PROGRESS OF ITALIAN ADVANCE LINE

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2473, 28 May 1915, Page 5

PROGRESS OF ITALIAN ADVANCE LINE

BAYONET FIGHTING IN FRONTIER PASS RUMANIA ON THE BRINK OF WAR Ftoms, May 26. Official. —"In the Trentino we occupied Montozohale, and Pont© Caffaro in Volano, Giudi Oaria, and territory north of Ferrar; also Montebaldo, Jlontceofne, and Moivtefoppiauo, tn the north slope of Lessini, Pasubio, and Jlonteboffelami at the extremities of the Agno and Leograva Valleys, also high defiles in Brenta Valley. "We occupied all the frontier passes at Oadoro, while on the Carnic frontier we won by a bayonet attack the Valiniferno Pass at the end of the Val do Gano , "Our offensive is progressing near Caporetto. "Our aviators are bombing the electricity works and railway station at Monfalcone." DYNAMITE FIRST AND THEN CANNON. Romo, May 26. King Emmanuel is in supreme command of ths land forces, and has gone to the front. Italy has declared a blockade of tho Austrian and Albanian coasts. Exports point out that the Austrian defences really begin on the east bank of the Isonzo. .Several battalions specially trained in the use of land mines are stationed at Trent and Rovorto. Tlio Austrian.? boast that they intend to use dynamite first and then cannon. CHEERFUL DEFIANCE OF AIR BOMBS. CRec. May 27, 5 p.m.) London, May 2G. Signor Salandra has telegraphed his congratulations to the Venetians for their splendid courage under their first air-bomb attack by the enemy. Flags v.ere hoisted on the housetops, in defiance of the visitor, while crowds on the piazzas sang patriotic songs, the municipal bands cheerily playing at the same time. Five bombs full and wounded four women.—("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.)' ITALIAN REGIMENTS RACE TNTO AUSTRIA. (I'ee. May 27, 11.of) p.m.) ■ Romo, May 27. The Italian Army 1 iboration for the lighting lino was followed by gratifying initial success. At dawn on May 2-1 ihe Italians bombarded the Austrian lilies and silenced the enemy's guns. Under cover of Iheir artillery, the Julian infantry regiments had a gloat race for the honour of bciim first on Aur-trian soil. They are now firmly established. The Venetian- a' .Fvinli»met with a frebl? revi-tance. The ' inhabitants ••i'tlhim r d ilv- Imli.iiiti ua their tlelivereu, unci smbtaesd U« spldnsfa, ailing t.hyaw. 11 B'rAialli, 1 '

THE AUSTRO-ITALIAN NEGOTIATIONS ANOTHER TAGE IN A CURIOUS HISTORY. Amsterdam, May 26. The Austrian Ministry lias published documents dealing, with the AustroItalian negotiations. They point out that Austria was not obliged under the Tripjo Alliance agreement to ask Italy's consent for diplomatic action against Servia which did hot mean war though it could lead to it. The memorandum claims that, after Agreeing to certain territorial concessions, Austria was reachto continue negotiations and make further concessions, but Italy did not reply tc th 6 latest offer, an:l denounced the Triple Alliance treatment. MR. ASQUITH'S MESSAGE TO SIGNOR SALANDRA ALLIANCE FOR RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF LIBERTY AND PEACE London, May 2G. The British Premier (Mr. Asqnith) in a message to Sigtior Salandra (Italian Premier) pays a tribute to Italy's long-standing attachment to the great ideals of humanity, which the Allies'are struggling to presorvfi from utter destruction. Britain was proud that Italy had joined the Allies. Signor Salandra, in reply, says that he hopes for the re-establishment of liberty and peace on a basis of respect for the highest principles of nationality, and that Italy will contribute to a speedy realisation of that ideal. HOW THE ITALIAN MINISTER LEFT BERLIN. (Rec. May 27, 5 p.m.) London, May 26. The Italian Ambassador at Berlin departed this morning. His carriage drove through the back streets. Herr Von Jagow (Gem,an Foreign Minister) visited the Italian Embassy, hut the Chaticello" (Heir Von Bothnia tm-Holwegg) declined to receive Signor Bollatti, who was surprised, and prevented from carrying out the rules of international courtesy. A crowd at the railway station hissed Signor Bollatti. Anti-Italian feeling is high throughout Germany. ITALIAN EXODUS FROM LONDON HOTEL PROPRIETORS FACED WITH' A CRISIS. ' (Rec. May 27, 5 p.m.) London, May 26. There is an Italian exodus from London. The hotels will lose thousands of chefs, cellarmen, and waiters, and the situation is desperate. Swiss hands aro not available owing to the mobilisation of troops in that country. The news of Italy's decision delighted the British Army, aud all ranks welcome the alliance. Our officers hold a higli opinion of the fighting qualities of the Italian army. RUMANIA'S ROLE IN THE WAR BAITED HOOKS, IN THE GERMAN PRESS. _ , Amsterdam, May 26. . The German newspaper "Frankfurter Zeitnng," discussing Rumania's position, says:—"We lmye reason to believe that Germ.uiy and Austria perfectly admit Rumania's claims in Bessarabia (Russia)." Bucharest, May 26. The King has reviewed the army amid great enthusiasm. The general belief is that Rumania is on the. brink of war.