THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2498, 26 June 1915, Page 5

THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN

VILLAGE OCCUPIED POSITIONS EXTENDED IN THE MONTE NERO ZONE London, Juno 25, 7.40 a.m. High Commissioner's report:— _ "In tlie region of Tyrol-Trentin action continues methodically. The Italian artillery is maintaining a long-range fire on the whole front, and securing some success. "In Carnia there was an intense artillery fire, especially against Malborghetto. "The Italians have extended their positions towards the north of the Monte Nero zone. Along tho Isonzo the positions captured have been further consolidated. Cliorna, north of Plava, and tho borders of the plateau between Sagrado and Monfalcone have been occupied." AUSTEIANS ASSUME THE OFFENSIVE. Rome, .Tune 21. Tho Austrians. reinforced, assumed the offensive on the whole front. Everywhere they were repulsed with, heavy losses. Rome, June 24. A rommunirnie states: The enemy, at-tiicUiiis Proikoffel, were repulsed, leaving 200 dead. EVACUATION OF TRF, HI NT Eli LAND OF Tllll'OU. (life. June 25, in. 15 p.ni.^ HO'iie, .lime 25. Qwini: *o a fresh rebellion of tlit- Spinissi, fomented hv Tnrkn-tJermaii funds for the smn?i;liii? of Italy lias derided lo evnr-.ialß the Hint nr. hud, The Hnin.-rmfc in Tvipnll und rtrenaica tiro bcavt with ilillUukiuo iitmement iumetimos iiirolruiu serious logics.

AUSTRIAN'S LEAP CRAGS TO ESCAPE THE BAYONET. (Hoc. .Juno 26, 0.50 a.m.) Turin, Juno 26. The Italian forces on Tuesday seized tho crest of Averde mountain at tho head of tho. Xiedergail Valley, the highest |>oint between ilie head of the valley and tho Oregons Pas*. The Austrians made four attempts to retake tho Italian positions at tho Montecroco Pass, but were :epuls"i| by the Alpini, leaving two hundred dead. Fierce Austrian attacks at Moiitopiaiio failed; many Austrians. fearing the bayonet, leaped the crags and were dashed to death. OFFICIAL AUSTRIAN REPORT. (Rec. June 25, 11.20 p.m.) Vianna, June 'Jo. Official.—"The Italian attacks on Gradisca and Momlalconie have failed.