Dr. von Seidler, the Austrian Premier, and his Cabinet resign.

The forced retreat of the Germans in the Soissons-Rheims salient continues; north of the Ourcq they are pressed back to the outskirts of Taux; south of the Ourcq the French approach Fère-en-Tardenois.

On the Amiens Front the French advance towards the Avre Valley; they capture Mailly-Raineval and 1850 prisoners.

H.M.S. Marmora (armed merchant cruiser) is sunk by a submarine off the south coast of Ireland (ten lives lost).

July 24 (Wed.)

Progress is made by the Allies north of Château-Thierry towards Fère-en-Tardenois and at various other points.

July 25 (Thur.)

The Allies capture the forest of Fère, Oulchy-le-Château and other important positions on the Marne Front.

July 26 (Fri.)

The German retreat on the Marne Front extends.