The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-02
British and Russian Steam CTS Sunk Off English Coast--Crews of Both Ships Are Saved
ENGLAND CLAIMS TO
 HAVE FOUND MEANS i OF MEETING ATTACK
Submarine War of Broader Scope Looked For-Anxi- ety Felt Over German Attack in West

London, May 1.-1O;4j D. m.)-Gcr- man submarines, which for two weeks had been conRnIng themselves to the North sea, where they sank several srawlcrs, ngaln have appeared on the trade routes on the west coasts of Ire- land and England, and caught two vlc- sims. They were the British steamer Es.nlc, sunk off scilIy Islands, and the Russian steamer Svorono, attacked et' the Basket Islands. Both crews were tsved.
 That, taken.in connection with the warn ing issued to American travellers on trans atlantic liners. doubtless means another attempt with a greater number of sub marines to combat the blockade by Eng land. II Is announced by the English papers that the admiralty has found a means of dealing with submarines and the Ieop,e. in view of the latest attacks upon steamers. are awaiting the result with interest.
 In face of submarine attacks, Zeppelin raids and the bombardment of Dunkirk, which bring the war closer home Eng land remains calm as ever. There are eotcr. of course. who feel anxiety over the western battle line, but generally, the feeling is one of optimism based on sue cess with which the allies have withstood former attempts of the Germans to get through to the coast ports.
 was repeated yesterday and which has re- suited in considerable loss cf life, has caused many women and children to leave the town. The Germans can repeat the
 Repeat Bombardment
 The bombardment of DunlSrk. whic hombardment whenever they desire with the big guns which formerly were posted on the coast to ward off attacks from the allied fleet and which have been moved toward Nieuport Still there is con fjdence that the navy and airmen will find means of dealing with the guns.
 On the remainder of the western front. things are comparatively quiet. although the French appear to be still on the of- fcnsive between the Mouse and the NIoselle rivers, the Germans claiming to have repulsed attacks there. Conse- QLently, with the situation at the Dardan- elles established interest has turned s,clin to the eastern front and particu- lariy to the Russian Baltic provinces which are being raded by the Germans
 The extent of this new raid has moi 
 announce that the Russians evacuated and burned Szarwle and retired toward Mitwa, there is no evidence of any big battle being fought and the Russians ex' press confidence in their abilithy to dea with this new diversion.
 Fighting Renewed
 Along the East Prussian frontier and in central Poland there has been a re- newal. or the fighting which the spring floods interrupted, while in the Carpath- fans, where the ground is drying, the Russians and Austrians again are con tending for Uzsok. pass. For the mo- rent the Russians have turned their of fcnsive against the pass to attack the Austrians who were threatening theii communications in the direction of Stry and have. according to their report, wor considerable success, capturing two heights and number of prisoners They also claim to have repused an attack by the Germans who hold line neal Wyszkow further eastward.
 It is expected a big offensive soon vii be undertaken on the eastern front prob abiy by the Germans, who have beer feeling their way toward the Russian po- sitcns around the East Prussian iron tier, although this may be feint to hide d movement on some other part of the line
 There is evidence in Athens dispatches that the allied fleet has resumed the bonn bardment of the Dardanelles, but there is no official confirmation available Int French minister of marine. however, ex. pressed the opinior that decisive ant definite results would come quickly.