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PETROGRAD, Sept. 19.-(via Lon-
don)-War Office advices state that Vilna can be held as long as may he required by the strategic situation ou that front.
It is not the purpose of the Rus-
sian staff, however, to defend Vilna at all costs, “but only so long as the presence of the army there does not inspire alarm."
The Russian forces at that point
do not appear to be in immediate danger notwithstanding the fact that the German operations flanking Vii- iui have been carried forward further and that German cavalry is driving for the railway between Moiodechno and Polotsk. This railroad parallels the Vilna-Dvinsk line about 75 miles eastward. The two railways running south and southeast from Vllna are still held by tho Russians, affording it means of withdrawing the forces at Vilnu should it become necessary.
The situation in that region is de-
vaders _are spreading out on both sidm of this road and are attempting to cut the Nolodeclina Potosk line in several places. This, however, does not threaten the Russian retreat as the railroad running southeast from Viliia to Minsk is strongly covered by Russian forces. Moreover, there re- mains tbe road extending south from Vilna.
It is pointed out at the War Oflice
that the favorable aspect of the po- 'sition at Vilna of the Russians is lshown further by the fact that they continue to maintain their positions -to the westward in the direction of Orani. It is denied that their posi- tion has been weakened materially by ,the crossing by small forces of Ger- mans to the left bank of the Vilyia.
LATER.
(Special to The Guardian)
BERLIN, Sept. 19.-The Russian
city Viina, at which the armies of Field Marshal Von Hindenburg have
scribed as favorable,
German cavalry holds a front 115
to 120 miles long, in the form of a great bow bending east. The German cavalry is pushing along the railway ‘from Svientsiany to Gluboko. The in'
been driving and which was stubborn- ly defended until nearly surrounded by hostile forces, has been occupied by Germans, it was officially announc- ed to-day.
SEDDND DDNTINDETT
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OTTAWA, Sept. 19.-The Second
Canadian Division had new lauded in Fi'aiice. Announcement was made by the Militia Department to-night that the troops had landed safely on Friday. They started to embark on Tuesday and went a brigade at a time.
SENDS SAMPLES OF WAR
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(From our own Correspondent.) OTTAWA. Sept. 19.-It is reported
tliorc is a movement among the Prin- cess Patricia Regiment to have the regiment incorporated as part of one of thc two Canadian Divisions now in France. The news has crcatcd con- siderable interest here. When the Princess Patricias left Canada they were composed chiefly of Old Country uicu who had seen active service, but gaps in its ranks have lately been filled by University siudeiits and other classes of Canadians and the regiment is practically a Canadian one in com- position if not nominally so.
|Tll|iNS HEPULSE
TDSTHIIN TTTTDKS
(Special to The Guardian)
ROME, Sept. 19.-(Oiilcinl)- Last
night after intense artillery prepara- tions the enemy attacked positions on Mont (loston, Northwest of Arsiero but was repulsed and sustained loss- es. Several times our troops attacked und dispersed the enemy forces at Mont Valpiani, Valley Torrent. Other detachmeiits destroyed the enemy’s refuges, Campo Fissernica Valley, De- vaiidi, Gianion. Plixsso zone having finished the defensive organization of positions recently conquered by us our offensive action with the view of barring access to Basin resumed vig- orously. On the entire front near Rombon, dangerous wooded slopes of Javorcek and Cliffs Lipkna our in- fantry with consistent effective sup- port of the artillery succeeded in car- rying strong lines of the enemy, lines well protected by wire entanglements in which large breaches were made.
On Mount Javoricek several en-
trenchments have been captured by us. We blew up an observatory, two blockhouses and made prisoners fifty men and two officers.
Curso zone Friday night attempted
.several minor attacks which were re- ‘pulsed in the course of which we cap- tured some prisoners.
Mlnarwa Linlment cures Dlphthsrla.
THE WEATHER,
TEMPERATURE.
TIDE. MOON. ETC
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1-0}(rT)pr-TTS, °Sept.° 20.-Maritime:
Moderate West and North-West winds; fine and cool.
THE WEATHER.-Yesterday was
clear, fine and somewhat cool.
The tide will be high this morning
at 7.15 and tomorrow at 8.31; it will ho high this evening at 8.54 and to-
il.i0. '
mglrizgwsah sets this evening at 6.0! and tomorrow at 6; it riles tomorrow morning at 5.44 and Wednesday at
5'Tl9li'o moon sets tonight at 11-48.
The first quarter of the moon was
on Thursday, Sept. 16th, at 8.21 a. m.
There will be a full moon on Thurs-
day, Sept 23rd at 5.85 I- Ill-
'rlie length of today will be twelve
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(From our own Correspondent.) OTTAWA, Sept. 19.-“ The Gaelic-
American," a weekly paper published at 165-167 William Street, New York, and “ The Irish, World," a weekly paper published at 27-29 Darclay Street, New York City. have been refused the privilege of the mails in Canada and are prohibited from cir- culating in Canada in any way. under the terms of the Order-in-Council no person in Canada shall be permitted hereafter to be in possession of any such papers or any issue thereof, already published or hereafter to be published, and, further, any person in possession of such papers shall be liable to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars or imprisonment for any term not exceeding five years or both fine and imprisonment.
PTHTITL HEMDDTL DE
EMHTHDD DE Dliiiii
(From'our own Correspondent.) OTTAWA, Sept. 19.-As a result of
communications with the British gov- ernment, arrangements have been conipieted to allow the export of Cana- dian wbcat flour., wheat, barley and other grains except oats to Holland, Scandinavian countries, greece and non-European countries. Certain con- ditions have been fixed for such ex- port, the main purpose of which is to provide that the destination of the goods be indicated in every case. As regards the shipment of wheat flour, wheat. barley and other grains, ex- cept oats, to ports outside of Europe the embargo has been removed and trade will take its usual course.
DEHNSTDHEE TD NEDDTITTE
SDDMDHINE PHDDLEM
(Special to The Guardian)
BERLIN, Sept. 19.-A full settle-
ment of the submarine problem will probably be arranged by negotiations in Washington. Count Von Bern- storff, German Amlbapsador to tho States, is in complete possession of information regarding tho wishes and policy of Germany, so the Associated Press is informed, and has been given power to negotiate terms of settle- ment with tlie States. subject only to final approval by the homo Govern-
BERNSTORFF TOLD
BREAK WAS NEAR.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17.- Never
was the United States nearer to a diplomatic break with Germany than Tuesday night.
Count von Bernstorff. the ambassa-
dor from Berlin, has been plainly told by Secretary of State Lansing that relations with the Kaiser‘s govern- ment will be served within a limited time unless final definite and satis- factory explanation is made of the sinking of the Arabic.
Everything now depends upon ad-
vices the German ambassador re- ceives from home. He refused to make any statement.
That Bernstorff is worried is plain-
ly apparent.
information leaked out concerning
his conference with Secretary of State Lansing on Monday, which show that .something in the nature of a veiled ultimation was served upon the Kaiser's representative. This in- formation also throws light on tty: eniiical point that had been reached between the two countries.
The Washington government was
already on the point of serving diplo- matic relations with Germany when the ambassador was called on for an explanation, but decided to delay such an extreme step until Germany could be furnished with the evidence in its possession in the Arabic case.
While matters thus remain at high
tension, there is still hope in official circles that a direct break with Gar- many will be avoided.
THE TURKS ARE IN
DESPERATE STRAITS.
LONDON, Sept. 17.- Tho corres-
pondent of the Daily Chronicle at Athens telegrapbs.
"interesting information has
reached me from thoroughly reliable sources with regard to the position facing Germany in the matter of furnishing fresh help for the hard pressed Turks. A Turkish mission lately has been in Berlin in order to point out to the military authorities .there the circumstances of the Ot- toman Empire, which make resist- ance after the end of September, ex- tremely difficult matter in the ab- sence of effective assistacne from Germany. ' The Germans recognize that time is against them in this particular :ond of the gr-est war aera, and I ani
told by a diplomat that the beats! in Vienna is that the Gallipoli Pen sais
an early date.” ` ,
SITUATION
(Special to the Guardian.)
LONDON, Sept. 19.-The Germans
have surrounded Vilna by a wide sweeping movement to the north of that city and have succeeded in al- most, if not entirely, surrounding a portion of the Russian army which is
fighting in the rilway triangle be- tween Vilna, Lid a and Vilika.. At any rate the Russian forces in this district must either iight their way out eastward or retire in a southerly direction. for the only railway left entirely in their hands is that which runs from Viina, to Lidda and thence to Baranovitchi. The army of Field Marshal Von Hindenburg has reached Vilika to the east of Vilna is working in close co-operation with that of Arehduke Leopold in an effort to catch part of the Russian army, an operation which has been so often tried without success since the Austro-Germans commenced their drive in Western Galicia in early May. The Russians express confidence in the outcome of the battle, which must be decided be- fore complete success falls to one side or other. but with their northern armies closely held along the Dlvlna and the German flank well protected by their cavalry. which recently occu- Pied Vidsy. across the Vllna-Petrograd railway, it seems impossible that aid can come to them. The battle seem- ingly must be fought out between the troops now in the district between Vilna. Lidda and Slonim, with the assistance of any reinforcements that can be spared to hold the German forces which has reached Vllika. At the northern end of the line General Ivanoff is still keeping Field Marshal Von Mackenzen at arms length from the fortress of Rovno, the key to Kiev, and in counter-attacks has re-taken a number of villages both in Volhynia and Galicia. It seems apparent from the inability of the Austro-Germans to hold their positions in the southern area that they have sent reinforce- ments from that front to Marshal Von I-liudcnburg’s northern army, which as heretofore is expected to score the biggest success. _ ,..
Both the Germans and French claim
ninior victories on the western front, hilt neither there, In the Italian thea- tro nor in the Dardaiiellcs have any events of great moment been reported.
The political situation in the Bal-
kans ls still shrouded with consider- able mystery. Tlie Bulgarians have secured what they wanted from Tur- key in the cession of a railway line and appear to bu well satisfied for the present, hilt there is now talk of Blil- I-Zaria’s taking by force, if they can- not get it otherwise, portions of Mace- donia takcn from them by the Serhians and Greeks during the last Balkan war. It is asserted that the Bulgarians have called to the colours all recruits now in Bulgaria and that generally there is it warlike feeling in existence
surrounded by Serbia, Greece and Roumania and her coasts open to attack by the Anglo-French, Italian and Russian fleets, however, 1; is believed here that Bulgaria will hesi- tate before throwing in her lot with the Central Powers and Turkey.
Turkey is declared to be having her
own troubles over the cession of the Debeghatch railway. The Mnggulman Dopulation in this strip of land is said to be in revolt against being placed under Bulgarian government.
ment. (among the Bulgarians. With Bulgaria I
PERISCOPE RIFLE.
MELBOURNE. Australia, August
24.- (Correspondence of the Cana- dian Press, Limited)-- Mnj0r.Genm-al Birdwood, who commands the Austr- ian troops engaged at the Dardanelles and who was wounded recently, has written a letter to the Governor-Geir eral of the Commonwealth, Sir Ron- ald Munro Ferguson, in which he says
Our complete moral superiority
over the Turks is partly due to 'the very clever invention of a man named Beach, who produced a perlscope rifle. When we got here we denuded the whole of our transports of their looking glasses, and made up some 2.000 Defllwopes on our little beach. This man then made a very simple device. The result is the Turk only sees ‘the muzzle of a rifle coming over the parpet without anything behind it to shoot at, und we understand from prisoners that he dislikes this inton- sely."
In connection with the foregoing,
the following extract from the Army Corps orders is cited by the Common. wealth Minister of Defence:
"The Army Corps commander wish-
eo to record his appreciation of the clever invention of a periscopic at- tachment for the rifle. the work of Lance-Corporal W. C. B. Beach. 2nd Battalion, Austrian Imperial Force. As so far as is known this lnvgnuon has not been tried in France, the Lieutenant-General commanding has forwarded the idea to Lord Kitchener for consideration."
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CAUBE OF AMERICAN
MARINE DISASTER.
HONOLULA, Sept. 17.- From an
unoflbclal, but apparently trust- worthy source, lt was teamed today that electrians. who have been mak- ing an examination ofthe submarine F-4, lost outside of Honolulu harbor on March 25, and new in drydock,
batteries, had blown out, indicating that this was the cause of the di-
st least will be in the allies hands \t_
seater, which resulted in the death of _the vessel crew of 28 mea.
discovered tive fuses on all four
PRESENT JDINT liDTE
TD DDTDTDIT
(Special to the Guardian.)
PARIS, Sept. 19.-The Entente
Allieg presented a joint note to the Bulgarian government asking in effect that it declare itself between them and the Central Powers. The note, how- ever, is not in the nature of an ultimatum.
TUSTHITNSWITHDHTW
DEEDHE HDSSITDS
(Special to the Guardian.)
VIENNA, Sept. 19.-The Austrians
are withdrawing from the front sector oi' the Volhynian triangle of fortresses Lutzk, Dubno and Rovno, to prepared positions further west, according to an Austrian official statement given out here ,to-day. In this section the Aus- trians are fighting against superior Russian forces, it is stated.
EIETD MDHSHTL EHENDH
ADDRESSES ETNTDITNS
(Special to the Guardian.)
LONDON, Sept. 19.-Field Marshall
French. Commander-in-Chief of the British army in the field, visited the Canadian Brigade and delivered a speech to the men. in which he said: "I wish to express appreciation for the splendid manner in which, early in the year, when thc Canadian ln- fantry Division suffered great losses, you volunteered to leave your homes and come out here. At the commence- ment you took a most prominent part in the battle of Festubcrt, whore we not only gained a. considerable amount of ground, but inflicted great losses on the enemy and captured a large flllfllllily of material. Afterwards nt Gwcnchy you kept up the same fight- ing rccord. Since that time till a few days ago you have been doing very hard work in the trenches. Your re- cord will go down in British history as one oi’ the most splendid in thc British history.” *
SAD PLIGHT OF
RUSSIAN REFUGEES.
LONDON, Sept. 17.- An appeal
sont by telegraph by a mining engt. ncci' who is a resident of Moscow seeking to obtain funds to relieve the refugees pouring into that city, des- cribes their condition as frightful.
The small English organization
maintaining the hospital. according to the dispatch, is feeding 3,000 pe,-_ B011-S daily. but this charity is totally inadequate. It is asserted that the authorities are unable to cope with the situation, as they already have taken care of one~third of the tqtal of Russian wounded. It is suggested that a fund be raised in Londoli and turned over to the American Consul General.
"The distress is frightful," says
the appeal. “Women and children are in their summer clothes with Win- ter coming. Immediate preparations must be made to provide soup, shel- ter. and warmth. The English com- munity is doing its utmost, 'together with the Princess Bariatinsky Fund, but this is insufficient to meet the wful distress.
“Moscow already has received one-
ihird of the total wounded and the authorities are overwhelmed by this treinendous new influx of refugees. Outside assistance is vital to cope with the terrible destitution."
GERMAN AVIATORS FALL
FIGHTING T0 DEATH.
LONDON, Sept. 17.- Writing from
British General lieadquarters under date of Sept. 13, corrc-.spondcut of The Daily Chronicle saysz-
“Two German aeroplanes were brought down in our lines today. Thei fate of one of them was predoded by an act of desperate bravery which won the admiration of our men in spite of their own peril.
"This Taubc was sighted ovor ourl
lines early this morning. It was one of the latest, types armed with two machine guns-one fore and one aft -and few at great speed. Neverthe- less one of our own aeroplanes, with smaller wing-spread and of lighter make, immediately mounted and gave chase. The enemy accepted tho chal- lenge and a thrilling duel took place the two machines circling about each other. maneuvering for position and bring at each other repeatedly.
"Tbe pilot of our aeroplane show-
cd the finest skill in banking about his adversary. and a remarkable shot hit the German machine in the petrol tank. It began to fall, and it was then clear to the two unhappy men in the biplane ‘that they were dashing down to certain death; yet. without losing their nerve or pluck, they maintained their rapid iiro. Tho men crashed to earth, and both were killed. but the machine was not much damaged and may be flown by our own aviators. ‘
"The second Taube. which appear-
ed later in the day, was also hit in a vital part. and burst into flames."
(Special to the Guardian.)
PARIS, Sept. 19.-The French War
Ofiice this afternoon gave out a state- ment of the progress of hostilities, which read as followsz-
“There was diversified activity dur-
ing tlie night in the sector of Neuville, Iloliiicourt, before Roye, and upon the Plateau of Quennevieres. There were frequent artillery bombardments with guns of various calibres and hand grenade coiifiicts, but without activity on the part of infantry. _ ,
" In the region of Berry-au-Bac,
Champagne, the region around Perthes between Aisne and Argonne district there was continuous lively cannon- ading.
" On the rest of the front tlierc was
nothing to report.”
(Special to the Guardian.)
PARIS, Sept. 19.-Official to-nlglit-
In the region of Loembaertzyde there have been reciprocate actions by
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PROGRESS OF WAR TN WESTERN THEATRE
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Allies Captured Small German Pos-
ition and Brought Down German Captive Balloon, also Destroyed Several German Bridges.
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trench guns. Our heavy artillery destroyed two observation posts. in Artois activity continues on both sides particularly in the sector of Ncuville and Itollncourt. The efficacy of our ilre against machine guns and mine throwing at several points has been established. ln the region of Roye fighting by means of grenades and rifle fire has been attended by several artil- lery actions. In the valley of Miette river north of Berry-Aubac we have captured a small German position. In Champagne in reply to a bombardment by the enemy in the region around Chaleons Camp we have violently cannonaded the German bivouacs. To the east of Chaillon, nortli-east of St Mihiel, a captive German balloon has been brought to the ground. Before St Miliicl our artillery has cut a great bridge, a bridge of boats and three i'oot bridges. In the Vosges cannon- ading has been going on at Ban de Sapt and vlolu.
TDTIND TD HDED
PDTASH DEPDSITS,
PARIS, Sept. 17.-One of the reas-
ons for the determined fight, which the Germans are making to hold the ground between Guobwillcr and Mul- liausc is the importance of tho po- tasli deposits in Upper Alsace in this vicinity which are cstiinatcd to he worth 80,000,000 francs ($16,000,000) says the despatch to the Havas News Agency fi'oin Geneva. Despite the war, the industry continues in active operation und :ihoiit 100 freight cars loaded with potnsii are sont daily in- to thc intcriui' of Gcriiiztny.
DDN‘T EXPERT DID
EHDM DUTDTDIT
BITCIIAREST, Sept. 17-(Thursday,
via London, Sept. 18) Tho allies know that in no case may they count on Bulgaria’s help in Gallipoli Penin- sula" says thc semi-official independ- once Rouniania in un article dealing with the 'l‘urco- Bulgarian agreement. "'Tliey have lost that part of their diplomatic contest in the Balkans. It remains to be seen how the other part will come out.
"King Ferdinand will leave tomor-
row for a week‘s vacation on thc Danube. This fact completely disposes of reports concerning the activities of ltoumaniuii troops on thc frontier, which in reality are nothing more than the annual manoevres."
SDHDDNEH DUHNED
TD WTTEHS EDGE
Friday night fire broke out on
the coal laden schooner Vera B. Ilob- erts, near Victoria, Crapaud_ She was anchored about five miles from Victoria Harbor, about a iniies west from Tryon slioal.
The vessel had sprung a leak and
had shipped a good deal of water which had to be pumped out, so thc crew were preparing to start thc gasoline engine which operates the pump when the gas exploded. The captain and crew fought dcspcruloly to extinguish the blaze, but all their efforts were unavailing and the flames raged quickly aft along thc dock, sweeping up the masts and spars, which soon came crashing down. The iare andthe clouds oi’ smoke resent
IZ - D ~ ,ed a most striking scene. Up to latest
advices the hull, though still burning is still afloat, and the Marine Dept. are endeavoring to get into touch with the C. G. S. Brant, so that she may be able to lend her assistance and tow the burning hull close enough to the shore to beach. If shc is successful the cargo may be saved.
The captain and crew landed at ll
o‘clock Friday and the captain left for Snmmcrside Saturday morning. The vessel was bound for Chaleur Bay. She was a schooner of 1211 tons register and was built in 1898. Her owner is Magnus Benjamin, of Parraboro, N. S. She went ashore last week leaking badly off Picton Is- land.
CALLING T0 COLORS
400,000 YOUNG MEN.
PARIS, Sopi. 16.- I’arliuniciit_ on
roassembiing today will have to con- sider among various important mea- sures one cailing to the colors a con- tingent of 400,000 young men who in time of peace would begin military service in 1917. They are eighteen
and nineteen years old. v _
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EIHST SHDDTINE
_ ACCIDENT DE THE
SETSDN Ili ii.S.
I-IALIFAX. Sept. 17. -The first
shooting accident of the shooting' season occurred today when James Knight, of Sheet Iiarbor. accidently shot and killed his friend William Behie, of the same place. Tile mon were moose hunting and became sep- :irtited_ The bullet struck Boliic in the throat caiisiiig instant death. llc was about 30 years of age and unmarried.
DEHMAN PHDMISES
TD THE DDTDTDITNS
TURIN, Sept. 17.-(Via Paris)-
The Stamps. says it has learned "from a diplomatic source" that Germany had made extensive promises to llulgnria to obtain that nations bene- volent neutrality.
lt states that these promises were
made to King Ferdinand of Bulgaria by the Grand Duke of Meckieiiberg, on behalf of Emperor William and it was stipulated that King Ferdinand should have the Crown of Byzantium.
'l`liis dispatch, which lacks author-
itative confirmation, would indicate on its face it promise to Bulgaria of it radical extension of its boundaries. The ancient Byzantium empire ln- oludcd all territory new hold by U10 various Balkan nations and Euro- pean Turkey.
SAYS SERBIA HAS
DONE HER DUTY.
PARIS, Sopt. 17.- “Serbia has
done her duty fully as an ally." said Premier Rachitch, as quoted by the coiwcspciiileiit at Nlsh of the Petit Parisleii.
“I-`irst_, she has soundly beaten the
.-\\isl_riniis in thc field.
"Second, she has made the con-
cession asked of her by her great :lilies in orilcr to bring Bulgaria in-
Tto the Balkan ontente.
"Wl\ethcr Bulgaria will cnnic into
the mite-nto is another question.
“The Balkan states arc deeply con-
<-eriioti over the reported concentra- tion of thc enemy north of Serbia, for the purpose of going to thc as- .. sistanco of the Turks. As a matter of fact, nn army of the enemy has assembled on the Danube. We have continuous and detailed reports from
,French aviators. on this joint. , "Moreover," the Premier added, .iii a tone of deep conviction, ,'the ‘Serbian army has been re-organized and is well supplied with munitions. It would be most difficult for the en- cmyis crossing of the mnuntninous i-oiintry, lie would roquirc at least 450,000 mon to ninkc the attempt. Whore would thc Germans find them now?"
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