The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-02-19

DlOW since ner war zone decree went
French steamer torpedoed in the English chan
mel by German submarine. She was able to reach
port, badly damaged. S
Berlin newspapers, commenting on the German
reply to the American note, reflect the feeling that
there must be departure from the position Ger
many has taken. The influential Lokal Anzeiger says
'we Germans are resolved to fight without regard for
consequences !"
The second British bi-weekly reports from the
front speaks of severe fighting Ypres, on the
western end of the battle front The Germans attack
ed and gained possession of several British trenches
which, however, were won back subsequently.
The Austrians are reported continuing their vic-
torious advance through Bukowina rolling back the
extreme eastern end of the Russians line dispatch
here says the Russians have now evacuated all BuSo-
wilma Severe encounters In the Carpathlans have
been without result.
That Germany is making every effort to make
good her blockade threat is indicated by the sudden
activity of Zeppelin arshps in the North sea, nvolv
ing the loss of two such vessels together with reports
that they continuing the patrol notwithstanding
the rigors of the weather Added to this is the visit
of Emperor William and Admiral Vontierpitz to
Wilhemshaven where it is said they hope to give inn
pets to the machinery designed to clear the waters
surrounding the United States kingdom of all mer-
chant shipping.
The Zeppelins are presumably watching for food
laden craft moving toward England. The haltng OF
the Dutch steamer Helena by Zeppelin lowering
over her mastheads gives new role to the dlglble,
which so far in this have done little on land or
sea to justify their maintenance
A Copenhagen dispatch says the gaps in the air
feet caused by disaster being filled by Zeppellns
drawn from arship stations in western Germany.
A Copenhagen dispatch last night described the
loss of two German airships In the North Zep-
pelin L-3 exploded on Fance Island Wednesday. AM
other such airship commanded by Captain Platen
sank ten miles north of Jutland yesterday. 1t is
serted the entire Zeppelin feet is patrong the North
sea just outside English waters. Zeppelin No. is
believed to be the flagship.
When the Zeppelin overhauled the Helena last
Tuesday, it trained guns the steamer and ordered
her to heaye to, reascendng when satisfied she
Dutch boat It marked the beginning of real activity
the part of aircraft In the view Of local observers
The Hague, via London, Feb. 19.-The critical
situation brought about by the German naval demon
stration which is announced would begin yester-
day, has greatly impressed governmental circles here
The reply to the Dutch protest against the proposed
submarine blockade has not yet been received but is
expected momentarily.
late last night and several conferences held between
ministers No real uneasiness is felt to Hollands
position but every precauton has been taken by all
branches of the defensive forces view of possible
eventuaities
Considerable troop movements are reported along
the eastern frontier facing Germany but information
regarding them is closely guarded The water de-
fenses understood to be ready for any emergency
New recruits for the army reached their training
depots yesterday and more arriving today. Many
Dutch vessels are now in British waters their way
to or from ports in Holland. Some apprehension is
felt in shipping circles
FRENCH VESSEL ToRPEDoED.
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