ACUTE RELATIONSHIP.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 190, 20 April 1915, Page 5

ACUTE RELATIONSHIP.

I BETWEEN iUSTRIA AND ITALY nfllAN AMBASSADOR LEAVING VIENNA AUSTRIAN LEFT ROME THE IRRESISTIBLE RUSSIANS CAPTURE 70,000 PRISONERS IN 18 DAYS THE TRANSPORT RUMOUR UifANY ALLIES’ SUCCESSES REPORTED

THE RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN.

ENEMY PRIMED WITH DRINK. x DESPERATE STRUGGLE-. (Reed. 8.45 a.m.) PETROGRAD, April 19. The details of the battle . at Tele ploch Zuiße show that the Russia: advance- ;commenced on the night c the 14th. i v They carried positions o. Qie ’heights with the bayonet. Fight \Hg resumed with renewedintensit he,- next J day, the Austrians making repeated charges all day long in a vain ittempt to retake trenches. The Adrians rested but returned to the - ack in the evening and a terrific ha: 0 hand fighting took place along tl. rhole line. Austrians were even rhere repulsed or checked. At dawn the. 16th the Russians slightly a' anced, but the Austrians refused t ccept defeat and made charge afterbarge all day in an effort to recapture eleploch. Russian observers have no doubt rat the enemy were p|rim(ed wi li rink fat failed despite their superi ry of numbers. They next concentrat--1 their attacks on Zulle, but the Rusans moored them down, then stormed ill 822/

I PEACE PROPOSALS.

'.'GERMAN PEACE MEETING v ■>„ A DELEGATE’S VIEWS (Reed 8.25 a.m.) , / ■ LONDON, April Is. Count JuliUg Andrassy admitted to a idapesthinterviewer that the recent nferehce he; attended at Berlin reted to peace conditions. He regretted at Germans were hated everywhere, pecially by the Prussian people. >rthfl Germans wm-a unrefined, and on.: brutes, they would never obtain )rld dominion* r.nd they had too iny frontiers to their oedonies, which ly_cost them m rey. England and issia are two v/. ’■ids, if Russia wins e will rule from Constantinople to kin.

GERMAN PE:SF * . £DNESS.

FOR SPECTACULAR RAID. : U 30LDIERS NEED ENOOURAGEf MENT. T ; :-ON, April 19. The “D?aly E ’ states that on j Belgian frond . . vreat activity is ing displayed (*• 'n : entire German val, miltary an * w •■vices. La'.'ge antities of ino • bomh s for Zeplins have been ntrated at three aes. Addition : ’ -mrs have been ilt in Zeppelin ;i which are disised with mu ' unity to deceive 3 Allies’ air Th e roof of a w - shed at T. has been incased fourfo 1 ' equipped with imneys and V esc rabies a fac•y Sheds at are hidden in isses of tree and a shed Antwerp is with grass rands and re ■ '■ green hill. It certain that ' 'hip s are gared in Belgiw ’ have not yat en seen in tu ' Sea_ The Gorin uprpose i -■ -nly launch a jat fleet frew . and Belgium ■ a spectacid: ~n England to courage the ■' mople and the tops, TAUBE '• ’.MiENS. T-' t KlLtfe IdCT. "'EOPLE. ' .’ ■ rn.) RTS, April 13. i Taube dro* ’’ mh s on Amiens, ere were oh- "'n victims, including e women, one of whom was bolded.

NEW ALLIES' OBJECTIVE,

(SUGGESTED IN FRANCE. BRITISH AEROPLANES. j BOMB BADEN RAILWAY. [ (Reed 8.20 a.m.) i PARIS, April T 9.j “La Journal” predicts that great events will occur on the Eastern front | within a fortnight It will .probably he j discovered that important objectives. ■ axe entirely removed from? the various places that have been mentioned. “Le Temps” states that a British biplane threw several bombs on Baltinjfeen railway station, Baden, and destroyed the line for a 100 metres, then j returned safely. A GERMAN PROTEST AGAINST BRUTAL TREATMENT (Reed 8.20 a.m.) AMSTERDAM, April 19 The “Cologne Gazette” published a protest by women members of the German Colonial ociety against the brutal treament of all ages and sexes in the Colonies, and instances the public flogging at Rabaul. SUGAR REFINERY BOMBED. (Reed 9.45 a.m.) PETROGRAD, April 19. German aeroplanes bombed Count Sosansky’s ©state, near Warsaw], where there is a laijge sugar refinery. The manager and two officials were killed and several workmen wounded. , ; .

A CHINESE REMINDER

AMERICAN INTERESTS IN CHINA. (Reed 10.40 a.m.) LONDON, April 19. China has received a Note from the - United States pointing out that the latter has certain treaties with China, from which it does not intend to recede. It -is supposed this relates to China —Japanese negotiations. JAPANESE NAVY. BUILDING BATTLESHIPS. (Reed 9.25 a.m.) LONDON, April 19. It is announced in Japanese official circles in London that Japan is augmenting her navy rnd is now constructing two first-class battleships. A FRENCH COMMUNIQUE BRITISH CAPTURE TRENCHES. FRENCH TAKE IMPORTANT POSITIONS. (Rood 9.25 a.m.) PARIS, April 19 A communique states that the British;, r'ear Zev'airtelein capped hundred metres of German trenches. We continued to progress at Feoht, capturing a crest at Bargkorpfle on the north bank, dominating the valley Also the range of heights commanding the rivm- on the south side opposite to BiirvVorpfle. -Wo —-am notable progress in the . Schtr.er'w - uicth District. A GERMAN PREDICTION. ’O —GERMAN PEACE NO HOPE ON THE EAST FRONT (Peed 1.30 p.in.) PARIS, April 18. The “Kreur Zeitung” forecasts a separate peace with Russia, as there is no hope of victory on the Eastern front.

THE ZEPPELIN RAIDS.

the *» TIDE'S” ; THINKS * ( •-SHOULD BE TAKEN >fAORL*-~ nr . v SERIOUSLY. f ~f, (Reqd i sdi / • lo^donvAprii ip. The Zeppelin raids-have ,-stimu; -ed the recruiting campaign. The ‘'Times/’ in a leader, ; says the raids must be invested with larger significance than the burning of a timberyard, a wrecked bedroom and some dead horses. They are a little s%nal we should do well to take seriously. Germany proposes to develop fresh activity in the west, probably as the prelude to more determined attempts. We should be prepared for liveliness, and perhaps a deal more.in the coming weeks. An aeronautical correspondent says that possibly the raids are merely practice for oversea navigation and also for reconnaissance. When they mean damage the Germans will come in considerable force.

TURKISH AEROPLANE BUSY,

. ‘ (Reed 11.45 p.m.) ATHENS, April 19. A Turkish aeroplane dropped bombs at -Tenedos on several warships, but did no harm. Allied seaplanes chased the aeropane, which escaped GERMANS’ DARING EXPLOIT. ATHENS, April 19. The officers in the Turkish torpedoer who were interned at Chios, are Germans belonging to the Goeben; They relate that they slipped through the Dardanelles a month ago, lurked about the Asiatic shore on the look-out for transports, and found . the french troopship Manitau. separated from 'her escort. They torpedoed,,her,' and" then there followed an exciting chase by the enemy,cruisers. NO NAVAL DISASTERS." r:: MR. CHURCHILL’S ASSURANCE. LONDON, April 19. With a view to dispelling the rumours of a Dardanelles disaster, Mr. Churchill has announced that nothing has occurred since March 18 except local bombardment. Mr. Churchill said the Allies have not sustained any loss in a naval action in the North Sea. GOOD WORK BY THE RUSSIANS. 70,000 PRISONERS TAKEN.

PETROGRAD, April 19. Official: Summarising the Carpathtans’ struggle to the sth, after IS days’ of persistent fighting, we captured a front of 70 miles in length and took prisoners 70,000, including 900 officers, 30 guns and 200 machine guns. THE BLOCKADE. NEW SUBMARINES TO BE L’SED. BERNE, April 19. The Germans announce the effective blockade of Britain from to-day Vj means of submarines of a new type. “WAR LOST TO GERMANY.” AN IMPORTANT STATEMENT. . , . j . . PARIS, April 19.Lc Matin declares that it Is in a position to state that Herr Ballin and the president of the Deustehe Bank declared a few days ago that the. wap was lost to Germany, one adding: “And' the German people know nothing cf it.”

LIEUT. GLADSTONE’S DEATH. SNIPED WHILE SNIPING. LONDON, April 19. Lieut. Gladstone was shot in the forehead while trying to locate a sniper. FOOTBALL “OFF” IN ENGLAND. LONDON, April 19. The Football Association has decided that if thewar lust there will no serious matches next season. It is estimated that this will mean a loss in wages of a million. CONSCRIPTION AN INSULT, LONDON, April 19. The London Star says that the nation is furnishing volunteers faster than the War Office can arm them. Any attempt to impose conscription on a people making sa.crifi.eecs so eagerly and readily would be an insult that would be fiercely reseeded. AUSTRALIA CONGRATULATED. THE ADMIRALTY’S MESSAGE. MELBOURNE, April 19. The Admiralty has written to Senator Pearce expressing appreciation of the services of the Australian .Navy. Its operations in the Pacific reflect the greatest credit on Admiral Patey, the Naval Board, and the Government.

i XM THE CARPATHIANS.

; germAnP reinforcEt , |,.Vv; .S'DIIS-yM'ENTS.. ;? - * ■ " tHdcd. 9’.5 ‘a.m.) PETROGRAD, April 18. German timely reinforcements of ten army corps has thus far saved Zoh Pass falling into Russian hands, but the latter almost surround the Pass, gaining new height's daily. The Telepoichzui battle began on Wednesday, when the Russians advanced in dead silence and cut the enemy’s wire entanglements and surprised them with an overwhelmnig bayonet charge without firing a shot. The Kaiser is sending Bavarians and Saxons systematically to Bukovina and the Carpathians, while there are concentrations of home troops on the Prussian front. These manoeuvres either indicates dissentions or that the Warsaw front is still regarded as a danger point. Russians made a slight forward movement at Sokhoeheva, where they crossed the Bzura. German outposts are more active at Mlava

EMPIRE FOREIGN POLICY.

DOMINIONS MUST PARTICIPATE. (Reed 9.45 a.m.) LONDON, April 18. Lord Brassey, at the Colonial Institute, said th e Dominions’ demand for some share in. the Empire’s Foreign Policy was quite justifiable Their participation would make for peace, and act as a brake on fanciful schemes or intricate questions, Mr T. O’Connor, in Reynolds’ newspaper, say s Harcourt’s. announcement was pros,t important.. It would be inicredtble, after soldiers of the Empire •fighting, anfi dying' side by ■•side with ourftroops, that they should allow relationship. between th.e Motherland and the-Dominions to. relapse into the old chaotic: state.' ;

THE ATTACKED TRANSPORT

OFFICIAL DETAILS OF LOSS. HIGH COMMISSIONER’S REPORT. VARIOUS ALLIES’ SUCCESSES. The Prime Minister has received the following cable from the High Commissioner under date London, April 19th, 1.55 a.m.: The loss of Uf e on the transport Manitau wa s 24, known to be drowned, and 27 are missing. The loss was due to cue boat being capsized in the water, and another while being lowered, owing to the breaking of the davits.

Th transport itself was undamaged

In the Valley of the Aisne, to the wood of Saint Mard, a German bayonet charge upon the Allies trenches was stopped immediately, our artillery inflicting serious loss. By a mine explosion followed by an attack the Allies carried sixty metres of the enemy’s trenches In Lorraine, in the neighbourhood of the forest of Deparrey The enemy made several attacks hut all were easily repulsed. In Alsace, three German attacks were unsuccessful, and the Allies progressed in the region of Schnepfeureith. A French aviator, after a brilliant pursuit, brought down a German,who fell in the enemy’s lines in Belgium. # , GERMAN AEROPLANE. FELLED BY BELGIANS. (Reed, 8.45 PARIS, April 18. A communique states that a Belgian aeroplane brought down a German at Roulers. Our aviators bombarded the aviation ground at Roulers,

AUSTRO—ITALIAN BATTLE.

AUSTRIANS DRIVEN BACK. (Reed 9 a.m.) PARIS, April 18. The "Figaro” asserts that Austrian troops attacked the Italian Bersaglieri regiment, and were driven back to Austrian soil. Many were killed on both sides.

A BRITISH BOAT.

AGROUND !N DARDANELLES. (Reed. 8.45 a..m) LONDON, April 18. The Admiralty states that E. 15, ■while reconnoitring a. minefield, went aground at Kephez Point. VON TiRPiTZ'S BIRTHDAY. HIS PORTRAIT BEING SOLD. . (Reed 0.25 a.in.) BERNE, April 10. In anticipation of Von Tirpitz’s birthday on the 24th, birthday cards ar° being sold, bearing hi.s portrait and the words “Tirpitz Strafe England.” "Much virtue in IP,’ 7 said Touchstone. Yes, IF that scientific specific, "NAZOL, ’ ; is in your home you need never fear coughs and colds. Good for young, old, or middle-aged persons.

A CONSTANTINOPLE REPORT*

. (Reed., 8.45, a.m.)f ‘ , LQX&QN, 'ApriI 11. In. Constantinople it (s,- officially stated that. 24, of the- emw, .•were rescued and made prisoners -., Seven are missing. :

(El 5 seems to be a submarine. Records to hand only mention an El 6. A SPANISH SPEECH. FRIENDLY TO ENTENTE. (Reed 9.-15 a.m.) j MADRID, April 19. Count Romanes, ex-Liberal Premier, in an important speech, urged adherence to the Entente, and recommended Spain and Portugal to form an Alliance true to France and Britain. Isolation would then no longer be possible. A GERMAN COMMUNIQUE. REPULSED THE BRITISH. WITH HEAVY LOSSES. (Reed 9.45 a.m.) AMSTERDAM, April 19. A German communique claims they repulsed a British attack near Yprea and Comines railway with heavy British losses.' It also claims having captured Garros and Inglemunster. BRITISH OFFICER SHOT f DISREGARDED SENTRY’S CHAD* LENGE. (Reed 9.45 a.m.) LONDON, April 19.

Four officers, motoring at Ramsgate, disregarded a sentry’s challenge and Lieut. Winch, of the East Kent Rifles was shot dead. ' The sentry was exonerated,'. • , ■. . ! •. AUSTRO—ITALIAN RELATIONS. REACHED AN ACUTE STAGE. i; r , AMBASSADORS LEAVING. (Reed 10.50 a.m.) ROME, April 19, Relation between Austria and Italy 'is acute. The Austrian Ambassador’s family and staff have left for Vienna. The Italian Embassy is preparing to leave Vienna. % TRAWLER TORPEDOED. RESCUERS FIRED ON (Recd 10.50 a.m.) LONDON, April IS. The Grimsby trawler Fermo reports that a submarine yesterday torpedoed the trawler Vanilla in the North Sea. It was almost shattered and sank immediately. The Fermo, which was 300 yards away, attempted to pick up strugglers in the water,but the submarine turned a Jguu on the rescuers, fired a torpedo, forcing the Fermo to seek safety in flfght.

HIGH COMMISSIONER’S REPOST. THE ALLIES’ PROGRESS. SOME IMPORTANT CAPTURES. The High Commissioner reports under date London, April 19, 4.50 p.m.: The British captured 200 metres of trenches in Belgium, near Zwartalen, on Sunday, retaining them despite counter attacks. The Allies were successful on both banks of the Fecht and gained the summit of Bergkorpfeld, south-west of Schilliom. In th e region of Sohnepfinrith we made notable progress, marching northwards In the direction of Fecht and Metzeral. A series of elevations were occupied in a commanding course of the Fecht, in front of Burgkople. We captured a section of mountain artillery, two 74-calihre cannon and 2 machine-guns. German aeroplanes, with four bombs at Belfort damaged two Hangars. They fired four powder chests, but no casualties or serious damage occurre. FRENCH SUCCESSES. ATTACKS ON TRENCHES REPULSED. /GERMAN AEROPLANE BROUGHT DOWN. (Reed 19.45 mm.) PARIS, April 19. Official:’ Our artillery stopped an attack on the trenches at Boi s de Saint Marie in the Aisne valley. A subsequent bayonet charge inflated serious losses on lb 0 enemy. A French aeroplane brought dowr a German machine between Lanaemarek and Pascbendale after a brilliant pursuit. “VEGETABLES FROM GENOA.” A NEW SPECIES (Reed 10.45 p.m.) The Customs seized a waggon labelled "Vegetables from Genoa,” going tc■ivards Germany. It was found to be frdl of American maxims. Tt l " Italian authorities are daily seizing metals consigned to Germany.

BOMBARDMENT OF DARDANELLES

, RESUMPTION of operations '/7 " ' «..... • ,- (Reed p.ib.j i ,; V fv>; . London, ;- The bombardment of the - es was resumed on Saturday, i- 1 ■ —* ■ i MEN UX-USED BY OFFICERS. TELL-TALE LETTERS. (Times-Sydney Sun Special Cables.) LONDON, April 19. ■ Amongst four letters received from German soldiers by relatives, an in- . creasingly pessimistic state of affairs']# I revealed. The officers behave witfc . studied truculence, and this is born.o . out by the use of the cat- '-nine-tails, . the use of which is well established. One of the prisoners captured at Neuve Chapelle stated that 20 men were digging trenches, when a subaltern who was in charge suddenly produced a revolver and declared that ho would blow out the brains of the first idle man he saw. As a consequence o$ the general mistrust the men do not exchange grievances, for fear whaO they say will reach the ears of their seniors. Outward forms of discipline are unreliable. In the trenches, wrtea an officer passes a man must spring to attention and remain at the “shoulder a^ma ,, for possibly a quarter of an hour. German confidence has diminished, but is only capable of being destroyed by a defeat which could be neither explainable nor hideable. Such a defeat, might possibly have an immediate overwhelming effect on the whole na° tion, and' %• deeisiv®,, J!

INTERESTING ITEMS

GERMANS' BREAD RATIONS. REDUCED TO ONE LOAF DAlLYir.*-. (Times and Sydney Sun Cables). *' (Reed 6 p.m.) LONDON, April 19. Adcordinjg to a deserter, the enemy fe bi/ead ration consists of on© loaf per day. PICKING OFF THE SNIPERS. (Times and Sydney Sun Cables). (Reed p.m.) LONDON, April 19. A battalion accounted for fifteen German snipers in two days. MYSTERIOUS WHITE FLAG. (Times and Sydney Sun Cables). (Reed 6 p.m.) LONDON, April 19. ''Eye-witness” says th e Germans at St. Hubert on Thursday for some reason ‘displayed! a white) flag) Wjhich they lowered on finding no desire On the part of our troops to communicate with them. JH£ CENSORSHIP, AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN’S '' CRITICISM. (Times and Sydney Sun Cables). (Reed 6 p.m.) LONDON, April 19. Mr Chamberlain, speaking at Birmingham, made a strong protest against the censorship of war news. He said that a Government which tries to ride this country in blinkers, will not get • . the best out of its mount, NAVY LIST RE-ISSUED. (Reed 0 p.m.) LONDON, April 19, The Navy List, which was suspended in January, has been re-issued.