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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS,

MORE ITALIAN ATTACKS,

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

Nearly Two Thousand Prisoners Taken.'

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

THE WESTERN FRONT.

Germans Recapture Ground from British. London, July 3.

London, July 3. An Italian official message states:-We carried out on July 2 a Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports:-After a heavy veries of energetic thrata on the Lower Piste, gaining ground bombardment, the enemy, on the night of July 2, mitsoked and despite an obstipats resistance and the difficult ground, which was recaptured a great part of the ground taken by ue in the minor partly flooded. We took nineteen-hundred prisoners, including forty-operation on the evasing of June 30. We carried out successful Ers officers. We also exptured many machine guns and trench raids in the neighbourhoods of Boyelles, Moyen Nevilße and Merris, mortars. We repulsed a counter-attack north-west of Grappa, where taking a few prisoners in each onse. the prisoners now number twenty-five officers and 596 man, in addition to the capture of twenty-two machine-guns and a large quantity of war material. French parties, in a brilliant soup de main at Zoochi, in the region of the Asisgo Plateso, brought back prisoners.

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The Enemy Version.

London, July 3,

An Austrian wireless official message states:-There was bitter fighting all day long on July 2 at the month of the Piare. The enemy was nowhere successful, excepting for a slight gain of territory near Chiseansaoits. An enemy attempt to land near Revedali, supported by naval forces, broke down.

AUSTRIAN HIGH COMMAND CHANGES.

German General in-Charge on Italian Froat.

London, July 3.

A telegram from Zurich states that there are important changes in the Austrian High Command, according to Munich newspapers. Field Marshal Conrad and Generale Arte and Waldisteetin have been replaced by Field Marshal Keoween and Generals Cranes and Ardolff respectively, while the German General Otto von Blow has been appointed Commander-in-Chief on the Italian Front.

THE ENEMY ALLIANCE.

Count Hertling Visits Headquarters.

London, July 3.

Beatar'a correspondent at Amsterdam states that Count Heril. ing is on a prolonged visit to Headquartere. It is understood that his visit is chiefly for the purpose of discussing the question of the alliance between Austria-Hungary, na regarda, which problem Poland is causing difficulties.

BRITAIN AND holland.

Sir George Cave's Tribute to Dutch Fortitude.

London, July 4. Beuter's correspondent at Amsterdam saya that Sir George Cave, interviewed, said “I always been an admirer of Holland and "am impressed by the fortitude with which the Dutch nation is bearing the necessary war hardships. Grest courtesy and hospitality have been accorded us and we are delighted to hear the Netherlands epsak so well of the conduct of British soldiers who are the guests of Holland. I hope that the nation of the Netherlands in connection with our War Prisoners will long form a link of friendship uniting the Anglo-Datch nations."

RUSSIAN AFFAIRS.

Another German Demand Acceded To.

London, July 3.

The Daily Chronicle correspondent at Stockholm enya that the Bolsheviks have accepted the German demand for the disзrmament and surrender of the Oxscho-Blovaks.

The New Sibarian Capital."

London, Jaly 3.

The Daily Express correspondent at Stockholm says the two Siberian Governments," the eastern with ite capital at Harbin and the western with ita capital at Omsk, have united and chosen Tomek # the new capital. Their main military force consists of Czecho Slovaks, besides several corps of volunteers and cfficers. The whole movement is directed by Mr. Kerensky from outside.

Enemy Prisoners Forced to Fight.

London, July 3. Banter's correspondent at Amsterdam saya that the Cologne Gasette admite that Austro-German war prisoners are fighting for the Bolebevika against the Czecho-Slovake and says they are forced to it by Langer.

Suspicious Traffic from China, -

London, July 3. The Daily Mail correspondent at Harbin, writing on June 26, eays: The Chinese are sending to Bussis large quantities of oot tons, blankets, fats, oils, coffee and other goods vitally needed in Germany since the removal of the embargo on exports which was originally intended to blockade Germany in the East. The Chinese arge the necessity of benefitting their compatriota in Russia who are needing supplies, but there in resson to believe that the goods pass through Irkatek to rich Germana.

A Daily Mail editorial urges on the Allies the necessity of "immediate action in helping Bassis through Siberis by military aaristance which will place the necessaries of life within reach of the prostrate population sa the only counter-stroke to Germany's domidation of European Ruseis.

THE DUTCH CONVOY,

Dyestuffs Not to be Carried,

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London, July 4. With regard to the British objection against the convoyed Datoh ship, Noordam, carring_dyestuffe of German origin to the Datch Indies, the Datoh Foreign Ministry mys that Britain Intimated that she would not oppose the carriage of the dyestaffs if it could be shown that they were unobtainable except from the enemy. Bolland replied that the dyestuffe should not of themselves be regarded as merchandise of enemy origin because an i gressment bad long existed permitting the free transport thereof to the Dutol Indies, provided they were consigned to and distributed by the Government of the Dutch Indies. As an agreement, cannot. be resohed in this connection, however, the convoy will mail after the temoval of the dyestuffs.

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Germans Massing Agalast Americans.

London, July 3.

Renter's correspondent at American Headquarters, writing on Jaly 2, says: The Germans are bringing up considerable reinforcements consequent upon the American success north-west of Chateau-Thierry, when a complete enemy regiment was virtually annbiliated. Heary fighting is expected. The easy is fariously shelling Hill 204, at the front of which fighting is proceeding There have been three sacoastal American raide in the Montdidier region within the last three naye,

RUMANIAN POLITICS.

- London, July 3. A telegram from Bukbarest says that, referring to the imposob- meat of the Bratiano Government, the Vice-President of the Chamber said that it would be prosecuted not because it began the war, but because it violated the Constitution.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

ALLIED COMMERCIAL CONFERENCE,

London, July 2 The International Parliamentary Commercial Conference opened this morning at Westminster Palace Representa tives of Britain, France, the United States, Italy, Belgium, Greece, Serbia, China, Japan and Portugal were presenta The subjects for discussion include the unfair methodi of the Germans to dominate the commerce of the world. Mr. Bonar Law welcomed the delegates and said one would have thought that nothing new as regards German brutality could have happened, but the sinking of the Llandovery »Castle was an unspeakable outrage. Nothing could be gain- od by talking about it "The wild beast is at large and there is no use arguing or reasoning with it. The only thing to do is to destroy it. (Cheers.) That is the duty and we and all the Allies have to set our teeth until that end is achieved." (Cheers).

The Conference unanimously passed a resolution urging the Entente Government to carry out as soon as possible adequate measures to defeat the German conspiracy, to dominate the trade of the world, which includes dumping, Espionage and other similar practices and recommending the establishment of an Inter-Allied Entente of Commares thereagent.

DEATH OF LORD RHONODA.

London, July 2 The Press Buresa states that Lord Rhondda's heart shows signs of failing.

Lord Rhondda is dead

London, July 3

[The late Lord Rhondda was well known to the publis as the Food Controller. He was formerly Mr. D. A. Thomas but he was created a Baron in 1916 and Viscount this year. He was one of the Welsh "coal. kings" but was also a scholarly man. He re=" presented the 'Merthyr Burghs in Parliament in Liberal in- terests from 1888 to 1910, when he was elected for Cardiff. He was born at Aberdare on March 28, 1856 and received his M. A. at Caius College, Cambridge.]

THE HOSPITAL SHIP OUTRAGE,

London, July 2

The Admiralty states that the area between the społ where the Llandovery Castle aunk and the south western coast of Ireland has been thoroughly searched by two groups of warships in addition to the Lysander. Only a little wreckage "and one empty boat has been found and it is therefore assumed that there no are moré, survivors.

A meeting of 100 seamen and stewards at Liverpool passed a resolution strongly protesting against the latest crime of sinking the hopaitalship Llandovery Castle without warning and urging Mr. Havelock Wilson to add five yearM to the post-war boycott of Germans "for this most diabolical and most cowardly murder of our brothers on the seas..

GERMANY MARCHING TO BANKRUPTCY. -

London. July 3

In the House of Lords, Lord Emmott, Director of the War Trade Department, reviewing the financial situation aaid the nations of the world were mostly living on their capital. If the war was protracted the situation here might be viewed apprehensively, but in Germany with positive terror. If Germany was unable to get an indemnity ale mast raise an additional three or four hundred million annually! from direct taxation, inevitably leading to friction between the Federal States and the Imperial Government. “Germany Was marching to bankruptcy and it would take a lot to set her on her legs again. When it became evident that in indemnity was unobtainable there would be a change of spirit in the German peoples'

MORE AIR RAIDS ON GERMANY.

London, July 3.

The Independent Air Force official message states: On the night of July 1 and 2 we successfully attacked the serodrome at Boulay. Bursts, were observed on the " aerodrome and hutments. We bombed with good effect the Oppan Works Sodafabrik and also Railline, Mannheim and railway works at Thionvilla. We bombed the railstation at Troves on July 20. Twelve enemy machines attacked our formation over the objective whereof we shot down one and also bombed the railsiding and a shed at Coblear with good. results. All our machines returned.

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ON THE WESTERN FRONT.

The Enemy's Puzzling Restfulness

London July 2 Beuter's correspondent at British Headquarters, wiring to-day, says: The enemy's puzzling restfulness continues along the whole front. It has been conjectured that be is awaiting the arrival of guns of a type intermediate between his "Bertha" and naval guns whereby ́s large number of heavy shalls can be thrown into Paris from a distance of forty or fifty miles range which is made possible by the most recent advance of his line.

Lieutenant Coppens, & Belgian balloon strafer, has brought up his record to thirteen, destroying three more balloons within two hours.

Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig says there is nothing- to report beyond normal mutual artillerying,

Franco-Americka Saccess.

London. July 2.

A French communique states: West of Chateau Thierry a local operation axecuted in conjunction with American troops enabled us to improve our positions on the front from Vanx to Hill 204. Americans captured the village of Vaux and the heights westward thereof. Over 300, including fre officers, were prisonered in this sction. We made raids be- tween Moutdidiar, Noyon and east of Rheims and took pris- -- oners. Enemy attempts near Belloy and in Eppar Alasce failed under our fire

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Heavy Enemy Aerini 1„oss*s,

London, July 2. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reporting on aviation aya: In the Sne weather of July 1 our aeroplanea were very active. We destroyed twenty-five aeroplanes, three balloons, drove down fifteen aeroplanes uncontrollable, and also two large enemy night-fiers landed behind "our lines. The occupants were made prisoner. Eight of our machines are missing. We dropped 22 tons of bombs in the day-time and thirteen tons at night. All our night-fliers returned.

More Details of Allied Successes.

London July 3

A French communique states: Between the Oise and the Aisne, we repulsed two raids east of Vingre and cap- tured the village of St. Pierre-Aigle south of the Aisme, prisonering thirty. A German counter-attack upon positions in the region of Yaux and west of Chateau Thierry, captured by the Americans, completely failed Fresh prisoners re- mained in our hands.

An American communique states: "We stormed the vill age of Vaux, Bous-de-la-Boche and neighbouring woods in co-operation with the French, who advanced thair line on Hill 20%. We advanced our positions a thousand yards on a mile and a half front. The enemy's losses in killed and wounded were heavy. His regiment holding the sector re aiated obstinately and was practically annihilated. Our losses were relatively light. A German counter-attack was entirely repulsed. We prisonered five hundred, increasing the June prisoners in this vicinity, to nearly 1,200. The material captured includes trench mortars and sixty machine-guns. Three of our aviators have not returned.

A French communique states: Between the Dise and the Assię we executed a local operation north of Moatin Boas Tourent and captured enemy positions on a front of three kilometres to a depth of eight hundred metres at some points Hitherto we have prisonered 120. West of Chateau. Thierry a hostile counter-attack in the region of Vaux failed under our fire. We took prisoners. German attempts north-east of Moneel in Upper Alsace were also i resultless."

VALUE OF ITALIAN SUCCESSES.

London, July 2

An Italian official message states: Artillery fire crush- ed new enemy attacks on Asiago Plateau inficting heavy losses. We prisdnered 127 as well as taking four trench-can- nosa. British parties southward of Asingo captured prisoners. Our operations in the north-western region of Grappa yielded important positions and 583 prisoners whereof nine- teen were officers, and many machine-guns. We captured daring June 30 on Monte Valbella, Col del Rosso' and Col del Chele four guns, filteen trench-mortars, fifty-seven ma chine-guns and thousands of rifles.

Boater's correspondent at the Italian headquarters writing on July 1 says: By the rapture of two the heights between Valbelle and Valfrenzela the Italians have re- obtained commend of the whole of this series of hilly east of the Asiago Plateau and between that region and Brex Yalloy. The latest success effectually interferes with any serious Austrian menace in this direction, which was al- ways possible as long as Valbella height was in their One of the chief features of the action was possession. the entire superiority of the Italian over the Austrian artillery. The latter seemed incapable of either accurate counter-battery work or interfering seriously with the move- ment of troops and stores on the lines of communication.

The prisoners are almost entirely composed of Germans, Austrians and Hungarians. Our attacking troops were actually fewer in number than the prisoners taken, which bears out the opinion expressed by a well known General that the Italian victory had added thirty per cent, to their fighting value and detracted an equal amount from the Ans" trians. The enemy losses on June 29 and 30 were extremely heavy and it must be borne in mind that the opposing troops were among the pick of the Austrian artný and commanded by a General in whom the greatest confidence is reposed.

STRIKES IN AUSTRIA-HUNGARY.

Amsterdam, July 2

A telegram from Vienna, dated June 27 says that 80,000 strikers came out in Vienna and Lower Austria, including war industrice, last week owing to the reduction of the bread ration. The strikers resumed work on the promise of an increase in wages until the new harvest. The strike in Hungary is more stubborn owing to its political character. A hundred thousand struck in protest against Count Tisza's policy and demanded the resignation of the Government and the carrying out of the original electoral reform proposal:

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ANEM. P. DEATH.

Landon, Jaly £

Mr. Joseph Allen Baker, Liberal MP, for Eastern Finsbury since 1905, was-takun ill in the House of Commons Isat evening and died this morning,

(The deceased, who was Canadian by birth, was Leid. the big engineering Ama Messrs. "Baker and 60% Willesdan. He: was a mainber of the London County, Cogincil from 1908 to: 1906 and wa

{ prominantly connected with the | tramway extension. He inițisted

and organised interchange of" visita between representatives of the Christian Churches of Great Britain and Germany in the interests of international pesos and closer friendship, and wa Chairman of the Committes of of the organisation that WER formed. He was 66 years at... age]

U.S. ARMY IN FRANCE

Men Taught by British Officers.

American Headquarters on the ' British Front, Friday, May 24. The work of the new American army in France is going on with the greatest vigour in sil weathere

ander the hot sun and along dusty roads, and in the drenching rain through the French mand," the sticking qualities "of which the Americans hava quickly learned.

The British officers, sommis- sioned and non-commissioned, who are instructing the troops, are working quite as hard as their pupils, and are finding the new men, the “Yanks" as they gener slly call them, as keen as werO the earlier arrivale. "They're quite up to it." was the vordiot of s kilted Bootoh chief instructor regarding the Americans in his class.

The field schools now largely given over to American pupils, represent the highest perfection in institutions of their class. The trenches, the targets, the taction and the methods of instruction are all the latest developments of actual fighting experience.

In every area where the units of the new army are quartered the men are mingling freely with the "Tommies" and are learning much from the greater experince.. of the Britishers. The latter, prone to give a famillier name to everything, were puzzled sa to how to deal with the new. comere, but they finally fell back от the appellation "Yank," which threatens in this zone at leset, to be fired on the Americans whether they libe it or not. Thus far, there have been no objections,

As fast as the new units arriva and get settled, hard training work is taken up. The programms differs little from that follow- ed by the first divisions that arrived in France, The men are out on the road every day, while large contingents of the British instructors have been distributed among the British field schools, where the latent pointa in teetics, treach fighting. genade operations, musketry, and bayonet practice and usehine-gun fire are taken up.

The American army man's pack in this zone will be lighter in his eubsequent training. It was found that, with some articles made necessary by close co-opera. » tion with the British, the pack had grown beyond practicable dimensions for long marches. All superfluities have now been removed and everything else reduced to a minimum. - The effect in observable in the lighter step and greater endurance of the men.!

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