, 1916-05-27

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concludes wi h an assertion that the
Austro-G German plans must fail, as all
of the Allies will be able to pass from
the present defensive state to deer
sive simultaneous action. This great JOINT
offensive, it is declared, will bring about the
downfall of the Teutonic Powers.
Rome, May Gath The Austrian state
meut that the Italians surrendered trenches
east of SELF, is denied in an Official bulletin
issued to-day. The bulletin says that the
Italians voluntarily abandoned fifty yards OF
trenches in this vicinity, but continue to
hold three hundred yards Of trenches which
they took from the enemy.
London, May 24th.-In an impromptu
speech III the House of Common tonight on
the question of peace and the proprlety OF
employing the American Press as u platform,
Mr.. Arthur Ponspnby, Liberal Member for
Sterling, Scotland, attacked the Government
for allowing diplomatic etiquette to stand in
the way of possible peace pour parlers. Sir
Edward Grey set aside all ideas that peace
negotiations were possible at The present
stage, aud plainly reiterated that the posi-
ton of The Allies was in no way changed.
Petrograd, May 24th.-The Wan Office
communication issued to-day says: South-east
of the island If Dalen, the Germans attempt
ed an attack on our trenches that was
repulsed with heavy losses. Iu the region OF
Dsclnki, north of the station of Oyka,
our scouts were attacked by an Austrian out
post, but launched II counter-uttack and
forced the enemy to flee. On the remainder
Of the front the situation is unchanged. In
the Caucasus region, there is nothing to
report.
London, May 24th.-The Itrlian ship
''Orealla" has been sunk off Barcelona, accord
ing to Lloyds. The last record of the Gore
ALA" was when she sailed on April l7th. last
from Norfolk for Savonn, Italy, She was a
t~hree-mNsted ship of 1875 tons.
London, May 24th.-The British Official
communication issued at midnight says: The
situation on the Vimy ridge is unchanged.
Small parties of our troops passed for ward
and engaged in hand to hand fighting with
the Germans. To-day "Wednesday there
has been q heavy bombardment by both
sides astride the Souchez river and artillery
activity near Roclincourt, the Hoheuzollern
redoubt, Wytschaete and st. Elol.
Paris, May 24tD.--A motion demanding
q secret sitting of the Chamber of Deputies,
at which the Government should give full
explanation in regard TO the first phases OF
the Verdun operations, Is being circulated
in the Legislative Hobbies, aud has already
obtained 15) signatures. 1t is not likely,
however, that the motion will be moved until
Premier BRAND has again appeared before
the Army Committee.
Rome, May 24th.-King Victor Emmanuel
has addressed the following Order of the
Day to the Army aud Navy: SOLDIERS OF
land aud sea, responding with enthusiasm to
the appeal of the country = year ago, you
hlatened to fight III con junction with our
brave Allies our hereditary enemy and assure
the realization of our national claims. AT
ter having surmounted difficulties Of every
nature, you have-fought in a hundred COM
bats aud won, for you have the ideal of Italy
in your heart. But the country again asks OF
YOU new efforts aud more sacrifices. l do
not doubt thlt you will know how to give
new proofs of bravery and force of mind.
The O untry, proud aud grateful, sustains
you in your arduous tasks by its fervent af-
lection, itu calm demeanour aud its admira-
bic confidence. I sincerely hope that for
tune will accompany US IN future battles as
YOU nv constant thoughts. This
Order was issued from the General Head
quarters OF the Army TO-DAY. In oil the
leading italian towns, demonstrations
in celebration of the anniversary OF TIA
Tvs entrance into the War assumed i'm
posing proportions. In Rome those taking
aAaloJUanI tho