THE ITALIAN ADVANCE

New Zealand Times, Volume XL, Issue 9093, 12 July 1915, Page 7

THE ITALIAN ADVANCE

THE CAPTURE OF AN IMPORTANT POSITION By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright. “Time*” and Sydney “S'un” Services. CESeceived July 10» 7.30 p.m.) , * LONDON, July 10. The Italians have capihwed Monte Monticello. Alpirii, roped together, descended several thousand feet to the valley, whence, lata in the evening, they began the ascent of Monticello, climbing the perpendicular side in the starlight, and approaching the unsuspecting Austrians at midnight. Only two Austrians escaped. The position was consolidated, and will greatly assist the attack upon Port d’Aocarlno. The Italians are only thirty kilometres from Trieste. It is quite a common sight to see the King of Italy’s modest motor-car speeding along the roads under Austrian fire. . King Victor Emmanuel generally carries a quantity of cigars and cigarettes to distribute among the troops. ; ~ , , , . . Ho rpent a day amid the Alpmi at Monte Nero, and gave each a hearty hand-shake Amongst them the King saluted a dozen Parliamentary deputies, including the famous Socialist loader. Signor Bissolati, who is serving as a sergeant in tho ranks. , , , , The King rises from an ordinary campled at four o clock m the morning, and an hour later speeds to tho most critical spot at the front, • THE HIGH COMMISSIONER'S REPORT Th. High wort,.- mndon o 6 35 Recent despatches indicate that the Italians are progressing towards Trieste, despite the formidable character of Austrian defences. SEVERAL ITALIAN SUCCESSES REPORTED (Received July 12, 1 a.m.)~ ROME, July 11. Official: A strong enemy fierce of infantry attempted to surprise our position at Malgnlono, in' the Dccmo valley, but completely failed. One of our detachments pushed forward in the Terra Gnolo valley, in the Adige. Wo eaptured positions at Malgasarta and Costabella, dominating the valley. We repulsed two strong attacks at the head of tho Franza valley, in Upper Oardevolo. Our Alnini daringly scaled Mount Ofna and surprised the enemy entrenched in tho Travonauzes -valley, taking prisoner twenty men. An artillery duel is proceeding at Isonao.