The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-25
OFFENSIVE
OF ITALIANS
IS GROWING
Blow Came When Political
Crisis In Hungary.
Was Acute
YOUNG EMPEROR
NOT A JUNKER
Russian War Minister Is
Working Vigorously to
Restore Morale
ASSOCIATED Press War Summary

ASSOCIATED Press War Summary
Austrian official statements sup
plementing announcements from
Rome, indicate that the Italian
offensive in the Julian and ON the
Carso is growing steadily in i'm
portance and extent. General Ca
dorna apparently is making a su-
preme effort for a decision and
the brilliant successes he already
has won have aroused high hopes.
The Italian commander seems
to be following the French tactics
of striking mighty alternative
blows at his enemy's TANKS. The
roar of his guns can already be
heard in Trieste but the wilder
ness of volcanic rocks and caves
which lies between him and his
goal, makes rapid advance, un-
der the most favorable circum-
stances, an impoSsibility.
The most advanced Italian posts are
scarcely ten miles from the main Aus
trian naval base but this is not to be
compared to an equal distance in an
open country.
Crisis in Hungary.
Thes ITALIANS have struck at time
when political conditions in Hungary
have assumed acute shape. The
resignation of Count Tisza 'iron man
of the dual monarchy, and staunch
pillar of Pan GerTranism and Junker-
deAa, c01ues on the eve Of the assens
Of the ATstrfaf parliament, a step Biz
terIy fought by the bureaucrats since
the outbreak of the war and as bitter
" eontended for by the democratic
leaders.
The two events give decided color
to the numerous reports that the young
Emperor Charles has democratic lean-
ings and consequently Is opposed to
the iunker ring in Berlin. A signif1-
cant indication of the emperor's posi-
tion comes from the report that he has
summoned Count Albert Apponyi and
Julius Ardrassy to an audience. Both
men have been conspicuous for years
as leaders OF the liberals in the em-
pire and have been constant opponents
of Count Tisza. Count ApponY has
delivered numerous lectures in the
credited with having warm apprecia-
tion for England and English institu-
tions. He has for many years advo-
Gated universal suffrage in Austria
Hungary and is also the father of a
scheme for worlds forum.
Quiet on Other Fronts.
No change of Importance is report
ed from any of the other war thea
tres. The British are preparing for
another drive in the Arras region but
bad weather has delayed the blow. In
Russia, Minister of War Kerensky Is
vigorously working to restore the
morale of the army and is reported to
have met with considerable success.
Presumably the Generalization in Rus
sia's fighting forces has forced a halt
in the British campaign in Meso-
potamia as nothing has been heard
from that region for some time.
French Capture Wood.
Paris. Nav 25.-Part of Chevreux
wood on the Aisne front was captured
last night by the French, the war Office
announced. The German shelters were
found to have been demolished by the
French artillery and to be filled with
dead.
Rome via London, May 25.-Italian
troops engaged IN the OILSuS1No hloNO
ment south of Gorilla have captured
the fortified heights north of Jamiano,
the war office announced today. The
Italian position has been extended still
farther the announcement adds.
South of Jamiano to the sea the
Italians also gained ground, driving
forward south of the Jamiano-B Bresto-
vizza road.
The battle is still raging from the
sea as far north as PLAYA. The Italians
yesterday and the day before took
total Of 1O,245 prisoners and much war
material.