South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-09

Associated Press Service:
Russia's probable new line in
Livonia, following the retreat from
Riga region under Won Hinderburg's
pressure. is now beginning to define
itself The retrograde movement
which has been showing signs Of
slackening for the past day or two.
now appears 10 have been definite
ly halted in some sectors. at least
where the Russians are digging in
and evidently preparing to make a
stand if attacked.
Berlin's report reveals this state
of affairs more clearly than Petro-
grads. Judging from the German
statements the Russian line now ex-
tends from west Of Kokenhusen on
the Dvina. about II miles east Of
Friedrichstadt and approximately
FIVE miles west Of Venden. and on 10
the coast OF the Gulf Of Riga. Thus
the front northwest of Dvinsk in
stead of curving sharply TO the west
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take in the Riga district now leaves
the Dvina there and continues on
IN almost straight line TO the
coast.
ON both the German and Russian
sides the opinion seems TO prevail
that the new German invasion will
not proceed much further this fall
The approach Of the wet and cold
seasons initiates against a real push
toward Petrograd at present, it is
held. even If Won Hindenburg had
the men TO spare for the difficult
task.
Italians Meet Stiff Resistance.
On the Austro-Italian front Gen.
Cadorna seems to be meeting with
resistance even more desperate than
before in his drive toward Triest.
An Austrian report. the date of
which is uncertain. claims a de-
cided reverse for the Italians in
their efforts 10 hold the ground won
nj the Carso region where Austria's
best troops are massed for the pro-
lection of her great seaport The
driving of the Italians from the vi
cinity Of Monte San Gabrielle north
east Of Gorilla is also claimed.
There has been no hint of such
setbacks i'm the italian reports Of
the past day or two, and the Aus
trian statement probably refers TO
ground admittedly lost by the Ital-
ians a few days ago in both Of those
sectors. The tone Of the recent
Italian statement has been confident.
especially as regards the hghtng
in the San Gabrielle region where
an Italian victory virtually was pre-
dicted. II is conceded. however, that
the Italian troops are engaged in an
extraordinary severe struggle with
tremendous obstacles 10 overcome
before any success they win can be
said TO have become decisive.
French Busy at Verdun Again.
on the Belgian front Yer
dun seems again TO be developing
into the chief center OF interest
Berlin. at least. indicates a serious
effort by the French TO renew their
successes in this battle Scared area
The French launched an attack on
a wide front Friday night, cen
terine their efforts east OF the
NTeuse between Samogneux and the
beaumont VaCherauville road, says
the German war Office. which claims
a repuIse inflicted on Cen Petatn.
Saturday morning however. after
drum ire the attack was renewed,
the front OF the drive apparently
being extended as far 20 the east as
Bezonvaux. the point on which the
French right flank hinged in the re-
cent successful offensive.
In none OF the other war theaters
have there been actions OF wide I'M
portance. so far as the current re-
ports reveal.