THE WAR IN THE WEST

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2643, 14 December 1915, Page 5

THE WAR IN THE WEST

HEAVY CANNONADING AT YPRES ON SATURDAY; SIR JOHN FRENCH'S REPORT Bj Talecnaph—Press Association—Copyright (Rcc, December 13, 10.30 p.m.) 1 London, December' 13. Sir John French reports:—"On Wednesday, sixteen of our aeroplanes bombed the enemy's depot at Miraumont and the aerodrome at Horvelly, both of which were considerably damaged. The machines returned safely. "Our artillery effected a breach in the enemy's trench parapet at Wezmacqnart and La Boutillerie, ajid caused fires at Citestelie. "Our bombers entered the German trenches at Neuve Chapelle, causing many casualties. They returned safely . / "The weather is very wet and stormy." Amsterdam, December 12. The Dutch newspaper "Telegraaf" states that there was an -uninterrupted cannonade all day long on Saturday in the direction of Ypres. GERMAN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. (Rec. December 13, 7.40 p.m.) Amsterdam, December 12. . A German official communique states: —"Small British detachments made fa surprise attempt to penetrate our positio'n eastward of Neuve Chapelle ; but the attack collapsed before our wire en. tanglements." THE FRENCH HIGH COMMAND GENERAL OASTELNAU- APPOINTED Paris, December 12. Official.—General Joffre has appointed General Castelnau ,to command a group of armies. . I FOR HOME CONSUMPTION GERMAN CHANCELLOR'S AVAR REVIEW. . ' f By Telegraph—Press Association—OopyriyM New York, December 12. The speech of Herr von Bethmann Hollweg, German Chancellor, was sent by wireless to America before it was delivered. Tho "World" comments: "Tho speech was intended chiefly for Home consumption. Herr Bethmann Hollweg could expect nobody_ outside Germany to believe all his claims; a majority in tile Fatherland, despite being regaled with stories of victories, is beginning to realise that .the country is like a besieged fortress. This'lias resulted in an intolerable strain on the nerves. Despite nominal triumphs, Germany has gained nothing decisive to counter-bal-ance the terrible sacrifice. Herr von Bethmann Hollweg uses bravo words with a view to arousing the people to further sacrifices." .