The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-31
Attempt To Outhank The
New Line Is Not Yet a
Serious Menace
RENEWED ACTIVITY
ON FLANDERS FRONT
General Petain Has Con-
centrated Powerful
Force For Attack

NAssociated Press War Summary
General Cadorna's rear guards are
doing notable work I'm their efforts
TO slow up the advance of tha AUS
tro o-German invaders OF northwest
eFn Italy, according 20 the indications
In today's official report from Rome.
The retreat toward the line OF the
Tagliamento river Is continuing un-
der this protecting shield. Along the
streams that thickly thread the F,riu-
II plains and on the eminences farth-
er north the coveringf troops are
making numerous stands and COM
pelling the Teutons TO halt and Tight,
while the italian cavalry continues 10
harass the advancing columns.
BerlIn's announcement stya tha
campaign is being developed in ac-
cordance with the Austro- German in
tentions.
German and Austro- Hungarian
troops are driving through the plains
OF Nenetia toward the TaEliamento
river, while another army Is endeav-
oring to break through the Italian
defenses in the Carnic Alps in an at
tempt TO outfiank the TagIiamento
line. Udine, abandoned some DAYS
ago by General Cadorna. has been
occupied by the invaders, whose ad-
vance guards are being harassed by
Italian cavalry between Udine and
the Tagliamento.
General Cadorna apparently has
succeeded In saving the bulk OF the
forces which occupied positions south
Of TOlmino, as during the last two
days Berlin has made no claim Of ad-
ditional captures OF large numbers
or prisoners and guns. Udine is less
than 10 miles from the TaRliameneto
and IL the Italian commander n 20
make q stand there, heavy fahtiuR
along that line should take place
within a day or two at the latest.
The Germans threatening move-
ment in the Carnia region has not
developed greatly and seemingly IS
not yet a serious menace 20 the Tag
hamento line. Vienna reports the
capture from the Italians OF positions
at Pontafel. near the PIoecken mass
and on st. Pal These positions are
on the Austro-Italian border and il
Is probably not unlikely that Cen
eral Cadorna Is preparing to draw
IN his lines there TO better protect
the line OF the TagIiamento In the
Ampezzo and TolmezzO regions. Ber-
lin reports an advance toward the
upper course Of the TaRliamento, but
does not say how near the German
ADACSS are 10 lnaL river.
Take 500 Square Miles.
Since last Wednesday the Austro-
Germans have occupied more than
500 square miles Of territory former
ly held by the Italians. The greatest
depth Of the advance has been from
Tolmtno southeastWard TO ITdiue
The United States will give Italy
what aid IL can in the form of money
and immediate tonnage to transport
needed munitions. food and fuel.
French and British troops and guns
probably are on their way into north
ern Italy. Internal conditions In
Italy are improving. The Anstro-
German blow appears 10 have brought
together the opposing politicians ana
the new cabinet OF Premier Orlando
has been announced. Italy's foreign
policy viii undergo no change. as
Baron sonnino will retain the port
folio Of foreign affairs.
Activity In Flanders.
In Flanders the British have been
kuccessful in minor operations north
east OF Ypres- Canadian troops car
rted the bulk Of the fighting in ac-
tions near Passchendaele and Poel-
capelle with the object OF straighk-
ening out the British line. Passchen-
daele, Berlin says, was entered by
the Canadians, who were driven out
later. A boggy terrain, rainfall and
strong winds hampered the attack
ers, but they reached their obtec-
ttvess which included further Sec
tons OF the Passchendaele ridge.
Emperor William has placed at the
head Of his government Count Won
Hertling, premier OF Bavaria. and
former leader Of the Catholic centre.
\ strong opponent OF parliamentary
and franchise reform. Whether ne
will be acceptable 20 all the reich
stag parties is not indicated. The
does not meet again until
sarly December. Copenhagen dis
patches indicate ne will hardly Be
yelcomed BY the Socialists and pam
Germans.
German efforts last night against
he territory gained by the British
n the Passchendaele region were
confined to artillery FIRE.
viii Renew Attack.
In the Aisne region General Pefnfn
-pparently Is preparing TO renew his
ttack southwest OF Laon, where ne
cored his recent brilliant advance.
Seriin yesterday reported q concen-
rated force Of powerful propor-
ions" In this area. while today Paris
nnounces an artillery battle there.
From the Russian northern front
ONE additional evidences OF the GER
nan peace drive against Russia. in
he form Of continued attempts by
he German troops 10 fraternize with
he Russian soldiers. The Russian
rtillery frustrated the German ae-
orts. Petrograd declares.
Germans % Not Attack.
London. Oct 3I-The Germans
made no attempt during the niphf ~
eRafu the GROUND won vaufas-ae=s sfs