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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
2
The Grand Duke optimistic about eventual victory as reports from The Times outline adjusted German and Austrian lines. Russian commander Avanoff shows despondency yet stresses resilience, noting heavy losses but belief in renewed offensives and strategic withdrawals to avoid collapse.
German troops led by General von Linsingen forced a night crossing of the Dniester near Mukaszowilce in Galicia under heavy fire. West Prussian, Württemberg and Prussian units pressed across a swift, deep river, stormed Russian positions, and by dawn reached the opposite bank. They advanced through open meadows to Bukaszowice, securing the city as Russians retreated. The force held despite intense flanking fire and deep water, remaining in good condition after days of fighting.
Berlin June 29. Dr Anton Meyer-Gerhard attaché of the German Colonial Office in Berlin explains in Der Tag that American and German views on the Lusitania affair are clouded by mutual misperceptions. He says the press both nations shape opinion and that large ammo orders confuse consumers with official policy. He argues friendship remains valuable, urging calm handling of tensions and noting Belgian neutrality and munition issues fuel distrust.
A Geneva Tribune dispatch from Innsbruck reports Austrian losses in Gallia totaling about 40,000 since June 23 amid Russian counter attacks around Lamberg. The Russians hold on the left bank of the Weider as Austria launches a broad offensive along the Dniester Pruth Sereth front. retreat near the Dniester is hindered by rain and mud.
A Heuter dispatch from Petrgrad reports an imperial decree authorizes the Russian Ministry of Finance to issue in the London market short-term Treasury bonds totaling 3.teen rubles, 825,000,000. The decree specifies the funds will be placed in London as a new debt issue to finance Russia's needs.
Amsterdam dispatch notes Berlin Tageblatt analysis by Major Moraht, highlighting that Allied and German war aims hinge on Western gains. It questions England's ammunition shortages and recruitment, cites enemy ammunition waste, and suggests London must reorganize munitions to sustain pressure in France while eastward defenses remain uncertain.
Paris rumors worry readers as reports claim President Wilson will address a protest to England over the blockade. Parisians expect a reply to the American note on submarine warfare may follow, while La Liberté captures public surprise at directing a note to England rather than Germany.
The excerpt questions the purpose of a proposed note arguing that exports to Germany have fallen while shipments to neutral countries rose, enabling enemies to provision themselves. It suggests the note could primarily satisfy German interests and business leaders simultaneously.
In London June 20 Reginald McKenna the Chancellor of the Exchequer condemned Laurence Ginnell North Westmeath as making a scandalous and wholly false aspersion by alleging British troops killed Germans after laying down arms instead of taking them prisoner. Sir Arthur Markham urged McKenna to ask the United States Government to convey to Germany that Ginnell is not of sound mind.
Sir Robert Borden the Canadian premier arrived from Ottawa and will sail for England for a six week conference with the Imperial Government. He will be accompanied by 5 R. Bennett and his secretary L. C. Christy. He discussed war contracts, Canadian volunteers, and observed Canadian regiments as exemplary. He and Sir Cecil Spring-Rice dined at the Hotel Biltmore Cascades.
Will Crooks M P says Woolwich arsenal could increase munition output by about one third with proper organization. Workers are willing but some departments still run on eight hours daily. He cites cases where Woolwich delivered on time while private firms lagged, accusing the War Office of poor foresight and failing to guarantee timely munitions.
A historical brief notes Wilson prepared for a peace move outlining terms for peace and the objective to hasten its happy consummation. The fragment hints at diplomacy and strategies discussed earlier in the discourse.
In Milan on June 28 the German Socialists peace appeal signals a shift in public opinion after a year of war. One hundred fourteen intransigent Italian Socialists have been approached to gauge readiness to back government peace steps, with Milanese belief they will first observe actions of Socialists in other nations before deciding.
Paris reports renewed cannonading north of Arras and progress along the Angres Ablain road toward Lens. Berlin says French efforts between Lens and Bethune Arras road were frustrated by German guns. Argonne fighting remains fierce with torpedoes and hand grenades. Vosges front sees back and forth on Metzeral slopes.
In Aris the French Senate unanimously passed a bill allocating 1.12 billion dollars for the third quarter to fund national defense. Viviani defended government restraint while Millerand reported sixfold growth in munitions production since August. He praised civil and military doctors and pledged continued industrial effort.
President Poincaré spent Sunday and Monday in the first line trenches talking with officers and men. He watched batteries in action and inspected field hospitals behind the lines. He pinned the military cross to the flags of six regiments cited for valiant conduct.
A London correspondent reports from Rumania that German 42 cm siege guns used at Liége and Namur were costly failures. The heavy mortars required complex transport, long setup, and produced limited range, with massive shells costing about $2,500 each.
Berlin reports calculated losses exceed 5.4 million Allied soldiers killed wounded or captured across France Britain Russia and Italy with Russia stated as the heaviest loser at over 5 million. The estimates rely on foreign papers and sources including Heer and Politik and Corriere della Sera.
Italian forces beat back repeated Austrian assaults on Monte Civaron Vai Suagana and other Tyrol Trentino fronts. Austrian bombardment of Zeillerinkofel and activity along the Isonzo reported. In Carnia Italian artillery dispersed enemy workers near Giramondo defile. Night camp alarms noted. Goritz bridgehead shelled with ammo waste.
In London on Wednesday June 30 the House of Commons approved a resolution to add 50,000 men to the British Navy. Financial Secretary Thomas J. MacNamara said current needs were met but the vote looks ahead, noting enrolment had already surpassed estimates.
In Costeana Valley Alpini and Bersaglieri attacked a 6000 foot pass by the Beak of Acal. A lone climber crawled the crags then lowered a rope for a dozen companions to join. They dropped rocks to dislodge Austrian defenders and seized the pass.
The Osservatore Romano quotes Cardinal Pietro Gasparri denying Benedict's words were spoken as published in an interview obtained by Louis Latapie of La Liberté. The Vatican insists the Pope's ideas must be found in official Pontifical documents, not in attributed quotes.
The Journal des Debats reports the French helmet, weighing 670 grams, is ready for all infantry after satisfactory April tests. It features a steel plate millimeters thick, shields head and neck, and follows General Joffre’s February finding that most head wounds came from shrapnel and splinters, with bullets often thwarted by the helmet.
A British war thrift drive launches from the Guildhall with Prime Minister Asquith and Bonar Law leading a national campaign. Millions in war loans flow in as city financiers, clergymen, Khaki-coated men, and thousands greet the address with applause, hats in air and handkerchiefs waved.
The passage accuses newspapers of distorting a private papal letter to Prince von Buelow as a political document. It notes the letter was a farewell benediction for the Princess, not an official act, and laments sensational framing in the press.
Five Americans aboard the St Paul remain detained in Liverpool due to missing or incomplete passports while three more aboard the Cunarder Orduna face investigation. Six passengers released after authorities ensured proper photos or documents. In Washington, State Department warns Americans to carry passports abroad as Britain tightens passport rules to curb German spying.
Sir Thomas Lipton arrived at Marseilles on the Erin with fifteen American nurses and five doctors, ferried from Serbia where typhus had struck many. He praised the American medical corps for reducing fever by seventy five percent and noted the nurses had been sent by the Red Cross in September. He hosted thirty American doctors aboard before departure and transferred rescued effects back to America.
A French airman named Gilbert, who bombed Friedrichshafen sheds and flew from Paris to Madrid in 1913, was forced to land on Swiss soil due to engine trouble and is detained. A French contributor reports Gilbert appears despondent, lamenting inability to serve, with details of a failed landing and damaged propeller blades.
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