DEADLY STRUGGLE

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 212, 21 May 1915, Page 5

DEADLY STRUGGLE

IN THE CARPATHIANS %i - RUSSIA HARD PRESSED THE ITALIAN CRISIS THE TRIPLICE TREATY RENOUNCED IN THE DARDANELLES BRILISH SUCCESSFUL EVERYWHERE MOMENTOUS CHANGES IN BRITISH CABINET

THE FIGHTING IN GALICIA.

RUSSIANS HOLDING THEIR OWN. LOST TRENCHES RECAPTURED. ■i' PETROGRAD, May 20. Official: The battle on the left bank ■of the upper Vistula on the whole Galician front attained in many districts terrific intensity. We successfully engaged the enemy at Opatow and the lower San. The enemy got established on. the right bank of can, tint we recaptured the trenches lost by the two battalions (as cabled). The enemy at Strqj and Dolima, despite immense losses, is continually hurling fresh masses. We further progressed on the upper Bystrica and near Delatyn and Kolomea. Prisoners are constantly in'croaaing, ‘ ; .. : .-i.-A. RUSSIANS’ BIGGEST BATTLE. RESOURCES TAXED TO UTMOST. ENEMY BOMBARDING PRZEMYSL. f LONDON, May 20. Petrograd states that-33 army corps, whereof ten are German, occupy a 200mile front from Kolomea. A general battle has begun which will tax the Russian resources to their utmost. j?£The most violent fighting is at Yaroslav, where there is a desperate struggle for the bridge-head. Russian shells repeatedly destroyed the German pontoons, and hundreds of the enemy perished in the river. The Germans are bombarding the western forts south of Przemysl. POG ON WESTERN FRONT. PARIS, May 20. Official; A dense fog; quiet on the whole front. ALLIES HELD UP. ‘ GERMAN RESERVES FIGHTING. PARIS, May 20. )' Considerable German reserves, ‘ also guns (except anti-aircraft guns) have been brought up towards the Yser, and are holding the Allies in cheek just beyond the east bank. Heavy artillery fighting continues. All Landsturmers ia Bruges have been sent to the front equipped with new rifles.

• * *•*■ - |B*W KILID BAKU. ’

% REPORTED ALLIED SUCCESS. ,*ir ■ ' • - LONDON, May 20. ’Athena newspapers state that the Allies have occupied Kilid Bahr. The enemy’s sharpshooters painted their faces and hands green, the better to conceal their positions in the trees. >' During the bombardment of Abalia, 300 Greeks engaged in entrenching were killed.

Wr AMERICA’S NOTE. W "

% GERMANY TO STAND FIRM. y ———— T ' \ LONDON, May 20. • Messages through neutrals predict that Germany will not accept President iWilson’s demand, but will courteouslythough firmly reply justifying and declaring that one torpedo was fired, the second explosion occurring among war munitions. The Lusitania would not Jkye sunk unless carrying explosives. c 'Germany throws the responsibility on England and also on the American .Authorities for permitting passengers Ahioard a Vowel loaded, with explosives, \ ‘ Germany will declare she will persist' ImT not change the blockade, hoping that America will understand the neJfiMitr. '

THE ITALIAN CRISIS.

THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT.

A COALITION MINISTRY. INTERESTING- REVELATIONS. STRONG MEN DIFFER. LONDON, May 18. The Pall Mall Gazette suggets _ a Ministry with Mr. Asquith as Premier and Mr. Balfour at the Admiralty ( the latter having already done much work for the Navy, having a private room at the Admiralty), probably Mr. Churchill at the India Office, and Lord Crewe remaining as President of the Council. I f Lord Kitchener goes to the front, Mr. Lloyd George ought to be War Minister, with Mr. Bonar Law as

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Messrs. Chamberlain and Smith, Lord Derby, and possibly Mr. Arthur Henderson also joining the Cablet. Lord Lansdowne’s health prevents him joining. The Pall Mall Gazette states that Lord Fisher (First Sea Lord of the Admiralty) did not approve of the employment of the fleet alone at the Dardanelles, but did not put down his foot, so he is involved in the common resposibility with the rest of the Board. Lord Fisher then demanded r

new method of Admiralty administration, resulting in his resignation. The King gave him an audience on on .Saturday. Lord Fisher went to Scotland. The real trouble is the impossibility of tw'o strong personalties working to-

ITALIAN GREENBOOK. AUSTRIAN TREATY RENOUNCED. SETTLEMENT OFFERS REFUSED. (Reed. 9.30 a.m.) ROME, May 20. A Greenbook state 3 that Austria, in exchange for concessions, demanded that Italy should maintain a benevolent neutrality and allow Austria a frea hand in the Balkans and Albania. Italy rejected the condition and demanded that the Trentino and Eastern Trioul be under Italian control, Italian occupation of Valona and also of Trieste, with the Hinterland, and that Istria be made an independent State. Austria refused to give a firm answer. Italy renounced "her treaty with Aus. tria on May 4th. It is stated that Germany has asked Switzerland to protect German interests. There are evident signs of rupture, owing to anti-German feeling in Amer. ica, following on the Lusitania murder. ITALY AND AUSTRIA. TRIPLICE TREATY VIOLATED, BY ULTIMATUM TO SERVIA. DETAILS OF NEGOTIATIONS. ROME, May 20. The Green Book states that Italy, on the 9th December, pointed out to Austria that the latter’s advance into Sen. via violated the Triplic e Treaty. After the subject had dragged oh, Austria on tjhe 9th March, consented to discuss compensations, and Italy formulated claims, but Austria refused immediate cession. Germany, on th» 20th, undertook to guarantee execution after the war. Baron Sonning do. manded th e full concrete proposals; Austria and Italy made proposals and counter proposals, as cabled earlier. Italy on April 2, believing the rumours for separate peace between Austria and Russia had some foundation, insisted on an early reply, and Austria refused all demands, except small portion of Trentino, and immediate cession was not ,even mentioned. The Italian Ambassador, on April 5, informed his Government that Austria did not believe Italy would fight, and again delayed discussions. Italy thereupon closed the negotiations and later denounced the Treaty on the ground that Austria had delivered an ultimatum to Servia without informing Italy, and in contempt of Italy’s advice of moderation, thus disturbing the status quo in the Balkans,and creating a new situation from which only Austria could hope to profit.

- u MAKING MUNITIONS. LONDON,' Arrangements have been made for closing five minor shipbuilding yards on the Clyde and to utilise the men for Government work. The King visited the Tyne shipyards and engineering works. AUSTRALIAN THOROUGHNESS r-i (Reed. 8.45 a.m.) LONDON, May 20 The “Pall Mall Gazette,” commenting on the A.E. 2, states that no incident more pointedly exemplifies Australia’s thoroughness in war than the despatch of their vessel half the world., OUMCREE CREW SAFE, ' LONDON. May 2d Tile steamer Dumcree was sutoarin&d of!? Cornwall; the crew were saved

getter. The crisis lias now made Mr, Winston Churchill’s retention of his present post as First Lord of the Admir alty impossible, and necessitates the formation of a National Ministry. It is understood the chief Opposition leaders have agreed to enter the Government.. PAINFUL IMPRESSION CAUSED. * * revelations OF MUDDLE.” LONDON, May 20. The Times, in a leader, says Lord Kitchener's statement implies an unsatisfactory position to-day. Revelations of the existing muddle in the manufacture of munitions and the failure to send sufficient shells to France have created a painful impression. The feeling of all parties is that the Govvernment requires to be reconstructed, strengthening the central factors. Changes are unquestionably an absolute necessity, relieving the War Office of the control of supplies, a task needing separate direction. KUEPFERLE THE SPY. COMMITS SUICIDE. (Reed. 9.30 a.m.) LONDON, May 20 The German spy, Kuerpferle, now on trial, suicided by hanging himself with a scarf, from a ventilator in Brixton prison. He left the following message: “I am a soldier with rank which I do not desir e to mention. I had a fair trial, but was finable to stand the strain any longer I would be prepared to be shot, but do not wish to ascend a scaffold.” The Masonic sign followed these words.. The letter concluded: “I cannot be a liar or a perjurer and I am not dying as a spy, hut as a soldier. What I hay® done I have done for W country.” a -• ■■

BRITISH ADVANCE. ; ' (Reed. 10 a.m.) DUNKIRK, May 20. The British further advanced on Tuesday night on Laquinkue and Ruedouvert. The troops have since been entrenand consolidating their ’new positions. The weather continues unfavourable. THE TRANSYLVANIA SAFE. ARRIVAL AT GREENOCK. LONDON, May 17. The Transylvania has arrived at Greencck The Transylvania, with over 900 passengers, sailed form New York in defiance of German warnings similar to those given the Lusitania. She evidently took a new route,her ostensible destination having been Liverpool. ANOTHER LINER SAFE, '! . ■ LONDON, May 17. The liner Philadelphia has arrived at Liverpool. Sh e saw submarines, but precautions were taken. " LOSS OF AE2. ! END OP 30,000 MILES OF DARING LONDON May 20. Referring to the loss of the AE2 the Minister stated that since the vessel came into the possession of the Commonwealth she had travelled the record distance of 30,000 miles. The operation in which she was lost was of a vory daring character. TESTIMONIALS FOB., MURDERERS. ■ 7’ ~f’ ’ ‘ COPENHAGEN, May. 2. A fund has been started in Mar'-’ burg to teatlmonialiae the submarine ’a crew for sinking the Lusitania.

AT THE DARDANELLES.

A DETERMINED ATTACK. TURKS YIELD EVERYWHERE. THEIR COMMUNICATIONS CUT. (Reed. 8.45 a.ra.) The “Eivening News' ” Athens correspondent states that the Allies, strongly reinforced, attacked in the direction of Kilid Bahr. The Turks yielded everywhere. Communication between Kilid Babr and Maidos i s cut. TURKS MASSACRE SENEGALESE.

ALL ASIATIC FORTS SILENCED. THE ADVANCE ON ACHIBABA. (Reed. 0 a.m.) ATHENS, May 20 It is understood that all the Asiatic forts on the Dardanelles have been silenced. Fighting at Krithia continues. The British are advancing behind the Turks’ stronghold and threatening to envelop it, Australians continue to progress in their attack on Achibaba. The massacre of British Senegalese prisoners by the Turks is confirmed.

WHAT BRITAIN SHOULD DO

AN EXPERT’S OPINION. LONDON, May 20. The Times’ military correspondent says no German offensive in France on a large scale will be practicable before the end of uly, and not then if the Russians hold together. Our present duty is to exploit the delay, take advantage of the German eastern offensive, and send every available man to prosecute our offensive. GERMAN RETREAT. ACROSS THE YSER.

FRENCH FIND GROUND LITTERED WITH DEAD. GERMAN COUNTER ATTACK REPULSED. BELGIANS DRIVING A WEDGE IN DUNKIRK, May 2. The Germans carried out their retreat across the Yscr on Sunday night swiftly and secretly. The French occupied the positions on Monday. The ground was littered with German dead.

ADVANCE ON MAIDOS. COMMUNICATIONS WITH GALLIPOLI CUT. SUCCESSFUL ALLIED ATTACKS, (Reed. 0 a.m.) ATHENS, May 20 The British are operating at Krithia .and hroops) |aiW adYandingJ from Gaba Tepe, carrying out gallant attacks on Thursday, which were crowned with success. The Turkish losses were heavy and many were taken prisoners. The Allies have consolidated captured positions and continue to attack. Tuesday’s successes were greater because they prevent the Turks operating on Maidos and Kilid Bahr, and from communicating with the rest of their froces at Gallipoli. The fleet greatly assisted the infantry under’ the direction of aeroplanes. The fleet also bombarded and damaged Nagara,

TURKISH MUTILATIONS. A DOCTOR’S STATEMENT. (Reed. 0 a.m.) LONDON, May 20 A doctor writes from the Dardanelles and says he has heard of no antemortem mutilations, hut many postmortems. YOUNG AUSTRALIA’S INSTINCTS. SIR GEORGE REID’S VIEWS. (Reed. 2 p.m.) LONDON, May 19. Speaking at the Guild-hall, Sir George Reid said; Hitherto his memories of the Guildhall related to British warriors and statesmen, to-day every mem. ber of our family of races and nations were represented here, recalling the fact that a fifth of the human race were sending volunters in defence of their beloved King and flag. Young Australia hated outrage and loved freedom; and the fighting instincts of the northern race were aroused by the rape on Belgium. It has awakened the young lion, with the result that Australians leaped into the Aegean Sea and faced the Turkish and German storm of shot and shell, and won tjheir dauntless way until the flag was victor, iously placed on the summit of the cliffs.

GERMAN BREACH OF FAITH. WITH THE VATICAN. LONDON, May 20 Sir Edward Grey has published correspondence showing a breach of faith by the German Government with the Vatican, for the release of incapacitated civilian prisoners. The Germans demanded as a condition special treatment by tbe British Government of submarine crews. GERMAN SUBMARINE LOSS. SEVENTEEN SINCE FEBRUARY, (Reed. 8.45 a.m.) COPENHAGEN, May 20, It is reported in German naval circles that Germany has lost seventeen submarines since the 18th of February. The Weddingen’ s loss greatly depressed th e crews of other submarines. BERLIN OFFICIAL REPORT. SUCCESS ESS CLAIMED AGAINST FRENCH AND BRITISH. AMSTERDAM, May 2. A Berlin official report claims that the fighting north of Ypros is in the Germans' favour, English attacks south of Neuve Chapoll were repulsed, and the Germans secured successes against the French on, Loretto Height.

The enemy initiated a counter-attack on Monday night Their artillery rained shells for an hour but the French defended their positions with great coolness pouring in a galling fire on the advancing infantry, and drove them back. The Belgia success on the eastern bank north of Dixmude jeopardises the Germans’ positions. If a wedge be driv en in the enemy’s hold Dixmude will be untenable. The Germans continue to shell Ypres, but do not show a disposition to attack.

THE ROLL OF HONOUR.

NEW ZEALAND CASUALTIES. AUCKLAND BATTALION. DIED OF WOUNDS. Sergt T. M. Davis , Corpl A. S. Corlett ' DANGEROUSLY ILL. Private R. Munro . - Private F, B. Enright * v ' , PROGRESSING FAVOURABLY. Capt Surgeon George Craig. WOUNDED. . ■ I" Bugler W. H. Allen ; \ * Private A, Bullock-Webster Private V. N. Carter < ." ? Private R. J. Dalziel Private J. Flanagan ' l Bugler W. D. Gibbon '"I j ; : . Private J. A. Graham ; c| }\\ Private Jack Halley i ~. - Private J. R. Hewlett ■ . Private B. S. Lambert Corpl V. Mead • ■ ' Private D. Morrison . : Private B. L. Quinlan , ' Private R. W. Thorburn Mark Webber Sergt J. D. Boys Private C J. Milne

CONSCRIPTION MAY COMK

KILLED IN ACTION. ENGINEERS. Lieut, S. W. Paine -. f/ ' I OTAGO BATTALION ! Major R. Price Captain A. V. Spedding, .previously reported wounded, now missing* Lieut R. Egglestons Lieut D. J. A, Lyttle \ — t DIED OF WOUNDS AUCKLAND BATTALION. . Capt. L. Kibblewhite ■' - CANTERBURY BATTALION. r ‘ Private H. Peacock OTAGO BATTALION. f Private P. Smith ; .. ■ ■■ i WOUNDED. : .; f ARTILLERY, . i■* ,;V Lieut. R. Richards

LONDON, May 2a. On a motion that the House of Commons adjourn, Messrs. Ellis, Griffiths,, and Cathcart Wason advocated compulsory service. Mr. Tennant reminded the House what the change meant. He did not deny that the time might come when such a policy would be desirable. AUSTRIANS ACROSS THE SAN. AMSTERDAM, May 2ft. An Austrian official report claims behave captured Siensawa and forced th»crossing of the San, capturing 7,05® prisoners and eight guns. GERMAN SUBMARINES BUST. LONDON, May 29. The steamer Dumfries was torpedoed off Pembroke, but did not sink. T6® crew were saved by a trawler. The Lucerne was submarined and: sunk of Rattray Head. Eleven of tk* crew were saved. GERMAN WAR METHODS DE- . NOUNCED. r LONDON, May 20. Sir Ernest Russel, in a letter to tb® newspapers denounces German war mgI thoda. It Is to be noted that Sir Ernest Cassel (one of the greatest financier* of the day) was born in Cologne, Germany.

CANTERBURY BATTALION. DIED OF WOUNDS. Private G. H. White Private C. C. Noble PROGRESSING FAVOURABLY Major C. B. Brereton i ’ WOUNDED. .Vm rn Corpl. R. T. Barlow i f ' ■ 'T'l ' Sergt Henry. Beck i i.f ? i I - ’' Private J. M. Bell 1 i; ] ;! j f Private R. Benbow r-'-> ? ; ! sr s • Private J. W. Bond, 1 ‘ , :l ; I Private NF. Burnett ; ’ ':'-l ' Private W. Butters, ' ; . IHYT Private A. E. Chapman •■ : ‘ < Private ,T Edridge ’V* i ■" : T Private G. A. Herbert Bugler A. B. Hoy ■ i 1 i ’ Bugler S. P. Hudson 5 '• Private F. W. Isherwood ' Private H. A. Johnstone : ;'PPrivate G. W. Kerridge v > ; Private M. McGillan ; t: Private J. McPherson i ,f Private P. L. Minola < v ‘ y : Private W. B. Morrison ■• v ;- 1 Private C. Musgrave , - Lance-Corpl J. N. Mycroft Private C. Parsons • Private John Power . * Corpl H. Rind jV Private M. Roch e r T‘ 1 ’ : : Private C. J. Shaw ■ ; • i■" Bugler C. F. Stone ’ : ' :W | Lance-Corpl F. G. Turner , ; ' Private A. E. White Private G. F Yeoma*. “I" iJ ! ]' V* . Corpl J, H. Addison ; 1 < • '' • ■ T-yn?-OTAGO BATTALION. ;■ : ; ’DANGEROUSLY ILL. j ■’ Private W. A, J. Drake *“• " ~ Sergt J. M. Clark - Private G. W. Crossan 1 1 T WOUNDED. Private E. C. H. Jacob Private A. D. Macpherson " 1”■ Private Thomas Miller ■'* > •' '*’• Private A Shipman - Private J. W. Young * WELLINGTON BATTALION.- " DIED OP WOUNDS. ■ Priavte G. T. Cox DANGEROUSLY ILL. '■ ’ ' Private R. J. Denny. Private H. H. Gaskin Vt WOUNDJO&..' ~l?f Private E. W, Hine Private P. OVoaaw private E. File. Field KILLS™ TV ACTIONI Private W. Heave,i v 'f T r ,k