The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26
GERMANS CONTINUE
 THE USE OF DEADLY
 GASES, SAY FRENCH
Eastern Front Calm Save In Carpathians, Where Aus trO-German Forces Are Attacking the Russian Flank

London, April 25.-(10 p. m.)-The German rushes in Flanders and the Woevre, where they claim considerable successes, are believed to be forerun- ners of another big effort to break through the allied lines in the west.
 For many days Belgium has been sealed from the observation of neutrals, while German endorsements are being moved to the south to take part in the new of fensive which they hope is to carry them 10 Calais. The attack in Flanders, orig finally levelied at the French, has been trai isferred to the British lines held by the Canadians, on the immediate right of the French, and here for two days the men from the dominion have been en- gagged in deadly contest with the Ger mans. The Germans claim further pro- gross toward Tyres and that British coun- ter attacks have been repulsed.
 The French on the other hand. declare the allies counter attacks continue with success, and that the British hold all their positions, and repeat the charge that the Germans are using bombs con- tainiTg asphS xiating gases.
 Justifies Missiles
 The F'rankfurter zeitung justifies the use of these missiles on the ground that the allies have done likewise.
 The German attack in the Woevre, or in the Mouse hjlls. was directed against the French positions southwest of Com bres. and according to Berlin the French suffered 2 heavy defeat. Paris. however, says that iu a counter attack the Ger mans weer driven out of the French first line which they had pushed back.
 These offensive movements by the Ger rians have been made possible by the state of the grounc in the east, where operations: are virtually impossible until floods have subsided.
 Taking advantage of these conditions the Germans moved a large number of troops tu the west to make another big effort, which shrvs they are not content to rely on passive policy
 1t is believed that 500000 new German troops have reached Flanders, and that mere guns and material are to be used than were used in the original attempts in the westvattempts which met with fail tire both in August and in october.
 Calm In East
 In the meantime the eastern front is eh5dy11 2 period or comparative calm, except in the md-Carpathians, where the Russians C ntinGe to attack the Aus trians in U2sok rass, and to the eastward, wheer the Austrians and Germans are trying to crush the Russian flank. Both sides report successes.
 Orerltions in the Dardenelles stll are apparently confined to the bombardment of the Turkish entrenchments, while prep arations are fheirs made for landing the allied fierce, part of which is already on Turkish territory at Enos and other points.
 Italy and Greece continue to debate what steps, if any they will take. and Roulnania. it is believed, waits on Italy S decision. It is stated that Austrian and German diplomats at Rome are prepared to recommend acceptance of Italy's terms. but are waiting for instructions from Vi- enna. which has the last word.
 Greece. too, is considering terms which, however come from the allies, and Attn ems is torn by divided opinion adherents of ex-Premier Venzlos demanding inn mediate intervention and the government supporters rslst:ng that the integrity of the country must be guaranteed before Greece takes up arms. An Athens dis patch tonight says that decision is ex- pected sometime this week.