THE WAR.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 19 July 1915, Page 3

THE WAR.

(Ki.ii n,.( •*.: hi.i'Al'u to! \ulOHr 1 FlMi-N'OH OFFICIAL REPORT. , Paris, July 17. Official—After firing 40G0 shells on the Fontenoy sector the Germans attempted an attack which failed. Ten aeroplanes dropped forty-six 75 millimetre shells and six heavy bombs on the railway station at Chimney where important depots of material were concentrated. Outbreaks of two hies were noticed. Official.—There was violent bombardment north of .Souchoz and between Nouville and Rochlincourt. We repulsed two attacks on Hill 2(j3 at Boureilles. The enemy attacked our trenches on the south-eastern part of the Forest of ii'roy. We dispersed them out oi -i tain of fire and chocked the assault the position -which the Germans lost Batidcsupt. 'he enemy's coup do main on our rks at Toiirnies farm, north-west Bonhommo, completely failed, official.—There were no infantry acis in the Argoime. t'\ Gen«»K attack the heights of the our [tions from Galonne trench to Los nges, but only succeeded ih.,gaining aid in one trench which we captured th'e.Gth. iSome parties of Germans who crept into a ravine were killed or taken prisoner. THE EAST FRONT Petrograd, July 17. Official.—The enemy occupied the right banks of the Windawa and Wenta, and continued in certain sectors to advance eastward. Our troops between Ri.ssa and Orjitz woiv withdrawn to take ii]> more concentrated positions on the right bank of tho N'arew."

Official.—Our torpgdoer attacked the reconstructed batteries at Zunguldak We destroved two steamers and several coal laden vessels. The .Morj sank a loaded steamer at the entrance of the Rosphorus. also several sailers. ITALY'S OFFICIAL RFI'ORT. Rome. July 18 Official—We continue successful oifensive against the group of forts near Faiznrego-Livfallongo. and are nowcapturing difficult country between the forts. The infantry under a murderous lire charged with the bayonet and captured advanced trenches at Lana Pass iu tlie Anoraz Valley. Two dirigibles bombarded the Austrian camp at Godizia with (satisfactory results. Official.—The enemy crossed the Venercolo and Brizio passes, and attacked our positions in force near Rifigio Garibaldi, but were repulsed. We have now solidly occupied the passes. FROM VIENNA. Amsterdam. July 17. An Austrian official message says : — .We captured 12 officers. 1300 men. and three machine guns northward of .Dniester. We repulsed several Italian battalions near Uuffredilo. northward of Oortiuadam-Pczzo, inflicting serious losses. Ml ML Jt* JMWWMBft