, 1916-06-28

visions and all kinds of supplies, which the
Austrians were obliged to abandon in preci-
cipitate retreat. All Italy is rejoicing
over the withdrawal of the Austrians
six weeks after their offensive movement
on the Trentino front began. In addition
to the bulletin announcing the Austrian re-
treat north of Manoriella road, the War
Office issued the following statement cover
ing the various fields of operations: We
I'D vanced from the Arsa valley to Settle
Communi plateau. N the Arsa valley we
took Raossi and the slopes southwest of
Monte Lomeriele. Our line attachments
drove in the enemy at the head of Monte
Pruchera line and began an advance to the
Posina valley. The greatest progress was
made on the right flank where we occupied
the northern slopes of Monte Busibollo, Bel
monte, Paunoceio, Bareo and Capio south
west of the line running through Monte
Longara, Gallo, Asiaeo, and Cesuna on which
we are firmly established. On the north
eastern plateau we took Monte Simone and
Monte Castellaro and Monte Dele. West of
Gina di Callira the enemy withdrew rapidly
before our advance. He blew up the bria ge
Mt Foxi and set fire to Aspe STAMINA and
StainbrI. Along the whole front we found
trenches of the enemy filed with corpses,
large quantities of arms, ammunition, food
and other material were left by the enemy.
Sharp fighting is still going on. In Carnia
aud on the Isonzo, the artillery is active and
especially in the upper But valley where the
enemy's trenches we're damaged extensively
by explosions and fires were caused. Hostile
aircraft dropped bombs near Ala and on
Padua, Fonzasc, Primolano and Grigho.
There were no casualties and no damage was
inflicted. Dur aeroplaues bOmbarded posi-
tions of the enemy on Monte Lover south
east of Callonazzo, the railway station OF
Oberdrauburg and depots at Dolach in the
Brave valley. At each of these places large
fires were observed.
Loudon, June, 26th.-An important sue
cess for our forces campaigning in the north
eastern part of German East Africa is
Officially announced to-day. The Germans
were engaged 40 miles south of Handeni on
the Luk,gura river and were heavily defeated
by General SHUTS troops. The statement
adds ire enemy occupying a strong po-
sition in the dense bush on the western side
of the river was f~rontally attacked in the
morning. AuO her column arrived after a
night march and attacked the enemy on the
flank and IN the rear. We took o pompom,
two machine-guns, rifles, various munitions
and numerous prisoners including IL Ger
mans. Our losses were 4 men killed and 20
wounded. The enemy losses were severe,
London, June 26th.-Thirty-four soldiers,
who were serving unwillingly at the front.
having stated they entertained conscientious
objections to military sci vice, were SEN
fenced to death recently for refusing to
perform certain military duties, but the SEN
fences have since been committed to penal
servituGe. The announcement was made
to-day in the House of Commons by Mr..
TT--l1 T ,-N@, .-l@ AIInI that khn ~on
would be imprisoned in civilian prisons i'll
the United Kingdom. Mr.. Tenants state
ment was nude in reply to inquirers who
demanded to know the truth concerning
reports about court martial proceedings which
have reached England. 1t has been mann
tanned by some persons that the military
authorities have no right to punish conscien-
tiouo directors for refusing to do what they
consider morally wrong. The question gave
rise to debate especially as it was reported n
number of there persons were to be put to
death.
Rome, June 26th.-Two Austrian trans
ports have been sunk in the harbour of Dur
azzo by the Italians. The transport were
londed with troops, arms and ammunition.
London, June 26th.-American affairs in
Mexico will be taken over by the British Dipto-
matte and Consular Officers in the case of war.
Arrangements have virtually been made for
the taking over of Mexican interests at
Washington by the French Embassy.
London, June 27th.-Sngar in stock on
the oath instant was 46. 200 tons. Last
year $4,000 tons.
New York, June 9th.
Flour, Winter CLEARS per barrel S4,5O-480
Meal, Kindred per barrel $3.90-3.95
New Seasons Pork no quotation.
Heavy Mess Pork $25. 25-25.75
Crystals per 100 Tbs $6.08-6.40
o"B"'' $50 Test Molasses Sugar $5.31-5.63