BATTLE OF LOOS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2625, 22 November 1915, Page 5

BATTLE OF LOOS

SCOTTISH VALOUR

FINEST FOOTBALL SPRINT ' IN HISTORY ByTeleffraph—Press Association—Oopyrtg-M (Kec. 'November 21,'4.30 p.m.) London, November 20. Mr. Philip Uibtos, the war correspondent, in a dispatch from Loos says:— Because the people don't know what particular men rougiit, one of the bloodiest struggles in history is 6till vague, impersonal. Guardsmen who have been seen have given recognition to the story now' told of the loth and 47th. Divisions, who preceded the Guard's. The 16th contains the'flower of Scotland's manhoiod, such regiments as the .Black Watch, the Camerons, the Gordons, the Argyles, tlie Sntherlands, the Seaforths, the Koyal Scots, the King's Own .Borderers, and the Highland Light Infantry, and these now are as good as veterans. The 47th consisted of Territorials drawn from the Civil Service, city tffices, : warehouses, and playhouses of London. As tlie French troops watched the Londoners advance they saw one kicking a football, and thought he was mad, but he waß a Lmdon Irishman, who was determined not to lose the football, and kept it going for the whole 1400 yards.of the advance. This was ihe finest football sprint in history.

After"'describing the cemetery fight *nd the hand-to-hand figthing at Loos, Mr. Gibbs says: "The scene on Satur- • day nignt and Sunday morning at Loos will make one of the most astounding stories in history. Soldiers were crowded among the shattered houses, and - Dorpse-clioken cellars, wounded men staggered in the streets, the dootors giving them first, aid in the roadways, while shells were bursting overhead, and the. roar of a great battle 1 on every side filled the air with an'infernal tumult. Subsequently the 15th Division and a brigade of the 21st attacked the redoubt (TTohenzollnrn) and Hill 70, but failed. . The B : ghlariders .flung themselves aaainst the stronghold again, and again, but owing to the lack of adejvm3 te snuport there were heavy casualties, and no progress Both the 15th and 47th were finally • relieved after three days' incessant fighting, and proved th orn selves worthy of the traditions of Scotland and London." RECRUITING LORD DERBY'S LETTER VOLUNTARY PERIOD EXTENDED, 8y Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, November 19. The Press Bureau states that Lord Derby, in a letter to Mr. Asquith, endeavours to clear up the uncertainty of the Ministerial statement regarding recruiting. : He understands that the married men will not be called before the young unmarried. men. If the latter do not offer voluntarily, the niar T ried men will be released from their pledge, or a Bill will be introduced compelling the.young men to serve.' If the Bill is not passed, the married men trill be automatically released. Lord Derby interprets t'he words "young unmarried men" to mean the vast majority not engaged in munition or other essential national work, i Mr. Asquitli replies that the letter correctly- expresses.; the ■ Government's intentions. . ' It is assumed that the correspondence trill result in a serious set-back to recruiting due' to the contradictory- interpretations and Mr. Asquith's guarantees. ' The recruiting officers state that Mr. Asquith has killed the goose which was laying the recruiting eggs. Lord Derby has extended the-volun-tary recruiting period to December 11. MR. ROOSEVELT CANADIAN COMMAND OPEN TO HIM. : ' Br Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Ottawa, November 19. The Department of Militia, hearing a rumour that Mr. Roosevelt was willing to head a Canadian division, in Flanders, announced that the appointment vi-as open if Mr.' Roosevelt wished to apply. / [Mr. 'Roosevelt, in 1898, organised and-commanded during the fighting in Cuba the Ist United States Cavalry Volunteers, known as "Roosevelt's Riders. 11 ] A DENIAL OF THE REPORT. (Rec. November 21, 3.30 p.m.) ■ Now York, November 19. Mr. Roosevelt's secretary denies that Mr. Roosevelt'is likely to lead a Canfldian division , v , DISTURBANCES IN INDIA GERMAN REPORTS REFUTED. By Telegraph—Presa Assoclstlon-Oopyright London, November 19. The Secretary for India' contradicts as absolutely groundless the reports pf the German Press allegation of rebellion and disturbances in India. ENEMY SUBJECTS IN RUSSIA BUSINESS SUSPENDED. By Teleer&ph—Press Association—OoDyriirht ("Times" and Sydney "Sim" Services.) London, November 19. The Council of Ministers at Petrograd has decided to_ suspend business with enemy subjects in Russia, numbering eleven hundred, employing thirtytwo thouand persons, and with an'aggregate turnover of ten millions'sterling annually. JAMAICA'S OFFER MORE MEN AND MONEY. Br Telegraph—Presß Association—Copyright ("Tunes" and Sydney "Sun" Services.) London, November 19. The Press Bureau states- that Jamaica has offered more men and to dofray the cost—£6o,ooo a year—for forty (?) years. GERMAN FIGURES' FICTION ABOUT RUSSIAN LOSSES. Br Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright ("Times" and Sydney "Sun!! Services.) London, November 19. A French wireless message states that German agencies are circulating astonishing figures. They. state that 6.186,750 Russians have been put out . cf action. This is a million'above tlio total of men mobilised. LIQUOR IN LONDON RESTRICTION OF HOURS. By Telegraph—Pres6 Association—Copyright (Rec. Novembor 21, 3.30 p.m.) London, November 19. Tbo sale of liquor in the London area from November 29 will bo restricted to 5} hours daily.