Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-08
WAR SUMMARY

The Russians having carried the sum-
mits of the principal chain of the Beskid
mountains in the western section are
coming down these rugged slopes to
gain possession of the southern spurs,
some of which they have already cap
tured. according to the official statement
from Russian headquarters,
Further to the east however, beyond
the Laboroza valley the Austrians ap-
parently are holding the Russian troops
in check
unquestionably heavy reinforcements
have come to the support Of both the
opposing forces, and the Austro-Hungnr-
ians now have added to their strength
numerous German contingents which are
giving them powerful aid in checking the
Russian advance through Tzsok Pass,
the one line of defence which the Rus
slams have not succeeded in breaking
GAINS ARE COSTLY.
Both French and Germans tell Of the
bitter struggle which is going on he
tween the rivers Meuse and Moselle
In France and the fight is by no means
ended. although there are evidences
that the losses on both sides Will
show heavy accounting.
The operations around Nerdun were
begun several days aigo by the French
whose offensive was undertaken for
the purpose of forcing back the Ger
man line at st. Mihiel. Claims are
made by both of important successes.
which can be reconciled by the tact
that the official statements issued bear
respectively on different points of the
line. The one thing certain is that
wherever an advance is made. the
price is paid.
TURKEY WELL PREPARED.
The Sultan of Turkey is convinced that
| the allies will not he able to force the
Darlanelles. although they bend every
effort and use every means at their dis
posal they will be unable to achieve their
purpose" the Sultan says.
The optimism of the Sultan seems to
be shared by Field Marshal Won Der
Goltz. the German commander of the
Turkish forces. Turkey, according to the
field marshal, is now better prepared
than ever for the war. having 1,2O,WC
| trained troops and several hundred thou
sand reserves.
"Italy's warships have suddenly left
their bases and are concentrated a
Augusta (Sicily) and at laramie. The
fleet, comprising dreadnoughts. cruis
ers and destroyers, Is considered the
strongest Italy has ever had. Its fu
ture plans are known only to Kinf
Victor Emmanuel and one or two o
the highest government officials.
/ SUBMARINE U-o9 LOST.
The tragedy of the German submar
inc U-29, whose commander was he
lieved to be the famous Captain Ott'
Weddigen, is told in an official state
ment from Berlin, which says tina
this submarine has not returned from
Its last cruise and must b,
regarded as lost" The British admir-
atty on March &c reported that the U-2
with her crew had been sent to tn,
bottom.
| A bill is in preparation for presentation
to the French chamber of deputies au
thorizing the government to purchas
cargoes of neutrals captured by tn
French while in transit to belligerents
The American cotton cargo of the steam
er Dacia would come under the operation
of the proposed measure.
| The commander of the German auxiliar,
cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich has decide
to intern his vessel now at Newpor
| News, until the end OF the war,