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PREMIER AT THE FRONT.
SPLENDID OVATION ACCORDED
HIM.
LONDON, June 4th, Rentor's correspondent at the British Headquartere reports that the Rt. Hon. A. Asquith, the Premier, paid a visit to the front for a few days in company with Field Marshal Bir John French and obtained a comprehensive idea of the He British Army on, active...service. travalled about in a fast motor-car, and everywhere met with an ovation,
Soon after setting foot in France he was taken to the top of a high eminence to view the great sweep of the British front. The weather was clear, and “a wonderful panorama lay stretched before him. A wriggling line of upturned earth marked the course of the enemy's trenches, and rains of Ypres gleamed in the sun- shino, Here a pall of smoke hung as occasional shells burat with a fash follow ed by a dull boom, and feel of dark emake marked falling howitzer shells.
the
Mr. Asquith examined through glasses all that lay spread out before him and followed the details on the map, being particularly interested in the ridge from Messines to Wytschzete.
APPRECIATION, CONGRATULATION, AND GOOD
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That afternoon the Premier reviewed one of General Pulteney's brigades, which was drawn up in the form of a bellow square, Standing in the middle of this, he delivered a brief speech of apprecia tion and congratulation on the splendid bravery which they had shown, and wish ed them the best of luck Thermen cheered repeatedly, waving their caps and rifles in the air.
There was
a renewed ovation when Mr. Asquith proceeded to the hospital, where he delighted the patients with sympathetic word. He expressed himself as extremely pleased with the perfect arrangementa for the treatment of the wounded,
AN AMUSING INCIDENT. He was much amused by the "Tommies" waiting their turn for a warm bath at the Brewery, shouting and plunging in the steaming tubs like schoolboys. Becognising the visitor, the man jumped out and surrounded him, giving cheer apon cheer. Mr. Asquith was visibly moyed, though the humour of the situs flon soon changed the mood to one of hearty laughter, in which all joined.
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THE
TERRIBLE TERRITORIALS.
ALMOST A LUST FOR BLOOD.
LONDON, June 4th. The Morning Post's representative in France pays a tribute to the Territorials, who, he enys, possess qualities which the Regulars have in smaller measure, name ly, a determination, which amounts almost to a lust for blood, that has surprised even their commanders. During the comparative lull slong the British front the Territorials have managed to pick up a "scrap" here and there, and are always impatient to advance before they receive the signal to do somet
FRENCH MAKE FORTHER TELEMET GAINS.; AROUND BOUCHEZ AND, AT “THE LABYRINTH."
PARIS, June 4th.
4.50 p.m.
A communiqué states that in the battle round Souchez the French have made three machine-gans, r further gains, including prisoners and
They have also made fresh progress at "The Labyrinth."
PARIS, June 5th, 1:80 a.m. --
An official communiqué announces that the fighting continues north of Arras and the French are still progressing. They captured a trench and some prisoners north of Soucher, and advanced a hundred yards in The Labyrinth," south of Neuvillo,
THE LABYRINTH.”
DEALING ZQUAVES INSIDE
WITH THE ENEMY. De
LONDON, June 4th.
28.45 pm. The special correspondents in France state that the French are at present
engaged in furions hand-to-hand fighting In a circumference in Frouve some twelve miles north of Arras,
The so-called "Labyrinth," which an official communiqué says they penetrated, is a maze of trenches and redoubts embracing an area of two square miles with miles of underground workings east and south of Neuville. The Zouaves are now inside dealing with the detested Bavarians and the Rhenish Prussians, "The Labyrinth "is the last of the first class German strongholds lying between the French forces and Fimy, which is the last barrier to Lens.
The French cavalry have been busy cutting off isolated parties of the enemy
On another day, Mr. Asquith inspected | RUSSIAN FRONT.
the Headquarters Flying Corps, and
watched with admiration the agility of
[THROUGH REUTER'S' AGENOR.]
the aviators in performing their wonder- THE FIGHTING IN GALICIA.
ful evolutions.
Mr. Asquith also saw the actual work- ing of the Convalescent Homes and the Red Cross Detachments. He found that an astonishing spirit of optimism pre- vailed, and that the patients were pro- gressing splendidly in the beautiful
weather.
A DRAMATIO INCIDENT.
THE
GERMAN VERSION. BOGÁMSTERDAM, June 4th.
10.00 p.m.
NAVAL ACTIVITIES.
{THROUGH, HEUTER'S KORNOK)}
“BLOCKADE” OF
BRITAIN.
THE
A WEEK'S FIGURES.
LONDON, June 5th. The Admiralty report that during the week ended June 2nd eight, British mar chantmen wore submarined. There were 1,382 arrivals and departures in the same period.
STEAMER TORPEDOED OFF THE LIZARD
LONDON, June 5th. The ateamer Jakum has been torpedoed. and sunk off the Lizard.
The crew of forty wore saved.
GENERAL..
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENov.) SUCCESS IN THE CAMEROONS.
LONDON, June 4th. 10.10 p.m.
that
The Press Bureau anonnets Brigadier-General Dobell, of the West African Frontier Force, in the Came enemy,from strong positions in Njok, roons reports that the Allies drove the Out losses were not heavy,
ESPIONAGE IN ENGLAND.
PRISONERS SENTENCED.
LONDON, June 4th.
10.10 p.m Maller and Hahn have been found Muller has been-sentenced to death by guilty at the Old Bailey of espionage. shooting," and Hahn has been sentenced to seven years', pqual servitada.
[The prisoners...ere associated with Kdepferlo, who hanged himself in his cell during his trial for transmitting informa tion to the enemy la invisible ink. The prisoners were, indicted before the Lord Chief Justice, and the trial was conducted in camera.]
FRANCE HONOURS BRITISH SCIENTIST.
FOR HIS ANTI-TYPHOID BERUM.
PARIS, June 4th.
2:45 p.m. a special prize to Sir Almroth Wright for The Institute of France has awarded the invention of anti-typhoid Serum, aa, not being Frenchman, he is ineligible for the prize of £4,000 (100,000 france) for the most remarkable discovery of the year.
[Bir Almroth Wright, M.D., F.R.S.. is the tion, the system of the therapeutic inocula- author of the system of anti-typhoid inocula tien for bacterial infections (vaccino- protective substances in human blood. I therapy), and of methods for measuring the
PREPARING FOR THE WORST.. NO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE DUTCH LANDSTURM.
THE HAGUE, June 4th.
* 10.00 p.m.
An important new Bill has been pre pared by the Dutch Government extend- ing the Landsturm regulations to all those males who have hitherto been exempted from military service. HOLLAND PROHIBITS EXPORT OF RAW COTTON.
A Berlin communique reports: After fighting we reached the villages to the east of Przemysl.The booty has not yet General Von Der Mar been surveyed. As he moved hither and thither receiv-witz stormed the heights on both sides of ing the greetings of the different troops Myslatycze and General Von Linsingen is
MEGA LONDON, June 4th. on the point of crossing the Lower Stryj.
9.45 p. in route, a dramatic incident occurred, when he was approaching the Indian
AND THE RUSSIAN.
Holland has finally prohibited the lines. A great welcoming fanfare way
export of raw cotton, sounded by Indian mounted trumpeters wearing yellow turbans and bushy beards.
PETEROGRAD, June 5th, Behind their lines the dancers were drawn
An official communiqué states that the THE AMERICAN NOTE READY,
WASHINOTOK, June 4th.. up, and he passed through great lince of
4.10 4.in, lances glistening on each side of the dusty Russians have gained fresh successes in a road as far as the eye could see. Then the Galicis. On the left bank of the Lower
President Wilson has finished, his Gurkhas continued the line in their San they are continuing to drive back the curious wide-brimmed straw hats, their enemy, who are retreating in disorder to kukhris gleaming at their aides. Next the west of Bordnik Tho enemy's attacks Note to Germany and it will probably be came the Bikhs, Pathans, and Dogras, between Przemysl and the Daiester have dispatched today adwa some from the trenches and others going been repulsed with enormous dosses to take their places in the trenches,
British infantrymen, also, were there, THE ITALIAN FRONT. together with men of the Canadian con- Vingent, mounted and on foot, and of
Mr & Mr E.
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other regiments famed for their fighting at Neure Chapelle, Hill 60, and Ypres, forming straight lines with bayonets fixed.
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"FLUCTUATING ACTIONS.”:
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PREMIER INTENSELY INTERESTED, The splendid bearing of the men reflect- ed an extraordinary feeling of confidence in the ability of the soldiers of the British Empire. Needless to say, the Premier
LONDON, June 5th. was intensely interested, and he frequent
An official communiqué Bays:
The Duke of Devonshire replaces Mr. ly spoke to the men and their officers It was noticed that some Scottish regi offensive at the Isonzo River is encounter George Lambert as Civil Lord of the ments swinging along the road made sing great difficulties. The ground, is
seamed with formidable entrenchments, Admiralty, deep impression upon him.
Finally came a memorable meeting Buctuating actions throughout the 3rd. with numerously manned and gunned. After
Mr& Mrs Vanden For General Joffre, M Foch, and
Millerand at Sir John French's house and a half hour's conferenor.
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PARIS, June 4th.
11,55 p.m. Field-Marshal Sir John French reports the capture on the night of May 30th of scre outbuildings and grounds round the rained Chateau Hocge, three miles east of Ypres. Our trenches there were sub- jected to a heavy bombardment, and fighting on a small scale has been con- tinuous. At one time we were forced to evacuate the buildings, but last night we recaptured them.
North-east of Givenchy last night we expelled the enemy from their trenches for a distance of 200 yards, taking 48 prisoners, but we were unable to retain the trenches after daylight owing to the
ency's fire,
instant the summit of the slopes of Montenero remained in our possession We have brought up re-inforcements in order to obtain a decision.
Elsewhere the advance continues..
THE NEAR EAST.
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TURKEY'S TROUBLES.
TROOPS DESERTING IN MASSES.
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Opinion in Cairo is reported to be greatly impressed by the withdrawal of the bulk of the Turkish troops from Sinai and Syria to the Dardanelles,
It is reported frous Athens that these troops are deserting in masses, especially since the British submarine activity in
the Sea of Marmers.
ROUSING THE WORKERS. MN. LLOYD GEORGE'S CAMPAIGN.
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LONDON, June 4th.. 7.36 p.m. The Rt. Hon. D. Lloyd George, the new Minister of Munitions, had another great reception when addressing the munition workers at Liverpool. He declared that the issues and perils before the empire are great and that nothing can pull us through but the united efforts of every man in the Empire
Never befois had our troops shown greater courage and enduranco, and it would he horrible to think that they should fall owing to our negleet,
He emphasised the fact that Manches ter's response yesterday to bis appeal was gratifying and he was confident of the same ready response being received from the other industrial centres..
I had never doubted where victory
would come sooner with the recognition would rest in the present struggle, but it of the difficultira that were to be faced and with the united effort of all for
the empire.