, 1916-08-16

ty in a systematic fight against the epidemic
is the great scarcity of drugs and antiseptics.
The Germans have taken very careful precau-
tions bat The disease is gaining.
London, Aug. 12th.-An air raid on The
Naval Port of flower by two German seaplanes
occurred this afternoon. An official state.
ment says four bombs were dropped, one
officer and six men being Sigh ty injured
but little mater ial damage was done. Anti
aircrafts came into action and aeroplanes
went in pursuit of the raiders who nude off
Beawards.
Paris, August 12th.-A vigorous attack
north of Hem wood on the Somme front
was undertaken last night by the Germans.
The War Office statement of today says the
assault was checked. Tue Germans sustained
appreciable losses in their attack. South of
the SOmme, after q violent bombnrdment, the
Germans attacked La MaisOnette, but the
French curtain Of fire prevented the assault
ing waves OF infantry from debouching.
During the night the French organized their
new positions north of the river. Recon-
noitering parties entered the wood east of
the Hem station where numerous bodies
of Germans were found. On the Verdun
front two Germans attacks in the vici-
nifty Of Fleury were repulsed. The artillery
was active in the region of Vaux, Chapitre
and Chenois.
London, Aug. 12th-"PersonaIly l cannot
see any way by which we can forego our un-
doubted right to prevent our subjects from
providing resources OF trade to our enemies"
said Lord Robert c. Gil, Minister of Trade, in
discussing with American newspaper CORE
spondents the latest developments in Great
Britain's economic warfare. "There is not
likely to be any change in the policy of the
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Stockholm, Aug. 12th-The commanders
of the Russian submarines which tOrpedoed
the German steamer Syria in Swedish waters
aud attempted to torpedo the German steam
er Elbe in the same region, have been re-
moved from their positions, according to an
announcement made by the Russian Govern
ment in reply to Sweden's protests. The
Russian note says the commanders Of the
submarines were mistaken in thinking the
boats were outside Swedish territorial waters.
1t expresses regret over the incidents, and
assures Sweden that Russia is anxious to
avoid any act which might violate the neu-
trality Of Sweden.
Madrid, Aug. 12th-The British steamer
Antiope 1908 tons, has been sunk by a sub
marine. The crew took refuge i'll two bonts,
one of which was picked up by the Greek
steamer Nicholas Anthalaaulis. The other
boat is missing.
London, Aug. l2th-In brilliant fighting
near Maurepas the French gained additional
German trenches last night and also cap
tured o fortified quarry uorth of the Hem
wood. Heavy losses were inflicted on the
enemy and $50 prisoners were taken.
London, Aug. 1~2th-During yesterday
British infantry extended their gains at
Bazentin le Petit and north of Pozieres and
considerable losses were caused the enemy
by enormous raids on the enemy trenches.
London. Aug. 12th-A large number of
military establishments such as Zeppelin
and aeroplnne hangers, railway stations, de-
pots and factories have been bOmbarded by
British airmen in the last few days. Alto
gether 68 machines were engaged in the
raids and of these only two failed to return.
Copenhagen, August 12th-The DANISH
steamer Storebelt bound for New Castle with
1,7OO casks of butter, 1000 barrels of pork
and a large quantity of eggs, has been cap
tured by the Germans and taken into Swine
munde, according 10 the "Politiken'. A de-
spatch from Malmoe says that q submarine
eank one of the number of German steamers
which were being conveyed by German arm
ed trawlers and torpedoboats.
Rome, Aug. 11th-The church of Santa
Maria Formosa was destroyed in the Aus