, 1916-12-06

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gained possession OF the Western part Of
Tchernavoaa bridge across the Danubs, 10
was announced officially tod ~. n:
Petrograd. Dec. 2nd. South of Buchersst
the Teutolic torcesghave been driven back.
the Russian statement says, and the viuages
OF Taomana and Uostinari have been recap
tured.
London. Dec. and. "A despatch 10 the wire
less press today from Stockholm reports the
issuance of au official statement at Bertha
regarding the acquisition OF supplies
from Entente sources by che Scandfna-
xialT countries and Holland. Ths Gsr@aa
G~overnmeut. according to this statement is
firmly resolved not to allow Spain. Norway
Drnmark or Holland to contract through the
medium of Great Britain or other Entents
Power any purchases of provisions or raw
materials. the acquisition Of which would
tend TO deprive Germany of these necessarlea
London, Dec. Aud -RussiA is striking
with a giants force the blows which it 10
hoped will smash the Teutonic ring OF steel
gripping Rumania. Dispatches today indi-
cnted no let up in tns terrific offensive
launched by the Cars legions in DobrudjA
and south west Bukowiua. The fsnking
movement direc ed ut the JabionitzH pass
il the most serious menace to German posi-
tiOns in Rumania. Apparently Russia has
poured q mass Of men into the effort to aid
Rumani1. It conceded that the Teutons
must meet this menace OF the 6anking move
men. 10 Bukowina with q large number OF
defenders. This Russian offensive covers o
distance Of more than $50 miles. Surrender
OF the Austro- German forces at KIrlt-
bnba would not DO surprisiug IN view
of the Russian claim of domination OF this
important strategic position and Hallway centre
through control OF the heights about it.
Vienna, December lat. TIL great battle
in the wooded Carpathians where the
Russians are endeavouring to break through
into Tsansylvauis aud Hungary 10 raging
without cessation, according TO az official
statement issued by the War Once today.
london, December 2ad.-A despatcs to
tn "D lilly Telegraph" from Rome dated
November 30th. says. "News from German
sources states that there is great concern ia
Berlin ut the Incredible violence Of the RuA.
siau attack in Eastern Transylvania and on
the northwestern frontier OF Hungary. GEN
eral Brusiloff, employing fresh troops and
countless guns is defyinI the season and
snow with the evident intention Of penetrat-
ing Hungary aud getting behind Faiken-
hayu's army operating ia Wallachia. Arch
duke Joseph is demanding large reinforce
menis as he fears he cannot longer resist the
Russian pressure.
Loudon, December 2ud.-Cabinet changes
involving thu resignation OF Nj. Asqulth are
nye'jcted by The Manehester "GuardiaD"
in an article in today's issne on the current
rumours respecting political changes
The paper says: "Rumours, perhaps
ono Ought to say mora than rumours.
are going around in the lobby OF
inminent changes, the extent OF the
Fumours being that NJ. Bonar L.w may re-
piucs Mr.. Asquith for the time being, but
that q inal settiement would be Mr.. Lloyd
George ns Prime Minister. The "Guardi-
an" concludes that the Coalition Government
has not fine collective pI estige TO resist the
attacks being made upon is and that the
House OF Commons has reached the mood
in which it is ready to create eDokher Minis
try. The express" says that d political
crisis has euddeDly arisen and that the Coali-
tion Government is likely to 20. According
to thIs paper a new War; Council, probably
consisting OF Mr.. Asqaith. Mr. Lloyd Geoge,1
NJ. Bonar Law, Mr.. A. j. Ba!four aud Sir
Edward Carson will be appointed. Th
''Chronicle" says: sssuinoars which have
been current pointing to 4 dFastic reoonstru-
elton Of the Government are unfo1nded.
What il likely to happen j. The rsconstruo-
tion Of the Cabinet War Committee the
membership of which is TO be reduced and its
authority increased considerably with . pro
viso however, that the initiation OF new pole
cies woald still be u matter for Cabinet deci-'
sion". The "Chronicle's" sng tested War
Council should consist OF only four members