Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-01
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this sector the British captured
4S4S prisoners, including 12S off, \
GERS.
Along the French front, partio-
ularly in the Aisne sector of Braye-
Cerny- Hurtebise, artillery duels Of
intense violence are reported.
THE enemy attempted an attack
upon the French outpost on the
right bank of the Mouse. This at
tack was particularly successful
and certain German units gained
a foothold in the French center
where a violent combat took place,
which ended in the French regain
ing the lost position.
FRENCH REPULsE ATTACKS.
Along the whole French front
German storm contingents har-
assed the French line, though their
attacks were everywhere repulsed.
The operations Of maximum Inn
portance were north of Verdum,
where the enemy made use Of
liquid fires in an effort to record
some distinct successes.
az OototetAidiiiJ lCdtuTS OF tD6
recent engagement was the vast
age of man power of the enemy.
IF we compare the combat front
of Verdun in 1915. held by IL Ger
man divisions, With the combat
front along the Aisne In 1917, held
by IA divisions, both of practically
the same length, it is found that
during the same period Of time
from May to September, 1916 and
1917, respectively. the enemy en-
gagged along the Verdun front 25
new divisions last year, along the
Aisne So new divisions this year.
FORTY DIVISIONS IN RESERVE.
so great has the wastage of
enemy forces become, owing to the
improved mechanical means of the
allies and the perfection Of their
methods of combat, that the Ger
mans are obliged to maintain in
reserve as a minimum guarantee
for the safety of their battle line
In the west, at least 40 divisions.
The western front thus remains thu
principal battle front of the war. II
s still strongly held by the enemy and
lis defensive strength, while shaken,
emains powerful
ON THE ITALIAN FRONT.
"Emulating their German allies tina
Austriahs have made desperate at
empts to retain the lost ground which
ne Italians have taken during their
ffensives of the past few weeks.
1T is especially along the main
plateau that the Austrians
their efforts, Not only
we're their attacks unsuccessful, but
he Italians were even able to extend
heir gains as result of further ter
ain lost by the enemy.
The Italians have now comnleted
he occupation Of the entire Bainsizza
lateau and are consolidating their no.
itions there.
Along the other sectors Of the Ital,
an front In the Trentino and the Juls
IN alps, the enemy made various
linor assaults which were easily re-
ulsed.
LITTLE NEWS FROM RUSSIA.
News from Russia continues slight
urther reinforeements of the enemy
'rces are reported in the Riga sector
md indications are that the Germena
ontemplate extending their gains
cross the Dvina,
fhe German offensive was haIted
fter the capture of Riga, apparently
resume the Rumanian campaign
18th view to complete the conouest
Moidavia, and If possible push on to
essarnia in order to seize the rich
rain and other supplies known to be
.ored there.
No reports received indicate any
nusual activity along the Rumaniap
ont, where the situation remained un-
hanged during the week.
From Macedonia we have no newa
Importance. The heat during ths
lst week has prevented much actiy-
y.
However. a raid by the combined
rench and Albanian ycontingents. the
tier belonging to the forces OF Essab
asha, carried out In the Skumbi VAL
y, should be mentioned.
MOBILIZATION OF GUARD.
The mobilization OF the national
lard IN. their camps Is proceeding
pidiy and the formation Of reorgan-
cd divisions is taking place. This
is necessitased by the
ndftions Of the present war and re-
Iires larger regiments and certain
achine gun and othef units not typi-
! heretofore. Some acknowledgements
9 OF the reorganization has arisen:
i Its purpose and military neces-
y are being explained and the al
SION commanders are doing their ut.
ost TO preserve tho local association.
q historic memosies OF these stats
rcos.
The assembling of the national
my in the cantoaments has eore On
tn smoothness and success. Enu,n-
mt difficulties are not serious and
G being rapidly overcome. The most
sious shortage is in rifles; but an
equote supplyifo all purno..s IN
On be at hand and no delay - 49,.
are expecte1from the SHORTAGE. An