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April 1, 1918,
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
HEAVY FIGHTING CONTINUES IN FRANCE.
BRITISH HEAVILY REPUESE TWO GERMAN ATTACKS.
FURIOUS THRUST ON FRENCH FRONT SHATTERED. Loiden, March 30.
Up to the present there has been 20 official sacacement as regarde General Foob, but the Morning Post ezement, cabled this morning, has been repeated by other newspapers and is generally accepted as correct. It has been understood fat some time that if General Foch was not actually in absolute comand he was playing an almost equally important part in co-ordinating the Anglo-French operations. It is recognised that the absences & Supreme Com mand st Time like the present would be var disadvantageous, becsued spart from the expreme question of stategy, it is pointed out, that the mansgenient of reserves is largely a matter of roads and railways,
MONDAY,
REUTERS TELEGRAMS
REUTERSTEI
HEAVY FIGHTING CONTINUES IN FRANC
HEAVY FIGHTING CONTINU
IN FRANCE
London, March
Cause for Confidence.
French
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Renter's special correspondent on the British Front s On the tenth day of the battle we esa regard chatus with Morea more confidence han'a week ago. During the last few, địa the violence and ex ending German progress on the front of the British Armies has been moet Germans, despite trifling, except for a determined sttsak with thebisge of curing incessant French counter-attac Arg and turning our fsak in that directio mana thrust. The region of Orriller attempted no operations on a large scale and is valdasifty of was especially the some of desperate minor encounters we had moch the better of exomanges, th being several times: Two German division conspica y tras of the ares from Arrse to Albert and abit the Plament and Pressis-le Roye, but were Anore, where the Germane repeatedly made istorions drea, to counter-attack which restor if the bust whole of the ten days has been it is impossible to sampat The leaving the ground sovered with corpses. captate local strategical positions. How great then beses or the points were asugh in terrible urtillery Ge-msts have now pat into the crucible of the battle oraz ight exceed those of the prosding days. Divisions of infantry. All have been more of, lees apmaifully hammered. Within the last few days comparatively, fe new German divisions have been thrust into the line, which pbably
London, March 30. means that the enemy is preparing a stoners blow German long-range gun continued to board Paris region to-day
"A French official message states dated March 30 which many fall at any time. With all the tremen he mist that Eight persons were killed, including four women. was behind the German first blow it failed. Nowhere did Ger- were injured, including nine women and seven children. and to-day we stand unshaken across their pati, Bevan Divions, of mene make that gap which was the whole end of their eflavour, good troops tred to take Arras bul failed. The depite chee to the Garzen advance on Arras, is important, for it further days the enemy's plan of campaign..
Relatorcing Our Armless
Li filon, Marciẞ15
Bombardment of Paris” ̈ ̈ ̈
British Premier's Statement »
#London, March 30. "Mr. Lloyd Giorge has issued the following thement:-Daring
British Hitting Back. the first few days when the Germans launched mattack unparallel ed in conesntration of troops and guns, the gitasion was extremely
rigorous counter attack restored, our line in Lace Valley Wa
Landon, March 31. crificil. Thanks to the indomitable, bravery of our troops, who
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, in a contmanique, siates gradually emmed the advance until reinforcements could arrive and our faithful Ally enter, the Battle, situation is now improved.].
repulsed heavily two sttacks in front of Marcel Cavs to the Somme. The singggle, however, is only opening. No prediction of the future
• The exemy'è infantry-in yesterday's sttäcka immedistaly north There is not a whisper of opposition to any measures the lovergi
of the Bamme delivered four waves which wäre repulsed at all poiute can, of course, yes be made. The War Cabinet has been in constantment may take to reinforce the Armies. It is generally modeled that by our outpost line. The enemy's onenalties here are estimated st session since the first day and in ofmmunication gith Headquarters the age-limit will be raised. Employers have simady beernotified
a thousand. and the French and American Governments. gures have been taken to deal with the emergency. The enemy had combing out of the industries, with the consquonk fiction of forty machine guns. We also advanced dar dine slightly also kate A number of mea that every serviceable man will be wanted. There hambaagad vaccing our line a thog Found taking 230 wisoners and We carried ous loca Poperations in the neighbourhood of Berre, the insalonable advantage of fighting safone agay, but the Allies railway, tramway and omnibus services. mesanye taken a most important decision to megt Elii. With the cordial
taking prisoners. Hostile artillery was setire last night fu ooperation of the British and French Commander-in-Chief, Gea-
neighbourhood of Bardaor. oral Fah is charged by the British, resahaan d American Govern-| ments to of‐ordinale the sation of the Allied Armies on the Western ** Field Marshal Bir Daglas Haig, reporting of aviatio, says:
The Ardly and General Botha's Message.
London, March 31. Front. It is necessary, in addition to the action when to meet the Car teroplanes concen usted yesterday on the battlefront some of Replying to General Botha's message, cabled on March 30, immediate needs of the moment, to bring in operation certain the Somme, where irge oclamne of the enemy advaloing and Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig has telegraphed :-**** Heurpy thanke measures long contemplated should situation like the present on which we dropped many bomb, and fired thousands of round for your measgo. All ranks of the British Armies in Franco arrive. Whatever happens in this battle, the country must be There is a good deal of air fighting, the enemy' tow fara being greatly cheered by your generons appreciation of their efforts in prepared for further sacrifices to ensure final vindry. I am certain. Particularly active. We brought down hue and drove cown two great straggle mod are very proud of the confidence which the poe the nation will shrink from no drifice to mere thin, and the other, Two of out-dachines are missing. We last pigd dropped of our greas Empire place in their Armies ability to win. necessary plans ars being carefully prepared and will be sansungetelve tons of bombe on Bapaume and the rosda in the vicinity,
han Parliament meets.”
also toda and villages east of Arras, directly hitti apps and i tradeport railway line. One of our machines the no yet been located.
General Foch Congratulated us
London Fish 30. “According to Beuter's correspondent at Washington, President Wilson has cabled General Foch congratulating him on his new authority. He saya:-"'Suoh unity of command is a most hopeful angiuy of ultimate success. We are following with profound interest the bold and brilliant action of your foros,"
America's Sporting Spirit.
London, March 31.
Renter's correspondent at Paris states that General Foob, General Patain, M. Clemencean and General Pathing met at the front. General Pershing, greeting General Foch, placed all the American forces at his disposal to use as he wished." He said the American people were proud to participate in the greatest and grandest battle in history. -
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Our Aerial Operations.
London, Mare 31.
Protracted Battle Anticipated.
March
DEVELOPMENTS
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Bsater'e norrespondent at Stockholm etates that Reuter's correspondent at French Headquarters eye:-The Gasrda have captured Tammerfors. enemy is firmly hald west of Montdidier, where, bone ground
General Koruiloff Flees. facilitates the defence. His parast point to Amiens ihteen miles.
Let London, March 31, 4 All soconta agree consting the savarity of his loss, but Renter'orrespondent at Moscow states that General Körnilai. it must be remembered that of 80 or 90 Divisions throw into the was delanted in the Northern Canossus and has fled into the moan. battle only one fifth are withdrawn. He therefore hat still huge tains. numbers to throw into the attack, and the battle promise to be al long duration.
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The King Visits the Front
Some Interesting Demands.
London, March 31. The Fairegrad Coatcil of Commissisrine has demanded from [Germany the release of the Soviet Earoy, M. Kamenea, maig, wa arrested in the Asland falanda when returfing from Eagitad,
The Council bag also demanded that Austria relenen the Ode Commissaries whom the Austrian Commandant at Odmana arrested as hostagen.
London, Mirch 31. Hia Majesty the King left London on Thursday and visited the Germans Thrown Back with Heavy Esses.
troops on the Western Front. He returned to London ja Saturday London, March 30.
evening. Field, Marabel Sir Douglas Hig, in a communique, asys***
The German Plan Explained, -North of the Somme, after a shirt lull "yesterday, the battle broke
London, March 31,
Germany has demanded that the Sarlet send no more reinforce- ort afresh this morning. The enemy repeated costly and an Healer's correspondent with the French Army in Francements or munitions to the Finnish Red Guards. accessful assaults in the region of Bairy and Boyelles and telegraphs as follows:-From statements made by prisoners and immediately north of the Somme, all of which, thugh delivered by military papers captured during the battle, it is a possible to EX-KING CONSTANTIVE TO BE PROSECUTED. frimh troops of antiderable strength, were throwback with heavy reconstruct the German plan of attack east of St. Qaintin. It had Labees. Our positions are intact. We took a number of prisoners. been ordered that a mass of Germans should pass the line se soon
London, March 31. Heartshelling of the defence saat of Arraa accompanied the above as our second position had been captured. Mapa were issued to Beater's correspondent at Athena states that a Court Martial has attacks. South of the 8mme, and between the Somme and the officers and ander officers showing the mechanism of the attack and ordered the criminal prosecution of ex-Kios Cadstantiivs Avre; fighting continued incessantly, attacks and counter-attacks the progress of the creeping barrage. On the back of the maps curring at frequent intervals. The enemy forced a way into are reports drepared in advance, corresponding to anticipated stages Demain this morning, but is held up on the water outakirta of of the attack, to be sent to the rear by a messenger selesch succes the village.
Japan's Tribute.
London, March 30.
žive objective was reached and drafts of requests for renforcersenta,
BRITISH REVENUB RETURNS.
Tondon, March 31
mmunition etc., corresponding to the anticipated deodarat, esch The revenue for the year was £707,234,565, as compared An official message atates that Lieut-Genen Oshima, Warge. The progress of the infantry was calculated at 200 metres 6578,487,582 for the previous year. All sources show impresent Minister for Japan, has telegraped Lord Darby that he cannot but per minute, which is twice the rate allowed in previous offensives, except Excine. The chief increases are 280 294,090 in excess profit Trench mortar detachments, according to prisisers, followed and $34,476,000 in income tax. The expenditure was £2,698,221,40 edmire the Anglo French troops gallant stand sgainst a reckless the firet wares of infantry, halted and opened firs. 48 soon as the 48 compared with £2,188,112,710. enemy's onslaught with superior strength. "I rely on the bravery open country was reached, the enemy advanced by beans of herTy the Anglo-French troops and completely believe in their final blows delivered in rapid succession, masing troopt quickly assault Victory,"
Lord Derby replied:-"On behalf of the British Army, Imoment our men fell back the Germans would follow, thus threat {ing in order to bring about a local retirement in our line, The hasten to express their most sincere thanks for your kind message. aning the French naite which had not retired and then subjected We are most grat fal for this farther mark of interest and sympathy to fresh frontal attack. If prisoners evidence is to be trusted, troope The fact that the gallant stand of the Franco-British Armies is who hesitate to follow ap the retiring enemy line are driven into appreciated by our Japanese. Allies will be sa incentive to even the breach with the lash, farther efforts."
Britain's Resolute Mood.
London, March 30,
Some Preas Comment
London, Marob 31.
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German cavalry has best reported repeatedly in the district of Ham, Neelan and Peronne, but never in numbife exceeding one regiment. Hoanted troops seem to be employed chiefly for the coo- The Press Bureau states that Mr. Lloyd George has sent avaysace of information and as supports for infantry at advanced asage to M. Clemerosas stating:- Britain is calm and relyingposts. The German air advance has taken little part in the battle. on the justice of our cause and the valour of our men who defend Enemy aeroplar es make very few long distance fights by day and 1. Confidence growa as we watch the steady much of France's have done little more than make a few flights over the battlefield gallant Army to repel the invader."
to report the progress of stroke or excate bombing raids on a close front. The French Air Bervice taking an important part in the General Foch's appointment promises to be well received, tione. Reports se yet are incomplete, bat it is known that in three
work of harassing the enemy troops Bzd dislocating communios though there have been some marmore at placing British soldiers days during the past week the French brought down between 20and under a French commander. The Sunday newspapers in apgaslified 30 German aeroplanes. On Marob 22 French bombing aqdadrona terms spprove of the appointment sad state that it is endorsed by dropped 10,000 kilogrammes of explosives opGerman epota military opinion and that American enthusiasm over the appoint and railway stations. On March 24 14000 kilogrammes ment is expected to help ita popularity. Field Hanbal Bir Douglas of bomb were dropped and night reide continus. Hugis described as sharing Lord Roberts' admiration of General From March 23, French squadrons have flown ov
over dnemy. According to the Sunday Time, the situation is regarded with against troops marching in bivonao, an attacking troope and traine positions, by day at low, altitudes using bomba and mathing guns xtrems gravity in high military citeles but withod pessimism. The with excellent resu
Since March 25 Dar mastery of the airs sito in the battle for possession of Amiens may
be resobed ben upleta. Important roads from Channy and Guisosed-lo fortnight & bright an in the deadfasthees of amaral Byng'ʻa pam
Kained its lins întaos ispite the failure
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
JAPAN'S PROMISE.
Tokio, March 23,
In the Upper House the Premier said that if the Germ
manacs developed in the Far East, endangering Japan well-being, or calling for action to protect the Allied common stion intereste, Japan was determined to cope with the sit adequately The Premier urged the nation' for emergencies. ***
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