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VAR SOON TO BEGIN WIAT AUSTRIA OFFERED TV KEEP ITALY NEUTRAL ITALY PREFAHNR LAST MPIA IATK FOUALMIES _■( , | Bethauuu-Hollwek OmlUaca Comm* •Iob*—-Italiaa OkbAaet CfcooMt War or Pmch Thnradaf. SENATE VOTES FOR WAR HooeAvM Upper HoaM'a Au to Oraat oi War Power* oa Friday—Diplomatic Immaaity of Hm Aaatrian and Germaa Ambaa- to tha Tati ran Snapended. Xhe bill introduced by Premier Sa- landra in tbe house of deputies Thursday was passed by the Italian Seoata Friday. It grants the govern- meat full power for the conduct of tha war. Wild masses on the streets of thp city celebrated the approach of war reckless fashion, unmolest ed by troops or policemen. Tbs Pope, it was announced, is grief stricken orer his failure to pre serve peace with the central empires and Italy. He spent the night read ing the Green Book, issued by the Italian government justifying its en trance into the war. Afterwards be expressed the opinion that hostilities were inevitable. Signor Tjlliana, attache of the Italian embassy at Constantinople, ^ arrived in Rome frum his post Fri day. Signor Talliana declared that the Turks have become convinced of the inevitable fall of their capital. They have concluded to sue for im mediate peace should 'Bulgaria and Roumania join the allies. They will renounce the German alliance and sue for immediate peace. Under such circumstances the Turks will offer free passage of the Dardanelles^^ * fleet am! will do their 11 rmMtftrpre vent the surrender of Constantinople to the Russians. They are said to fear reprisals which will follow as the Russians are worked up over Turkish treatment of their Russian prisoners after the Caiyasus cam paign A dj^atch to the Exchange Tele graph Company of Ix>ndon says “Premier Balandra Friday morning obtained the royal signature to a de cree suspending the diplomatic im munity of the Austrian and German ambassadors to the Vatican, who leave to-morrow.’’ Tbe premier also Introduced in the Senate the bill passed by the chamber of deputies Thursday, conferring upon the gov ernment plenary powers In regard to the conduct of the war. Any lingering hope that Italy would maintain her neutrality was abandoned Friday night after the Italian Senate, following the lead of tba Chamber of DeputlM, had con- ferred on tna government extraordi nary powers In the event of the war’s outbreak. * Tbla is considered a vote for war. for 4htch the government has made all preparations, and the prospects of which have aroused the greatest en thusiasm throughout Italy. The bill reads: The government Is authorised In case of war and dur log the duration of war to make de- cision^wlth due authority of law. in every respect required, for the de fence of the state, the guarantee of public order and urgent economic national necessities. The provisions contained in Article 24 3 to 251 of the Military Code continue In force. The government la authorized also to have recourse until December 31, 1911** to monthly provisional appro priations for balancing the budget. This law comes into force the day it Is passed.'' The premier then began an ex position of the situation of Italy be fore the opening of hostilities in Europe. He declared that Italy had submitted to every humiliation from Austria-Hungary for love of peace. By her ultimatum to Servla, the pre mier said, Austria had annulled the equilibrium of the Balkans and prej udlced Italian Interests. Notwlth standing this evident violation of the treaty of the Triple Alliance, Italy endeavored during long^months to avoid a conflict, but these efforts were bound to have a limit in time and dignity. "This is why the government felt itself forced to present its denuncia tioh of the Triple Alliance on May 4,” sai Premier Salandra. "This declaration was received with great applause, which the pre mier tried to quiet. When he had succeeded in so doing, he said: “Italy must be united at this mo ment when her destinies are being decided.’’ The German and Austrian minis ters were still in Rome, but, accord ing to Berlin dispatches, their one care now is to arrange for the safe ty of their nationals remaining in Italy. A formal declaration of war, or perhaps action without a formal dec- layitlon, is expected momentarily. At any rate, all preparations for naval and military action have been made on both sides, and it is pos sible that while the Italian! premier, Eignor Salandra, was explaining to the cabinet and the world the policy of his government, the troops on the frontier and the navies in the Oriatic bad anticipated diplomatic action. Large orders for military stores and foodstuffs for Italy were report ed to be in the market at New -York Friday despite the fact that for months the Italian government has been drawing supplies " from thq, "United States in anticipation of hos- tllltie*. * Shipments of coal and wheat from thi* country to Italy in the .last few weeka have been extensive, it is said. Many shiploads of horses for, use of the Italian army were reported to have been made and an order for 10,090 more horses is understood to ' be awaiting acceptance. Maay of tbe Italian reaerviata re turned to Italy in the early stages of the European war and a rush by Ital- to return to Heir and enlist for among “You are aware,’’~ said Dr. von Bethm&nn-Hollweg, the Imperial chancellor of Germany,' apeaking In the relchatag Tuesday, “that the re lations between Italy and Austria within the last months have been, strongly strained. “From the speech made yesterday by Count Tizza you will have gather ed that the Vienna cabinet In a sin cere effort to ensure enduring peace between the dual monarchy and Italy, and to take into account the lasting great vital interests of both erppires, had resolved on far-reaching cjonces- sions to Italy of a territorial nature. “I consider it proper to indicate these concessions to you: i. “Part of Tyrol, inhabited by Ital ians, was to be ceded to Italy. “The western bank of the Isohzo, Insofar as the population was purely Italian, and the town of Gradisca likewise was to be ceded to Italy. < “Trieste was to be made anjjm^ perial free city, receiving an adminis tration which would insure the Ital ian character of the city and to have au Italian university. “Italian sovereignty ovei; Avolona (a seaport of Albania) and a sphere of interest belonging thereto, to be recognized. "Austria-Hungary declared her po litical disinterestedness regarding Albania. “The national Interest 1 f Italians in Austria to be particularly respect ed. “Austria-Hungary to grant am nesty . to political military prisoners belonging to the ceded territory. “The further wishes of Italy re garding tbe general question to be assursd every consideration. ‘ Gie conclu sion of^he agreemenC to give ( a sol emn declaration concerning tbe con cessions. “Mixed committees for the regula tion of the details for the concession to be appointed. “After the conclusion of the agree ment Austro-H ngarian soldiers, na tives of the occupied territory, shall not participate further In the war.” “1 can add,” continued the im perial chancellor, "that Germany, In order further to strengthen the un derstanding between both her allies, undertook, with the full agreement of the Vienna cabinet, to give a full guarantee for the loyal fulfillment of these offers. Germany and Austria- Hungary herewith formed a resolu tion, which. If It should lead to re sults, would, I firmly believe, And an overwhelming majority iu the three .nations. “With Its parliament, the Italian people will now decide whether It will reach the fulfillment of all na tional aspirations In tbe widest extent In a peaceful manner, or whether it will plunge the co ntry into war and to-morrow draw the sword against its allies of yesterday. “I will not give up the hope en tirely that the scale of peace will be heavier than the scale of war, but whatever the decision of Italy may bq. we, together with Austria-Hun gary, hafo done all within the boun daries of possibility to support an alliance which was flrmly rooted among the German people and had brought profit and good to the three empires. • “If the alliance is torn by one of the three partners, we shall know, together with the other partnerr how to meet the new dangers with daunt less confidence and courage ” The imperial chancellor's speech was loudly applauded from the gal leries. SEIZE ALL RAILWAYS BERLIN IS CONCUAYORY; WASHINGTON IS HOPEFUL ITALIAN DECREE PUTS ROADS IN MILITARY CONTROL Well lafonaed Diplomats Sea of Arbltraiiioa Offer With Bus pension of Sabmarlae Warfare. EMPIRE READY FOR WAR J: King’s Order Froit tbits Suspected Persona Approaching Rail Lines Now Supervised by Authorities— “Green’’ Book Jrnstifylag War Without word from Ambassador Gerard as to Germany’s attitude to ward the recent American note, offi cial Washington attaches significance .to intimations in diplomatic quarters friendly to Germany that the reply might contain an offer to suspend at tacks without warning on merchant ships, if the United States would re new its Informal proposals for unre stricted passage of foodstuffs to Ger man civilians., ms OUTBREAK IS GOOD Ready to Print. A royal decree under which all railroad lines and stations in Italy are placed entirely under the super vision of the military authorities is published by the Official Gazette. Under the decree military officials are given power to prohibit suspect ed persons from travelling on the railroads or even approaching the lines. All travelers are warned that at certain points they must not look fom the carriage windows, but must keep the shutterk closed. Any person approaching a tunnel or bridge wjll be imprisoned for six months. If war ha been declared when the offensive is committed the offender will be courtmartialed. Sol diers and the police, entrusted with enforcement of the decree, are au thorized to fire on persons who vio late its provisions. Austria has decided to entrust to the United States the protection of her subjects in Italy in the event of war, which is considered inevitable. Owing to the feeling caused in the United States by the sinking of the Lusitania, Germany is reported to have decided to ask Switzerland to undertake the same task.ipr German aybjedlfcilr tl fry.* The Green Rook containing diplo matic do-utnents designed to show Italy’s attitude since the beginning of war and reports made to reconcile the obligations of the Triple Alliance with Italian national aspirations, has been "set up by the typeseUera.BMrJ 14y<<tri1| has informally agreed nlnvori hv fhft «m hnr nf tfeynutim :—r—- —. ■ r GERMAN LOSSES HEAVY Petrograd Announces Enormous ("as- £ unities Among Enemy. Petrograd reports officially Friday: “In the fighting of the past three weeks, since the beginning of the enemy’s operations in the Carpa thians, their losses on May 10, May 11, May 12 and My 13, during which the fighting lost some of Us intensity, averaged 10,000 a day. On the other 17 days they wore much heavier, especially during the period between May 17 and May 19, when they amounte to several ten? of thou sands daily. “Certain regiments of the enemy have been reduced to a single com pany, Their total losses during this period, including 10,000 prisoners captured by us. have undoubtedly reached to pne-fourth or perhaps one-third df tliei.* total strength. “The score of guns lost by the enemy in this fighting is as nothing compared with their total number, but,,it. must be borne in mind that owing to lack of horses and the scarcity oT projectiles—between two and three million shells having been expended by th£ enemy dur'ng this period—the fenemy le& behind on old positions several hundred guns. This .circumstance lias helped to equalize the odds, which were in favor of the enemy.” CONSTABLES IN CHARLESTON Gov. Manning Orders Them to En force I-nw at All Hazards. • ployed by the 'cinrarbCTuT“ Every precaution was taken to pre vent the printers from communicat ing with persons outside their office and they were reminded that any be trayal of the secret contained in the Gr^en Book would make them pun ishable by several years' Imprison ment under the law recently enacted for the defense of the state. The Green Book is said to show that If Italy fights it will be because of necessity, and that during the ne gotiations with Austria, tbe repre sentatives of the dual monarchy ap parently had failed to realize that Italy was flrmly^determined to enter the war if she was unable to obtain satisfactory territorial conceMions by diplomatic action. - The documents seek to demcn- strate that Austria failed from the first to understand that one of Italy's chief purposes was to have her rec ognize the justice of the demands made by Italy. For Italy it waa a question of maintaining her dignity before the world and gaining hef ob ject at any cost. The Green Book contains also the n %.*, rl May 4, In which Italy, aftei s rmmarizing the course of events and emphasizing that Austria's caurse had been con trary to the letter and spirit of the triple alliance treaty, denounced that treaty. . In explanation of the manner in which the treaty was denounced, it Is stated that on May 4 the Duke of Avana, Italian ambaasador at Vien na. acting under instructions from his government, notified the Austrian minister of foreign affairs that Italy considered Austria’s declaration of war against Serbia a violation of the triple alliance, treaty. He added that' the negotiations started first by Ger many, and continued by Austria with a view of giv4ng Italy compensation for maintaining neutrauity, had re sulted in Italy deciding to resume her complete liberty of action, both because the Austrian offers were to tally inadequate and because Italy’s situation had become ' intolerable. Austria made no reply, but continued the negotiations, offering additional concessions. Resentment has been caused by the statement appearing in some German papers that Italy denounced the triple alliance treaty only so far as it re ferred to Austria. The purpose of this statement is believed to be to give the impression that it is possible lor Italy to fight only the dual mon^ archy. Rome papers point out that Italy’s denunciation of the treaty only to Austria was not intended to imply that Germany would not assist her aly, but simply to accentuate the fact that whatever differences exist are between Italy and Austria alone and not between Italy and Germany. lloumania’s attitude regarding^the war is being watched with keenest interest. As yet no official announce ment has been made as to whether the cordial relations between that country and Italy have be^n trans formed into an actual alliance. There undoubtedly is a diplomatic under standing between the two govern- ■ments, as Prince Ghika, the Rouma nian minister, is the only foreign dip lomat who has had long daily-inter views with Foreign Minister Sonnino during the past fortnight. Well informed European diplomats asserted that Germany most certainly would offer to settle the question at issue by arbitration or diplomacy with an agreement to abandon sub marine warfare while the discussion was In progress. Officials have been reticent in dis cussing the idea of arbitration or a proposal with reference to foodstuffs, but it is indicate^ that the situation has progressed toward the point where the United States would not be likely to be satisfied with any condi tional acquiescence in the American position. It was intimated, however, that If Germany accepted the Ameri can point of view, the national ten dency of the United States of its owh initiative would be strongly to press its contention on the right to ship foodstuffs to Germany. There is a likelihood, too, that some understanding might be reached through the medium of the American government whereby Germany could be assured definitely that no mer chant ships leaving the United States would be armed, making it possible for submarine commanders to exer cise the right of visit and search with impunity. Whether Great Britain would consent to disarm all her mer chant rari^in^ rgmrtthanrt onlecture. T’hat'TFe Question of penffTttlng Americans to travel on armed mer chantmen may be taken under con sideration soon is intimated in well informed quartets. On the other hand, some officials believe there will be little necessity for this, as Great ^ tin forma not to arm her vesseTs plying between British and American ports. What is regarded as one of the hopeful signs in the general situation is the confidence reflected in official and diplomatic quarters that Ger many will meet the United States at least Half-way, and will suspend for the time being her submarine attacks without warning during the diplo matic correspondence. In this connection there has been much comment over the recent an nouncements from London that Great Britain did not understand from Ger many’s answer last March that the principle of submarine warfare would be abandoned. It was noted that the same misunderstanding arose when the German and British repllea were received to the American pro posal for tha abandonment by Ger many of submarine warfare and tbe use of mines In return for American supervision of the distribution of foodstuffs if England agreed to their unrestricted passage to Germany when consigned to civilians. POMERS WELCOME ITALY AS FULL-FLED6ED PARTNER Balkans Are Expected to t ome Into War at Any Tim an to First Blow. -Doubt Gov. fanning announced Wednes day afternoon Uyrt, ieing dissatis fied with conditions in Charleston, he had appoinled constables and tf h^d sent them to Charleston to enrcree the liquor laws at all hazards. They are placed under the,Authority of Sheriff Elmore Martin. Information* from Charleston is to the effect that raids were in progress Wednesday and the City by the Sea was very much ; excited at course of events! Kitchener Sees Premier Asquith. Premier Asquith and Lord Kitch ener spent four hours in a confer ence Friday aftertooon when the war lord saw thd prem.ler at Mr. As quith's request. Reginald McKenna was also present, and many believe that he will succeed Lord Kitchen^- as the head of the war office. liondon reports Friday: It is uni versally’ conceded in England that Italy from to-day enters into full partnership with the entente powers, and this means that the two Ger manic nations, assisted by the Turks, find themselves facing seven Euro pean powers, not counting Portugal, with Japan in the background. How long the Balkan states will refrain from joining in the fray is not known, but it is held here that this period of time must of necessity be comparatively brief. The demands for compensation, territorial and otherwise, of Rou mania, Bulgaria and Greece are in process of arrangement, according t,o Well informed persons in London Just at present the excessive claims first put forwarJ by these states are being cut doWn. Already reports are coming from Greece of more cordial relations be tween the court and former Premi r Venizelos, which can only point to ward war. “Gallipoli armies” al ready are in process of formation in some cf the Balkan states, and the title efficiently indicates the propos ed scene of their activities. Nothing yet has leaked out as to where the first Italian blow will be struck. 'Judging from previous ex perience, Italy probably will put in to effect at once a system of censor ship that will stand as a striking object lesson in many ways to the comparative amateurs in this field, Great Britain and France. Military observers believe the Italian advance will be bound to ease the tremendous Germanic pressure bearing to-day so heavily<*on the Rus sian forces on the Galician front. The fighting south of Pzremysl is so intense that in some q-uarters in’ London It is considered possible that strategic necessity may dictate the abandonment of- that fortress. Przemysl app’ee.rs to be a dangerous salient p,f the new Russian line. ASKS 300,000 H HN8 RETAINS SALANDRA; ITALIANS TO ENTER Wi KITCHENER MUST HATE MORE MEN FOR US BATTLE r Demonstrations TlirPnghnn* Omm When News of Victory to Spread Hoase of Lords Hears Report From Great Chieftain, Who Gives Sum mary of War Conditions and Paints Bright Pictures for Allies—Rus sians Hold Line and Tnrkr Losing. Lord Kitchener told the House of Lords Tuesday he wanted 300,000 more recruits. He expressed confi dence that in the very near future the government would be in a satis factory position with regard to they supply of ammunition. \ j / Retiring to the offensive move ments mw in progress in LaBossee and the Arras region, Earl Kitchener said: “We have all followed with admir ation the forward movements of our brave allies in an offensive operation which has been marked with com plete success and whiph is still pro ceeding with every promise and indi- cation~of being wholly satisfactory. The attacks delivered by our forces at first were not attended with the same immediate success, owing to the elaborate arrangements made by the Germans to defend their lines after their experience at Neuve Chappelle, but on the night of May 15, by a renewed effort, the British forces drove back the enemy on a front of approximately two miles for a con siderable distance’and captured trom 4 00 ,U^BADiF prftoners.* ^tolnactlo also is proceeding, and tfe Bflpfrlja in conformity with the French opera tions It will achieve important re sults. "These offensive operations against the trenches of the enemy have de manded enormous expenditures in ammunition, both of our usual type and also of the highest explosive pat tern which we are now making. I am confident that in the very near future we shall be in a satisfactory position in regard to the supply of these shells. “in these recent offensive opera tions our losses and those of the- French have been heavy, but the task our armies have accomplished has necessitated great sacrifices, and the spirit and morale of our troops has never been higher than at the pres ent moment.” The war secretary had this to say concerning the position pf the Rus sians: “The Russians now hold a strong line from the Eastern Carpa thians to Przemysl, which forms a pivot of their Hum. and then along the San to the Vistula. In Bukowina the Russians have made a counter offensive and driven the Austrians back from the Dneister to the Pruth. The German losses Jn killed and wounded in these operations have beep enormous, and many thousand unwounded prisoners have fallen in to the hands of the Russians." Turning to the Dardanelles. Earl Kitchener said that the progress of the allies was necessarily slow, since tlfe country was most difficult. “But the Turks are gradually be ing forced to retire from positions of great strength,’’ he continued, "and, though the enemy is being constantly reinforced, the news from this front is thoroughly satisfactory.’’ Earl Kitchener then referred ’o the South African campaign and the occupation by Union of South Africa forces of Windhoek, capital of Ger man- BooUiwest Afrjca^ “The military ability dis'ptayed by Gen. Botha has been of a wery high order,” he said, in this connection, “and has confirmed the admiration felt for him as a commander and a leader of men.” Indian soldiers were utterly rout ing the Turks in Mesopotamia, the secretary asserted, and were gradual ly clearing the whole country of hos tile forces. After referring in eulogistic terms to the men in the new army, Earl Kitchener concluded: “I said I would let the country know when more men were wanted for the war. The time has come and I now call for 300,000 men to form new armies. Those who are engaged In* the pro duction of war material of any kind should not le..ve their work. It Is to men who are not performing this duty that I appeal, and T am convinc ed the mankood of England still available will loyally respond." The trend of Italian •evkola to #0n- sidered most significant, particularly. in view of the fact that claahM be tween Italian and Austrian troops are reported on the frontier. The Aus trians, according to the report, have crossed the boundary at one point, but were repulsed by the Italians, whtf took one 1 risoner. Official announcement was made at Rome Sunday afternoon that King Victor Emmanuel had declined to ae- cept the resignation of Premier Sa landra, and that the Salandra cabi net would be retained, unchanged. The news was greeted with great demonstrations of rejoicing and pop ular manifestations in favor of war. The delay in making the official announcement is said to have l^een due to efforts to bring about closer co-operation among the varioas par liamentary sections. During the in terval the king received a number of prominent statesmen!' One was Dep uty Admiral Bettolo, former minister of marine. The Tribuna says there is a possi bility that Premier Salandra will en large his cabinet by including Signor Bettolo and Signor Pantano, former minister of agriculture, Pantano as the representative of the radicals. It is asserted that former Premier , Giolitti will make a public statement that he had believed it possible to obtain from Austria concessions' suf ficient to avert .war. but thag once war is inevitable he will support the cabi net. Foreign Minister Sonnino received Baron Earl von Macchio, temj Austrian ambassadpr at Rome, reported Bgron Macchio asked Sonnino whether his retention < Pit he iptPrpwMiWr as mei Administration Building of Panama (’anal. CHICAGO OUR CAPITAL. Jim Ham Lewis Springs New Argu- » « " meat for Illinois Waterway. In arguing before the Illinois legis lature for the appropriation of the necessary funds for the construction | jMpffcfc. Soak by Germaastl Thomas J v McNamara, parliamen- and adequate maintenance of the II- Asqmith Sowed* Call for Ilea. In fptektnf at Qwiki Hall. Wednes day Premier Asquith made a stirring appeal to ell England for mom me for the army. tary secretary of waterway. Senator Jim Ham nounee<) in the" house or commons TewiTNon WedfieMnylaid that in com On the toe of the northwest slope of Ancon Hill, overlooking Balboa the first permanent town of the Zone, the administrjtion building, in which are copcentrSted the various depart mental office^ of the Panama canal, has been erected. It is’a low. broad structure of the Italian Renaissance period and surrounded on all sides by wide concrete terraces flanked by heavy balustrades and broken, at the front, by longitudinal panels of Lawn. In order to compress the building and at the -same time provide for adequate light amf-ventilation, it was designed in the form of the letter “E,” It Is three stories in height, and. unlike ither setucthres ereqfed in the -Zone, has a- sub-basement. Both its front and the other wings are lined by a .colonnade of square Italian marble columns which sup port • the |irdjected third-story wall and the eaves'." A picture and plan of tfre building appear in the June Popular Mechanics Magazine. ‘ A— Monday that 490,(28 toot of British shipping otherer thnn warships, had boon sack or eaptarnd by the German navy since tha war began. * • of war the national capital would be tralsferred to Chicago la which com tba internal watnray woald'be aeed- Goebea Reported Damaged. Petrograd reports that the Turkish cruiser Goeben has been darrxged after firing lira h.ndred sharia at the Boephoraa »‘tb*nt a hit that Italy had decided on war. The Austrian consulate having not ified the few Austrian subjects In Rome to be ready to leave on a mo ment’s notice, most of them decided to depart Immediately. When the soldiers at the barracks at Castro Pretorio learned that Premier Salan dra was to remain In power tffey be gan enthusiastic demonstration In favor cf war, and went to their com mander. Col. Boistrocehl. The col onel said he could not yet give ex pression to his feeling, but hoped to be able to address them in a few days in the way that he would like to do.‘ The excitement at Milan subsided on receipt of the news of Premier Salandra’s retention. The general strike there passed off without seri ous Incident, although there was a demonstration In favor of war by a crowd estimated at forty thonsand. Similar demands occurred at Flor ence. Naples. Messina. Bologna. Pal ermo and Catania. Demonstrations at Bologna devel oped into a free fight between the factions for and against war. At Genoa crowds attempted to pillage the shops of gunsmiths, but were held In check by troops. PYior to the annonneement that Premier Salandra would return to power, the king requested Senator Boselll, dean of the Italian parlia ment. to form a new cabinet, but he refused. The king conferred with Lieut. Gen. Count Cadorna, chief of staff, who proceeded to the war office and discussed the situation with Gen. Zupelll. the minister of war. TURK ARMIES SCATTERED; MILLION NOW UNDER ARMS German Advisers Take Charge of Mil itary Affairs of Ottoman Empire r Correspondent Imprisoned. Bucharest reports: The Turkish ministry of war places the totR men under arms at present at l.f 000. More conservative estimates in Constantinople give the^kumber as about 800,000. This includes 200,- 000 Christians who are being used for digging trenches and building railways, roads and bridges. The actual fighting men are divid ed Into five armies. The first, en camped at Adrianople and around Constantinople under von der Goltz, Is said to be about f00,000 strong. The second, under Djemal Pasha, alms at Egypt with 180,000 men jThe third is located around Bagdad with 50,000. The fourth, in the Caucasus, numbers 180,000, while the fifth, estimated at something ovei 100,000, is operating in the vicinity of the Dardanelles. ■Probably the best equipped troops are gathered around Constantinople which is also admirably-defended by concentric rings of up-to-date fortifi cations. An excellejat battery has been placed in position immediately below the mosque of St. Sophia. Although the German advisers oi the government have taken ovei practical command of military af fairs, they make no attempt to med dle in police and civil matteis. Ths press censorship, for example, fc under Turkish auspices, and corre spondents, even from Germany, are handled ruthlessly. Thus the corre spondents of the Cologne Zeitung and the Duetches Annee Zeitung have been interned at Konia, 'tho corre spondent of the Xeue. Freie Presse has been condemned to a year’s im prisonment,, and the representative of the Berlin Tageblrtt has been ex pelled. BRITISH CLAIM GAIN. 'French Reports Progress Along ’i^jj Mile Front st Ricshebourg. The official report of 6en. French, commander of thq British forces in France, made public Monday, made known the fact that the BritisH troops had captured all German trenches along a two mile froat *«■ tending south from Ricksbourg and