DELAY IN THE OFFENSIVE
MUCH SPECULATION AS TO , REASON. BEQUEST FOR ATJSTRIANS DECLINED. (Australian ind N. 3. Cable Association.^ (Bjec. iMay 15, 1-45 p.m.> NEW YORK, May 14. Tse New York Times Paris correspondent reports that there is much speculation as to the reason for the continued delav m the resumption of the German offensive. Experts believe that the Germans are considering whether to Tiring ~Ealf a million men from' the Russian, front or Austrians. from the Italian front. . It is stated that the Kaiser asked Emperor. Karl to bring half a.million men from the Tyrol; but Austria is afraid to deplete the Italian =firont. She also fears an immediate revolt- of Czechs, and Jugo-Slavs. It is believed another factor postponing the offensive may be further mutinies, -which are reported among the German divisions on .the West front.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LII, Issue 112, 15 May 1918, Page 5
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