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French Announce The Fall Of Boulogne FRENCH ADVANCE ON THE SOMME

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PARIS, TO-DAY. - A GENERAL STAFF COMMUNIQUE SAYS VIOLENT FIGHTING IS GOING ON IN THE SOMME RE- GION, WHERE WE CONTINUE TO PROGRESS, AND ON THE NORTHERN FRONT.

The enemy who during the last few days accumu- lated considerable material in the Boulogne re- gion, succeeded in seizing the town after three days of fierce fighting in and around the city. Our artillery is inflicting very heavy losses on the

enemy between the Aisne and Meuse.

BRITAIN'S NEW PROBLEM

London, To-day.

This morning's newspapers emphasise that the nomina- tion of General Ironside to the post of Commander-in- Chief of home defence indi- cates the considerable im- portance the British Govern- ment attaches to home de fence.

In regard to the 15 French" generals relieved of their functions, certain newspapers recall the similar measures taken by General Joffre shortly be- fore the Battle of the Marne.

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Our automatic arms are also highly efficient, and whole platoons of Ger- man infantry have been found mowed down.

Our anti-aircraft guns and fighters inflicted heavy losses and repulsed the enemy attempting to raid our aero- dromes.-Havas.

Powerful Attacks...

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Paris, To-day.

Early yesterday morning the Ger- mans launched two powerful attacks in the Valenciennes region, and fighting

was still going on late last night.

The French are holding their ground and inflicting heavy losses on the enemy.

Artilery activity took place north of Basie.

Both side's air forces were active, the Germans bombing localities along the northern front and the Allies attack- (Continued on Page 20.)

REYNAUD IN LONDON Paris, To-day.

M. Reynaud and his advisers flew

Attention is paid in the newspapers to London yesterday to consult with to the unanimity of British workers the British War Cabinet and returned in responding to the Government ap- to Paris in the evening.-Havas, peal for acceleration of war Industries.

The "Daily Telegraph" says that in

ATTACK ON BRITAIN MAY BE IMMINENT

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Berne, To-day.

A German attempt to attack Britain from the north may be imminent, says the Stockholm cor- respondent of the “Neue Zuercher Zeitung.” The correspondent says Ger- man concentrations are taking place in central and southern Norway, notably at Stavanger and Bergen. German freighters have been ar- riving in ballast at these ports and may eventually be used as transports. Havas.

QUEEN FARIDA LEAVES CAIRO

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Cairo, To-day. Queen Farida, accompanied by her baby daughters, has left Calro for her country. residence. The Queen's de. parture is taken as Indication that an- xiety still prevalls regarding a possi - ble extension of the conflict to Mediterranean.-Havas.

SWITZERLAND'S ANXIETIES

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(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") Berne, To-day. Reflecting the apprehension prevail- ing all over the country, the canton of Uri authorities have ordered the removal of all posters giving geo- graphical information. Uri canton

·lles in central Switzerland north of the St. Gotthard Pass leading to Italy. -Havas.

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appointing General Ironside the Gov-reports are often spread by the enemy ernment recognises the new problems to deceive us. However, in the larg- imposed on the country by the apest sense, the statement contains pearance of the war on the Channel large element of truth. coast. The paper, insists on the ne- Germany has put forth an effort that cessity of giving General Ironside

even her resources will pro- large powers extending to the land bably not permit her to maintain long

or repeat on the same scale.

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Urgent Necessity "The Times" thinks it. is evident The News Chronicle" says that home defence is by nature a sin- French have been absolutely pitiless gle problem, certainly in what concerns in removing military commanders un the air and land forces. Most urgent fitted in these critical moments to ful- necessity at present is probably close ff their responsibilities. This attitude co-operation between the two forces, is a sign of force rather than feeble- "The Times" warns its readers ness and is a measure of the resolu against assertions that Germany Istion of France to march towards, vics now playing all her trump cards. There I tory Reuter,

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