The sun., 1915-06-03
Special Cable Despatch to The Sun

ROME. June 2.--Italan troops advanc-
ing up the Giudicarla Valley, west of
Lake Garda. have occupied the town of
Storo on the road which leads through
the Val di Ledro to Riva, an important
position at the head OF the lake. These
troops have effected n junction with the
Alpine troops which made their way UP
the Cammonica and Gaffaro valleys. II
appears to be the plan of the Italian
General Stafr to attack Riva and Arco
and then march on Rovereto both from
the west and the east. the troops which
are moving UP the line Of railway from
Verona being prepared to cooperate with
those from the west.
Meanwhile. on the frontier OF Carin-
thia, where the Italians have established
themselves in several strong positions
threatening the valley of the Drave.
running eastward from point near
Bruneck, there are neavy artillery duels,
the Austrlans having sent powerful bat
teries to shell the Italian position on
Monte Croce.
The first official news regarding the
to-day in a statement which said that
the fleet Is cruising In the Adriatic oil
the lookout for the Austrian fleet, but
the enemy vessels have not yet been en-
countered.
Official Report of Operations.
The following official report OF the
land operations was issued this evening ::
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no important engagements TO report
our troops advanced up the Giud-
icaria Valley, occupying the important
position OF Storo and reaching Con-
dino. where they effected a junction
with large detachments OF Alpine
troops who descended the Chiese Val
ley from the heights OF Caffero ana
the Camonica Valley.
on the Carinthia frontier May
May 81 from the head OF the Rocco
lana Valley we effectively bombarded
at long range Il force OF the enemy
who were attempting TO Construc; a
bridge over a torrent to enable them
to pass to the northwest slope OF
Mount Predil. The enemy artillery
did not make any reply
Offensive "Reminiscences made 10y
us beyond the Valdaguo crest con the
southeastern frontier of the Treutino)
led TO the capture of much enemy
material. Bad weather throughout
the day prevented more extensive
operations.
ON the Frulli fron,ier.-We occn-
ped Monte Nero. on the left bank of
the lSonzo, zen k.lometers northwest
Of Tolmno tTolmcin). on the after
noon OF May 81. The enemy attempted
TO d!slodre US by violent counter at
tACEs. hut was ,NprXyynarp rgliiseI
The official statemen, covering the
naval operations was as follows:
Yesterday our fleet crused the en-
tire day near the Dalmatian Archi-
pelago. without sighting the enemy.
While waiting our ships destroyed a
newly Installed semaphore and wire
less station on the Island OF Lissa,
which had been established after the
bombardment by the French fleet last
November our ships also destroyed
the observation station north OF the
Island of Curzola
rHAoN III BEvEt.,
Chief of Nayal Staff.
tLissa lies llO miles east OF Italian
ports on the Adriatic and off ts shores
was fought i great naval battle on
July 20. 1865, in which the Austrian
fleet defeated the Italian navy. It's
principal town. Lissa, is strongly forti-
hed.l
Big Engagement Near.
while the italian invaders of the
Trentino have So far met with little
resistance from the Austritns II is felt
here that the first serious engagement
in that region will he foughht when
the actual attack on the Rovercto de-
fences IL begun italian artillery to-day
began the bomhardmcnt of Morl. n town
about three niles southeast of Koycreto.
hut the violent rainstorms have pre-
vented the hauling OF big guns UP the
sides OF the hills now occupied By the
Italians.
The entire Adige Valley south Of Ro-
vereto is crossed by natural barricades
OF rock. strengthened by forts con-
structed by the Austrians since the out
break of the European war. II ,he
Italians are able to batter down these
defences and occupy Rovereto 1t is be-
lieved that the march TO Trent will he
easy. At Trent, however.
there is series of forts which make
the entire region surrounding the capi-
tai OF the Trcntino an intrenched camp.
The forts stretch cut IN semi-clrcle
east, south and west Of the city and the
Italians will have to undertake regular
Siege operations to enter the city.
Adding to the official statement re-
gnrding the visit Of Austrian aViators
to Bari and Brindisi the Goverument
issued to-day the following statement.
The Austrian aeroplane which threw
bombs on Bari yesterday morning
afterward went TO Molfctta (north-
west of Barb. where IL dropped bombs.
one workman was killed.