The Barnwell people. (Barnwell, S.C.) 1884-1925, March 18, 1915, Image 3
M
aiBOXO NOTE IS SENT TO THE
CXJNOTTTUTIONAIJST.
SITUATION IS SERI80S
Plploinattota . interpret Mondnf’e
Warning m an Entire CSiange of
Administration’* Policy—ETtddft&
That All Patience Has Been Lost—
Looking Out for Foreigners.
New and urgent representations
amounting practically to a warning,
hare been sent l. .he United States
to Gen. Carranza, demanding an im
provement of conditions in Mexico
City, says a dispatch from Yf&shing-
ton Monday.
Diplomatists familiar with the con
tents of the note which American
Consul Silliman has been Instructed
to present to Carranza, interpret it
as an entire change of policy on the
part of the Washington government
toward the Mexican situation.
The communication to Carranza,
drafted after conferences between
President Wilson, Secretary Bryan
and Counsellor Lansing was guarded
with secrecy pending some word from
Carranza as to his attitude.
It was said by some officials that
the note contained the strongest rep
resentations ' ever made to Carranza
and indicates that the American gov
ernment is rapidly losing patience
with his indifference to the objection
able actions of Gen. Obregon at Mex
ico City.
Those who know the contents of
the communication and it did not
threaten force, and was not in the
nature of an ultimatum, but pointed
out in explicit language the serious
consequences that might follow if the
welfare of foreigners continued to be
disregarded.
Early in the day Secretary Daniels
had said no additions were contem
plated to the fleet in Mexican waters,
. hpl Ji$.ter it was learned that the
cruiser Tacoma had been ordered
from Port au Prince. Haiti, to Vera
Cruz. Secretary Daniels was in con-
saltation with Secretary Bryan con
cerning the situation. Further move
ments of vessels may be decided on.
In diplomatic quarters there were
more manlfee'ations of concern over
the Mexican situation than at any
time since the American forces were
landed at Vera Crux. The foreign
diplomatists conferred among them
selves and communicated to one an
other the latest developments as they
heard them.
* Some of the diplomatists declared
therasqlves satisfied that the course
of the American government would
produce results. One of the minis
ters who had received wordy that the
diplomatic corps would leave Mexico
City cabled his legation there saying
that after learning what serious steps
the American government had taken,'
he advised the corps to remain In-the
capital and await developments.
Just what move now is contemplat
ed Is known only to President Wil
son and n few of his closest advisers,
bat It a ns apparent from the attitude
of officials that It was realized a new
crisis was at hand which must be met
with strong measures.
The general Impression In offleial
quarters, was that, even though the
use of force had not been threatened,
the American government was pre
paring to meet eventualities and
would hereafter pursue an Insistent
course to compel protection, for for
eigners and their Interests.
Secretary Bryen would say only
Uiat conditions at Meaico City had
not changed from their serious status
of the last few daj's. He said no
word had come directly from Carran
za tnr the last two or three days
When asked whether Carranza and
Obregon were at odds and whether
the former could control his Mexico
City commander. Secretary Bryan re
plied that the state department had
evidence that Obregon recognized
Carranza as his superior officer, but
could not say definitely whether any
friction had developed.
wrorcruMrar
GREECE nr TBROBS OF INTER
NAL STRIFE OVER WAR.
STARTS GOVERNMENT LINKS.
Canadians Inaugurate Tri-Weekly
- “ Boat Trips to France.
Inaugnratlon of a tri-weekly
steamship service from Canada to
France to convey supplies for the
British war department has been an
nounced by the Canadian govern
ment. The admiralty has undertak
en Jo supply eighteen freight boats
for this service until the end of the
war.
Immense quantities of supplies for
the British and French armies are
being obtained from Canada and the
United States, Cargoes of food,
clothing, transport vehicles, ammuni
tion and horses are being sent for
ward daily. This trafflee has reach
ed such a volume that the authorities
feel warranted in starting a regular
steamship service to handle it, it is
explained.
SUBMARINE RAMMED.
London Reports Sinking of German
Ship on Wednesday.
The German submarine U-20 has
been sent to the bottom, according to
a statement issued Wednesday by the
British admiralty. The submarine,
according to the official announce
ment, was rammed Wednesday by the
British torpedo boat destroyer Ariel.
It went to the bottom.
The members of the submarine’s
crew surrendered, and were saved.
The spot where the submarine went
" The cap* 1
tured crew will be deprived of all
special privileges, as in the case of
-the men on boardIbe U-8., They will
~be held for trial ip connection with
the sinking of merchant veaaela. The
' U-20 probably to the labmartne which
Tueeday tank the Biittoh
Greece, Italy and Bulgaria Are Trem
bling on Brink of War Grecian
King Stands for Fence.
The latest dispatches from Greece
oh Monday aay the situation there Is
grave as a result of the political
deadlock over the question of Inter-
vent'tn In the war on the side of the
allies. M. Salmis, governor of the
national bank of Greece, has not yet
shown indication of being able to
organize a new cabinet to succeed
that of Premier Venizelos; •which re
signed Saturday because King Con
stantine did not approve the premi
er’s aggressive policy for participa
tion in the war.
Rome, Italy, reports Monday that
some Athens correspondence declare
the deadlock between King Constan
tino and many of his advisers regard
ing the country’s intervention in the
war resulted from antagonism l>e-
t-veea the ruler and Euluetherio*
Venizelos, premier in the ::ablnet
which resigned Saturday afte- its
ta-afion n favor of joining the allies
was frowned on by the king.
Other correspondents declare tho
ti ven emtion of Onece on the side of
•..s ailies alrealv has ben agreed
upon ana that the apparent crisis
''ni ar*f.nged art’fdally to miko it
easier for Kina Covstantlne to decide
sg'uubt Germany, to which he has te>t
uiulor •-ome oMlgrtions for famsy
aud political reat< ls.
Ijomlon reports Monday that the
Bulgarian premier has pronm :d a
statement concern ng his go/orn-
(j cnt’f- position, and public opinion in
securvg the change.
Italy is aroused although thero are
re luduations that this nation-bocn
will change its po:Jy of armed neu
trality.
Home reports: The Glornale dTta-
lla, which represents the political ma
jority supporting the cabinet, argue
that it will be difficult for Italy long
er to remain neutral, declaring the
attack on the Dardanelles has
brought up three great problems af
fecting Italian Interests.
’’The first of these problems," the
newspapers say. ‘is the new rule to
allow Russia access to the Medtt-
terranean; the second concerns the
equilibrium of the Balkans; the third
the partition of Asiatic Turkey, which
affects the equilibrium of the eastern
Mediterranean.
‘it is impossible for Italy to keep
eut of the solution of such problems,
unless she is satisfied to see not only
the powers of the Triple Entente
settle these aiffalrs. according to their
Interests, but also the small but au
dacious and resolute nation, Greece.’
Ijindnn reports: A He'pter dis
patch from Athens says thr.t M. Venl
zelos, speaking in the chamber of
deputies declared he had advised
King Constantine to aend for M
Zalmls to form a new cabinet. M
Zaimis, the retiring minister added,
"will follow the policy of neutrality,
and I hope this policy will not en
danger o» r newly-acquired territory.* 1
“Our party,” M. Venizelos con-
tinnea, “will refuse to support any
government which may be formed
Besides. M. Zaimis, if he forms a cab
inet, will not come before the cham
ber"
Reuter’s Athens correspondent says
that a grand council of former Greek
premiers summoned by the king, met
Sunday. King Constantine presided
M. Venlzet s explained at length the
policy which his government thought
it necessary to pursue. An immense
crowd cheered M. Venizelos as he was
leaving the palace, the correspondent
says.
I’aris reportr, an Athens dispatch:
“King Constantine has accepted ihu
resignation of Premier Venizelos and
his cabinet and has requested M
Zaimis, governor of the National
Bank, to form a ministry. M. Zaimis
asked tho king to give bin until to
morrow to consult with hia friends.
"The Turkish minister, Salih Bey,
has declared openly that massacres
would take place in Turkey if Greece
S roke with the porte, while Count
ilrbach, the German minister, in
formed the diplomatic corps that
Austria and Germany would declare
war on Greece the day that Greece
moved against, Turkey.” • •
Under date cf Saturday tho corre
spondent, announcing the resignation
of the cabinet, which he blames on
the king’sdisapproval cf the govern
ment’s policy regarding intervention,
gave the following details:
‘‘Premier Venizelos went to the
palace at 2:30 o’clock this (Satur
day) afternoon and remained with
the king for mo e than an hour. The
chief of the army general staff and
the principal officers, also, were at
the palace to give their advice if nec
essary.
‘‘Returning to his residence, the
premier notified the ministers of the
resolution of the king. The premier
then announced the regisnation of
the cabinet. The news was a sur
prise in diplomatic circles.
"Yesterday, Premier Venizelos told
certain foreign ministers he would
resign irrevocably if his policy did
not receive the approval of the king,
who now has called Alexander Zaim
is (a former premier) for consulta
tion.”
Concerning events prior to tile
resignation, the correspondent says:
"This morning, when the king, ac
companied -by Premier Venzilos, left
the cathedral where a Te Deum on
the. anniversary of the taking of Ja-
nina was celebrated, they both were
acclaimed by the crowds. This mani
festation was Interpreted as Indicat
ing the perfect accord of {he nation
in pursuance of its traditions.
iMjniMii
AiEiiUN oratn mi n
LUTE CITI If ItHU
SHIPS AT VESA CBUZ
Evacuation of Capital Bald to Have
Began—Battleship Georgia and
Cruiser Washington Are Sent to
Seaport Town—Drastic Steps Pre
pared For.
American citizens again have been
warned to leave Mexico City in view
of the critical situation. Secretary
Bryan announced Tuesday night that
transportation facilities would be
sought for as many as desired to
leave.
The battleship Georgia and the ar
mored cruiser Washington were or
dered by Secretary Daniels, after con
ferences with President Wilson, to
proceed Immediately to Vera Cruz/
Consular messages from Vera Cruz
stated that it was reported thtit the
evacuation of Mexico City has already
started.
Enrique C. Llorente, G@en. Villa's
Washington representative, received
a message saying Zapatista forces oc
cupied Mexico City Tuesday, immedi
ately on the evacuation by Obregon’s
troops.
Word came from American Consul
Silliman that he had delivered to Gen.
Carranza'tho formal note from the
United States government demanding
an ImprovemenMn conditions for for
eigners in territory under Carranza’s
control.
These were the principal develop
ments Tuesday In the Mexican situa
tion, the Importance of which over
shadowed in oflltKl Washington in
terest in the European war. Although
the contents of the note to Carranza
were not announced, its tone im
pressed members of the diplomatic
Corps that serious consequences
would ensue If Carranza failed to
heed Us demands. The United States,
it was learned, described conditions
as "intolerable” and called on Car
ranza to take steps necessary to cor
rect the situation. Incendiary utter
ances of Gen. Obrogon were noted as
likely to stir up feeling against for
eigners, giving rise possibly to riots
and outrages.
The note pointed out that If harm
befell foreigners the American gov
ernment would bold Carranza officials
“personally reoponsible” and would
take the necessary means to Impose
the responsibility where it belonged.
The communication wjj not in the
nature of an ultimatum. President
Wilson hlmseif declare^ that the
United States did not utter nltlma-
tums but presented views and acted
accordingly.
In view of the American warning
It was considered likely that Obregon
forces would not evacuate Mexico
City without arranging for the pa
(Icing of the city. Reports that evac
uation had begun and that no dis
orders had arisen brought a feeling of
relief to offirlals, who believed Car
ranza would not fail to answer the
American government with the requi
site action for the protection of for
eigners. *
There was n absence in official
quarters of apprehension that drastic
measures would be required to en
force the Amerlran note. The move
ment of warships to Mexican waters
and the warning to Americans, It is
admitted, however, bad been decided
on out of an abundance of precau
tion.
The entry of Zapatista forces, it
was believed, would relieve the situa
tion, as it would mean the reopening
of communication with the American
border.
The sending of the warships to
Vera Cruz, it was stated on hlgk
authority, was for the purpose of con
vincing Carranza of the determina
tion of the United States to take dras
tic steps If finally compelled by cir
cumstances to do so. In view of the
Interruption of railroad oommunica-
tlon between Mexico city and Vera
Cruz, except for military purposes,
the state department was prepared
to Insist that trains be provided for
Americans who desire to reach the
sea.
The Carranza agancy issued anoth
er denial of reports of Gen. Obregon’s
activities, giving a telegram from Ob
regon himself denying that he had in
terfered with shipments of food to
the city President Wilson himself
indicated that some of the reports
about conditions in the capital were
exaggerated, but said the fear of
riots and outrages and the food fam
ine had brought about a serious situa
tion. It is known, too, from reports
from the Brazilian minister that Gen.
Obregon refused transportation facili
ties for the international relief com
mittee to bring supplies into the capi
tal.
CONVICTED OF MURDER.
Wilson May AbaAdon Trip.
President Wilson Wednesday prat-
ttcalty 4eBWgrng'mbaiB|gg~tito J 'PtnF
templated trip to the Panama canal
In July, because of the action of con
gress In eliminating from the legis
lative arid executive bill the appro
priation for the celebration of the
formal opening of the carnal. He
•till to undecided about the trip to
- “ this month.
Mill Operative Choked Hto Young
Wife to Death.
A. C. Tolbert, the Greenwood cot-
totl mill operative, was found guilty
of murder Saturday afternoon, after
a shprt deliberation by the Jury,
which had heard all tho evidence ad
duced.
Tolbert Was found qnilty of an
atrocious crime. He choked his young
wife to death while the two were
alone in a room in a house at Panola
Mills, a few days before Christmas.
He waited an hour after committing,
the crime before he notified any one,
saying he wanted to be sure she was
dead.
~xr-ths TfttT~hrt<wtTBsq- tmruwr
Infidelity waa the cause ‘Qf his rage
towards her. The plea of the de
fence was Insanity, and testimony
both of physicians and others was of
fered that Tolbert was “peculiar” or
crazy. When Jndge Moore finished
the death sentence Tolbert fell u In
an™ PIESSIHE KIHIB"
ENGLAND TO PEES IT UPOE GBR»
TAIN OOIfDITIGSa.
of Who* British
Embargo Will AEeci.
Formal notice of the treatment to
be accords I American cotton by Great
Britain end bar allies In.the execu
tion of tbeir declared intention to
stop all commerce to and Ifom enemy
countries has been given out in a
statement Issued by the British em
bassy in Washington. All cargoes
consigned directly to ports of an ene
my will he stopped, but as to ship
ments to neutral European countries
the statement said the following ar
rangement had been made In Lon
don:
“i. All cotton for which contracts
of sale and freight engagements al
ready had been made before March 2
to be allowed free (passage) (or
bought at contract price if stopped)
ptovided ships sail not liter than
March 31.
“2. Similar treatment to be accord
ed to all cotton insured before March
2 provided it is put on board not
later than March 16.
"3. All shipments of cotton claim
ing above protection to be declared
before sailing and documents produc
ed to and certificates obtained from
consular officers or other authority
fixed by government. Ships or car
goes consigned to enemy porta will
not be allowed to proceed.”
At the embassy It was explained
that this arrangement, announced in
response to appeals of American ship
pers anxious over the status of their
cotton already on dock awaiting ship
ment or actually at sea bound for
Europe, was merely temporary and
would be superseded by the British
order in council putting into effect
the new general retaliation policy to
be Instituted against Germany. Em
bassy officials constructed the ar
rangement as a concession to neutral
shippers, as Premier Asquith in an
nouncing the new policy on March 1
merely said: ■ -
"The treatment of vessels and car
goes which have sailed before this
date will not be affected.”
The statement was regarded as Im
portant, particularly because of Its
apparent intimation of the extent to
which the allies Intend to Interrupt
commerce between neutral countries
in carrying out their determination
to stop commercial Intercouse with
Germany.
R was suggested at the embassy
that the restrictions on shipments
generally would be the same as those
Imposed on cotton, end that besides
holding up all ships directly for ene
my countries the allied warships
would stop vessels loaded with pro
ducts heretofore free from molesta
tion were presumed to be ultimately
destined for Germany. Austria or
Turkey. Embargoes on re-exporta
tion, it was said would insure safe
passage for such cargoes.
High officials of the American gov
ernment had no formal comment to
make upon the statement, although
some said informally they did not
know Just whst it meant. The United
States holds to ths declaration of Its
right to ship non-contraband to bsl-
ligerents and to have uninterrupted
legitimate commercial intercourse
with neutrals.
Although the order in council pre
scribing methods of making reprisals
on German trade Is promised soon, no
date has been given. The foreign of
fice emphasizes the declaration that
it will not be inflexible so far as af
fects neutrals, but will permit nego
tiations in specific cases. As proof of
• his the special concessions to cotton
shippers is cited.
American Ambassador Page la
without advices regarding the United
States steamer Pacific, which sailed
for Rotterdam from Falmouth last
Friday, after having been detained
for several days. The foreign office
also is without information as to why
she was stopped.
CONSIDERS NOTE.
United States May Send Inquiry to
Great Britain and France.
President Wilson and Secretary
Bryan have under consideration a
note of inquiry to Great Britain and
France asking how the declaration of
an embargo by the allies on all com
mercial intercourse between Germany
and neutral countries actually was to
be carried. '— ,
In some quarters it was believed
the United States government might
await receipt of the order in council
in which it is reported Great Britain
Is preparing to explain the general
terms of her original declaration. As
the state department has received no
intimation of when the order might
be expected, it was also considered
possible that the inquiry might be
sent so as to indicate to the allies the
solicitude of‘the United States over
the general restrictions to its com
merce implied in recent Anglo-
French notes.
That the American inquiry will in
dicate clearly the grounds on which
subsequent protests will be based was
generally believed In. diplomatic cir
cles. It was expected the American
government would ask Great Britain
and France for an ^explanation of
their recent notes since President
Wilson has spoken of the rather gen
eral and vague policy announced in
those communications, and the nec
essity for discovering how the princi
ples expressed would actually be en
forced. ‘ r '
No reply has been yet received
from Great Britalnjo American pro
posals for the ^bandonjnent of sub
marine warfare, the removal of mines
and the shipment of foodstuff! and
conditional contraband to Germany
wonld «na—
tee their distribution to the civilian
population only.
Big Wreck to Spain.
Eighteen persons lost their Hvee
and many others jrere severely In
jured in Spain when a'ftainrsln waa
wrecked Is Aetnnee.
TO HOLD
ZAPATA
man nr
GERMANS FROM RUSSIA.
QEIHANS ACT IN EAST
Reinforcements Being Sent to Yon
Hindenberg—French and English
Proas Attacks in West, Making
Some Gnlns—Constantinople Re
port* Fight at Dardanelles.
Tkp Associated Preaa summarizes
Friday’s war news as follows:
A Petrograd semi-official statement
reports a new German movement in
Poland. After heavy concentration of
German troops for the renewed attaca
on Przasnysz, near the Prussian bor
der, reinforcements have been
brought up in the Pillca river region
to the southwest. Petrograd believes,
however, these reinforcements are In
tended fnerely to hold the ‘present
positions rather than institute anoth
er attempt to break through the Rus
sian line toward the Polish capital.
Concerning the great battle which
Petrograd says is in progress la north
ern Poland, few new details have
been received. The Russian state
ment mentions a bombardment of
Ossowetz by German aviators, but is
silent as to the course of the main
engagement.
The British attack in Belgium has
brought on two vigorous counter
movements by the Germans, but it is
said In London that the ground gain
ed has been held. In Champagne
further progreas for the French Is
claimed, although the German war
office announced two days ago that
this battle had been concluded.
M. Gounaris, Greece's new premi
er, has given specific assurance to
France that the policy of hto cabinet
—Flag of TMe Oo*aty 1
Over Hto Heaee.
Washington received news Friday
that John B. McManus, n promlaent,
American In Mexico City, was sto
and killed in hto home Thursday m*
Zapata troopers as they war* occa-
pying the Mexican’capital alter evae-
nation by Gen. Obregon’a Carran**
forces.
_ Official dispatches received Friday
from the Brasilian minister In Mexico
City reporting the affair to the state
department say the American flag was
floating over McManus’ house end
that hto order had been closed and
sealed by the Brazilian consuL The
Brazilian mlnlster’adispr.tch indicated
that the killing may have been one of
revenge, for it was charged that when
Zapta troops recently occupied the
capital McManus had killed three ol
their number.
The fact that the American flag had
been hoisted over the house and the
doors ad been sealed by the consul of
a neutral power was taken by offi
cials at Washington to indicate that
either McManus felt he was in dii»-
ger or that all foreigners were fear
ful of their safety with the entry of
the Zapata troops, and took steps lor
protection. The killing of the Ameri
can is described in the official dto-
patches as having caused excitement
in the foreign colony. McManus orig
inally was from Chicago.
The Brazilian minister reported
that Gen. Salazar, the Zapata com
mander, had promised to find the
guilty troopers and punish them. The
official dispatches telling of the kill
ing. did not go into details, but indi
cated there was uncertainty aa to
whether McManus or the soldiers be
gan the shooting. It was added, bow
will not be inimical to the Interests hat
of the allies, although the Gounaris
ministry wee-created as a result of
King Constantine’s opposition to the
farmer premier’s policy of Interven
ing In the war on their side.
liondon reports Friday: The
sweeping advance of British and In
dian troops around Neuve Chappells.
In the 1 direction of the strong German
position at LaBaasee, to regarded by
some English newspapers as the com
mencement of active operations on
the left wing of the allied front In the
west, and as likely to be followed by
another important offensive thrust
preliminary to a general advance in
th« spring.
■ It Is believed the Germans prompt
ly will seek to retaliate. Tf they do
it will compel them to keep their
western forces Intact, tf not to rein
force them, which to what the allies
profess to desire. Their stroke la
timed to aid the Russians. If the
allies had not kept the Germans buy
In the west, it le believed German
forces would again have been shift
ed to strengthen Field Mnrehel von
Hindenberg. whose armies ere fight
ing hard to regain the ascendency be
tween the Vistula and the Nlemen.
These battles In northern Poland
ere not thought In London to have
reached their maximum Intensity, but
von Hindenberg^ with heavy rein
forcements. Is said to be attempting
another flanking movement against
shot full of holes with evidence that
the firing was at clou range.
News of the killing wu received ta
official puarters here with evldeacu
of deep concern. The Brasilian min ta
ler’s dispatches arrived just as the
cabinet was assembling and Secretary
Bryan took them directly to the presi
dent. Mr. Bryan said that u a
searching Investigating was under
way no steps were likely to be taken
until all the facta were before the
American government.
The Incident wu regarded serlone
ly at the White House.
veyy strong pressure mi the enemy's
lines compelled the Germans to bring
on very numerous forces taken from
the reserves In other sections.
■These incessant engagements. In
which some of the heat units of the
German army have been decimated,
made §
Make Your
j ,
lies to move troops or nmwntttee
toward their Eastern front
“Among their numerou achieve
menta, the capture of the earthwork
at Beaus*jour wu aot the leant brfk
Rant Our colonial Infantry, to wkiaa
thto honor to dae. gave proof la tkte
fighting of a determlnstloa and a
■pint of sacriflee worthy of Its glori
ous traditions.”
Berlin reports: "An English avia
tor has thrown boas he on tho tows off
Menln. la weet Flanders. Oaly oaa at
hto mlutlsa exploded sad this kffitad
••▼•n aad wounded tea
"Weet of Bereje (to the
AngnstMwni »• f«v*h tee n ailaa
prlsoan and enptared three gaaa
end two machine gnus.
"A fresh Russian attempt to brevh
through the German lines to tbs
Przasnysz, with the ultimate Idea of •outh °f Auguetowo resulted in the
resuming his advance along the Nle- ennlhltofion of the Resetaa forau
men. The battle line of these opera- u,ed ln endeavor,
tlons extends roughly for 8(1 miles be
tween the Orzyc and the Vistula.
Constantinople reports via Berlin
and London (delayed two days In
transit): The fire of British war
ships on Turkish positions in the Dar
danelles has been well directed on
the whole, but at times Inefficacious.
The Turks on their side have shown
a greater degree of accuracy In their
marksmanship and Lave compelled
British vessels to exercise great cau
tion in approaching their batteries.
A correspondent of the Associated
Press witnessed the bombardment of
March 5, directed against the posi
tion at Kilid Bahr, on the European
side of the straits. He could see the
fire of either side and note how all
the shots fell. The vessels engaged
were British ships of the Agamem
non type.
The firing started at 11:60 a. m.
and lasted until 4:26 p. m. when the
British withdrew. Their fire had
been rather scattered. Some of it
was directed against the Dardanus
and other points on the European
side of the straits and the material
damage Inflicted was only slight.
At KUid Bahr the British fire was
well directed on the whole, but it was
not very effective. Of about 20 heavv
shells, 10 fell close to the Turkish
batteries, while most of the others
fell short. A certain British vessel
which ventured within range of the
Kilid Bahr batteries was subjected to
a well-aimed fire from them. She
retreated. The vicinity of these par
ticular batteries was then avoided for
the rest of the day.
Later in the afternoon two other
British vessels came within range of
a hidden Turkish battery and had
narrow escapes from the shore fire.
During all the afternootf the British
vessels inside the straits were oblig
ed to manoeuvre actively. As soon as
any of them stopped it invariably
drew a fairly accurate Turkish fire.
It was evident the British were exer
cising the greatest caution.
London reports Thursday: “The
Fourth and the Indian corps advanced
on a front of 4,000 yards for rough
ly three-quarters of a mile, and cap
tured all the intervening hostile posi
tions and trenches. The corps on the
right and left of these two corps also
were engaged. Mor* than 700 prison
ers were taken.*• ““T
Paris reports Thursday: “A con
tinuous action has been going on in
rhampagno
In an engagement to the aertb-
west of Oatrolenka the Germans were
victorious: six Russian offieera and
900 soldiers were taken prisoner,
while eight machine gvnv were cap
tured.
“The German ’attacks Ap the north’
and to the northwest of Przssnyss
have made farther progress.
“In the fighting to the northwest
of Novomlasto 1,660 more Raeetan
prisoners have been made by as.”
Manna reports: "The ground wen
in the recent battles In Russian Po
land and on the western GaHeinn
front to the rear end eonth of Gor-
lice has been strongly maintained.
Attempts to regatn some of the van
tage points failed.
“A envy snowfall in the Carpa
thian* has hampered operations,, bat
In spite of these conditions battles
are conttnning at several parts of the
battle front.
"Daring the occupation of a height
several companies of the enemy were
repulsed and two officers and 359
men were captured. Some night at
tacks were repulsed with losses for
the enemy.
“The enemy was repulsed before
our positions north of Nadworaa aad
280 additional prisoners were captur
ed.
"On the remainder of the front and
in Buwodina calm prevails."
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