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The Times correspondent is evidently impressed by the Italian army

in the field. He tells us that the discipline is above reproach, and that he is particularly struck by the fire control—the first proof of good military discipline. The regimental officers, we are told, treat the Turkish sniping with the contempt which it deserves, which again is a very sound sign, and shows that the nerves of the army are in good con- dition. The entrenching is excellent. The water difficulties, however, are evidently beginning. Another item of war news is the bombardment of Derna by the Italian squadron, which took place on Tuesday. The Turkish fortifications were destroyed and the Turkish flag hauled down, and the Italian troops are no doubt landed by now.

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