ITALY.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 November 1917, Page 5

ITALY.

OUTFLANKING THE ITALIANS. THE ENEMY'S MOVE, Received Nov. I, 5.5 p.m. Amsterdam, Oct 31. German newspapers state that General Krobatin's army is advancing on tho upper Tagliamento, and threatening to outflank the Italians on the lower Tagliamento. COLLAPSE OF SECOND ARMY. DUE TO ENEMY PROPAGANDA.' .Received Nov. 1, 10 p.m. London, Oct. 31. Tho Pall Mall Gazette says thr.t the follapse of the Italian left wing was largely due to pacifist propaganda, which made serious inroads. General Cadorna knew the AustroGermans were arriving at the Tolmino, but was unaware of the widespread propaganda until the 24th, when it was too inte to prevent retirement. It waß the disaffection on the part of the second army that compelled a retreat along the whole front. UNITING ITALY'S STRENGTH. IVHAT THE ENEMY HAS ACHIEVED. Received Nov, 1, 0.20 p.vn, Rome, Oct. 31. Signor 'Orlando has telegraphed to Mr. Lloyd George as follows: ''The heart of the Italian people beats firm in their hour & greatest trial, and reaffirms their solidarity in the common struggle. Our spirit does not waver. If the enemy reckons upon weakening our internal resistance, he is achieving quite the. contrary result, for necessity will unite the strength of our nation." . TOWARDS THE NEW LINE. BRAVERY OF THE ITALIAN TROOPS. Received Nov. 1, 10 p.m. London, Oct. 31. Italian official: There were engagements yesterday on the hills of San Danieliezia and Fruili. along the Ledra' canal. At Passian, Schiavonesco, and Pozzuo Lodel and Fruili the bravery of our covering units permitted the other troops to continuo the movement towards the new line. CADORNA'S PLAN. REPEATING THE MARNE STROKE. Received Nov. 1, 9.5 p.m. Rome, Oct. 31. Critics point out that General Cadorna's plan is to check the enemy's advance bv establishing the army in defensive positions where it can break the force of the Austro-German onslaught before initiating a counter-offensive, thereby following Marshal Joffre's tactics at the Marne. A MASTERLY RETREAT. THIRD ARMY MAY SAVE SOME TERRITORY. Washington, Oct. 31. The latest Rome cables state that General Cadorna is executing a masterly retreat. The third army may be able to execute a flanking movement, thus saving imieh territory. THE BRITISH GUNS. SAVED FROM THE FRONT. Reuter. Received Nov. 1, 5.5 p.m. London, Oct. 31. All British guns on the Italian front were saved. FAITH OF ITALIAN NATION. NOT SHAKEN IN ARMY AND LEADERS Received Oct. 31, 5.5. p.m. Rome, Oct. 31. Signor Orlando has telegraphed to General Cadorna assuring him that the faith of tho Italian people in the army and leaders is unshaken. "The enemy and the world shall know," lie added, "that the Italians in the hour of trial have settled their differences and inexorably resolved to free the country from the jnvaders." ITALIAN MINISTRY. A NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. Rome, Oct 31. The Cabinet includes all parties except tlie Advanced Socialists. Baron Sonnino retains the portfolio of Foreign Affairs. Sharlnnd's Magnesia is particularly sothing when the digestion is disturbed and there is a nasty taste in the mouth. FLI-KEELO • KILLS FLIES. Awarded first and special' gold medal at the Auckland Exhibition. Successfully used throughout the Dominion. Have vou tried it? IT IS STOCKED BY ALL CHEMISTS AN!) STOREKEF/PERS. and' is MADE BY BRITISHERS IX ' THIS DOMINION. 5

120,000 ITALIAN PRISONERS. IUOO GUNS CAPTURED. Received Nov, 2, 12.45 a.ra London, Nov, 1. Wireless German oflicial: There hav# been successful engagements on the Tagliamento plain. Our prisoners have increased to 120.000, whilst the guns captured are 1000. . HUNS AT THEIR OLD CAME. SEQUESTRATION OF GERMAN 1 , PROPERTY URGED. Received Nov. 2, 12.4.1 a.m. Rome, Nov. I," Declaring that General Maekensen's Germans wantonly and brutally destroyed Italian property in the invaded districts, the Socialist paper Popolo d'ltalia calls upon the new Government to ret|uestrate all German property mid prohibit Germans and Austri.ins in Italy from travelling. It is expected there will be wholesale internments shortly. AMERICAN HELP. CONFIDENCE IN CADORNA. STRONG ALLIED REINFORCEMENTS ON THE WAY. New York, Oct. 31. The New York Times advocates a declaration of war against Austria, thereby enabling America to send gmis, munitions and other aid to Italy. The 'United States, in addition to a loan, will give further help to Italy, but the character of the aid is not yet disclosed. Italian diplomats arc confident that General Cadorna will be able to hold on to the Tagliamento line, hut the invasion is u grave menace to the Allies, as General Cadorna is outnumbered by live to one. Officials lielieve thai strong allied reinforcements are now going to Italy.