Italy.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 24, 28 May 1915, Page 5

Italy.

AUSTRIA’S GREAT GAMBLE

SEVERE BLOW TO AUSTRO-CER-MAN STRATEGY. Times and Sydney Sun Service. (Received 8 a.m.) London, May 27. The, Times’ military correspondent says: “The Italian offensive following so quickly on the declaration of war indicates that her mobilisation was probably complete before diplomatic relations were suspended. The march towards Tsonzo is proof of confidence in the army, which seeks an early serious encounter with its hereditary enemy. Italy’s entry into the field at tins juncture is a severe blow to Aus-tro-German strategy. They were gambling on the great offensive in Galicia, and had hopes of startling success to cow Italy into passivity. It will be interesting to watch the effect of the Italian move on future Austro-German strategy.” ENTHUSIASTIC FRENCHMEN. Times and Sydney Sun Seevioe. (Received 8 a.m.) London, May 27. In the French Chamber of Deputies, M. Deschanel said be greeted the return of Italy to a place on the side France occupied fifty-six years ago. There was arising another. Power to fight the powers of darkness. The President’s speech roused a scene of enthusiasm, and members cheered Signor Tutoiii, the Italian Ambassador, who was seated in the diplomatic box.

GERMANY’S DISDAIN!

Times and Svunet Sun Service. (Received 8.0 a.m.) London. May 27. A German wireless states that the mtion disdainfully waits Italy’s reasons for her treachery ami blacknail !

BERLIN '‘OFFICIAL” TALE

Times and Sydney Sun Service. (Received 8 a.m.) London, May '27. It is stated officially in Berlin that German property in Italy, including their ships, will not bo confiscated, but will be preserved according to international law.