, 1916-05-20

every evidence that the Austrians have be-
gun a general offensive against the italian
front from the Alps to the Adriatic. A la"ge
number of bodies of Austrian soldiers killed
during the fighting, are said to be floating
down the river Adige. The Austrians have
brought several batteries of their heaviest
guns from Germany and have installed them
near Gorilla and Monfalcone where the Staff
of Archduke Frederick has arrived. The
Austrians are also rushing troops from Inns
bruck into the region of Trent. Swiss troops
on the frontier report that Austrian posi-,
lions on the AdameIlo range have recently
been greatly strengthened, aui That the ar
tillery duels are increasing in intensity.
Paris, May 18th-It has been definitely
established that the British freight Steam
ship "Eretria" sunk on Friday last, went to
the bottom as a result Of striking a mine off
the lie d'Yeu, according to the American
Consul at La Rochelle. The first report was
that the "Eretria' which h,d lhree Ameri-
can citizens aboard, had been torpedoed,
but Mr.. Patton says tina despite the early
indications, the investigation by tue Mari
time Project Of La Rochelle definitely estab-
lished that the sinking was due to u mine.
London, May 18th-The following Official
communication concerning the operations
IL Is P3 N0O 1N+ PN''AG ~ 'lSAt' AhV
General Officer Commanding in-Chiof in
Egypt reports a successful enterprise
against the enemy ut Bayoud and Mageibra
which was carried out by a column Of Aus
traIian and New Zealand mounted troops
on May 18th. The enemy made no resis-
lance and fed at once, pursued b. us. The
worry great heat and the bad going over the
deep sand, made it impossible for tile pursuit
to be carried very far. Ihirty-six camels,
q quantity Of ammunition and one Turkish
soldier were captured Mt Bayoud, and the
enemy camp there was entirely destroyed.
Paris, May 18th-Premier BRAND in The
Chamber of Deputies to-day, asking for a
postponement Of certain i%nterpella-
tons among them one regarding the
defence of Verdun and another con
corning the censorship, took occasion to
challenge the Chamber TO Il vote of contii
dence. CAT it moment when re can cher
18Th the best Of hopes he SAIL "conf-
dence between Parliament and the
Government should be deep, real and fra
ternal. Solidarity is essential. If ParIia-
mont cannot give US confidence let it say 50
md the Government will retire. If ever
a Government had need of standing proudly
before the world it is that Of France in all
her greatness. The interpretations were
postponed.
Berlin, May 18th.-The Overseas News
Agency to-day gave out the following 1t
is reported from Athens that the French
troops have occupied Port Lowatete by
force and that the Greek Government has
delivered an emphatic protest to the Minis
tors st Athens OF the Entente Powers. Greece
points ont that the occupation of the fort is
contrary 10 promises given.
Lou80n, May 18th.-The British Admiral
tn has agreed 10 pay e. 900 damages 70 the
American schooner Edward B. Winslow"
damaged in q collision, with the British aux
Hilary cruiser "Carona" off Fire Island on
the American coast on April l4th, 1915.
London, May 18th-The Dutch authori-
ties are not altogether satisfied that the
steamer "Batavier W, which WIS blown up
in the North Sea with the loss of four lives,
WINS sunk by u mime. IAay hive ordered an