Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-09

of the river in the vicinity OF Intcsta-
dura about ten miles from the Adri-
attic. Large continEents were gathered
together for this operation. Owing to
the vigorous nature OF Italian resist
ance, complete failure attended the I'M
dertakins, and the enemy was driven
back with serious loss
NO HOSTILE FORCES
ON WEST HANK or PIAvE
The Austrian detachments which
have held the bridgchead at zcnson. on
the right bank OF the Piavc. for the
past five weeks were also driven out by
an impctuous attack and forced to re-
ere across the river. SO that no hos
TIE units now remain on the west bank
Of the Piave.
The British lead in raiding enemy
positions across the river. Their sallies
achieved excellent results as theywere
ahle 10 inAict much damage on hostile
outworks and took number OF pris-
oncrs.
Heavy snow has At last fallen in
the Alpine regions which greatly ham
pers the AuStro-Germans. 1t will be
a tremendous task for them to keep
their lines of communication open in
the mountain area. Transport prob
ietns are at all times peculiarly difficult,
IN TINS theatcr. and under the added
puraen OF unfavorable winter weather.
inc practical advantage which the
enemy mas hitherto enjoyed by holding
mo higher ground will be ncutralixed
y! MS transportation difficulties
Inc Italians remain in secure pos
session OF their offensive positions
along tho Monte Grappa and the Asiaro
sectors.
The interallied war council. rot re-
lying on undertaking a counteroYen-
siNe IN the west in order to relieve Aus
.ro-Gcrman pressure In Italy, smooth.
~ and quietly transported an import
ant number OF veteran French and
British divisions TO the Venetian bat,,c
held. Some time had OF necessity to
eiapse before the closes, coordination
and harmony could he secured between
the mixed continscnts fighting In
new terrain. This period of adjust
ticipate that the French, British and
italians fighting side by side viii be
able TO master tho situation
Incorporation between their forces
has been secured. Military operations
otthS Conducted Win a unity
OF command and purpose which pre-
aascs the best results
In Palestine. hostile reaction fol-
lowing upon tho fall of Jerusalem. as
was to be anticipated. took place. The
Turkish forces delivered series OF
very wcll-concerted and powerful
thrusts in the nciEhborhood of Biz
Nebala. These assaults were evidently
launched for the purpose OF rctakin:
the Holy City. But owing to the su-
perioriiy OF the British. not only did
the Turkish counteroffensive fall ut
terly. but the British were able to push
forward for n distance OF seven miles.
The British are continuing their
successful operations, and have been
able 10 extend their lines nine miles
north OF Jerusalem. Inclement weather
has impeded operations.
From various sources information
reaches US that under German super
vision large number OF fresh bat
talons withdrawn from Mesopotarnia,
ana the Caucasus are being rushed 10
Palestine Damascus Is the center Of
much military activity
II, In believed that in order to at
tempt 10 regain their prestige the Ger
mans viii! afford the Turks whatever
assistance possible In an effort TO check
the British and retake Jerusalem"