Russia.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIII, Issue 64, 15 November 1915, Page 8

Russia.

THE GERMAN IDOL AND THE KAISER, SEVERE FIGHTING AT RICA. L'Hiiiiu i'uu Association Petrograd, November 13. German prisoners relate that at a recent meeting between General Hindenburg aud the Kaiser tho latter insisted on resolute action to force the Dvina, at whatever cost of men and material. General Hindeuburg demanded reinforcements, which the Kaiser refused, on the ground that ho was unable to spare tho men. A military conference followed, which resulted in General Hiudenburg notifying the Kaiser of his readiness to resign iu the eveut of further insistence to capture Riga and Dviusk. The Germans anticipate an improvement when ice prevents the Russian navy from operating in the Rulf of Riga. Pontoons will then be unnecessary for crossing the rivers. A communique indicates that there is severe lighting on the Riga front. The Russians, after eleven days' constant fighting, waist deep in the marshes, captured Kemmern.

SUPERIOR RUSSIAN ARTILLERY. Paris, November 13. ho Petit Journal's Petrograd correspondent describes the German losses in the Riga region as being continuously severe. The soldiers and officers enter into battle completely drunk. He adds:—Thanks to superior artillery the Russians have pierced the Austro-German front between Budka and Kolki.