FIGHT FOR BAINSIZZA PLATEAU

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3176, 29 August 1917, Page 5

FIGHT FOR BAINSIZZA PLATEAU

AUSTRIANS DESPERATELY DEFENDING IRRESISTIBLE PRESSURE BY THE ITALIANS London, August 27. An Italian official report says: "The struggle on the Bainsizza Plateau has increased in intensity. The enemy, in extreme desperation, ia seeking with stronger forces rto prevent us progressing to the eaetern edge of the plateau, but we are overcoming his resistance at various points."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.Rcuter. MONTE SANTO A GREAT VICTORY BRILLIANT ASSAULT BY THE ITALIANS. Rome, August 27. Tho captu'ro of Monte Santo is hailed as a great victory. Tho Austrians wero defending tho positions with tho greatest tenacity. The Italians assaulted in threo columns. The first moved from tho Vodice. tho second delivered a frontal attack from tho Isonzo. and the third from Doll. An Italian flap was cut in three pieces, and the leader of each column was given a third. When the victorious columns met on the summit of Jionto Santo tho three pieces were rejoined and hoisted over the top of Ihe convent. Tho Austrian are constantly pull ins in "fihock troops" to assist Ihe counter-attacks, and are rushing reserves I'mui all fronls—AUK.-N.Z. Cable Assn. A DIFFICULT TASK AHEAD. London, August 27. The capture of Monte Santo has riven the Italians access to the Vippaco Valley; but before conquering .the valley tho Italians must capture the Ternov.n Wood, which flanks it on tjje north. This will Rive them command of the Laibach Plain, and will also enable them (o turn the Caivn. The difficulties of tho ground in tho Tcrnovii district arc considerable, and will possibly enable (lit? Anstrians to prolong their resistance. Tho fact that Germany regarded (lie leonzo.as an insuxmountablo barrier for tho Italians explains their withholding of assistance from the Austriuns.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn,

BATTLE MANOEUVRES REPLACING TRENCH WARFRRE (Rec. August 20, 0.10 a.m.) The "Daily Chronicle's" correspondent (Mr Percival Italian attackers are utilising the captured food, rendering the victualling lem easy. Something like bnjtle movement manoeuvre has replaced trench -warfare on the northern portions of the battle ground, Tho Italians are filled with the highest hopes.—Aus.-N.Z. CaUe Assn. WHAT AUSTRO-GERMAN CORRESPONDENTS SAY i THE GREATEST BATTLE. EVER SEEN. (Rec. August 29, 0.10 a.m.) ; . Copenhagen, August Xtl S J.he German and Austrian war correspondents state that tho Isonzo is the greatest battle ever soen. The Italian. Army is twice as great as in any previous light on the Italian front Tho Italians are tenfold nioro numerous than the Austrians, and at eomo places also have a thousand batteries. The fact that the Italians directed their artillery at Jlon'to Santo from tiro sides compelled a withdrawal on a front of six kilometres (over 8j milos). Monte Sun Gabrielle is now tho only barrier protecting the Austrian positions north of Gorizia and the Isonzo Pass.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. NEW ITALIAN NAVAL MONSTER SHELLS FIRED INTO TRIESTE. I Washington, August 27 An official dispatch fiom Home describes a battle in which British monitors, Italian naval forces, aircraft, and land forces are jointly attacking Hermada. The Italians are using a secret naval device, described as a huge float mounting guns of the largest calibre yet known, and using a neir type of shells, which are now boing dropped on the city of Trieste. Tho Austrian warships raised 6team, bub feared to come out to face the new monstor.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AUSTRIANS ORDER EVACUATION OP TRIESTE. ~ ~. , • Romei Angust 27. Th(> Austrian military authorities hare ordered the evacuation of Trieste. A grett many civilians have- already lofland all valuables have been removed.— Router. AUSTRIA ON THE VERGE OF A PANIC (Rec. August 29, 1.10 a.m.) . New York, August 2S. The "New York Tiincs's" Paris correspondent says: "Advices from Switzerland state that Austria is bordering on a state of panic. The Vienna newspapers are barely venturing to discuss the military situation. There are eerious internal troubles in Bohemia and Transylvania. Tho failure of the peace manoeuvres was a terrible blow. Borne is becoming a centre of Austrian intrigue, much of which is pro-Ally.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . i WELDING TOGETHER THE NEW RUSSIA PROCEEDINGS AT THE MOSCOW CONFERENCE . M. KERENSKY ON THE POPE'S PEACE NOTE Moscow, August 27. .. At tho conference M. Kerensky sdd that the Pope's Peace Note was not formulated on behalf of the Russians, but in the interests of the Central Powers. The Minister' for Trade unfolded tho Government's programme, which fixed, tho working day, provided for compulsory arbitration, limitation of profits, StatQ control of factories, and national service for males. General Korniloff was given an ovation. In replying to speeches of welcome he said that he rejoiced that he was able to assure the Army that the voice of Moscow was averse to internationalism, and that its motto was: "The ration's welfare and a. victorious war." President Wilson has aent the Moscow Conference a pledge of America's moral and financial aesitance. He added that the United States has confidence in the ultimate triumph, of Russia's ideals of democracy and self-government against its enemies within and without.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable. Assn. • ' i KERENSKY'S SPEECH DISCUSSED BY DELEGATES LITTLE SIGN OF PAETY AGREEMENT. (Eec. August 28, 6.15 p.m.) c' i . L- i „ , . , . Petrograd, August 27. Sunday s meetings at Moscow were devoted to a discussion of M. Kerensky's opening speech by eoparate conferences of tho various parties. The discussions disclosed little sign of agreement among the parties. Two thousand five hundred delegates will attend the full conference, which opens to-day. . Life in Moscow is ixm normal, and tho strike has ended.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ■ ' . , MOSCOW STRIKE CALLED OFF.' . Moscow, 'August 27. in Tespouse to the appeal of the municipality, the strike reported yesterday is ceasing.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. STRONG MEASURES SUPPRESSED THE STRIKE; (Eec. August 28, 6i15 p.m.) „',.',, ■ Petrograd. August *7. Prompt aotioniby the Government settled the Moscow strike. The jnilitarr •were called out, and M. Kerensky telegraphed that he was resolved that he would instantly suppress any disorder.— Reuter. BOLSCHEVIKI-A , DANGEROUS STRIKE AGITATOR. Mr. Wilton, writing to "The Times" from Moscow, states that tbTsoldiere' and Workmen s Council's decision against any etrike, demonstration or interference with the conference has proved insufficient to cope with iho Bolschevikis who engineered tho strike in connection with the tramways, arsenals, and factories. Even waiters at hotels and Testa nranta struck, and hundreds of members the conference are breakfastless. Bolscheviki opposed the conference, openly defying authority. TTnfortnnately the Government has neither force nor authority to checkmate the movement which, if successful in interrupting the conference, will seize the government into its own hands.—"The Times."ON THE RUSSO-RUMANIAN FRONT FAILURE OF THE ENEMY'S ATTACKS: _ . , London, August 27. A .Russian official report states: "Enemy attacks south, of Ocna, and northeast of Soveia failed."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Eeuter. SUCCESSFUL RAID ON A BLACK SEA PORT (Rec. August 28, 11.10 p.m.) London; Auguet 28. A Russian official report states: "Co-operating with the Jileet, ire raided a port in the Black Sea. The enemy fired from the hospitals. We destroyed the official buildings, blew up eleven motor-boats and seven feluccas."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-R«uter. GERMAN OFFICIAL REPORT. ' London, August 27. A German communique states: "We occupied positions which tho Russians yieldod on the south, bank of the Dvina."—Au6.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. (Rec.. August 28, 7.50 pjn.) ~ ■ , i -i i London, August 28. A German official report states: /We captured important positions eastward of Czernowitz, with one thousand prisoners and six guns. , "—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aesn. -Reuter. A MESSAGE OF HOPE TO RUMANIA. London, August 27. The Press Bureau states: "Mr. Lloyd George has sent a message to the Premier of Rumania on the anniversary of her entry into the war, paying a tribute to tho courage and endurance, of Rumania in the cause of freedom against autocracy. 'This cause.' says the message, 'can never fail, however long its triumphs aro dolayod. The re-creation of Rumania'e Army, and tho resistance it is now ranking against the enemy under difficult conditions, is a magnificent example of tho strength which freedom inspires in a free people, and is also proof of tho determination of the Allies to win.'—Aue.-NJZ. Cable Assn.