CALM NIGHT IN THE WHOLE VERDUN REGION

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2747, 15 April 1916, Page 5

CALM NIGHT IN THE WHOLE VERDUN REGION

GERMAN ATTACK STOPPED ENEMY TROOPS UNABLE TO LEAVE TRENCHES ; ~ London, April 13, 5.50 p.m. The High Commissioner reports:— "The French official report says: The night was calm in the whole Verdun region. A German attack was prepared yesterday evening against our positions at •Hill 304, but the enemy was unable to leave his trenches, as a curtain of fire and artillery -bombardment against his columns assembled at Bois de Malancourt prevented operations. "Nothing important occurred on the rest of the front," ■ \ - ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS INTERFERE WITH FIGHTING. ' ■ / By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Rec. April 14, 7.15 p.m.) / London, April 13. A Berlin wireless message states that weather conditions were adverse for . observation, and generally hindered fighting for the greater part of yesterday. A French gas attack north-east'of Compeigne was without result. ' EXAGGERATED CLAIMS OF THE GERMANS. (Rec. April 14, 7.15 p.m.) i London, April 13. rhe Germans claim to have captured 35,876 unwounded prisoners at Verdun between February 21 and April 10. Experts point out that this exceeds- the total French dead,,wounded,,.and prisoners, and that the'latter do not'exceed seventeen thousand. CONTINUED BOMBARDMENT OF HILL 304. (Rec. April 14, 9.5 p.m.) ' Paris, April 13. A French communique says: "Tho bombardment of Hill 304 and the Mort Homme-Cumieres front continues. ; "Our long-range gunfire started a fire at Noveant sur Moselle station." ' RAID ON THE BRITISH TRENCHES NEAR LA BOISELLE. (Reo, April 14, 9.5 p.m.) ' , London, April 14. Sir Douglas Haig reports: "The enemy on Tuesday night, after heavy bembardment, using a large proportion _of lachrymatory shells, raided our trenches near La Boiselle. We drove him out on Wednesday night. The enemy thrice attacked tho trenches north-east of Carney. The altacks reached our trenches, hut were driven back." / " ENEMY REINFORCING THE YSER FRONT. (Rec. April 15, 1.5 a.m.) „ ■ , Amsterdam, April 14. German troops and guns continue to arrive at the Yeer front. ■ ENEMY SECURITIES SEIZED IN MAIL-BAGS FACE VALUE APPROXIMATELY TWO MILLIONS STERLING By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Rec. April 14, 7.15 p.m.) T TT r n r,. T, London, April 13. In the House of Commons, Sir Edward Grey (Foreign Minister) statedthat the face value of enemy securities seized in the mails from Holland to America was approximately two millions sterling. They were dealt with by the Piize Court similarly to other German exports. Various neutrals had protested, and discussion with them is proceeding. / The seizure by the British Government of American securities forwarded by mail from Holland has caused a considerable stir in New York financial circles. .It appears that the securities represented in part the offerings of German institutions and individuals compelled to sell through Dutch bankers because of pressing financial requirements. It is said that a largo part of these stocks and bonds, now in British hands, have been resold in tho American market, subject to delivery, and chat heavy losses may result. As letters of advice which accompanicd the consignments were held up with the mail, • there is nothing to indicate to those interested in the United States what particular stocks have been seized. As the Britisli authorities gave no warning of their action, the Dutch bankers were prevented from exercising discrimination in regard to securities bearing German stamps. On this account there is not a little irritation shown by firms who were' innocent parties in the transactions involved. !

PARIS TRADE CONFERENCE GERMAN PRESS ANGRY. . By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, April 13. The "Cologne Gazette," in a semiofficial article, attacks the decision to send Mr. Hughes to Paris. The "Gazette" declares that this is another manifestation of the protective tariff Imperialist, and adds: "It is a fresh sign _ that Germany's enemies, unable to win by force of arms, are determined to push her to the wall economically." MR. HUCHES, CRITICISED, HIS UNTESTED ASSERTIONS. (Rec. April 1-4, 7.15 p.m.) • London, April 13. Tlio "Wostminstcr Gazette" continues its campaign against Mr. Hughes (Federal Prime Minister), and gives prominence to an interview with a leading Canadian manufacturer, who says: "Canada, in aiiy alterations of the tariff for handicapping or boycotting Germany, would certainly ;'ot allow hev own position to bo prejudiced; Canada wants world's business and must remain untr/in?m«1lw1." Tha oaner adds; "Many, colonials re-

gard the lionising of Mr. Hughes as supremely ridiculous. He comes to England and speaks with easy confidence on subjects too vast for comprehension by ordinary mortals. These untested assertions aro hailed as the highest wisdom, and healthy Press criticism is almost wholly absent. The British trade policy <?f anti-Germany may create friction endangering the integrity of the Empire."