THE WAR

Horowhenua Chronicle, 6 February 1915, Page 3

THE WAR

Latest Cables [elkotjuc ielkokaph—copyright.] [per pbebs association."] (Received Thie Day 8.45 a.m.) .BRITAIN'S ARMY. London, Feb. o. Tho Army Estimates give a total oi three million men, Home and Colonial, but exclusive of those serving in India , GERMANY'S FUTILE ATTEMPT. The newspapers regard Germany's blockade of the British coasts as futile and that it will be farcical. They also consider that it is a fantastic attempt at retaliation for Great Britain preventing the import of cornstuffs into Germany, because of its State Control. Tho blockade will Be of no value unless effective. GERMANS EVACUATE ANGOLA. Lisbon, Feb. 5. Tho Germans evacuated Angola. There have been many native risings and several Europeans were killed. QUARRELS IN THE CAMP. Paris, Feb. 5. Tho Matin state* that the Kaiser, while recently at Charleville, violently quarrelled with the King of Saxony and broke a mirror. The King of Saxony was furious and suddenly departed. THE TURKISH LOSSES IN THE SUEZ. Cairo, Feb. 5. The British captured three machine guns, ninety camels laden with stores and ammunition, and 600 prisoners. The Turks abandoned 4"DO dead. Their casualties are estimated at 2400 TRYING TO BREAK THE NET. Rome, Feb. 5. Thirty thousand Germans are hastening to relieve a Hungarian force at KorosmosKi. which the Russians threaten to envelop. Of the Germans operiting in Central Poland, 200,000 have ijeon ordered to Cracow to raise the >iege of Przemysl. THE SOLDTER'S~CHANCE.

London, Feb. 5. One thousand one hundred and sixtyfive men from the ranks have been granted commissions since August. THE RUSSIAN REPORT. Petrograd, Feb. 5. A communique states the Russian* by bayonet charges at BorjimoS, captured two lines of trenches, and are progressing in the Carpathians. They captured 2000 prisoners anil ten mitrailleuses near Uszen, but withdrew from the Fonkliolka, and JESeskil passes to previously prepared positions, owing to the enemy's superior numbers. The enemy's attempt to advance in the Wyszkoff Pass was repelled with heavy losses. GERMANS iNOT GOING TO DIE OK FAMINE. Copenhagen, Feb. 5. Prince Von Bethmann-ilollweg, interviewed, said that Germany would" use every opportunity to starve England" in revenge for the starving of Germany. Neutrals who had not protested must tako the consequences. "We are not going to die of tamine." HIGH COMMISSIONER'S REPORT. London, Feb. 5, 5.35 p.m. Paris reports that the Allies silenced tho enemy's batteries near Adinfir and Hem, and a section near Pailly. At Bagatelle the Allies re-captured TOO 100 metres of trenches; also some ground beyond. London, Feb. 5. 2.55 p.m. Petrograd reports that the battle on the fifth of tho Vistula on the Barjimoff and Voliaschidlovska front was continued with extraordinary violence, the enemy advancing in compact masses, bringing up seven division*, with a hundred batteries supporting. Tho Russian counter-attacks began on Wednesday night and a series of bayonet charges compelled the enemy to aot on the defensive. Near Borjimoff the Russians took two lines of German trenches. 'After an obstinate struggle the Russians occupied VoliWhidlovska r\stnto. wnich the- enomy had held for two days. The battle continues furiously near' tho Svidnik Valley and in tho Lotortch-Riva direction. .At Fsznk tho Russians advanced, taking 2000 prisoners. Tho attempts of the enemy to advance through the "Wynzikow Pass in tho vicinity of Taetaraoff wore ropollod with boavy Tosses. In the region of tho Fourholkn and Beskid pn.ssos. nftei a stnut resistance, the Russians withdrew from three passes, occupying previously prepared positions.