STRUGGLE IN THE WEST.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XL, Issue 12538, 8 May 1915, Page 5

STRUGGLE IN THE WEST.

GERMANS CLAIM SUCCESS. * Received- May 7, at 8.40 p.m. Berlin ■, May 7. Official messages claim that the Germans cnutured two thousand French and several guns at Bois d'Ailly. The French losses were severe. Received May S, at 9.10 a.m. London. May T+The French Embassy in a communique says that the German attack at Bagatelle completely failed. "There have been violent artillery duels northwards of Yprcs. ,in the neighborhood of Yaiiquois.'Loudon, May 7. An official statement of t!io fortoperations declares that the German offensive in the' western theatre was intended to impress the neutrals, but was completely broken: The enemy endured sanguinary losses. Three new divisions at. Les Esparges were literally"; decimated. Their losses in Belgium and in the Mouse, Woovre, and Vosges districts exceed 35,000, while they nowhere captured important positions. _, ITALY'S ATTITUDE. GERMANS FOMENT HATRED. Received May 7, at 7.40 p,iu. • Copenhagen, May 7. The Ka'ser, Heir Befchmann-Holl-wc»', and Herr vo.n Jagow have returned to Berlin in connection with the Italian situation. The Kolnische Yolkszeitung believes that war with Italy is inevitable. Tf - war docs come the German hatred.- .'' the' English wiil be nothing "compared 'with' German hatred of Italy for her treachery. Received May S, at 9.10 a.m. Rome, May 7. The Vatican has directed the German and Austrian members of ' religious orders and . students to leave Rome. German and Austrian journalists have alreadv gone Received May 8. at 9.30 a.m. Rome, May 7. The Government has suppressed 40 passenger trains on the great Tines, alleging difficulty in securing coal. Austro-German troops with artillery and ammunition are hurrying to Trieste. German troops are waiting to be conveved to Bosnia and Dalmatia. Received May S, at 9.15 a.m. London, May 7.

A Rome message says that it is stated in official circles that there is a possibility of an. Austro-Italian accord. This is "probably due to the- fact of Austria realising. that Italy is determined to intervene to secure the territories that Italians inhabit. The differences now concern the exact territory to be handed over, and the greatest obstacle is the claim for the cession of Trieste. You Bulow declares that it he could induce B«rou Sonnino, the Italian Foreign Minister, to relinquish the Trieste, and if Trieste would accept the constitution of a- free city, an agreement might be reached iu a short time. . . The Lck;:> :, -zeiger takes a pessimistic view and says: "We must reckon on niomeutous news from Rome, but can await with calmness Italy's decision. . '

Y/AR FINANCE. THE-FRENCH SCHEME. Received May 7, at 7.40 p.m. Paris, May 7. M. Ribot has tabled a Bill racsing the national debenture bond issue to (5.000.'000 francs. . Al Ribot also seeks Dover to issue bondswortlrT,o6o,ooo;ooo francs, which will be discounted in England in payment for French purchases there, under (in arrangement withi Mr Lloyd George. / ROOSEVELT TO AMERICA. HOW SHE SHOULD HAVE ACTED. Received May.7, at 7.40.p.m. - 'Pares, May 7. The- Temps'- American correspondent publishes- an interview with Mr Roosevelt, who is credited with saying:—; •■lf I had been President I would have protested against the violation! o f Belirium, arid .have asked the "United States to take her place'with the Allies. Perhaps' that would- fea'vo prevented war. Even- when .the Germans wsrc before Lieae they would liave had t'mc. to reflect."

KAISER'S THREAT TO ITALY. ' A HANDSOME LIAR, Received May 8. at 9.10 a,.in. Rome, May 7. Tlie Kaiser telegraphs to CountBulow that the, English troops, are useless, that the Russians in the next fortnight will be expelled from Galicia. and a great German army will oc sent against"ltaly if she dares to move. THE CANADIANS COT SQUARE. London, May 7. The- Canadian Minister! of Militiafinds no cause "for discouragement of the Canadians- in the heavy losses. He noints out that tlie Germans., on their own admissions, lost 12.000 killed in-the battle wherein tho Canadians were probably their only "opponents.