4 SEPTEMBER 1915, Page 1

There is nothing of moment to report from the Western

theatre, though it may be noted that the French have been keep- mg up a very heavy bombardment of the German trenches—a

POSTABN ABBOAD In. sign that from the munitions point of view all is well with our allies. The news from Italy is also somewhat meagre and indecisive. The net result, however, is to show that the Italians are gradually getting complete command of the passes into Italy. We do not doubt that before the winter sets in the frontier will be so firmly held by them that there will be little chance of the enemy being able to get through the Alps.