, 1916-04-12

tacks south of lake NarocZ failed. The @ e
my artillery has been active on both sides Of
the lake.
London, April 8th-The official Press
Bureau issued the following last night: AS
d result of movements commenced on Mon
day, our mounted troops under Van der
Venter successfully surprised the German
forces stationed near the mountain strong
holds in the Arusha region. They were sur
rounded on Tuesday and surrendered on
Thursday.
Montreal, April 8th-The Secretary of
the Board of Trade in o statement yesterday
SAID that, owing to the shortage Of tonnage
to the West Indies, the Intercolonial Rail
way proposed to put into service a freight
steamer which will make at least one round
trip to the West Indies, leaving Halifax on
or about the 18th April.
Rome, April 8th-Owine to the opposition
Of Count Tisza, the Hungarian Premier, 10
the proposed Austro-G German Customs Union
and his refusal Of territorial concessions IN
PENNSYLVANIA, by which it WAS hoped to avert
the intervention on he side Of tue Allies of
Roumania, a Cabinet crisis in Hungary is
probable. Count TISza is said to have de-
termined to resign. 1t is thought likely that
his resignation will coincide with the en-
trance Of Roumaria into the war.
Paris, April 8th-Ihis mornings Official
communqu6 is as follows: In tire Arg0nue
district, there has been fighting il the region
Of La File Morte, where We exploded Two
mines with success Near Hill 265 we have
occupied the southern side Of a mine crater,
created by the explosion of o German mine.
West of the river AIeuse, the Germans last
night renewed their attacks against our
positions south and east of Haucoult AT
the latter point, i'll spite Of repeated efforts
by The enemy to dislodge us they found it
impossible to DO SC. South Of Haucour,
The Germans succeeded in winning d footing
in two small works between Haucourt and
Hill 287, which we hud previously occupied.
Southeast of Bethaucourt, the fighting in
the communicating trenches between Beth
aucourt and Chattancourt continues.
Paris, April 8th 1t is officially announced
to-day that Il French submarine has sunk an
Austrian transport in the Adriatic.
New York, April 8th-A movement was
launched last night for the nomination of
MIR. Elihu Root for the Presidency. A state-
ment bearing the signatures of "A prominent
Republicans, supported by Mr.. Robert Bacon,
n former member Of the Roosevelt Cabinet,
has been published.
Berlin, April 9th-It is stated that the
German troops have captured French posi-
tions for a Width of two kilometres west of
the Meuse in the Verdun It gion.
Berlin, April 9th-In a statement issued
yesterday the Imperial Government an
nounces that no German submarine or war
ship was responsible for the explosion which
damaged the cross-Channel steamer"Sussex."
Paris, April 8th-French troops to-day
captured $50 metres Of German trenches
southwest of the village Of ~Dououmout,
according to a statement given out to-day.
Norfolk, w. April 9th-The Brazilian
steamer 'Guajara" of l,498 tons, belonging
to the Lloyd Brazileire, is reported at noon
to-day, 300 miles south of the Scotland Light,
disabled and in tow of the United Fruit Coy's
steamer "Sixaola" which is bringing her to-
wards this port. The "Guojara" which sailed
from Rio has several passengers aboard.
London, April 8th.-Lloyds to-day gave
out the following The British steamer
"Braunton" 4,575 tons (Tatem Steam Navi-
CATION Coy) is reported lost having been
blown up. Her crew has been rescued. The
S. S. 'Chantala" 1851 tons (Fhe British Iu-
dia Steam Navigation Coy is also reported
sunk. Crew safe. The schooner "Clyde"
has been blown up. Grew rescued. The
Dutch steamer "Rijswijk" 1878 has been
damaged by a mine off the Scllly islands,
but reached harbour in safety.
London, April 9h.-The British steamer