UNCONFIRMED REPORTS.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 29, Issue 47, 19 June 1917, Page 3

UNCONFIRMED REPORTS.

PRINCE ALEXANDER’S BBLEOTJ°N. LONDON, June 14, The Greek reports lack confirmation, but the Allies have appointed M, Jonnart with other objects besides the security of the Thessalian harvest. The determining factors in the substitution of Prince Alexander for Prince George are his being less under German influence and his possible acceptability to M. Veniaelos, whose refusal of a reconciliation with King Constantine does not include the whole royal house. ITALIAN OPERATIONS. NEW OFFENSIVE OPENED. LONDON, June 13. Italy has opened a substantial new offensive in the Trentino. Monte Ortigara was stormed despite elaborate defensive systems. Thousands of Austrians were crushed beneath the weight of the Italian bombardment. Signollo Pass was taken at the point of the bayonet, although ,it was fortified with concrete armoured works. “The Times” Rome correspondent states that important developments are expected. The battle is still raging. Vienna c'aims that the assaults collapsed' after heavy losses, the Italians being ejected on Sunday evening from the positions taken during the morning. > Count Cadorna’s newest stroke is on a narrow front between Asiago and the Brenta.