Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-09
Russians Have Been Pushed
Back Between Kolo-
mea and Kalusz.
ALLIES CLAIM THE
GERMANS WEAKER

7 oNpoN, June S.-uO.ao p. M

I ONDON, June S.-UO.3O p. M
~ The big battle in Gallcia has not
yet reached decision. The Austro-
Germans, having crossed the Dniester
south of Lemborg have assumed the
offensive further south and according
to the Austrian official report have
pushed the Russians back between
kolOmca and kalus2 in eastern
GaliCia.
This operation was necessary before
the TcutOnlC allies continued their
advance toward Lemberg as the Rus
sian attacks near KOlomea were be-
ginning to- look dangerous after the
Russians had, as Petrograd claimed.
inflicted rather severe defeat on the
Austrians in this district
British and Russian military opin-
ion is that the Austro- Germans, after
their big effort which regained for
them the greater part Of Galicia, have
about exhausted themselves and soon
Will have TO secure and fortify a limo
TO Withstand the Russian counter
offensive which already has made
itself felt on the lower San
II the Russian positions were really
dangerous, these authorities say the
allies would long ago have taken the
offensive in the west to relieve the
pressure. It is true the French have
been attacking between Rheims and
the district north OF Arras and have
In some cases been successful in gain
ing ground, but the British are re-
naming quiet.
French Successful.
The French are considered to have
been very successful in what they
"a leAn
they gained additional ground and
north Of the Aisne have repulsed four
German countcrattacks and extended
their previous gains.
ON the other hand the Germans
claim to have repulsed somo OF the
French attacks north Of Arras and to
the north of scissors, the scene of the
Germans' last important victory in
the west.
The British report all quiet on their
tront but 10 the Zeppelin brought
doWn yesterday by b-Lientenant
Warneford, for which he was awarded
the Victoria cross, they claim to have
added two German aeroplanes as an
offset 60 the destruction reported by
the Germans Of an allied aeroplane
near DOuai.
The operations on the ItalO-Austrian
frontiers are pretty we'll screened bv
the censorship. There are indications.
however, that "A big battle is Imminent
II II has not already begun along the
lSonzo river whore the Italians ap-
parently have decided to launch their
principal attack The Italian cavalry
has all crossed the river at one point
and it was reported from Geneva
today although there is no confirma-
ton, that it has pierced the Austrian
line.
German Subs Still Active.
There also are reports that the allies
have decisively defeated the Turks ON
the Gallipoli peninsula, but this like
wise lacks confirmation
German submarines continue their
activities. Among their latest Victims
were three Norwegian vessels. tho
steamers Trudvang and Glttertind
with iron ore and lumber respectively
Tor British ports. and the bark superb
with grain from South America FOR
Queenstown.
Others sunk were the Belgian
steamer Menapier with the loss of II
hNes and the trawler PentIaud.
Rumanla, according 20 a German
report has declined the first offer Of
me entente allies TO Join them and
Bulgaria I'm agreement with Rumsnia
Is said 70 be willing IA take anv action
that country decides upon