GERMAN CHECK IN RUSSIA .
A sudden revival of activity in Galicia , resulting in the forcing of the Zlota Lipa barrier by the enemy, was in the early part of the week the most noteworthy feature of the news from the Russian front, along the whole of which, from Riga to the Dniester , fighting is now general. his is one of the effects of the withdrawal from Brest .
The advance on Wilna was being stubbornly checked while the general Russian retreat proceeded. In an effort to force the enemy have pushed rapidly through the southern part of the Bielowieska forest to near Szereszowo and upwards through a portion of the Pripet marshes to the region of Kobrin, but so far without interfering with the orderliness of the Grand Duke's retreat.
SUPERIORITY OF ALLIES' AEROPLANES.
The Allies' mastery of the air continues, and the policy of constantly harassing the enemy has been adopted by the Italians as well as the British, French, and Belgians.
French aeroplanes on Saturday dropped bombs on German camps at Grand Prè and at two points in the Argonne . On Friday night they bombarded the railway station at Chatel.
Italian airmen dropped 120 bombs on an Austrian aerodrome, and did much material damage. The Germans, in an effort in an effort to retaliate, sent sic aeroplanes to attack Paris .
They were met and turned back by the Paris air guard, and one of them was brought down after a thrilling fight in the air.
THE ZEPPELIN RAIDS.
In a letter to a correspondent, Mr. Balfour, First Lord of the Admiralty, dissipates the rumours current through out the country in regard to the damage done by Zeppelins in air raids on England .
He states he is assured by the Home Office that during the last twelve months 71 civilian adults and 18 children have been killed, and 189 civilian adults and 31 children have been injured. Judged by numbers this cumulative result of many successive crimes does not equal the single effort of the submarine which, to the unconcealed pride of Germany and the horror of all the world, sent 1,198 unoffending civilians to the bottom in the Lusitania .
No soldier or sailor has been killed; seven have been wounded; and only on one occasion has damage been inflicted which could by any stretch of language be described as of the smallest military importance.
Zeppelin raids have been brutal, but so far they have not been effective. They have served no hostile purpose, moral or material.
GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN LOSSES.
The total number of Prussian losses published up to August 24 th amounts to 1,740,836 killed, wounded, and missing. According to official Italian estimates, the Italian losses since the commencement of the war are less than 30,000.
The Austrian losses at the end of July are estimated at 18,000 killed, a similar number prisoners, and 54,000 wounded. During August 2,000 Austrian prisoners have been taken, and their dead and wounded are estimated at 10,000.
ENEMY'S ADVANCE IN RUSSIA .
Tuesday's reports shewed that the new German move against the line of the River ----- if the report from Berlin is trustworthy, made distinct progress.
The enemy's troops are said to have reached the “bridgehead” position south of Friedrichstadt, 46 miles south east of Riga . The Russians were preparing to make a vigorous stand in defence of the crossings of the river.
On the southern flank, where the avowed object of the enemy is to drive the Russians out of the last corner of Galicia still in their possession. Vienna reports declare that the pursuit has reached the Struypa, the second river barrier east of the Zolta Lipa line. General Mackensen has failed in his turning movement.
VOLCANIC FURY IN FRANCE .
On the Western Front, though no action of major importance has developed for several weeks, the German line is being constantly hammered by bombardments and mine explosions at various points.
The latest instance is in the Argonne , where, at the end of a terrific day, in which a fierce artillery combat was supported by mine upheavals and incessant bombing, the trenches of the enemy were seriously damage.
FIGHTING IN GALLIPOLI.
Constantinople reports further fighting in the Suvla region of the Gallipoli Peninsula , where the recent British landing was effected. The Turks claim that the British attacks were “repulsed with losses.” Meanwhile, the situation in Constantinople is steadily growing more desperate. The city is without gas and works have had to be closed for want of coal. Numerous business bankruptcies are announced.
GERMAN ADVANCE STOPPED.
The Austro-German forces that broke through the Russian line across the Zlota Lipa, and were apparently moving eastward from Brzezany towards Tarnopol, have had their advance arrested on the River Strypa.
On the other wing the Russians are also offering stubborn resistance. Progress is claimed by the enemy on the Grodno-Vilna railway and through the Bialystok forest, whilst Prince Leopold of Bavaria 's army is stated to have crossed the Upper Narew .
On the Vilna line 2,000 prisoners are stated to have been taken, and 3,700 by Von Mackensen's army, which is credited with some further progress in the Pripet marshes region.
BOMBARDMENT RESUMED.
In the Western war theatre, after a brief lull, the Allies' bombardment of German positions along the front has been resumed, and the Paris communiqué reports that it is continuous and effective.
In the Vosges M. Millerand, the War Minister, has made an inspection and discussed measures taken in view of the approaching winter campaign.
The Italians have secured a strong position towards Trent , on the Monte Maromia, dislodging the Austrians and maintaining the ground won despite furious artillery fire.
A great improvement of trains in Gorizia is reported, which may signify new dispositions for defence of the Isonzo front. Where the Italians also continue their successful offensive.
THE TURKISH POSITION.
From Athens it is reported a submarine has again appeared at the Golden Horn, and that it succeeded in partly demolishing the Galata Bridge , which connects the Constantinople districts of Pera and Stamboul.
In the Caucasus during recent engagements the Russians captured from the Turks 84 officers and 5,129 men, whilst 2,000 were killed during pursuit by cavalry. Twelve guns and 90 caissons were among the great quantity of booty secured. At present quiet prevails on the Caucasian fronts.
