Petrograd, Feb. 25, Military authorities predict commencement of serious fighting on the Caucasian front, where the Russians are pressing the Turks, who are not yielding ground without " stubborn resistance.
The Russians are believed to be already 40 to 50 miles west of Erweroum. Turkish reinforcements are expected to arrive on the scene in a few days.
On the Russian western front there were small localized engagements.
Athens, Feb. 24. The fall of Erzoroum caused disturbances in Constantinople. Many arrest were made, including Alhmed Riza, a friend of Yusuf Inzedin, Harbin, Feb. 27.
the 25th states that the Tsar's A telegram from Petrograd pater, dated February 13, of the give the Minister of War the right to call to the Colours during the present war all young men who enjoyed immunity from military service whilst attending universities and higher schools, now becomes operative, Such a right was given to the Minister of War in 1914 and in 1915, but it was not exercised. Now, however, the new army demands an increased number of cultured persons as leaders and the Mi is sure that the youths will respond to the call to sacrifice their lives for their country. The Ministry on its part is undertaking measures to place the students where their abilities will find most scope, feeling certain that such measures will create a reserve of young officers of the highest quality sufficient for the needs of the war.—From Our Own Correspondent.
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