ITALIAN MARCH INTO AUSTRIA

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2476, 1 June 1915, Page 5

ITALIAN MARCH INTO AUSTRIA

PROGRESS ALONG THE AEIGE

AIRSHIPS ACTIVE ON THE FRUILI FRONTIER

A correspondent states that the Italians have captured Pasubo? tain dominating the valleys of Vioeiiza.

Ofhcial. —' "Advancing along the banks of the Adige, we captured Pilcante which was protected by several rows of trenches. Our losses were slight We routed two companies ct Lavered, near Misurina. Our dirigibles dropped numerous bombs, which did severe damage, on the Friuli frontier. We brought down an aeroplaue near Yaldegano. ° (Rec. May 31, 10.15 p.m.) . , _ t ,• , Rome < 31. Official—The Italians have accupied C'ima Spessa, near Storo, and captured tins Luzerna fort on the Asiago Plateau: also Oima Vezena, and the village of Vezena, besides the Trecroci Pass and Cortina Damlezzo in Cadore.

STRONGLY FORTIFIED POSITIONS TO BE ATTACKED,

(Roc. May 31, 11.45 p.m.)

. Rome, May 31. rho operations on the Eastern frontier and the Trentino consist, chiefly of artillery duels. The Austriaus occupy the best positions, but the Ttaliaas are .silencing one after another the enemy's forts which dominate the valley near Setleconiuru, and also in the Adige and Sugana Valleys, leading to Trent. The Austrians on the Friuli frontier have long been strengthening, with numerous guns, the position on the left hank of the Isonzo, which commands the forts, and also strongly hold several points on tr>e right bank, covering the town of Corizia. " ®®

Heavy rains_ have transformed the rivers into torrents.

PROTECTING VENETIAN BUILDINGS AGAINST AIR BOMBS.

, . . Rome, Mav 31. As a protection against air raids, the Colonnade and Doge's Palace at Venice have been bricked in, and sand Leaped in front and on the roof of the palace.

The Cathedral of St. Mark has been covered with sandbags, and the bronze horses removed from the Cathedral arch.

A ROYAL EXCHANGE OF COMPLIMENTS

KING GEORGE AND KING VICTOR EMMANUEL,

London, May 30 King Victor Emmanuel of Italy telegraphed to King George as follows-— "The ancient traditional friendship of the Italian and "the English people lias now been .strengthened by a bond of blood against a comnion 'enemv." The message expresses ardent hopes for victory. King George replied, cordially reciprocating the King of Italy's message and expressing deep gratification that Italy and Britain were so closely allied' in & great and noble ca-'jse. His Majesty added that ho felt complete confidence in the success of their united efforts.

KING VICTOR EMMANUEL'S GIFT TO THE' ARMY.

The King of, Italy has_ given eighty-four hunters and carriage' horses for the cavalry. The aristocracy is following bis example.

GREAT RUSH TO THE COLOURS.

(Rec. May 31, 7,35 p.m.)

Romo, May 31. There has been ko great a rush to join the colours that the authorities have temporarily suspended voluntary enlistment.—"Times" and Sydney "Sun" services.

GERMANY'S APPREHENSION FOR RUMANIA

KING VICTOR EMMANUEL'S GIFT TO THE ARMY

■ , Cenova, Mav 30. Prince de Wedel; Germany's special envoy, has arrived at Bucharest to make a last effort to prevent Rumania joining the Allies.

GERMAN PRESS AND THE BALKANS.

(Rec. May 31, 5.55 p.m.)

. . . , London, May 29. The German Press ib anxious as to how Italy's intervention will affect the situation in the Balkans, and declare that it will be necessary for their diplomats to "get busy" and impress the Balkan States, especially Rumania. with t.lio significance of the Aust.ro-German successes in Gnlicin. They angrily say that there must be no repetition of Von Buelow's failure at Koine. = "Italy should havebeen kicked out of the Alliance long ago."--"Times" and Sydney "Sun" services. ,