, 1915-06-30

Russians are 1Oftl1ylnB tue lines ltoH
river to the Russian frontier, aud the Austro-
German lines of communication are lengthen-
ing daily, the task of forcing the Russians
eastward constantly becoming more fcrmid-
able.
Dispatches from Berlin claim that the
Teutonic Allies are progressing between the
Dniester and the district they occupied east
of Lemberg. If so, the advance is charac-
teristic Of the impetuous rush noticeable III
the former stages of the Galician campaign,
Adviceq from Rome state that reinforce
meuts received by the Austrians from both
the Eastern and Western fronts have appa-
rently brought the Austrian armies oper-
Rting against Italy to Il point Of efficiency
desired by the General Staff. The defense
works along the frontier have now been
completed and it is expected that he opera
tions at points like the plateau of Lavarone,
FoIgaria, Malborgeth, the Predil Pass,
Tolmino and Goritz will develop into "a siege
warfare similar to that waged by Germany
against the Belgian notifications. On the
rest Of the front the conflict is assuming
the character of a struggle from trench 10
trench, as is raging on the French and Bel
gian fronts.
Assertions OF gains at several points on
the Western front are made i'll an official
German statement. The reports from the
french NAt OIuO6 are nOn-COullnltal IL 1th
little claim to success in the recent opera
tions. Paris admits that the attacks by the
Germans on the heights of the Meuse have
made progress, penetrating o pnrt OF the
French trenches, aud advioes from Berlin
say that on enemy position III that region
has been captured, following the repulse of
. French assault.
Dispatches from ~Bl0emfontein states that
General Vessels, an ex-member Of the Union
Defence Council, has been sentenced to five
years Imprisonment and a fine of one thou
sand pounds for treason III connection with
the recent rising, and hIr. SeTfontein ami
MIR. Conroy, members Of the Legislature,
have each been sentenced to four years inn
prisonment.
The War Office has issued q warming that
any attempt to communicate to the enemy,
directly or indirectly, the localities visitel
by German aircraft in England, will rendor
the writer liable to prosecution, and also
that all correspondence to DeutraI countries
should be easily legible and be rs brief ns
possible. Persons mailing. any information
likely to prove useful to the euemy are liable
to prosecution.
MIR. Lloyd George has issued an appeal to
the Trade UniOnists, urging that it is essen
tial that the skilled workers should realize
the extreme gravity and dangers of England's
present position, together With the supreme
Importance of the national need, and that
the production Of munitions should be &C.
tolerated aud increased, in order to place
the issue of the war beyond any doubt. an
this gigantic task, he says, "ofgauized skill
ed labour should take an Indispensable part,
with enthusiasm and unselishness. It can
render invaluable national service, and we
assure every workman who 80 volunteers
that everything will be done to safeguard
his economic position, and that not an ounce
of energy he applies in the interests of the
country and his devotion to duty will be tx
plotted for the purpose of excessive profits.
His condition will not be worsened financially
and the status of his Trade Union or craft will
not suffer. We urge every eligible man to
rally to the cause and demonstrate to his COM
rades in the trenches and to the world that
British Trade UnioBism stands for all that is
best in the national life and the freedom and
security of the nation. The foregoing mp.
peal is signed by Mr.. Henderson and Mr..
Bowerman, Labour Members, and ether
Trade Unionists.
The death is announced of Mr.. Kenealy,
editor of the "Daily Mirror.
In the House of Commons, Mr.. Ginnell
asked the Prime Minister if any member