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.DWINSK AND RIGA
SAFE, SAY RUSSIANS
Germans, However. Resist
Attacks and Hold Positions
Already Gained.
FURIOUS BATTLE RAGING
Special cable Despatch to The SuS.

Special cable Despatch to THa SuS.
LONDON, oct. 25.-Despatches from
Potrograd to-day indicate that the Rus
sian troops are more tina holding their
own on the entire front south Of Dwtnsk,
while maintaining their positions in the
vicinity OF Riga, in the face OF de-
termined attacks by the Germans.
Russian military authorities appar-
entity are minimizing the effect OF the
capture Of 1lluxt by the Germans. A
furious battle is In progress north and
south Of Dwinsk, but the city's position,
according to the Petrograd advices. re.
mains strong,
However, these same authorities are
careful to avoid claims which might II
a few days prove to be cxaggerations
From the Russian capital comes the
scmi-ofiicial comment:
at Is unwise to venture a prediction
since the future may bring unexpected
results and cven change the entire
position. through a break on one sid,
or the other. Everything depends Of
course on how the position shapes Itself
during the fighting now In progress"
The following statement with regard
to tho eastern theatre Of war was ISSUED
by tho, German War Office to-day:
Army group of Field Marshal Won
W. BtCt NUe fNuS-
slams southeast Of Riga Russian
counter attacks upon the Dvinsk po-
sitions which we captured on October
20 failed.
Weak German advance forces north
of 1liuxt withdrew to the western
bank of the river.
North of Lake 81 alta tho Rus
slams attacked u~nsuocessfully.
The positions OF the army Group Of
Prince Leopold of Bavaria are un-
changed.
ven to-day's German Official state
ment indicates that the Russians arS
now oil the offensive on ono part OF the
Riga front II says that Field Marsha
Won H~indenburg's troops have repulset
attacks southeast of the city. The Ger.
mans. according to this report. succeeded
also in retaining positions northwest OF
Dwinsk, captured two days ago. al
though the Cars troops mad de
termined attacks. The number OF prison,
ers taken by the Teutons was increased
to 222 officers and 1905 men, and twelve
machine guns n one mine throwei
were captured.
The Austrian official statement vi
operations In Russia vas as follows:
In the Russian theatre, near Novo
AleNiniec. we recaptured the heights
near Lopaszno. which we evacuated
Friday. Near Czartorysk our attacks
are progressing. Near Kimarow we
repulsed the mem Otherwise the
situation Is unchanged.
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the left bank Of the Timok in the vi
cInity of DtonovatE.
There Is no change in the neighbour
hood of Prot.
Attacks on the southern Morava
were repulsed.
Two unofficial dispatches to-day as
Ocrt Serbian successes. These. however.
are contradictory to the latest official
Serbian reports and the German and
Bulgarian istatemcnts. One declares
that the Bulgarian forces which were
cndeavoring to join the Austro-Germans
IN the northwe est have been repulsed by
the Serbians and that consequently the
Toutons postponed their own advance,
hoping tho B%ulgarians would yet get
through.
Tho other despatch, coming from Sa-
~lonica, asserts that the French and
Serbian forces have Joined hands M
krivolak and struck the INVADERS LETT
wing. Tho Bulgarians are said TO be
fleeing before the Serbo-French forces
toward Strumnitza. AT fojarevac. in
the north, the Germans are also said 10
be on the defensive.
The following despatch was received
from Athens:
'Tho French defeated the B~ulgarians
on Sunday along "A front from Ondovo
20 kriyolak after "a twcnty-four hour
battle. according to news from Salon
Sea to-day. The Bulgarians fell back
on Robova with heavy losses. The
French. pursuing. later occupied Ro'
bova They were still pursuing tho Bull
earians to-day, Il was stated.
the latest official report Of the Bull
garian War Office received hero this az
Sernoon reads as follows:
Our troops inflicted a decisive de-
feat on the Serbian troops In the
n~eighborhood OF Cskub. We finally
occupied the town.
Tho enemy. with more than 500 men
killed or wounded. was thrown back
on the Katsoharik dehle. Our troops
are pursuing them ~impetuously In that
direction.
on the other fronts there are no inn
portant clanSes.
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GEORGE Y, AT FRONT
INSPECTING TROOPS
King Making Thorough Tour
Of the British Army
Bases in France.

LoSpuS. oct. 90. "wednesday III
became known here carly this morning
that King George Is paying "A visit e
the army In France. The Daily Mall,
correspondent in northern France says
that when the Kings appeal for recruits
WAS published tho King was making a
minute and thorough tour Of the great
British bases in France. lie was es-
corted across the channel by dcstroycrs
and aircraft.
The King Was met by SIR John
French. He first investigated the mili-
tary departments and thereafter Wis
tied the English, Canadian. Australian
and Indian hospitals.
The visit was very Informal and
businessl!ke.' say the correspondent,
II CAV n great stimulus. When
the King speaks 10 people he speaks OF
what he has seen himself and what The
Prince of Wales, now u very busy a"d
hard working soldier and cyclist, sees
day in and day out
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ourselves to the adversities that the ex-
~istence of a republican country Oh our
border would imply vigorous enorts
which the Entente was making to bring
lIaly ovei to her side by all sorts OF
promises finally The dangers which any
Italian Government would have to a
should 1t fail to produce tangible re.
suits at the conclusion Of the great
crtsts. Not only would the A~nglo-French
efforts collapse completely but tho main
tenance of the Triple Alliance on prin-
ciples adapted TO the modified situation
would appeal strongly to the country II
tho Government were In u position 70
point to an existing and acceptable OASIS
for the conclusion OF an agreement IN
stead Of talking Of ar empty Willingness
TO discuss the principle of compensa-
tons"
The various stages of these ncgotia-
lions regarding tho cession OF part OF
Tyrol and other parts OF Austrian ter
ritory to Italy. as %recountcd In the
series OF Issued by Austria,
agree In tho main with the statements
given out by Italy.
A~ustria's Final OHcr.
After the dcnunciation Of the Triple
| Alliance treaty by Italy on May 4
last Austria ~redoubled her efforts to
| reach an agreement n avoid war.
The question at issue between the two
countries then was Italy's demand for
the Immediate ccssion'' Of the terri
tories conceded by Austria. To offset
this Count Berchtold authorized the
Austrian Ambassador 10 make the fol-
lowing proposal as the extreme limit
OF concessions which We might still
consider.
I. The entire Tyrol of Italian ma
~tionality.
.. The entire western bank Of the
Isorzo of Italian nationality, includ-
ing Gradisca.
3. Complete municipal autonomy,
Italian university, 81 FREQ port In
Trieste. which will he IA free city.
4. Nalona.
). Complete Observation-Disclosures Of
Austria-Hungary in Albania.
c. Guarantee for the national inter-
'sts of italian inhabitants Of Austria
Hungary.
4. Amicablc examination of de-
mafds which Italy may yet propose
in connection with the entirety OF the
questions which form the object Of
tho negotiations especially Goricia
and the islands,.
:. Germany assumes full response
hili'y for the correct and faithful cXe-
cution of the agreement to be con-
rludcd between Austria-iIungary and
Italy.
After some discussion on tho word
ing Of an eventual agreement, Baron
Macchio eont to tho Austrian Foreign
Minister a telegram dated May 20, the
final paragraph of which rcads:
All my c~ndeavprs 10 continue the
discussion were met with the ever re-
curing phrase. 1t ~ too late"
War was declared on that day.
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REPORT BULGAR CHECK.
Invaders Defeated In kuPrili Sec-
tor, say Athens Dispatches.
special Cabs Despo,oh to THx srS.

LoSpoN. oct. &c tTuesday).-Athens
reports, which usually need diecounting.
assert that the Bulgars are being held
generally n q been specifically de-
feated in the kuprili sector. Their two
DAYS possession Of this sector awaited
little since they hacked explosives with
which to destroy the railroad. The N.sh-
Salonica lin is now open.
1t is also reported that Dedcagatch
was bombarded again last Saturday.
The mall service has been practically de-
etroyed.
Athens SAYS that tho Crown Prince
with his staff and a sscon Greek dtvi-
sion sailed from Salonica yesterday.
One OF the points in the situation most
commented or here IL the German asser.
ZION that the Drtna was forced at Vise-
grad and the b~ridgehead there widened.
1t is recognized that such an extension
OF the general movement seriously I'M
perils the retreat Of he Serbs south OF
the Danube.
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GERMANY to CONTROL FOOD.
bureau 10 Regulate Distribution
Of Potatoes, MIX and HITTER.

bERLIN. Via Amsterdam, Oct, 25.-The
Government has completed it's pro-
gramme OF controlling tho distrlbution
OF food supplies, Part OF the grain
crop. which IL very large, will he used
for feeding cattle. \ special RATIONAL
bureau will ave charge OF the distri.
button of potatoes, the output OF which
Is the largest In the history OF the en-
pire' This bureau will fix tho prices.
Special steps will be taken to Insure
milk supply for children. mothers and
sick persons, and maximum milk prices
Will be established.
Tickets like those introduced for bread
at the outbreak Of the war will be is
sued for butter. A certain meat supply
for the poorer classes at Q reasonable
price will be assured.
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SWEDES RAISE MARINE RATES.
Double on Vessels for Gcrmnny-
D. boats parnIyHc shipping.

torENuAGE$. va London, oct 81
Swedish marine underwriters lriyc raised
insurance rates all around. TIE rate on
ships bound for Germany has been
doubled.
No submarine ATTACKS on German ship
ping have been reported IN the last few
days. but e Is supposed that the sailings
of vessels bctNccn sweden and Germany
have been suspended.
\ German naval CONVOY which was
due on October 80 has 10 arrived and
may have been sunk by u british SUBJ
marine.
\ Iaussipu destroyer attacked two
German steamships, but missed.
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NEW CABINET FOR FRANCE?
Important Changes IN Mint~try
F0reshadOwed by the "Tcmps."
Special Cable Despatch 10 The Sun

Specidl Cable Despatch 10 TnE Sun.
PARIS. Oct. 25.-The Temps Of to-day
ed!torfllly foreshadows Ministerial
changes, saying
such alterations would unquestion-
ably be Il serious event at the present
moment. There should be nothing to
trouble the public mind, but as there is
evidence that a certain disquietude ex-
lists, II is preferable TO apply IA remedy
openly 10 weakly allowing the peoples
state OF mind TO become worse.
premier Niviaui never disguised the
impossibility of his retaining control OF
foreign affairs In addition To the Pre-
miership. lie knows best whether the
change IN the Cabinet caused by NJ.
Delcassc's resignation ought to involve
a more complete modification OF the
Ministry In order to give It tho energy
and cohesion necessary for action
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first steps at Rome are given in a tsle-
gram from Count Berchtold to Baron
Macchio dated January 4. 1916, and in
u telegram from Baron Macchio to his
chief dated January 8. 1t may be
noted that the italian Green Book,
which was announced to the Italian
Parliament as covering all these nego-
t~iations, makes absolutely nO mention
of the facts revealed In the Austrian
documents. The first Is, in part, as
follows:
The German Ambassador. in con-
formity with his Instructions. to-day
read TO me two long reports by Prince
Buelow from Rome They referred to
his conversations with Baron Sonnino
the Dual Monarchy.
Tho contents Of these reports ma
be condensed as follows:
Both the Italian statesmen roafilrin
their friendly attitude toward the Triple
Alliance and egret that Italy was not
In n position to enter the wal on the
side of her allies. 1t should not be for
gotten that the war had taken Italy
by surprise: that Austria-Hungary
failed to communicate with the Italian
Government before she addressed her
note to Serbia that the note was
couched In aggressive terms which pro-
duccd a bad impression in Italy and
finally that the view generally prevailed
in Italy that Austria-Hungary. In view
of her present internal situation. could
not conduct a war and that the Dual
Monarchy vas doomed to destruction.
Price Of Italian Throne.
"Moreovcr, the general situation In
Italy should be remembered, the pro.
found irritation. the inability Of the
dynasty 10 maintain It's throne ~ Italy
should fail 10 obtain territorial advan.
tages from the general confederation,
and the consequent necessity OF making
preparations for war.
Tho Trentino was named as the ter.
ritorial compensation, with q hint tina,
many considered this as insufficient, a.
their aspirations extended even t.
Trieste.
with particular reference to the ccs.
sion of tho Trcntino ! deemed 1t neces.
sary to draw Won Tschirschky's attcn.
ton 90 the fact that Il appeared very
doubtful whether even IN this manner
n guarantee could he obtained that Italy
would remain inactive to the ond.
asked whether rim Buelow's CONVEX
sation contained n reference to Italy
action In Albania. The Ambassador re.
| piled that the reports before him ln-
Guided nothing Of that kind. but sug.
gosted that this might be - subject FOL
i~nterchanges between Vienna and
Rome
An extract from Baron Macchio's tele.
gram, reporting Il conversation with
Baron Sonnino on January 6, 1915. OF
the subject of compensations. follows:
lie Baron %SonninO) then outlined
tho obvious difficulties OF Italy's in
ternal situation the necessity, which
was equally ours. OF supporting the *
listing order In Italy aud not exposing
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RUSSIANS HOLD GROUND.
Maintain Positions Despite Ger.
man Rernforcements.
Gable Despa,ch 10 THr =,

LONDON. Oct. 26.--The Daily Md1l'S
correspondent at Petrograd telegraphs
as follows:
THE Russian General Stan states that
the Russians are holding their ground in
spite Of the fury of the attacks by tn.
Germans and the fact that the Germans
have received heavy reenforcements.
The men Of the Landsturm. who were
called out only last month, were sent to
the front after a few weeks of training.
This shows how eager the German Cen
eral STAFF Is To n victory before
winter makes the task far more difficult
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SOFIA MAKES PROTEST

Special Cable Despatch 10 The sus.

AMSTERDAM, via London. Oct. 25.-
German newspapers publish "A despatch
from Sofa stating that the Bulgarian
Premier, VI. Radoslavoff. has instructed
the Bulgarian Ministers abroad 90 pro-
test against the bo~nibardrnent of Dedea-
catch and Port Lagos and the damage
done TO these ports on the ground that
they are open towns and are not pos
eessing means Of resistance and did no.
reply 10 the warships' fire.
II ia recalled that the Rocintschc
ZoitWn9's correspondent at sofia tele-
graphed TO his paper on October 20 an
nouncing the bombardment and said
shat "the Bulgarian batteries replied"
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ADALBERT SUNK: FEW SAVED
Berlin Admits Submarine Destroy.
ed German Cruiser ON Libau,

speeid, Gable Despatch TO THE SuN.
BERLIN, via London. oct. a5,-The
following official statement was issued
to-day:
a telegram from the Naval General
STAFF. dated October 20, states that
the cruiser Prlnz Adalbert was sunk
by W shots from an enemy sub
marine off I.ibau. Unfortunately only
a small portion OF the crew could be
escued.
Naval records give the complement
Of the Prinz Adalbert as 5j7 men. 4
Petrograd despatch says she was sunk
by a British submarine.
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BARS BULGAR FREIGHT.
Numania, Re~taliating for Neigh.
boris Action, stops Transit.

BUCHAREST. via London, oct. 60
An official statement given out here
on October % announced that a Bull
garia had suspended transit OF goods
at Salonica destined for Rumania the
Rumanian Government has forbidden
the transit of bulgarian goods destined
70 foreign countries to pass Rumania.
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THINKS PRESS CURB SEVERE.
senator Bcrengcr Charges Abuses
In Applying French Law.

Nptc1dI tdbKe UeSEdfcN 20 THE StN.
PARIS. oct. 2~5.-Senator Henri
Berenger has given notice that ne will
interpellate the Government on gov
ernment abuses in applying the law
regulating Lndiscretions Of the press
with regard 20 military and political
matters"
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keeping Idle In Check.

"rhe Minister then also referred to
the serious perpleNity which hundreds
OF thousands OF unemployed worknen
were causing to italy. The emigration
to Argentina. which usually sets In in
September. would be impossible this
year; uncounted laborers are stream.
ing back from other countries and many
factories In Italy have been obliged
to shut dow or at least to reduce their
output. 1t is a serious matter to keep
in check these people. among whom
many turbulent elements are to be
found AS far as l could understand
him, the military measures up to data
were To a great extent connected with
that problem. though there was no
question OF calling all these people to
arms"
When Austria had actually invaded
Serbia. occupied Belgrade. appointing
there a military Governor. and Italian
troops had landed In Avlona. each side
being thus in n position to present a
fat accompll TO the other. bringing the
negotiations between Vienna ant Rome
to a perilous point, the Kaiser sent
Prince o Buelow to Rome to act as
al intermediary in a last effort to pre-
vent an open break between Italy and
tho Dual Monarchy.
The results OF Prince Won Buelow's
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GERMANY REPUDIATES AIRMAN
Apologies for Attack On swiss
Town aud Promises Indemnity.

BERN. oct. 25.-The German Gov
eminent has expressed it's deep regret
FOR the recent act OF n German aviator
IN dropping bombs on ChauX de Fonds
and has promised indemnity for the
.leath Or injury of Swiss citizens and
damage to property.
The German Minister explained that
the aviator had lost his way and thought
himself over French territory and that
ne and his observer had been punished.
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DREYFUS KIN KILLED.
suh-Iicutenant, Nephew of Alfred,
FailA-iIad Won Military Cross.

PARIS, Oct 2~5.--Sus-Licut. Emile
Dreyius, nephew Of Alfred Dreyfus, has
been killed In action, He was "a years
old and had won the Military Cross of
the Legion of Honor. lie was with the
Thirty second Artillery.
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Special Cab,e o,spo'ca 70 Tur sr>,

PARIS, oct. 25.-ItayIuund Swoboda.
who WIS released after having been long
held under suspicion us a spy, has APP
peLled To the American Embassy here 10
save him from enforcement of the OK
pu,slon edict. signed SATURDAY. The
edict Is to become effective toward tho
end OF his week, The embassy has
taken up the case,
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RUMANIAN CRISIS NEAR.
Resignation of PrO-German ms
Threatens Cabinet upheavaI.
| Cabie Despatca 10 THr srS.

Special Cable Despdtch 10 THr SrS.
BUCHAREST, oct. 25.-It IL stated here
to-day that Cabinet crisis is probable
owing to the resignation OF the pro-
German Ministers, who realize that in
tervention on the side of the Allies is
Inevitable.
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BOMBS ON VENICE
DAMAGE ART WORKS
Missiles From Austrian Aero.
planes Destroy FrcscO in
Chiesa Degli Scalzi.

ROME. Oct. 2J.-Austriau ]acropiu.cs
dropped ten bombs In two atiarks or
Venice last night. # was |auuoun..l
to-day that the. ChieSl Dcsli S,ilII Wt.
damaged aud several buildings W"ro g.
m fire. Nobody was injured Another
attack wis made this morning,
The ceiling In the church, with ~
large frcsco by Tiopolo, Was destroyed
last night. Iuccndiary bombs struck tra
Piazza di San Marco also.
The Italian War OFFICE issued Tie
following statement this afternoon:
Enemy acroplanos made two ~.
tacks separated by "a short ,ntrrya'
upon Venice last night. throwing many
bombs. some of which were inccudiarv
The first attack was at about 10
o'clock.
One bomb fell on the roof Of pcrli .
Scalzi Church. II crushed the ceiling
which was ornamcnted with bcau'-
full sculpture Of Tiepolo. An iurcn.
diary bomb fell upon the piazlc'ts
OF the Cathedral of st, Mark. n
front Of the Ducal Palace. wirhon,
doing any damage. Five other bombs
fell either in canals or upon place ~
the city where only slight damage was
produced.
The aeroplanc returned at about -
o'clock. One bomb fell in the court Of
an almshousc and set fire to pic -
wood. Two other bombs exploded
without doing any damage. No or,
hurt.
The War Office announced tom ght
Austrian aeroplanes at ~ o'clock
this morning again dropped bomns
upon Venice. Slight material diWt,e
was lone.
Austrian aviators on MAY - drrpyei
"A large number Of bombs ON N0u,o.
causing extensive fires and an ,NiiCe ,o0
IN Fort san N!cColo. several! buniH,
dropped close TO 1t. Mark. Us'lou
hitting it.. The famous bronze horse, %
Napoleon were removed Ia a place o.
safety on June =. ON Angus g s.v-
erdl bombs We're dropped w.Jia -
fu~rtifications.
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WIRELESS PHONE IS STOPPED
I. =. 10 Paris Tests Discontinued,
~ Army Needs EineI Tower.
NptcIaI Cahic Ntsn1tch to Inn SD,

PARls. Oct s'-Wir"less telephone
experiments havN been discontinued for
the present, owing to the Difficulty of
securing tho E.ftcl Tower exclusively
v for half NJ hour, Attempts to talk
again last night We're Unsuccessful on
account of the fog and the heavy static
pressure me transmitting apparatus
will not be Installed IN tho tower until
after the war.
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To EOrcstan serbia and

\ telegram from the Austrian Consul
at Ancona. Italy, gives an indication or
the reasons for the hesitation OF Italy
in the last few weeks TO TAX military
action with The other Powers or the
Quadruplc Entente In regard to Serbia
II in the .Egcan. Referring TO the
Italian plan for an occupation OF an
Albanian port. II says:
''The necessity for such an occupation
Is explained by the argument that Italy
should forestall Greece and Serbia, who
will advance claims upon Albania n
have already begun u~nderhanded MILF
tary and diplomatic activities.
1T Is pointed out Gin an editorial in
the Government organ at Ancona.
L'Ordino) to Austria-liungary, who may
object to Italy's proposed action. that
she must recognize ltaly's right 10
proceed alone, in view of the Dual
Monarchy's inability TO join In IN action
In Albania at the present time"
This occupation and the Italian
mobilization on the Austrian frontier,
AN explanation Of which was demanded
by the Vienna Government, gave rise to
a series OF diplomatic exchanges whirh
shed "A fiood OF light on the internal
situation in Italy at the time anal re-
vealed what Austria considers to nave
been Italy's reason for entering the
" III w hh' ~ ''S
Victor on his throne by turning the at
tention of the people away from home
affairs and filling their minds with the
idea of the realization OF their nations
aspirations by war.
Count Bcrchtold In a telegram to the
Austrian Ambassador In Rome said:
9Th Marchese iii san Giuliano first
of al states that the German military
attache had greatly exaggerated the
military preparations made by Italy on
all her frontiers, Three reasons had
compelled tho Government to resort TO
these measures; the wish to appease
public opinion. the necessity of preseiv-
ing order at home, II finally tho I'M
possibility OF otherwise keeping In check
the thousands OF Italian laborers who
are focldng back from abroad as n con
sequence OF the state OF war,
"With regard to the attitude of the
Italian press the Marchese Iii San
Giuliano refers to his endetvor to induce
1t to remain impartial. His influence,
however. Is small, as the greater part OF
the press is not subsidized.