The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-05-20
Even Petrograd Cores
pondents AcknoWl-
edge Retreat.
LAND ON STRAITS
New Troops Are Disembark-
ed on the Asiatic Side of
the Dardanelles.

London, England Information
form various sources indicates that
the defeat of the Russians in Galici;
has reached serious proportions
British correspondents at Petrograd
who heretofore have been willing
o coneede little TO the Austrihns anG
Germans, admit that the Russians
have been forced to retreat along q
two-hundred mile line. The state
ment is made, however, that the Ger
mans and Austrians have not thus
iar won victory of decisive strategic
significance and that their own losses
have been enormous
The reconstruction of the British
ministry apparently has been decid-
ed. 1t is assumed in London that
sweeping changes will be made in
forming a new coalition government
A dispatch from Mytilene says that
fresh troops have been landed by the
Allies on the Asiatic side of the
Dardanelles near the entrance to the
straits.
The Turks are now said to possess
an abundant supply of shells, after
having been threatened with a short
age.
Turks Marvclously Entrcnchcd
The story published here today, OF
an allied attack on Achi-Baba. on
Gallipoli peninsula, indicates that the
Turks are Unexpectedly strong and
that they had built marvellous en-
trenchments for themselves. 1t is eN-
iuent that they have made attacking
forces pay a fearful price for the
ground won.
In France and Belgium bad wealth
or is again impeding operations, con-
,inuous rain and thick mists making
vigorous action impossible. This
British north of La Bassee and the
French north OF Arras hold their re-
cent gains, but they have not been
able TO move forward.
Grand Duke Carries Ammunition
London, Engand.-At critical
point in the fighting near Jaslo, Ga
licia, according to dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Petrograd. Grand
Duke Nicholas i'll person rushed to
the scene with ammunition, making
the last fifty miles at the top speed
of his automobile. His car was fol
lowed by string of thirteen others
loaded with ammunition.
The arrival of the commander-in
chief is said to have turned the tide
inspiring the Cossacks ii retake Jas
10, which the Germans had occupied
During their brief occupation OF the
place, the Germans are reported t(
have hanged the mayor for display
ing the Russian flag.
Russian General Captured.
Petrograd, Russia.-A dispatch tt
Reuters says that General kornilieff
commander of the 4Sth Russian dl
vision, which cut its way through
-whelming German forces in the
Galician retreat, has been captured
by the Germans.
British Steamer TolTedocd.
Cardiff, Wales. .--(Nia London =
The British steamer Drumcree. which
left Barry yesterday, has been tor
pedoed in the English Channel. Thu
crew was saved.
The passenger also were saved.
wa. only on account OF the Drawer.
shown by Norwegian steamer
crew that all were rescued. IN
Drumcree was first torpedoed whei
off the Cornish coast yesterday, bu
the projectile failed to sink her. Sh
was taken in tow by the Norwegia
steamer, but the Submarine started
to pursue it and the Norwegian cas-
her of.
A second torpedo finished th
Drumcree. She was sinking rapid
when the Norwegian vessel. percely
ing her peril, returned and took OF
the passengers and crew.
REPORTS CONFLICT ON REPORT
OF THE WESTERN FIGHTING
London, England, The BIRTHS
first army to the north of LaBasse
and the French forces to the soul
of this town continue their offensiv
against the German line and accorc
ing to their respective commander
Still are making progress. The Gel
man official statement. however, tax
es issue with the allied commander
iu this respect and declares that a