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Paris, June 27lh-The French Press and
public are intensely Interested in the slmui-
taneous forward movement by the Italians
aud the Russians, and tie current expression
is assuming a tone Of citation aud confidence.
The "Iemps" III its summing mp of the mlIi-
tmy situation says; II is now tht tufn of
the Germans to I've harried ceaseleasly with
the explosive shell. To-day they are no
longer masters.
Paris, June IS h-German troops last
night delivered another at ack on the
French positions near Fieury on the sector
of the Verdun front over which violent
fighting has beeA in progress for several
days. The assault was checked by the
French fire. The WA Office announced
to-day: West of The Mtuse there was no
infantry fighting of Importance. Artillery
engagements occurred in the sec OF between
Ayocourt and Chattancourt. The text of
the statement is as follows: In the region
to the south of Lassjgny the Germans
endeoyoured last night to deliver several
surprise attacks upon minor French posi-
tions. All their Efforts resnltea IN Inilure.
In the Champagne district a strong recou-
NOTHING party Of the enemy winch was
trying to reach our lines along the road
from St. Hilnire LIE Grand to ST. SoupIet
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Of the Meuse, there has been artillery fight
ing in the vicinity OF Avocomt ana Chaita-
court. At hill 3n4 aud at Dead Mans Hill
there have been MINOR engagement with
hand gIenndes. On the RIGHT bunk of the
river, there was a countel-attack at ) O'Clock
tins morning on our positions on the north
east of hill 321. This was repu!sed with
hand-grenades. Another counter-attack be-
tween Fienry and The eastern boundary of
the Chupilre wood was at once checked 10y
our curtain of fire. In the vicinity OF the
TLiaumont wood where the fighting was
spirited last night the situation remained
unchanged.
Rome, June 28th-The Italians have flung
back the Austrians a further distance on
tho Trentino front. The War Office to-day
announced The capture of Monte Diamonds
north of Fusino and Monte Caviojo. The
Italians also advanced on the Asi"go
plateau occupying the southern side of
the Arsa valley and reaching The slopes
of Monte Raste, Monte Interrotto and Mo-
soiagh, Moute Colombafa was carried and
the Italian advance reached the GalamarIa
valley.
Athens, June 28th.-The situation in
Greece remains critical and full of uncertain
ty, though he demands of the Allies are be-
ing rapidly carried out. The royal decree.
for he general rehabilitation of tue Greek
army was re-sigueG by King Constantine yes
terdny afternoon. A Venizelos adherent
NJ. Zymbrnknkis will be sworn i'll rs thief Of
Police to-day. Real. Admiral Damianos has
been appointed Minisler of Marine. Admir-
al Couut Ouriotis who was first named refused
disappointment.
Amsterdun, June 28th-The latest Prus-
sim casually lists, covering the period from
June 6,h. to 20th., bling The total Of Prussinn
losses to 2,740, 1876. This figure is not beley-
ed TO include the losses at Veldun,
Amsterdam, June 2Sth-Accolding TO
Bucharest dispatches III Gtlmap newspo
pers received here, tour persons We're killed
and five woulded by the police at Galatz,
Roumanja, or Monday while REFRESHING q
demonstration OF working men against The
high prices Of foodstuffs. The dispatches
add that the working men of Gaaiz declar-
ed q general strike on Sunday owing 10 the
authorities having prohibited meetings and
demonstI atoms in protest against the high
cost of living.
Petrogrud, June 28th-More than one
hundred thousand men, of whom a Urge
proportion are prisoners Of war are at work
Strengthening he offences of Koyel, accord
ing to the Bourse Gazette. The new defen-