General War News

Southland Times, Issue 17481, 23 July 1915, Page 2

General War News

European Theatre THE WESTERN CAMPAIGN (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright) 'PARIS, July 21. A communique states: —The enemy attacked our positions at Levauxfery in tlie Forest of Apremont. They were completely repulsed. There have been lively-infantry actions in the 'Vosges. On tlie heights overlooking the eastern side of Ha Fecht Valley we obtained possession of part of the- enemy's defensive works, and made notable progress towards the crest. Thirty-one of our aviators yesterday bombed the railway avition at Gonf lansenjarny, an important junction. Seven shells fell on the station and a shell also struck the engineshed. The aeroplanes accompanying our squadron put three aviators to flight. One. of the enemy was compelled to descend hurriedly. Two aeroplanes again bombed Colmar station. ITALY’S CAMPAIGN GORIZIA HEMMED IN PARIS, July 21. The Matin's Rome correspondent states that Gorizia is closely hemmed in. Refugees state that it is on the verge of capitulation. It is reported that the Archduke Kugene is directing its defence. SHOOTING RUSSIAN PKISOKEES PKTROGRAD, July 21. Official .‘ Austrian prisoners state that the Germans shot SOOO Russian prisoners at Rawa Ruska. RUSSIAN STEAMER SUNK LONDON, July 21. A submarine torpedoed and sank tlie Russian steamer General Radctzky, tim-ber-laden. off I lie Shetland*. The crew of twenty-two wore landed at Petcrh ead. NEUTRAL SHIPS DESTROYED LOXDOX, July 21. Replying to a question Mr McNamara stated that ninety-five neutral ships had been destroyed by German warships and mines up to July 20. GERMAN TORPEDO BOATS AMSTERDAM, July 21. A Ghent message states that a number of German torpedo boats and destroyers reached Zeebrugge by way of Hoboken and the Ruppclmonde Canal during tlie night. AN ABSURD ANSWER HON DON, July 21. In the House of Commons Commander Carlyon Bcllairs asked for the name of the officer commanding the British submarine which sank the battleship I’ommern in the Baltic on July 2. Mr .McNamara said he had no official report on tlie subject, but a Russian semi-official report gave (he name of the commander as Max Horton. RRUPFS STRIKE AMSTERDAM. July 21. There are 2000 strikers at Krnpps and the commandant at Essen threatens to imprison them if they do not return to work by Saturday. BBZrisa WAR LOAN I.ON DON. July 21. Owing to many payments being made in full about £200,000.001) has already been received for the British war loan. WOUNDED FRENCH SOLDIERS PARIS, July 21. President Poincare welcomed the wounded French soldiers from Germany, who have returned under the mutual Agreement for the exchange of disabled men. FRENCH STOCK CENSUS PARIS, July 21. The Ministry of Agriculture's census shows that on July 1 the total number of cattle in France was 12,25ti,840. compared with 12.220,0-12 at the end of 3014. Sheep numbered 12,482,183, a decrease of 10 per cent. COLONIAL OFFICE VOTE LONDON. July 21.

Discussing the Colonial Office vote Mr Bonar Raw made a statement concerning the military operations against German colonics. lie said : The Germans in Africa, as in Europe, were much better prepared for war than we. The spirit that the British had shown in our various colonies and the manner in which they volunteered for service is evidence that the spirit which built up (he Umpire war; never stronger and more marked than at the present time. Natives, also, have been most loyal.

Ho paid a. tribute to the gallantry of the Canadians. New Zealanders, and Australians and expressed his admiration of the rjuality of their troops and of (he services they had rendered to the Empire. We had not got possession of the Cameroons, but the German hold was precarious _ and was not likely lo last long. THE COAX. CBASIS LONDON, July 21. Mr Idoyd George, addressing .the miners’ delegates at Cardiff, congratulated the community and the Empire on the settlement. 11. was a horror (o him to have to take part in a struggle with his best friends. He was not sure that all yet realised how tremendous was the country’s struggle, the issues of which would affect British subjects for untold generations. It was urgent that the miners should make up the lost time. Erencc was depending on Ihcm for coal, and Era nee had done more for democracy than any other land on the earth. She was now begging them to send coal, lie also wanted them to do it for the Rritish navy, so as to fill their own ships’ bunkers. “It means." lie concluded, "an inviolable Britain. It means a Britain which, with your help, can defy the most potent enemy in the world. I am sick at heart of having to call attention to the gravity of the situation, which is sufficiently serious to call for the united action of every man and woman in the country. If we work together wo shall win a victory for European liberty such as will resound throughout the world for ages.” Many South Wales miners have restarted.

Mr Asquith, in the House of Commons, read Mr Idoyd George s telegram stating that a solution had been rendered possible on the lines of agreement rather than on those of coercion by the publicspirited action of the coal-owners who had placed themselves unreservedly in the Government's hands. Mr Asquith stated that as far as he knew there was no foundation for the accusation that the Germans had instigated the strike.

ATtSTKAIiIASr METALS M KKBOFRXK. .Inly ft’. The Hon. W. Hughes, referring to the German domination of metal agencies, said :—"This is a war of resources and money. Germany is buying speller at £;;n a ion, while Britain is paying £IOO a ton. Kveii a victory would be barren if industry were allowed to fall back into German hands. It is essential that this industry he controlled by British and allied interests. Australia is no better off than Britain, though she is the second largest producer of zinc and minerals in (.he world, owing to the ramifications of German metal companies. The clear facts demand action. The Government proposes to establish a metal exchange under Government control. and no metals will be allowed to leave Australia unless sold according to file regulations. Only registered members shall be allowed to operate, and no one will be rep#istered unless (he authorities are satisfied as to his credentials. STIi.N’KV, July ;;J. The Broken Hill Associated Smelter Company is inviting offers for lead. zinc. :: •v.i c.vpcon *ra * es.

AUSTRALIAN WAB XOAW MELBOURNE, July 22. The Hon. A. Fisher, in Introducing the second reading of the War Loan Bill, said:—We intend to see the matter through to the last man and the last shilling. The estimated cost of the Commonwealth war services to June 30 was: —Expeditionary Forces : Naval, £3,399,368; military. £9,469,367: other services, £135,100 —total, £13,003,835. The estimated cost per man is. prior to embarkation, £57, and landed in Egypt £BS. The cost of the first issue of clothing and eciuipment is £23. The Commonwealth has borrowed from the Imperial Government up to last December £24.500,000. and had also received £12,000,000 on account of the £18,000,000 loan, £3.700,000 on account of the additional £6,5|()0.000 loan, while £8,900,000 is still to come. The Commonwealth lent the States £12,1 25,000. and had yet to lend £5,875,000. Tlie position is clear tip to December next. The Imperial Government notified the Commonwealth that it would lie very pleased if 1 lie Commonwealth could raise money to meet tlie expenditure on its own forces. It is difficult to attempt to reckon the sacrifices that our country must make to meet these expenses. Assuming that the war lasts until the end of the financial year, the requirements for war purposes alone will he. £10.000,000. Therefore we are appealing for a loan of £20,000,000 to be used for war purposes only. Our people have conducted themselves with admirable courage. Their soldier sons have won the admiration of the world,., and the Government feels that such people will not fall short of expectations, that they will respond to the call of duty gladly, and that they will provide the sinews which are absolutely essential to success.

CABLING SOLDIERS’ REMITTANCES (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, July 22. A statement was recently made by Mr Coats, M.P., that a person had been charged £1 by the Bank of New Zealand, in addition to cable charges, for cabling £5 to a soldier in Egypt. The local manager of the Bank of New Zealand states that this must have been a mistake, the fact being that the Bank is remitting up to £25. free, for members of the Forces, the sender having to pay only the cable charges. TEE FALLEN SOLDIERS OAMARU. July 22. At a meeting of the North Otago Patriotic Committee yesterday afternoon the following resolution was carried : "The Patriotic Committee of North Otago wish to express, on behalf of Oamaru and North Otago, a recognition of the debt of gratitude the whole community owes to the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for the common good, and the sympathy which they feel towards their families and friends.” TEE DARDANELLES AUSTRALIAN CASUALTIES SIDNEY, July 22. The fifty-fifth casualty list is as follows : Killed in action : Fifteen non-coms, and men. Died of wounds : Thirty-three. Wounded : Three officers and 111 noncoms. and men. including Privates J. Wilkinson and C. Irving (New Zealanders). 11l : Eight officers and eighty-five noncoms. and men. Missing : One man.