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Ano ak has p ,.. w1thout the Gt ,Ahs resuming their offen- sive along the western front In fact, the entente allies have shown the greatest activity during this period and in several parts of the battle zone have carried the fight to the enemy.
 These actions have been local but have been fought for important obiec lives which strengthen the allied lines where it needed bolstering before the breaking of the storm expected at any time.
 At various points the allies have placed in jeopardy the enemy hold of certain points of the line and have extended their control over wide sec- tors.
 Americans Take Initiative.
 This was the notable result of the attack near Balleul wood on the Marne front by the Americans We'd nesway. They did s not seek to break thru the German lines, but wanted to reach higher ground which and Bouresches. This ground is HON oS'uICiy III lhCll pOooCoplOA.
 The French attacking southwest of Soissons had the same. object. They Hurled themselves at the German line with such gallantsy that in little over an hour they penetrated to depth of more than mile and cap tured more than 900 prisoners. Hun Counter Attack Fails. German counter attacks against the ,l, pulsed with heavy losses. The British on the extreme western tip of the Lys salient cut deeply into the German lines Thursday. showing the enemy from his position on sev- eral little ridges from which he will find it more difficult to attack There is reason for believing that preparations are now nearly complete for 9 resumption of the German drive. Just where the blow will fall is not known, altho the allied command seems confident to have some clue to the intention of the foe.
 Expect Foes Greatest Effort.
 The blow is expected to surpass the ferocity of the attack before Cam brai March or along the Asne May 27. An epidemic of influenza in the German army is reported and this to- gether with prevalence of typhoid, dyssentery and other diseases may delay the onset for time.
 A week ago the Austrians began their flight across the Pfave river from the western bank where they had received a sanguinary check at the hands of the Italians. It Is possi. ble now to view the event in it's true perspective and estimate the victory of the Italians as great defensive triumph.
 General Diaz, Italian commander-in- chief has not pursued the Austrians further than the Piave except for set ting up strong bridgeheads on the eastern bank. There is still danger of another attack being launched against Italy this time from the mountain front and with German forces leading their allies in their at tempt to force their path down into the Italian plans.
 Russian Situation Obscure.
 The situation in Russia Is very ob- scure and while there are indica- tions that the sway of the Bolsheviki may be near it's end there IS no con- firmation of reports that the gov ernment of LeTline and Tfotzky mas been overthrown..
 British and German torpedo boats patrol fleets, off the Belgian coast. had a brief encounter Thursday eve ming but when the Germans received endorsements the British withdrew without loss apparently having been. inflicted by either side.
 
 German Statement.
 Berlin, June 29-The German war office admits in today's official com munication the advance of the Brit ish in the vieux4Berquin but adds that counter attack drove the Brit ish beyond the western border of the village. At other points. it declares, British attacks broke down.
 French Statement.
 Paris, June 29.-Tonight's war of ficA announcement ssaYs: "Tha{1s3s nothing to report except quite maT44d artillery activity between the Ourcn and the Marne, and east of Rheims. r~va xy-