, 1916-07-26

moving III an enclrcllng movement from The
north and south and squeezing the Germans.
London, July, Is h.-On the re urn of the
Russian parliamentary Delegates to Russia
says the Chronicle a sitting OF the joint army
and navy committee of the Dumu WINS held.
A most interesting statement was made by
Prof. NIilukoff, The famous Liberal leader
who according to the Petroglad newspaper
"Ruskoy Slovo' said. "The NEST impor-
tant question in which We we've Interested
was the problem of the Dardeneles.
An agreement has been made between
Russia and her allies, according to which
we are promised both sides Of the
straits. This agreement has not yet been
published, but we consider it our duty to
make it most widely known. In my eonver-
sation with him, Sir Edward Grey admitted
that the problem of the Dardanelles was just
as important for Russia rs The problem of
Alsace Lorraine for France"
Stockholm, July 21st.-Count Louis Dou-
glas died to-day at Lysekll Baths. He
was Grand Marshal of the Kingdom aud
Chief OF The Swedish court.
Mitylene, Greece, July 20th.-Refugees
from Asln Minor report that u fnmlue is
raging in Smyrna, The condition OF the
civilians is said to be most piti"ble.
London, July 20th.-A desl a'ch to Rtu-
tel's Telegram 9, mpany from Copenhagen
says:-"According to German newspapers,
Admiral Won Holizendol IF (etirtG q has been
appointed to u new administrative post III
the naval service which is regarded as a
preliminary step toward III active command.
Admiral Won Hol zendorff is a great friend
of Admiral Won Tirpilz, and lis appointment
is being watched in connection with q posi-
ble renewal Of Germany's submarine activity,
Rome, July 2Otb.-A ministerial decree
woc ,O.fn1 fnLIoUf nIoOiuu tho JNarcOno and
property of Germans on the same footing as
those of Austrians and Huugarians. The
decree does not directly mention Germans,
but states that allies of Austria are to be
treated as enemies and their subjects and
goods are liable to sequestiation. Prior TO
the war, German property and intert SITS in
Italy were estimated to be worth $3.50, 600,
600. There are only n few German sui cts
now III Italy and these will be placed in
concentration camps or sent across the
Swiss border. There has been a stAOng
agitation against Italy for some time
for the breaking off Of all relations with
Germany. The curious situation caused
by Italy being at war with Austria while
nominally at peace with Germany was en-
phasized by an agl cement between Rome
and Berlin wherein all rights of the citizons
of one country doniciled in the Other wero
to be respected. On July 10Th the agree
ment was denounced By Italy on The glouud
that it was not being conserved by Germany.
If war is now declared, Italian troops may
be sent to the western front, accotd ng TO
the expectations expressed in London and
Paris.
London, July 22ud.-The Germans in an
attack on the British on the northern
edge of he Leipsic salient succeeded on Fri
day in occupying British front trenches, but
later were driven out, according to the Bril-
fish Official communication issued ut mid
night. Elsewhere along the British front
comparative calm prevailed. The statement
says: Except for local encounters there has
been a comparative lull in the main battle
area today friday aud there has been no
change in the situation since the last report.
The enemy made q bombing attack on the
north edge of our positions in the Leipsic
salient and succeeded at one point in enter
ing our front trenches, but at once was
driven out. Taking advantage of the fine
weather the Royal Flying Corps yesterday
continued their bombing operations against
points of military Importance with successful
results. The hostile air craft were inactive
until evening when q good deal of fighting
took place behind the German lines. One OF
nnr sOffanSiva Ontrnls onconntora1 o1ouon a..