiisk.

ATTACK ON ODESSA

TtTILKISH TORPEDOETtS AT WORK. (Received Nov. 2. 9.10 a.m.) PETROGRAD, Nov- 1. The gunboat Kurpaz at Odessa repelled two Turkish torpedoers which ■were harrying merchantmen. The French steamer Portugal was attacked in the darkness and struck four times above the" waterline. Turkish torpedoers manoeuvring in the harbour discharged all their guns, destroying the Kubanetz's wooden superstructure. Two Russian .merchantmen and a. steam-launch -were shelled. An attempt to torpedo the Jvubanetz failed. .The steamer Yalta floated on the surface for three hours stern upwards. Pilot boats saved the passengers and crow. l The majority of the Kazel s complement were saved by rafts. The "Novoe Vremya." referring to the situation in the Balkans, says that the morrent has now come for deeds not -words, and Bulgaria must choose between Turkcv and Russia. After the war onlv participators iii the gigantic conflict will be invited to the banquet. Nobody tan snatch a mouthful unless he has made the necessary sacrifices. HAMTDIEH'S FIRING. (Received Nov. 2. 9:10 a.m.) PETROGRAD. Nov. 1. The Hamidieh's bombardment of Novorossisk la-sted three hour's. Sho flew the Russian flag as she approached. She fired 200 shells, mostly against petroleum tanks, merchantmen, and grain elevators. The Turks fired a hundred shells at Thcodosia. ' ■ / ' . .. . .

GOEBEN AS FLAGSHIP

"GERMANY'S LAST CARD

(Rec. Nov. 2. 9.10 a.m.) ROME, Nov. 1. ' The Goeben is now tho flagship with tho German - Admiral Goschen as Com-mander-in-chief of the Turkish, fleet. The crow is exclusively German. Tho Breslau and the remainder ot the Turkish warships are manned by mixed Turco-Teutonic forces. The "Arab General Zakki Pasha commands the troops in Palestine. The arn:y corps at Gainsun and Erzeroum. is aimed at the Russians' 200.0C0 defending the Caucasian frontier. The. thirteenth army corps at Bagdad is under Giamid Pasha, and is intended to make an incursion through Persia towards India. • - : Tho Russian Ambassador at Rome describes the latest incidents in Turkey as an indication that Germany is playincr her last card ; but the Turkish trick will not lead to the ■withdrawal of a single soldier from the Austro-German frontier. "WITHOUT THE PORTE'S LEDGE(Rec. Nov. 2. 9.10 a.m.) WASHINGTON, Nov. 1. The Porte informed the French Ambassador that the warship raids occurred without the Porte's knowledge.

TURKEY'S "CHOICE"

PORTE'S SPECIAL ENVOY AT BERLIN. TAKING SIDES WITH GERMANY. (Received *Nov.2, 9.10 a.m.) AMSTERDAM, Nov. 1A German message reports a_ great pro-Turkish demonstration at Berlin. Cussuf Bev, the Porte's special Ambassador in a speech at Potsdam said : Now is the. great hour for settling accounts with Islands oppressors. Germany •» ntrlitinjr against world envy and luikej chooses to take sides with its glorious army.",- .., - ~.,.!•• .„■■. - ......

RESENTMENT AGAINST GERMANS

BY SECTION OF TURKISH ARMY

(Rec. Nov. 2, 9.10 a.m.) - LONDON, Nov. 1. Reuter states that a certain section of the Ottoman army is resentful against the Germans. Turkish troops recently shot four Geriran-officers.-ITALY TO ACT FOR TMJSSIA'. ((Rec. Nov. 2, 9.10 a.m.) PETROGRAD, 'Nov. 1. Russian interests in Turkey have been entrusted to Italy.

ALBANIA

AN ITALIAN OCCUPATION. (Received Nov 2 9.10 a.m.) - -ROME, Oct. 31. Italian blue jackets occupied the Island of Sascno (Albania, m Gulf oL Valona).

CRUISER HERMES SUNK

BY GEKMAN SUBMARINE. N .LONDON, Oct. 31. •i Gefmaii submarine sank the light of wiser Hermes (5600 tons) in the Straits Of Dover. Most of the crew were saved: _____ TWO NATALITIES. (deceived Nov. 2', .1.45 p.m.) LONDON. No*- 1. The. Hermes sank in 45 minutes. 7 *f<> wefK killed and nine injured.

CRISIS IN ITALY

RESIGNATION OF THE CABINET. (Received Nov. 2. 9.10 a.m.) HOME, Nov. 1. Signor Rubini proposed to ask the Chamber for 250,000,000 lire new taxation in order to cover military expenses. Signor Salandra and other ministers thought the moment not opportune. (Received Nov. 2, 9.25 a.m.) \ ROME, Nov. 1. Signor Rubini resigned from, the treasury owing to differences over military expenditure. Thereupon the whole Cabinet resigned •

WRECK OF A HOSPITAL SHIP

TWO HUNDRED OS BOARD. HEAVY LOSS OE LIFE. LONDON. Oct. 30. The hospital ship Rohilla was bound from Queens ferry to Dunkirk to pick up Bclsian wounded. She struck at 4 o'clock in the morning, in a terrific sea. She had 200 persons on board, including a medical unit. Her bows were smashed. Lifeboats rescued a few, and ira-ny chmg to wreckage until they became exhausted and were swept away. The ship broke in two. Eleven were drowned when the stern carried away, and the remainder took refuge in tho bridge rigging. Tho .lifeboats made desporate efforts to succour them, and one -was smashed in two. the crew being drowned. LONDON, Oct. 31. The position of the hospital ship Rohilla is worse. She has broken into three parts and is settling down. The bridge is the only Tefugo of those on board. ' A number jumped into tho sea. ot whom somo were drowned and others washed up on the beach. Several further attempts bv lifeboats to reach the wreck were unavailing, as were efforts to get rocket lines to her. REMAINING SURVIVORS RESCUED. (Received Nov. 2, 1.45 .p.m) LONDON, Nov. .1. A motor lifeboat rescued; the remaining survivors of tho Rohilla. Tho total saved is 148.

A PROTEST

THE GEIER AT HONOLULU. TOKIO, Oct. 31. A rr-essagc from Honolulu states that although the repairs to the Geier-have been completed she is remaining- in port for the purpose of keeping Japanese cruisers watching, and thus preventing them from operating against other German vessels. The British and Japanese una.vailingly protested to the local authorities, and are now making representations to Washington.

KIAO-CHAU

BOMBARDMENT OF TSING-TAO. .--'; TOKIO. Nov. 1. (Official;) After two days' naval bombardment ■of • the Tsing-tao forts the Allies be--gan a general attack by land and sea to-day. MANY BUILDINGS ABLAZE. - • .- PEKIN, -Oct. 31. A message from Ohefoo states that manv buildings at Tsing-tao are ablaze. Germans have bought; the British newspapers which had ceased publication. Germans are controlling the entire native Press of Pekin and several papers at' Tient-sin. ■ The crew of the wrecked German deetrover S9O, who wero" interned at the Niwking Exhibition grounds, escaped on Friday, but were recaptured. MOST OF THE FORTS SILENCED. A GERMAN GUNBOAT SUNK. (Received Nov. 2, ILSO a.m.) TOKIO. Nov. 1: .. -Most of the fovts at Tsing-tao have been silenced. One is fii flames., and only two are replying. A German gunboat lias Jjecn sunk. ~

GENERAL ITEMS

AMERICAN FEELING PRG-BRITISH . ~ LONDON, Oct. 29... .Mr Tin? Healy, M.P.. who' has returned to London from America, reports that tho feeling in the >United States: is as stronglv pro-British as it is possible to be. On the outward and Homeward voyages American women, for instance, were knitting for British troops. Mr Joseph Choate, formerly United States Ambassador in London, writes that the conflict has gone far enough to disabuse Germany of some ' of its ideas about England. Instead of the Empire falling to pieces through the dropping off of the colonies,.as German writers predicted, armies are marching to Britain's aid from all parts of the world., TRIAL OF A GERMAN SPY, LONDON, Oct. 31. A court-martial has opened at tho Middlesex Guildhall to hear charges of espionage. The Court consists of Lord, Cheylesmore and eight others. . Carl Lody, alias Charles Inghs. of New York, who was iirrested at Kiilarney. was charged with attempting to convev militarv secrets to Germany. A similar trial has been unknown in Eng-. land in the history of modern warfare. Guilt is punishable with death. llie prisoner was guarded by soldiers with fixed bayonets. . Mr. Bodkin. K.C.. prosecuting, said accused travelled extensively an Great Britain under an American - ipa-ssport, claiming to be an American subject. Atter his arrest he admitted that he was a German subject. Lody sent several reports to Germany, giving much correct information. Ho also investigated tnosteps taken to guard public -buildings. He mentioned that Parliament • and the Baiik of England* were guarded with wire netting against Zeppelin- attacks. At one stage the Court was cleared while tho prisoner's messages were read out. ~ , ' Tenders have been invited, returnable bv November 4th, -for 15,000,000 six months British Treasury bills. \ spectator was arrested at the Lody court-martial. He had , been present throughout the trial, and remained in the War Office bench after the Courthad been cleared. „ '• » n Captain Walter Russell Russell, oi the Northamptonshire Resriment. a son of the late Captain Sir William Russell, oi New Zealand, was killed iit action. The names of tho German and Austrian emperors and tho Duke oi Saxe-

. Coburg have own removed from til* Army List. _ . ' " (Received Nov. 2, &10 a.m.) LONDON, Oct. 31. • ■ At the court-martial Lpdy »ave donee that he was a lieutenant, in tho : German inaval reserve. He neporte* himself at Berlin shortly beforo tho wata to a superior officer, whose name- bo was in honour hound not to divulge. He. Instructed Lody to proceed to England and siipplv information of the Bntislß naval losses and movements. Lody gavo further evidence in camera. The hearing wa* adjourned. (.Received' Nov. 2, 1.45 p.m.) LONDON, Nov. 1. There k a campaign in the -German newspapers Against England's treatment) of prisoners. GERMANS WELL" TREATED AT CONCENTRATION CAMPS. (Received Nov. 2. 9:io a.m.) < AMSTERDAM. Oct. 31. The Dresden "Dor Anzeiger" state* that the German Foreign Office- request ed Mr Page, the American Ambassador at London! to visit the -English concern tration camps. Mr x-age reported thai the treatment of Germing .Was satisfac*. tory. CHICAGO WHEAT MARKET. CHICAGO, Oct, 31. Bidding in the wheat market is excited both to cover and on -speculative account owing to Turkey's attitude. A MERIC AN SUPPLIES FOR GERMANY. NEW YORK, Oct. 30. Great Britain's annoxmccment that cotton is not contraband has eased the situation, and tho shipment of several huudred thousand dollars' worth to Germany through Italian ports lias already been negotiated. Heavy consignments of_ foodstuffs have been sent to Germany via Italy.