RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 219, 7 November 1916, Page 3

RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN.

LONDON, Nov 4. A Russian communique shows that the Russians yesterday regained a little, ground west of the Stokhod and in Qa--1 licia. FRANZ JOSEPH STATESMAN I NG. AMSTERDAM, Nov 5. Franz Joseph, in an autograph letter to Koerber, announces his intention to grant Galicia autonomy when I the new state of Poland comes into ex istence. He charger Koerber to prepare measures for legal realisation. DESPERATE FIGHTING. LONDON, Nov 5. A Russian communique states; There is desperate fighting on the south-western front, south of the village of Lipitzadolnaya. The enemy, after a furious bombardment, attacked in great strength. They were repulsed at various points, but captured portion of the advanced trenches on heights east, of Lipitzadolnaya. Fighting continues. 'ROUMANIANS STILL PUSHING ENEMY. LONDON, Nov 5. An enemy attack on the Roumanians in the Alt Valley, Transylvania, collapsed under the cannonade. The enemy in the direction of the I Vulcan Pass continues to retire northward, pressed by the Roumanians. The Dobnidja positions are quiet. LATEST ROUMANIAN NEWS. LONDON, Nov 5. A Roumanian communique states: We advanced west of the Busen River, also northward at Talabutzi. We are continuing the pursuit or the enemy west of the Vulcan Pass. ZEPPELINS’ MISTAKE. AMSTERDAM, Nov 4. Germany has apologised to Holland for the flight of the Zeppelin over Dutch territory on the 22nd. It was explained that owing to'motor difficulties the airship was obliged to drop two benzine tanks. The commander of the airship thought he was over Belgian territory. BALLOON DESTROYED. AMSTERDAM, Nov 4. An observation balloon on fire came down in Norway. It is believed that it belonged to a British warship patrol ling the North Sea. The crew were Liurued 1o death.