KAISER WITNESSES A DESPERATE FIGHT

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2373, 1 February 1915, Page 5

KAISER WITNESSES A DESPERATE FIGHT

FIERCE ATTACK BY TOE GERMANS

ENEMY HEAVILY REINFORCED

Paris,' January 29. Tho Kaiser early in the week witnessed a fierce attack on Blangv (near Arras). The French withstood a shower of grenades, but yielded to the Gcrti'iau'bayonets. Trench after trench was taken by the Germans, who cxullaiillv paraded four abreast into the suburbs of Anas. Their triumph was sliorl-livcd. The French Territorial gunners ceased the retreat, fortified a wrecked factory, and opened a murderous fire from cannon and machine rums. The nearest German* wn-u overwhelmed. Others dropDcd thftir wcannnn "«d tied, and d»m.oraliscd the rasfc.

.The French recovered all the lost ground. The Kaiser, who was on a white horse, caparisoned in purple, angrily stepped into his motor-car, and went to Lille. (Rec. Fehruarv 1, 0.2S a.m.) London, January 31. The Press Bureau states that the Germans left 200 dead in front of tho British trenches at Guinchy (near La Bassee). The British casualties wero small. (Bee. February 1, 0.20 a.m.) London, January 31. After recounting the fight ins; at Guiveuchy and Blungy, a statement by tho Press Bureau narrates that tho Kaiser decreed that the French must be. driven from La Borselle in order to celebrate, the anniversary of the foundation of tho German Empire. Ho promised 1700 marks to any soldier driving back tho French machine guns. The only result was that nine German attacks were repulsed. . . "Prisoners admit that wo mastered their artillery, both in numbers and efficiency of shells. . ' "We have maintained and consolidated all guns at Prunay Souam, Perthes, Bruusejour, and Msssiges. Hind' and snow hampered the artillery, and this determined the commander not to push tho French advantages further. ■~,.' "We recently repulsed fifteen attacks in the Argonne, and obtained an important success at Bois lc Pretro (north of Pont-a-llousson), but wero unable to maintain it entirely, though the German line was seriously broken. "A German general wns killed at Flirey." THE "BIRTHDAY" ATTACK ON BETHTJNE. London, January 29.' A correspondent in Northern Franco says that, Monday's attack on Bethuno was so furious that it probably constituted the famous "birthday present" for the Kaiser. Our men retired slightly, but a strong counter-attack forced the Germans to withdraw, with the loss of many prisoners, killed, and wounded. The enemy's casualties were estimated at two thousand.—("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.) THE WAR LORD RETURNS TO BERLIN. *> (Rec. February 1, 0.25 a.m.) Amsterdam, January 30. The Kaiser has returned to Berlin. THIRTY THOUSAND GERMAN REINFORCEMENTS. (Rec. January 31, 3.15 p.m.) Dunkirk, January 30. The Germans have drained off large areas of tho Yser towards the sea,, and are vainly striving to build bridges. Thirty thousand reinforcements have arrived at tho German rear. \ NEUTRALS ORDERED TO,LEAVE ALSACE. London, January 20., A proclamation has been issued in Alsace ordering neutrals to. leave Upper (Southern)' Alsace between February 1 and 10, and enjoining them to spend a fortnight on the right bank of the Rhino before 'crossing the frontier, as otherwise they will be liable to a year's imprisonment. Fresh German troops arc entering Alsace.—("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.) THE FRENCH OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUES. Paris, January 29. A communique states: —Wo gained a footing on the Great Duno near Lombaertzyde, and consolidated our positions in the Wocvre district.. (Rec. January 31, 3.15 p.m.) Paris, January 30. Official.—""The British at Guinchy (near La Bassee) repulsed three battalions, inflicting heavy losses. "The German attenipts to cross the Aisno at two points eastward of Soissons failed."The enemy's aviators at night time bombed Dunkirk, killing and wounding several people." (Rec. February 1» 0.25 a.m.) Paris, January 30. Official.—The Germans left a large number of dead iu front of the Great Dune at Lombaertzyde. , -~,.,. "Tho French have reconstituted their lines m the Argonnes district, two hundred metres (about 650 vards) behind their previous trenches. Tho ground was stubbornly contested. The enemy's losses wero very high, and ours were serious. , „„_ (Rec. February 1, 0.20. a.m.) London, January 31. Official. —The Allies have consolidated and extended their position at the bridge-head at Nieuport, but the daily advance is small, owing to gales and the Impossibility of digging deep trenches in tho sand near tho sea. The Belgian artillery is giving remarkable support.