Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-28

London. Aug. %. 1e p. m.-The Ger
mans, in full possession of the en-
tire Brest-Litvsk line. have resumed
the offensive in the Baltic provinces
and are pressing the Russians both in
the districts southeast OF Mitau and
east OF Kovno in an effort TO reach
the main line OF railway which passes
through Wilma and Dvinsk to Petro-
grad. This may. In time, prove the
most important OF the German oper-
ations, although at present they are
using more trips in the pursuit of
the Russians who are retiring from
Brest-Litovsk and the line of either
side OF the fortress.
1t Is expected. however that with
the fall of Brest-Ltovs6 which has
been followed by that Of Olit2, south
OF Kovno, the armies OF Field Mar
shal Won Hindenburg viii be rein
forced and make another attempt to
cut on the retreat OF the Russians.
&c Is believed here. however, that 1t
now is too late to accomplish this pur-
pose.
Russians Burning Towns.
The Russians apparently had evac-
uated both Brest-I I1itovsk and Olita be-
fore the Germans arrived. as the lat
ter make no claim to the capture OF
guns or booty. The Austrian Off
cial report states that Archduke Jo-
seph Ferdinand found the town Of
arrived Tnere are Indications, there
fore, that the Russians are still carry
ing to the rear everything movable
that might prove of use to the in
vaders and burning what they are un-
able to take with them.
Fortified Another Front.
The intimation that the Russians
have fortified another front pending
an opportunity for a renewed offensive
has received some confirmation. 1t is
stated that the new line is being
strengthened by all the latest methods
known to military engineers. The
Russian armies still are intact with
virtually, all their guns and prospects
of q more plentiful supply or ammu-
milton. For this reason military writ
ers here are of the opinion that Grand
Duke Nicholas now should be able to
make stand as the Austro-German
losses must have been very heavy, es-
pecially during the three weeks which
mtervened between the fall Of War
saw and the occupation of Brest-
Litovsk.
French Capture Trenches.
The capture of several German
trenches in the Vosges was reported
by Paris this sevening, but what is
considered more significant is the con-
tinued activity OF the air squadron
which has been bombarding German
DOSlClOnS IN france aS wen dS AluA4-
tions factories across the German
border.
No News from Dardanelles.
There has been no further news from
the Dardanelles or the Balkans but 1t
now is certain that Serbia is prepared
to make the necessary sacrifices to
satisfy Bulgaria and gain her cooper
alton in behalf of the allies. 1t may
be several days, however, before the
Serbian reply to the representation
Of the entente powers is received. The
vote Of the Serbian parliament was
only upon the principle involved and
negotiations now are proceeding be-
tween Serbia, Greece and Rumania
regarding the exact nature OF the con-
cessions to be made to Bulgaria.
Coal Strike in Wales Threatened.
Wales is threatened with another
coal strike as the result Of dissatis-
faction among the miners with the
way in which the settlement recently
arranged by David Lloyd George, min
lister Of munitions, is being interpreted
by the mine owners. Some 10000 men
already are out contrary to the advices
Df their leaders.