SEVERE BLOW TO AUSTRO-GERMAN STRATEGY

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2474, 29 May 1915, Page 5

SEVERE BLOW TO AUSTRO-GERMAN STRATEGY

CONFIDENCE OF ITALIAN ARMY

ITALIANS FULLY PREPARED FOR THE

OFFENSIVE

London, May 27. The "Times" military correspondent Btates that tha Italian offensive, following quickly on the declaration of war,_ indicates that mobilisation was probably complete before diplomatic rotations were suspended. The march towards the Isonzo River is proof of the confidence of the army, which seeks an early and serious encounter with its hereditary enemy. Italy's entry into the field at this juncture is a severe blow to Austro-Ger-man strategy. The enemy was gambling on the great offensive iu Galicia, in the hope that a startling success would' cow Italy into passivity. It will be interesting to watch the effect of the Italian move in future Austro-Gerniau strategy—("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.)

ITALIAN FORCES OCCUPY SELLA PREVALA,

(Rec. May 28, 10.30 p.m.)

Rome, May 28. Official.—We occupied Sella Prevala and also the approaches to Ya'ldogna. Our casualties were few, and the enein 's heavy. FRENCH CHAMBER'S GREETING TO ITALY THE ITALIAN AMBASSADOR CHEEREDLondon, May 27. In the French Chamber, M. Deschrtnel (President of (lie Chamber) greeted the return of Italy to her place at the side of I'Vance which she occupied fifty-six years ago. There was arising another Power to light the "Powers of Darkness."

The President's speech roused a scene of enthusiasm. Tho Deputies cheered Signor Tittoni, tlm Italian Ambassador, who was seated in the diplomatic box.—("Times" and Sydney 'Sun" Services.)

ATTITUDE OF GERMANY TOWARDS HER FORMER ALLY

NATION DISD.UNITLLY AY A ITS ITALY'S KX PLA NAT lON

London, May 2r. A. Gorman wireless message states that Dja nation disdainfully waits Italy's reasons for lny trearherv and blackmail.

It is stated officially at Berlin that- German prnp»rty in [Inly, including lias not- been eo'iftprstod, h'H if according to iniomHiuiwl f'Timfs' 1 Mid Sydney ''Sun" Service#.}