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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
2
Reports from Petrograd say Austro German forces are advancing toward Tomaszow along evacuated routes as they seek to control the railway junction. The Austro Germans reach positions abandoned in September while Russians defend along the Dniester River preventing a breakthrough.
Special Cable reports that Russia retreats strategically toward Lemberg to deny Germany a pitched battle. Grand Duke allegedly aims to frustrate German will, sacrificing space and time to buy Allies readiness while avoiding direct engagement on the Western Front.
A German General Staff officer discussed strategies to crush Russia first and then invade England. He argued defeating Russia completely would allow Germany to occupy Bessarabia and push into Romania, while securing Calais and Boulogne to break free of the North Sea. He estimated immense war indemnities from England, France, Russia, Italy, and Turkey, and asserted invasion of England is essential to payment.
Frankfurter Zeitung reports Berlin denial of rumors that negotiations are under way for peace with Russia. The Berlin sourced item rejects the idea of any talks or capitulation with Russia amid circulating chatter in certain Berlin circles.
A Berlin correspondent denies emissaries from Russia visited Berlin or sought contact with German officials for peace. He also rejects reports of peace negotiations circulated after the Hague International Congress of Women conference.
The Overseas News Agency reports that Russian officials at a secret December meeting decided not to call reserves to arms, fearing revolution. No volunteers joined officer training, and the plan to train Lieutenants was scrapped. High schools closed in April amid official epidemic fears but said to suppress revolutionary upper classes.
The Russky Slavo argues Russia bears the war burden and needs greater Western financial aid. It urges regulate exchange rates, a unified policy toward neutrals, and the creation of a high military council of Allied representatives to coordinate operations on all fronts.
Herman Ridder quotes Staats-Zeitung on Russia’s Galicia invasion nearing collapse after Austro German gains. He argues fall of Lemberg shifts war dynamics, frees millions to other fronts, and discourages Pan Slavic aims as Britain and Flanders await. He says path to London runs via Lemberg.
London June 22 official Mediterranean dispatch reports Turkish shells near our left and centre trenches on June 19. A British brigade and Worcester regiment recaptured a lost trench, with French forces at Harecourt Cotredoubt advancing further. Turkish dead estimated around 300 in front of one brigade, 1,000 overall. Paris dispatch notes continued Gallipoli fighting, 700 Allied prisoners taken, and increased fleet activity signaling possible general attack on the strait.
London investors flock to the new war loan amid steady Bank of England support and orderly processing. Banks and post offices handle large demand while stock prices adjust to the new yield, with mixed moves across old loans, rails, and colonial issues as the market absorbs the issue.
A New York Times dispatch describes a vast German trench system north of Arras near Neuville Saint Vaast, a fortresslike labyrinth blasted by French melinite. The correspondent notes misjudging directions amid zigzag trenches and misleading cannon fire from both sides.
London reports desperate battles on the western front around Arras and Lorraine. German forces retreat to the east bank of the Fecht in the Vosges while Paris claims gains near Reville Lintrey and Parroy. French and German counter actions continue with heavy artillery and mines.
London reports progress on a plan from the National Advisory Committee representing over fifty trades unions to enroll skilled labor for six months into munitions work wherever needed. Lloyd George, now Minister of Munitions, is expected to address Parliament on the situation. Lord Kitchener notes improved dispatch of high explosive shells and letters praise troops in trenches.
A Prague style press scramble reports pacifist and neutral mediations between Germany and England. The German press blames moles and a pacifist group Neus Vaterland for attempts to loom peace talks while officials deny any English peace overture.
A distinguished American visitor to Berlin in March stated there was no inclination for peace negotiations in Paris or London. He emphasized that no immediate settlement seemed forthcoming, signaling firm postures from major powers amid wartime strain.
London June 22 Foreign Office provided Ambassador Page a memorandum detailing Britain’s efforts to ease hardships for neutral traders under Orders in Council. It notes plan to curb Dutch-Holland trade routes to Germany and outlines an Export Restriction Bill with penalties and licensing aims, including cotton controls and Netherlands Overseas Trust shipments.
Washington awaited a British Government memorandum responding to the American note of March 30 about interference with neutral shipping. Shippers seek clarity on whether Britain accepts the belligerent state cannot block between neutral coasts and on its stance toward cotton shipments. Cotton growers plan to urge Congress for a special session to authorize an embargo on munitions to the Allies unless freedom of the seas for American cotton is guaranteed.
Overseas News Agency cites Dutch sources saying French casualties are fearful with overcrowded Amiens and Abbeville hospitals. Trains bring wounded, while Arras to Souchez front lines show intense fighting and strong German reinforcements.
A meeting of importers at the Hotel Biltmore approved a petition to President Wilson seeking aid to keep noncontraband merchandise out of Germany and Austria-Hungary. A five member committee will present the plea to the President or Acting Secretary Lansing if Wilson is away. The group linked with the American Chamber of Trade and Commerce in Berlin and included representatives from the Hotel Vanderbilt, Hotel McAlpin, and the National Association of Importers. The petition asserts belligerents interfere with neutral cargoes and demands broad rights for noncontraband goods in all future imports.
Merchants plan to ship neutral property enemy origin by chartered steamers under British Order in Council Article VI. Papers of payment and contracts will be sent to England before loading. The ships would sail to British ports without blockade running, seeking release by the Crown’s proper officer to unload and release the vessels.
A coalition led by L. A. Repp and three committees will visit Washington to present protests to the President regarding the British Orders in Council. Attendees criticized the orders but urged adherence to international law and described Dutch port congestion affecting imports. The meeting listed numerous firms and individuals including Meisel, Heller & Mertz and Bendit, Irsy & Co. and many others from trading, shipping, and engineering sectors.
Petrograd reports a large steamer and two sailing ships belonging to Turkey were sunk by Russian submarines in the Black Sea between Krefli and Kefken Island. The official bulletin dated June 22 notes the losses occurred near the Bosporus.
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