ITALIAN WAR

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 12 July 1915, Page 5

ITALIAN WAR

PROGRESS ON THE ADIGE ARTILLERY DUEL ON. THE ISONZO (Official.) ■ROME, July 11. A strong enemy .force of infantry attempted' to surprise our position in. the M'algaleno Dieone Valley, '■' but they completely 'failed.. " . One of our detachments pushed forward) in Terragnalo Valley. - Oil the Adige we captured positions at \Malgasarta and 'Costabella, dominating the. valley. ', We repulsed two strong attacks at the head of Franza Valley, in the Upper Oardevole. ■ ' Our Alpini daringljy scaled Mount ■Ofana and surprised' the enemy entrenched' im Trayonauzes Valley, taking 20 prisoners. \ • An artillery duel is (proceeding on the Isonzo. GERMAN SUBMARINE CAPTURED'. : .ROME'/ July 10. The "Giornale d'litalia" states that an Italian warship caught a steamer belonging to a Balkan neutral Staite laden with benzine and naphtha. The captain confessed that ihe was waiting to deliver his cargo to a German submarine. The Italian) commander, manned the steamer with his own ibluej a'ok;ets disguised as imerdhant seamen, and armed 'the ship with machine guns. At the appointed hour a periscope emerged,, and greetings, wen© exchanged. Then the commander of the steamer stepped lorward and cried : "Take your choice. Surrender or be sent to the bottom." ■ ■ ' ■ '', The Teutons, stupefied, surrendered, and the submarine was (towed to an Italian port. ' ' .. , It is reported that the Italians destroyed threfc Austrian) submarines in the first month of the war. GERMANS IN CHARGE OF POLA. ZURICH," July 111. The Germans have taken over control of the defences of Pola. All the forts and barracks have been mined, and will be blowri up if the Italians enter the town. ' .' ' •

LOSS OP THE AMALFT. VIENNA, July 11. The newspapers state that T?6 of Ahialfi's crew perished'. BRITISH PRISONERS IN GERMANY REPORT BY AMERICAN ' EMBASSY. (Rec. July 12, 9.15 a.m.) LONDON, July 11. The Americam Embassy at Berlin reports that British officers at Mayance, Heidelberg,. Villingen, and"; Ingelds-tadt, are well treated, and that the quarters are comfortable. The men in the camps at Stuttgart, TJlm, Pucheim, Ingolstadt,, Nurnburg, JursbuTg, are housed.in well Ventilated buildings, and the. food is. the. same as-for--the Q-ernian ae>ldierg. .The wounded receive excellent treatment."

UNITED STATES AND GERMANY [REPLY TO THE AMERICAN NOTE HYPOCRITICAL PROFESSIONS. PROPOSALS- FOR COMMERCE PROTECTION. BERLIN, July 10. The reply to the second American Note has been issued. It motes that the United States desires .that the principles of humanity should be observed during the present -war, and says this appeal finds a complete echo in Germany, -which. has always adhered to the principle that the war must bo waged by armed and organised force arid the enemy's civil population spared as much as possible. The American Government know how Germany's enemies from the (beginning have aimed with unceasing xuthlcssness not only at the destruction of the German armies, but the life of the German nation, by renouncing all the xules of international law ana completely paralysing peaceful commerce between Germany and neutral countries. "While our enemies have openly declared "war without mercy till our complete destruction is effected, *we _ are waging war in defence of our national existence and 'for the sake of permanent guarantees of peace. We have vbeen obMgd to adopt submarine warfare. The ca.se of the Lusitania shows with appalling clearness the extent that our enemies' methods of warfare endangre human life.

"The advice to British merchantmen t to arm, and ram submarines, abolishes all distinctions between merchant and war vessels. If the commander of the submarine had allowed the crew and passengers to take' to .the (boats-before firing, the submarine would certainly have been sunk. It-was expected that the Lusitania would remain.afloat long enough to allow the passengers to take to 'the boats, hut the presence of great quantity of explosives deceived the expectation. Moreover, if the Lusitania had heen "spared thousands of cases of ammunition would have reached the enemy, and thus thousands of German mothers and children would have heeh deprived of their supporters."; In order to secure a. sufficiency of Transatlantic steamers, Germany proposes that a fair number of neutral steamers shall be temporarily registered under the American flag, and sail in tdie passenger service. If there are insufficient neutral steamers Germany is willing to allow four enemy passenger steamers to sail under the American flag. Germany hopes that President "Wilson's efforts to- secure the ifreedom, of the sea'will lead to an understanding. In order to avoid hindering American passenger steamers, German submarines will be instructed to allow vessels .to pass unmolested if they bear special distinguishing marks, and notice has ibeen •civen of their departure. The German Government confidently hopes that America well guarantee that the vessels will not carry contraband. WHOLE OF AMERICAN PRESS ANGRY "THE CLIMAX OF IMPUDENCE." (Rec. July 12, 9.50 a.m.) NEW YORK, July 11. _ The whole of the American press is exceedingly angry at one of the arguments in the German reply. . The "Sun" says it is a climax of cmThe "Globe" says it is an evasion of the 'simple issue whether Germany! intends to violate international law. The "Post" ridicules Germany's cool assumptions, and says it is the President's grave duty now to deal with an international outlaw. There is a similar tone and stronger language in the newspapers of the leading cities in almost every State. (Rec. July 12, 8.20 a.m.) NEW YORK, July 11. The "Now York Herald" says that stripped of cant about humanity and specious contentions about the Lusitania, Germany's .answer is a defiance. There is no suggestion of reparation. Germany's whole case has been built on retaliation for Britain's starvation ofthe civilian population, although the German Government has repeatedly declared that starvation does not exist. The "Tribune" describes, the situation as difficult, hut isays that no anxiety ■to avoid war can justify the abandonment of our dead. <• /

LUSITANIA, ISSUE EVADED. WASHINGTON, July 10. The German Note evades the Lusitania issue, and Tefuses any guarantees regarding submarine warfare. ■ The American Press is chagrined, and urges that the proper course for President Wilson now is to assert American rights as established by international The State Department admits that Germany's expression of hope, that the United States "will guarantee that there is no contraband on -board ships • carrying passengers implies that Germany, lacking such guarantee, will l continue to sink steamers irrespective of nationality. UNCTIOUS HUMBUG. ~" LONDON, July 10. The "Evening Standard" severely comments upon Germany's unctuous humbug. OPINION IN PARIS. :— > (Rec. July 12, 9.20 a.m. V, . \ , PARIS, July 11. -Newspapers regards Germany's reply to America as a monument of cynical hypocrisy. "' OPINION IN GERMANY v ■ (Bee. July 12, 8.20 a.m.) AMSTERDAM, July 11. The 'German newspapers emphasise that (the reply signifies rejection of foreign' attempts tf> prescribe German methods of defence against starvation war and also that Germany's obligation to humanity is firstly towards her citizens. SUBMARINE WARFARE NORWEGIAN STEAMER TORPEDOED. LONDON, July 11. The Norwegian steamer Noordas from Bergen to Archangel, was torpedoed. The crew landed at Aberdeen... _ During the week ending t July; 7th the arrivals and sailings numbered) 1369. Ten vessels were submarined, aggregating 31,058 tons. • • :

ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP STEAMER,

NEW YORK, July 10. The Minnehaha has arrived at Halifax, the fire having been partially extinguished. The..-holds «re-#uU of gases, and there is no deubt (that an. effort was made to blow up the ship.

ANOTHER STEAMER TORPEDOED

LONDON July 10. A submarine sank a steamer near the Smalls.. One man was killed. The t& niainder landed.

SECRET SUBftf/i^k'BASE PETROL UNDER- RESIDENCE AT CORPS'/ (Rec. July 12, 9.15 a.m.) ROME, July 11/ petrol has been h'iddott underground near-the Kaiser's . villa.-'.,** Corfu. Several German officer*.-posing as archeologists, camped at Gasturi, Ire- . quently explored 'tho coast and\ visrte<3 the islands north-west of Corfu. A wireless was installed at the Kaiser's villa, making it possible for communiation to ebc made with submarines watching the enemy ships. SEMI-OFFICIAL DENIAL(Rec. July 12, 12.30 p.m.) ATHENS, July 11. It ie semi-officially denied ithat the Kaiser's villi, has been tiscdi tfs a. submarine base. PATHAN'S REMKABLE JOURNEY LONDON,, July 10. A hundred Pathan infantry, under an, officer, were taken prisoner an.Flanders and sent to Constantinople ; in the hope that as Mahommedans they would-be induced to join the Turks. They eluded.,,' their captors and reached' Cabul ovoic- ' land-after a 'four months' journey. They are now proceeding to rejoin itheir Tegiment in India. ' ; . General Sir 'o'Moore Creag, the late Commander-in-Chief in India, in an- interview, said the -incident was interesting- as another illustration of German misjudgment. It also attested .thtt v Pathans' great loyalty, \ahd sshowed how happy they were in their- , regiment. Pathan© were accustomed to travel tremendous distances. T. : ■ A convalescent had (told him tliat the refugees were well treated, in Afghanistan . "That is fresh evidence of ; whas I am certain of theA mix's .loyalty, ', • added Sir o'Moore Greiaghv THE WAR LOAN '.-■ SEVEN HUNDRED MILLION ' SUBSCRIBED. liONDON, July 10. Barclay's ; Bank has subscribed twelve ! million to the War Loan. - The joint stock banks have decided to double iherr I subscriptions to tho November War j Loan, making for the new loan roughly two hundred million-. | It is estimated that the subscription, , totals at least seven hundred: imilliott, Mr . i McKenna will announce the- (result on | Monday.I Lord Marchamley subscribed £1,150,iOOO. Typical subscriptions iricMcja wft* 'Underground Railway, £800,000; Midland Raolway, £1,125,000; White Star I Line, £350,000; King-Edward's Hospital Fund, \eiso,ooo; Hart-wrs, £80,000; Yorkshire miners, £60,000; and the Dockers' Union, £IO,OOO. The City and Midland Bank , and, Lloyd's Bank have> each applifed'fox twenty-one millions of War, Loan Debentures; and the London County # and Westminster Bank for twenty millions. « (Rec. July 12, 8.20 a.m.) LONDON, July 11. - The Bank of Liverpool has applied for - £4,800,000, Manchester-Liverpool Bankl for £5,000,000, and (the Manchester Cooperative Society for £1,000,000. i » LONDON, July 10. . ' Two violent explosions occurred at a I powder factory at' Hounalow when .the ' workers were' resuming a)f tev breakfast.. One was killed and several were aajtoed.Tlhe (explosion) damaged t fmrrtunriing Swellings, and the vibration was folt at Hampton Court and Twickenham. GERMAN FORESIGHT. ~~LONDOI> T , July 10. The "Daily Mail's" Paris correspondent says that for a year motor- engineere have been puzzled to explain, why the Mercedes motor car chassis, which, as of German make, had four holes iit.: "therear part, they being apparently pur- . 1 noseless. It ds now found-that the' holes are for bolting the supports of * machine- gum I ' MUNITIONS BUREAU CIOBEB ! ''' -i ' ■ 90,000 WORKERS ENROLLED. , (Rec. July 12, 9.15 a.m.) jIONDON, July 11. The Munition Workers Bureaux-clos-ed after onrolling 90,000 workers. The labour exchanges will carry out further enrolments. GERMAN MONiTION WORKERS J i REORGANISATION 4XECIDED UPON' ' <(Rec. July 12, Q-SoVm.) ' . . BERNE, July 11. Tlie German Government,' perceiving the magnitude of the Allic®' mcrnitmn efforts, • is convening working ' men a .guilds in ordter to' secure -the' return, ofmobilised skilled) workers , to the fft*3 r . 'tories, .and recruiting- with workmen who ore not qualified to make munitions.*' Tho "Germans are apprenticing to the, munition's factories young' . women', foreigners, and soldiers mutilated in ynb war.

MUNITIONS FOR THF SERBIANS PREPARATIONS FOR 1 RENEWED AOTIVIETY* (Rec. July 12, 9.30 a.m.) ROME, July 11. . Serbia has recoived' -munitions,.' And is preparing to co-operate With-the Mont©* negrins l . , SHELL MAKING if AUSTRALIA WARNING BY SIR GEORGE REID. (Rec. 10 &.m.) MELBOURNE, This* Day. Sir George Reid cables advising cantion in the production c-f shells, as the slightest difference im any ,part would mufele tfhenr worse .than useless. The s=econd report of the .Munitions Committee suggests a Government option to acquire shell-making machinery after the demand, has subsided, and suggests that tho Colonial Ammunition Company erect a shell factory on these lines. It advises that ta, rtubo fuso and also a «iiachino 'gun factory be creeled', to be afterwards incorporated' in the Government arsenal. It <urges "the manufacture"- of " gun cordite at a Government cordilbe iafi-,:.,-'." •tory, and the manufacture in Australia 1 of high explosives. thFK KING VISITS THE FLEET. (Rec. July 12,. 9.i15 a.m.) ! LONDON; July 11. The King has returned, to London; Ho - vi&Ucd- Admiral' Jellicoe's fleet. : ,;• - : ■ • KING'S MESSAGE TO THE NAVY. (Rec. July 12; 12.30' p.m.) ' ! LONDON, July 11. The King, after a two.days' visit, sent a message to Admiral Jelhcoe, expresfcing "pride and admiration for the splendid fore© -yon edmni^md. with the full confidence of myself and your fellow countrymen'.' 1 if realise N tho pationfc determination and spirit whetewiilr jrdu have faced tho long months of waiting ind hoping. I know how strong W. the comradeship linking all ttaiilts, . *which convinces me. that whenever-.tho^ ! »>f battle comes, the. Navy' will add.fresh, . triumph to its glorious traditions."

THE DOMINIONS AND THE WAR SIR. ROBERT BORDEN IN LONDON LONDON, July 10. Reuter ! interviewed Sir Robert Border, -who expects to remain in ' Europe for some weeks conferring with the Government on matters* Telatine to the -war, and visiting tie Canadian, forces. __ He eaid trail oral discussion was essential if Canada was to co-operate most effectively with the Mother * Country., While the issue of the war was not doubtful, the Empire was facing a task •which would fully test it© resourcefulness, self-control, patriotism, and efficiency. As fox the self-governing communities their resources were abundant, but lack of preparation...was still strikingly apparent. This was convincing evidence that the Empire had menaced' no one. Thus unprepared it would confront the most highly organised and aggressive military power ever known, and one that had trained for half-a-century for the achievement of world-wide supremacy by force of arms. The spirit of the Canadian people was expressed in the resolve that the zreat sacrifices already made must not be in vain. A barbarous and merciless militarism must no longer ethadow humanity. Great questions touching the status and constitutional relations of the Dominions with each- other would arise after the war . It was idle and undesirable to dwell upon them at present, when the supreme issue- was our only concern- '

OPPRESSION IN BELGIUM BRUTAL TREATMENT OF WORKERS. PARIS, July 10. An escaped Belgian narrates that some wokrers at. Liege recently refused to ' work under impossible conditions. As a punishment eight, including women, were arrested, charged with espionage, and shot in, front of the', rest of the inhabitants in the central square of the town, v .. All workers at Menin who were unwilling to, continue working under the military authorities were beaten with swords and clubs until they returned, while thesr /-wives' were thrown into - prison. "■"""". COMMERCIAL CHAOS IN 4 GERMANY. GREAT SHIPPING LINES i ~ BANKRUPT. ' COPENHAGEN, July 10. German' advices state that the' Ham-burg-Amerika Line has made a declaration of bankruptcy, and the Norddeufccher Lloyd Line's bankruptcy ds expected'. , ' GERMANY'S SURPLUS. COTTON. SALE TO AUSTRIA. • -'-.- ' ZURICH, July 10. Germany- is surplus cotton to Austria. - SOUTH-WEST AFRICA WHY THE GERMANS SURRENDERED. ENCIRCLING MOVEMENT COMPLETED.

v CAPETOWN, July =lO. General Botha's -ultimatum, expired at tea time on Thursday, when the Germans surrendered unconditionally, Gene-ral-"Botha accepting the Governor's surrender at -two o'clock in the morning. General Botha reports that 204 officers and 3166 mensurrendered, -with 37 field guns and 22 maxims. AH the South-African towns are befiagged, and - the news resulted in intense popular enthusiasm] the populace .giving vent to their pent up feelings " after the wild rumours of the past few days. General Botha arid Smuts .are inundated -with congratulations. . Stress is laid on the .unparalleled character of the * forced marches by the .mounted brigade through theinostdifficulfccQuntry during the "past fortnight-in order to complete the encircling..movement. - When they realised- that escape was impossible, the "Germans sought-to make terms, but General- Botha brushed -their conditions aside, and said that his troops would attack, at five o'clock. The Germans,' nonplussed and bewildered by the rapidity of .General Botha's movements, finally accepted- .the ultimatum. .' .4

The whole of the German force will be -transferred to the Union, and will remain prisoners until the war is over, the. officers being released on parole in prescribed areas. " General Botha is expected • to reach Capetown in a Jortnight, and an im- . mertse reception- is being prepared. . CAPETOWN, July 10. The jubilations continue, * with patriotic demonstrations' ' at the principal centres, at which the National Anthem was sung. General Botha's name was cheered.' The'press pay-a'-fcrbute'to his great generalship," in .his' hazardous undertaking. ._',..-: It transpires "that "-when the German commander ■''made 'overtures for surrender he was not aware that the British had already encircled.the entire German position. - '.' General Francke hoped that "the Gerrcans would be allowed to retain their arms-and remain, -in- 'the colony, but while the negotiations ' were"- proceeding General Botha .learned of the successful -termination of the.- encircling '.movement, arc? informed General Ftancke. The latter then surrendered. The outstanding feature 61 . the opera- 1 tions was the' extraordinary rapidity of Geiveral Botha's advance. The troops repeatedly marched thirty or forty miles a day for weeks in succession, living on the smallest rations, and capturing game. The march of 200 • miles was accomplished in «<ix days. BRITISH PRISONERS IN GOOD HEALTH. - (Official.) - ! . PRETORIA, July 10. ' All the Brrt ; sh prisoners in German South-Wes*' Africa were released in good health. There v-ere no deaths- am«Hg the troops during their captivity. There is great rejoicing throughout the Union. • C'BLE FROM LORD BUXTON UNION TROOPS RETURNING. .::, LONDON, July 10. The Pjess Bureau- states that Lord Buxton cables that the South-West Africa campaign has been brought to a successful- conclusion, and practically the whole of, the citizen forces will be brought back as soon as transport facilities will permit. The Press Bureau states that Mr Bonar Law cordially congratulated General Botha and* Uie> Government on the' success achieved' by the leader's brilliant /'eneralship and the troops' brave endurance. The tefmVof surrender provide for the • ransfer of all property in the protectorate to the Government eoually with all - war material. i-IR GEORGE WESD INTERVIEWED. LONDON, July 10. Sir Oeofgs Reld, in an interview, said General Botha's campaign was far more formidable than was generally known. Since the Agadir incident Germany had assembled & vast quantity of munitions

and stores at Windhoek, hoping that she could anr the Boers. His magnificent victory would add to the love and admi- ; ration all the people of the Empire felt . for General Botha. CONGRATULATIONS FROM LORD KITCHENER. (Rec. July 12, 9.50 a.m.) PRETORIA,. July 11. Lord Kitchener -.. cabled >; to i;Ge§eral ißotha expressing ' admiration ~for T . his • •masterly conduct of the campaign, and congratulating him on the brilliant victory. He adds:' "I shall warmly welcome you and the South Africans who can- come over and join us." Under the terms of surrender the German officers in South-West Africa on jparole are allowed to retain arms. The other ranks retain rifles without ammunition. Reservists of all ranks are deprived of arms, and are allowed on parole to resume civil occupations. German civil' officials on parole are permitted to remain in their homes. {Rec. July 12, 9.50 a.m.) "CAPETOWN, July 11. A shilling subscription has been opened to present General Botha with a sword of honour. . ORDER BY GENERAL BOTHA. (Rec. July 12, 9.15 a'.m.) PRETORIA, July 11. General Botha has issued an order to the troops in Damaraland to exercise self-restraint and courtesy and consideration for the vanquished. AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN WOUNDED. (Rec. 10 a.m.) MELBOURNE, This Day. Senator Pearce announced that hospital accommodation for wounded at present amounts to 4100 beds, with suitable places for extensions for about double that number.

RECRUITING IN VICTORIA. {Rec. 10 a.m.) MELBOURNE, This Day. The Victorcan recruiting total for the week was 1382. AUSTRALIAN CASUALTY LIST. (Rec. 1.35 p.m.) SYDNEY, This Day. . Fiftieth casualty list: — . Killed in action. —Major Nash; Captain Lananaa; Lieutenants Balfe, Parry, and! 24 other ranks. Died ■■ of wounds.—Captain Holmes; Lieutenant Tiessel; and 39 other,ranks, including Private iG. Hett, a New Zealander. Wounded.—Colonels Ryan, Chauvel; Majors 'Oorbett, Walsh, and Rankine; Captains Laurie, Bixk, Beck*, Cameron, Donovan, Biggins, Mitchell, Jones, Everett; Lieutenants McNeill, Rutherford, Banff, Gilchrist, Lloyd, Lalor, and 111 other ranks, including Private M. L. Graham, previously reported missing, of New Zealand. Missing.—Lieutenant Jordan.