The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
'TEUTON|C SOLDIERS
/ 'CED IN NUTlNY
Refuse, 5 Go To Front and
Dal 5 Their Rifles
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SHOOT l'HE OFFICERS
Wounded Several of Those;
Troopers We're Finally Over
come; Removed
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch. ]


Amsterdam, October 31.-Accord-
ing to Les Nouvelelles serious mu-
tiny occurred among the German SOL
diers at Beverloo camp, Belgium. It
is said the men refused to go to the
front, damaging their own rifles, while
others fired on the officers, wounding
several. The mutinies were finally
subdued and removed.
Rome, Italy, October 31.-Italy has
called to the colors all her reserve
soldiers between the classes of 1874
and 1899.
London, Eng, October 31-German
troops failed to counter-attack the
British at Passchendaele last night,
Field Marshal Haig reported today.
There were only artillery attacks on
the British.
Paris, France, October 31.-The
Germans vigorously attacked the
French yesterdy in the region of Ar
come but were driven back with
heavy loss. Dunkirk was bombed
last night from the air but there were
no victims.
Assistance to italy.
UNITED Press Dispatch.1
Washington, October 31.-Gigantic
supplies, money, munitions, fuel and
food, are being rushed to Italy from
America to help General Cadorna
stem the tide Of the Teutonic inva-
sion. Italy is seeking aid from all
quarters in the hope Of bringing
General Won Mackensen's sweep to
halt The American government will
extend to Italy an additional credit
of $230,O00,000. One of the pur-
poses of rushing the supplies to Italy
is to bolster up the morale Of the
civilians Of Italy.
France is sending some big can
mons to strengthen the italian line Of
defense along the Tagliamento river.
Italian army officers say that the
Tagliamento line Is well fortified, be-
sides being an excellent place by the
natural lay of the land for defense.
While the second and third Italian
armies are retreating, three other
armies, constituting the bulk of the
Italian troops, are making ready for
a determined stand.
Pursuit Of italians.
IUnfted Press D1SpaIcn.J 4. 81
Amsterdam, Holland, October 81
Pursuit of the retreating Italian
troops continued today towards the
Tagliamento river. Two of the Teu-
tonic armies are already stated to
be on Venetian territory entirely. The
Austrian emperor, Karl, yesterday
addressed his troops, saying that
they would go forward with Gods aid.
Berlin, Via London, October 81
The campaign on the Italian front Is
being developed in accordance with
the decision of the Austro- German
leaders, it was officially announced.
Situation In Italy.
The Associated Press today gave
out the following:
"An official Rome report says that
are that General Cadorna's
rear guards are doing notable work
in his efforts to slow up the advance
of the Austro- Germans in North
eastern Italy. The retreat toward
the line of Tagliamento river is con-
tinuing under this protecting shield.
Along stream the troops are making
stands, compelling the Teu-
tons to halt and fight, while the TIA
liam cavalry continues to harrasS the
columns. The Teutons are
making no claims Of additional cap
lures.
Petrograd, October 31.-The efforts
Of the Germans on the northern
front to fraternize with the Russians
were frustrated by the Russian artil-
lery yesterday, it was announced.
Discuss italian Situation.
UNITED Press Dispatch.1
With the American Troops in
France, October 31.--The Italian sit
uation is being discussed with most
intense interest by both officers and
men. There is hope that the Italians
will beat back the Teutons, but the
possibilities are evident.
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