Arizona republican., 1917-09-07
RF|MANS PRESSING
 RUSSIANS
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 The Russian and Austro- Italian the aters continue the centers of interest in the world war In the former the Germans still are pressing the Rus sians in their retreat from the Riga region; in the latter the forces of General Cadorna continue to harass the Austrians but with the enemy of fcring stout resistance on the major sectors-north and northeast of Gorizia and along the Carso plateau.
 With the Russian front already broken over a distance of about 45 miles between Riga and Friedrich stadt, the province of Livonia is fast being overrun by the Germans. Every where the enemy is pressing the re- treating Russians, among whom the disaffecton daily becomes more ap parent
 Although the Russians have fallen back with great speed all along the line, it seems evident that they have not been put to route and that the loyal troops are fighting splendid rear guard actions. This seemingly is borne out by the fact that the German bag of prisoners thus far has been less than 5000 and their capture in guns only 1S0.
 
 the Russians is contained in an unof- ficial report that German fleet is maneuvering at the entrance of the Gulf of Finland. If true, this might indicate that the Germans are pre- pnfing for {, rdlly into the GIh witt, the object Of attacking Reval, the Certified seaport in the gulf of EsthOn- ia, and hottling up the Russian ships inside the gulf; or even of proceed ing after the Russian fleet and at tempting to destroy it. which accomp- lishment would leave Kronstadt and Petrograd virtually at the mercy of the enemy's guns.
 The Italian commander in- chief General CadOrna, continues his retic ence concerning the operations he has in view against the Austrians, his latest communication merely announc- ing the continuation of the heavy fight ing northeast of Gorizia and the re- pulse on the Carso plateau south of the Brestovizza valley of strong Aus trian attacks From an Austrian war office statement, however, the situ- ation regarding Monte San Gabrielle, reported unofficialiy Wednesday to have been taken by the Italians has been clarified. This eminende. the last potent in the Austrian line dom mating Gorizia, did fall into the hands of the Italians, but the Austrians in violent counter attacks re-occupied it. Several times since the position has changed hands, and at last accounts the Austrians still were in possession.
 On the Carso plateau, south of the Brestovizza valley where Bavarian troops appealed for by the Austrians doubtless have reinforced the Austrian line, counter attacks of great strength have been thrown unsuccessfully against the Italian front Italian air men have effectively bombarded Her mada heights, the key to Ariest. which is in the hands of the Austirans.
 The western front in France and Belgium remains virtually quiet
 A renewal of activity on the Mace donian front is recorded in the latest French official communications but this also is being carried out to a large extent by the artillery The duels are particularly spirited on both sides of the Vardar river, where the British violently bcmbarded enemy works. East of Lake Doiran the Bull garians attempted two terrific attacks
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