The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-16

soldier who in every case where ac-
tual conflict has taken place has
shown himself infinitely superior TO
his adversary.
Thus we see the Russian army re-
naming today intact as lighting
force.
1T must not be forgotten that Rus
STA. with her vast territory. always
has been able ultimately to envelop
and annihilate large invading armies.
In this she certainly r. no less cap
able today than she was a century
ago. As regards the net result, all
that the Germans can place to their
credit Is that at an enormous sacrifice
they have captured certain fortresses.
But our recent experience shows that
the best Notifications. and practically
the only one that can effectively re-
sist the new machinery of war, are
those which can be quickly dug deep
in the soil.
Have Shot Their Bolt.
The Germans appear almost to
have shot their bolt. Their advance
into Russia. which at one time was
carried out at an average daily rate
OF approximately FIVE miles. has now
diminished to less than one mile a
day. and we see the forces which
they boastingly described as defeated
and broken troops flying before them.
still doggedly and pluckily nghting
along IL whole line and In some
places, indeed. turning on the paded
! invaders and inflicting heavy losses.
TO sum up. we may fairly say that
! while the Germans have prevailed by
sheer weight OF guns and at immense
cost TO themselves In forcing back the
Russian front, nothing but barren
territory and evacuated fortresses
have been gained. Thus their STRAIT
egg has clearly failed and the victor
les they claim may only prove. as
military history has so often demon
strated. TO be defeats in disguise"
Dwelling on ltaly's part in the war.
Earl Kitchener said:
The achievements of the Italian
artillery have been truly remarkable.
and the manner in which heavy pieces
were hauled into almost inaccessible
positions on lofty mountain peaks
and in spite Of great difficulties
eyokes universal admiration. The
italian army now occupies strategic
positions OF first rate Importance.
"On the Gallipoli peninsula during
operations in June several Turkish
trenches were captured and our own
lines appreciably strengthened.
Considering reinforcements having
arrived. a surprise landingon a large
scale at "uvla bay was successfully
accomplished on the 9th OF Augu>t
without any serious opposition.
AT the same time an attack was
launched by the Australian and New
Zealand corps from the Anzac posi-
ton and a strong offensive ives oe-
livered from Cape Helles in the direc-
ton of Krithia. In this latter action
French troops played a prominent
part and showed to high advantage
their usual gallantry and fine lighting
qualities.
The attack from Amaze after a
series OF holly contested actions was
carried TO the summit OF Sari Bair and
Chunk Bair dominating positions in
this area. The arrival of transports
and the Decentralization Of troops IN
Suvla bay was designed to enable
] troops 10 sport this attack. Unfor-
tunately. however. the advance from
Suvla bay was not developed quickly
enough. and the movement forward
was brought 10 a standstill after an
advance OF about two and one half
miles.
Forced 20 Withdraw.
The result was taht the troops
from Amaze were unable TO retain their
position on the crest OF the hills and
after being repeatedly counter at.
tackled they we're forced to withdraw
L . a
tons have been effectively consoli
dated and now Joining with the line
occupied by the Suvla bay force. form
a connected front OF more than IL
miles.
attack on the Turkish entertainments
was delivered on the 21st. but after
several hours OF sharp fighting. Il was
found possible to gain the summit "
the hills occupied by the enemy. and
the intervening space being unsuitable
for defense. the troops were withdraw
to their original position
Since then comparatively quiet has
prevailed and much needed rest has
been given TO our troops
In the course OF these operations
the gallantry and resourcefulness 81
the Australian and New Zealand troops
frequently has formed the subject OF
euolEy in General Hamilton's reports.
IL is not easy 10 appreciate AZ their
fen value the enormous dinicultics
which have attended the operations In
the Dardanellcs. or the fine temper
With which our troops have met them.
There is now abundant evidence
Of a process Of Generalization having
set in among the Germanled. or rath.
Or German.driven. Turks. due. no
doubt. 20 thci reNtremcly heavy losses
and 10 the progressive failure Of their
regourccs. % is only fair 20 acknowi
edge that judged from a humane point
Of view. the methods 81 warfare pur.
sued b. the Turks are vastly superior
20 those which have disEraced their
German masters
Throughout the cooperation ~ the
feet has been intensely valuable and
the concerted action between the sis.
Ter services has been in every way IN
the highest degree satisfactory
% the hghtng m Mcsopotamia. Earl
Kitchener said rCconnaisanccs had
shown that the Euphrates was clear OF
Turks for a distance OF 90 miles.
The so.called death watch" with