The Chitina leader., 1915-05-25
BATTLES AND AIR ATTACKS


have made progress within the past couple
of days. The fighting has been fierce the region east of
Ype and the Germans with their poisonous bombs have
been able to penetrate the English lines Official advice show
that in the offensive in Gacia the Germans and
Ausan have spent themselves But the Teutons being
heavily reinforced and preparing for another
attack.
LONDON, May Winston Spencer Churchill, First
the Admiralty, retired from the cabinet today leaving
Senior Naval Lord Admiral Fisher in charge of the
department. Lord Fisher expresses the opinion that he does
not believe Churchill will accept position in the coalition
cabinet
BERLIN, May 24-The Russian anof- war, Panelel-
mon sunk the Black Sea- resulting in the loss of
nearly 1400 The Panteeimon completed in 1902
at cost of $5OOOOoO equipment consisted of four u
inch 6nch fourteen 3nch and fourteen IA inch
She had five torpedo tubes.
PETROGRAD May 22-Advces from Galcia more
encouraging By determined counter attacks the Russian
forces in Galcia have compelled General Mackensens left
wing to retire on the east bank of the San River
PETROGRAD, May 22-The Russian marines have
landed at Aregi under protection of warships This is
port the Sea of Marmora and about % miles from
Consantinope
CHIASSO May 22-The Austrans mobizing in the
upper valley of the Adge River and also in the Schuden
Valley They accompanied by German officers who
directing the movement.
COPENHAGEN, May 22.-Advces Just received here
state that Germany is about call for 100000 of
arms Officials that 100000 of these will be sufficient to
cope with Italy, but the others needed to make their fight
against the other allies aggressive.
ROME. Nav 22-The King has issued lengthy document
in which he fully explains to the people why Italy has been
driven He appauds the loyalty of the people and
be assured.
PARIS, May 22-Advices received here from Rumania
indicate that King Ferdinand will throw his fortunes with
Italy has been understood for time that Italy and
Rumania would act in The entire OF Rumana
being modified and it is expected that that country
will be among the belgerent nations.
LONDON, May 22.-Servia's reconstructed army, now
fully equipped has commenced march toward the Austrian
frontier ready to assist Italy in the engagements that are
expected
ROME, May liking Victor Emanuel issued decree
this morning empowering the military authorities to take
of all the railroads Italy The King also signed
act comforting extraordinary ON the government to
continue during the duration OF the war
PARISsMay 21.-The rain which has been falling IN
torrents for days past ceased yesterday Today the allies are
ercely attacking the Germans along the User canal They
moving them down in large numbers.
LONDON, May PA big naval battle is in progress IN
the Baltic Sea- although details have been received to
results Germans pushing toward Russia and have
captured city Riga which located the gulf of Riga
of the Baltic.
COPENHAGEN, May 21-German naval circles report
the loss of II submarines since February 49, which larger
than generally supposed
PARIS May 21-While the battle is supposed to be on
along the line in Belgium and Flanders but little result has
been achieved by either side Wet and foggy weather has
largely delayed activities.
ROME May 31.-There is intense excitement everywhere
and the spirit of rampant The umatum to Austria
delivered today be followed tomorrow by declaration
of it is knowH that the umatum will not be complied
with The Austrian German and Turkish ambassadors have
put their affairs shape and all ready leave expecting
depart either this evening tomorrow. All night long the
people celebrated the action of Parliament in bestowng the
power the cabinet to declare
WASHINGTON. MAY 21-The German ambassador has
advised that their diplomatic interests Italy have been
taken by Switzerland.
WASHINGTON, May 21-Advices received TODAY state
that the reply of Germany the note of President Wilson
nearly completed and will likely be forthcoming by
tomorrow
ROME May PA royal decree was issued this morning
that all foreigners Italy must register with the police within
three days and this they are beginning to do
WASHINGTON. Nav 21. Great Britain announces that
she will purchase all cotton seized neutral boats Payment
will be made so soon as the ownership is known.
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