THE CAPTURE OF GORIZIA.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 11646, 14 August 1916, Page 5

THE CAPTURE OF GORIZIA.

j .WILY GENERAL CADORNfI.* SECRET WORK BEHIND THE LINES STARTLER FOR AUSTRIANS. Milan, Aug. 13. All evidence confirms the theory that the Austrians were completely surprised at Goiizla. General Cadorna let the Austrians believe that his main effort was still being made in the Treutino, and that then; if he reattacked on-the Isonzo, Gorizia would be the last place to anticipate assault. Cndorna swiftly and secretly transferred ui&sses of men and artillery to the Isonzo and overwhelmed the enemy by one victorious ruse. This possibly explains the Austrians’ silence on Monte Santo, whence the artillery might at least have made the conquest of Gorizia much more difficult and costly. The completeness of the surprise was also evidenced by the battlefield and roads, which were strewed with equipment of every description. BATTLE STILL PROCEEDS. TURKS REINFORCING AUSTRIANS. ITALIANS GATHERING IN PRISONERS. Rome, August 13. The battle in the Gorizia sector is projeeding with uninterrupted fierceness. Austrian reinforcements are arriving from the Russian fi'ont. It is understood Turks are being largely used to'fill the gaps. Our booty and prisoners are constantly increasing. STRONG DEFENCES CAPTURED DOBERDO PLATEAU SECURED. ENEMY AGAIN ROUTED. Renter 1 . Rome, Aug. 11. Official.—We have occupied the whole of the Doberdo Plateau and reached a line from the Vallone eastward, from which the enemy were completely routed and retired after being driven out of the strongest defences in the San Michele and San Martino sector. , NEW POSITIONS CARRIED. AUSTRIANS NOW REINFORCED. OFFERING A STRONGER DEFENSIVE. Rome, Aug. 13. A communique says:— On the Carso we crossed the Vallone and carried the eastern slopes of Mount Nadloget and the summit of Ormhrid. The enemy, after receiving reinforcements, continued to hold the hills east of Gorizia supported by heavy artiJßry. We carried a new position on Mount Tonana.

EXODUS FROM GORIZIA. CAUGHT B TRAGIC PLIGHT. ITALIANS BRING SUCCOUR. Miilau, Ang. 13. The Austrian commander Zeiller, before quitting Gorizia, ordered tlie inhabitants to proceed to latbach. Many, in attempting to escape, were canght by curtain tire. Tragic scenes followed, women and children in a terrified state, rushing across fields and refuging in ruined houses and dugouts. They eventually returned to town and hid in cellars until the Italians brought deliverance. The Italian cavalry shared their food and water with the starving inhabitants. The Austrians cut off the water supply and light, but these services are being quickly reorganised/ ADVANCE ON THE VIPPACO. CAPTURE OF BIG GUNS. ANOTHER OFFENSIVE BEGUN. Milan, Ang. 13. The advance on both banks of the Vippaco continues. Fifty big guns have been so far captured, also huge stores of material in excellent con ; dition. Strong forces of cavalry crossed the river, and others are operating in the wole region southwards to Doberdo land Monfalcone.' Rome, Aug. 12. A new Italian offensive has been initiated in the Tolmino sector. It is believed that the fall of Tolmino, north of Gorizia, is imminent.

ITALIAN ENTRY INTO GORIZIA A TRIUMPHAL MARCH. Milan, Aug. 13. There were stirring scenes when the Italians entered Gorizia. After teh first parties had dashed through the fords, columns followed in perfect order, headed by the troops who bore .the brunt of the sanguinary attack in 1915. The .Austrians ensconced on the summits of Monte Santo and Sangabiulo showed no activity until the artillery began to cross. The moment jthey came into the open the Austrian guns opened an infernal fire, but tne Italian gunners continued unperturbed. Meanwhile patrols approached the outskirts of Gorizia Strong detainments of Austrian riflemen lurking in houses nept up a strong machine gun and rifle fire. The Italians surrounded the houses, and by bombing reduced the strongholds. Italian columns entered the town in triumph.

ITALIAN NEW HOWITZEIf. A GUN THAT ONLY WHISPERS. SHELL THAT FLIES SILENTLY. Main Service. Amsterdam, Aug. 13. Vienna papers report that the lalians used a new howitzer, which was almost noiseless, and they were unaware that it bad been fired until the shell was almost on the point of exploding. KINGLY CONGRATULATIONS. ON CAPTURE OF GORIZIA. GOOD OMEN FOR THE FUTURE. (Australian and N.Z, Cable Association. Received August 14, 9 a.m. London, August 13. King George congratulated King Emanuel on the capture of Gorizia. He said it would have a far-reach-ing effect in further strengthening the confidence of the'Allies’ certainty of victory. King Victor Emanuel replied that the taking of Gorizia" was a fresn proof that the army and people were united to prosecute the war to a glorious victory. HOW VIENNA EQUIVOCATES.

LYING BY SUPPRESSION. RIOTING OF THE DISCONTENTED. Pelrograd, August 12. A Vienna communique merely mentions the captures of smsll batches of prisoners at Kazowka and eastward of Gorizia. Eome, August 12. Rioting is reported to have occurred at Vienna following on the Russo-Italian successes. Two regiments were ordered to fire on and charge the rioters, but refused to obey orders, CRISIS IN AUSTRO-HUNGARY. LEADERS DEMORALISED? PEOPLE WITHOUT CONFIDENCE Geneva, August 12. x All reports agree that a grave political crisis has occurred in Aus-tro-Huugry. The Isonzo disaster has demoralised the Government ana shattered public confidence. The principal Hungarian leaders have arrived at Vienna. VENICE BOMBED. Romo, Aug. 11. Two were killed and some damage done by a hostile airraid on Venice. An Austrian communique says : Twenty seaplanes dropped three and a half tons of bombs on Venice, doing great damage. We caused a dozen tires, one at cotton mills'" being visible for twenty miles.