HAIG STRIKES AGAIN

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 3, 28 September 1917, Page 5

HAIG STRIKES AGAIN

SMASHING .BLOW ON 6-MILE FRONT ANZACS IN ACTION THE' KORNILOFF PUZZLE \ FRESH LIGHT ON AMAZING MISUNDERSTANDING t ! Giving his enemy barely time to draw breath from the recent British attack along the Ypres front, Sir Douglas Haig has again struck, with every indication of complete success, on a six-mile front. The Anzacs . havo been in the thick of it, their share of battle being the famous Polygon Wood. All the objectives set for them were achieved. One thousand prisoners have already been counted, while the enemy's losses in killed and wounded are stated to have been severe. Desperate counterattacks were immediately launched by the Germans, and heavy, fighting is proceeding. An intense artillery duel is raging on the French front. Mr. Lloyd George,' accompanied by Sir William Robertson, has paid a brief visit to the French Premier, and also has had a conference with Sir Douglas Haig. No material developments are reported from the Russian or Italian fronts. M. ICerenaky has returned to Petrograd. M. Savinkoff, formerly'of the Ministry of War, supplies further details of the extraordinary sequence of events that culminated in General Korniloff's revolt. Korniloff's action was clearly due, according to M. Savinkoff, to a pure misunderstanding. A smart coup is reported from the British front '.n Palestine, where the destruction of a railway and bridge caused the disablement of a Turkish troop train, with heavy losses. A dispatch from East Africa) states that the British are systematically and successfully destroying the enemy's food supply "plants," and keeping the Germans on the move. Further reports on th e Vatican peace movement disclose a clearer idea of the issues raised l>y tho enemy. The Pops dissents from the German, attitude in regard to Belgium. An anti-German wave is sweeping over South Aiperica. Paraguay has sent, in an ultimatum in ' connection with the sinking of the Paraguas. steamer, Lorton. i . r ' ' ANOTHER BLOW ON THE YPRES FRONT GOOD PROGRESS REPORTED ■ - ir ' " i • : MEN OF ANZAC IN THE THICK OF IT The High Commissioner reports: A British official report states: "This morning's attack 011 a front of six miles south of Tower Hamlets was entirely successful,. Subsequently heavy enemy counter-attacks were launched, which resulted in hard lighting, which still continues at certain points. Among other details, the Australians cleared the remainder of Polygon' Wood, capturing the trenches to the eastward. These formed the day'e objectives. Over 1000 prisoners have been taken, aad there is a large number of German dead. Yesterday was a record for the airmen—24 German machines were brought down, while only one of ours is missing." By Telegraph-Press Association- Copyright (Rec. Soptember 28. 0.45 a.m.) ' , London, September 27. Sir Douglas Haig reports: ."We successfully completed tho oapturc of th 6 Tower Hamlets spur, and took possession of strong held works 011 the eastern slopes, which,formed our objectives. We repulsed a powerful counter-attack from Gheluvelt, and met with an obstinate resistance on the right of our main , attack northward of the Ypres-Menin Road. 'l'heroi is heavy fighting in the area over which the enemy counter-attackcd yesterday."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable [The above dispatch is extracted from a fuller report, the other part of which appoars in the High Commissioner's dispatch.] 1 "ANOTHER SMASHING BLOW" ANZACS CARRY WHOLE OF THEIR FIRST OBJECTIVES. London, September 26. The correspondent of tho United Press states: "After a'liurricano of fighting which lasted throughout last night, the British gathered themselves at dawn, and 'dealt another smashing blow on tho whole of tho new Ypres battle-front, from a point f-outh of Tower Hamlets to somowhere east of St. Julien. A thick haze rendered observation, impossible. The Anzacs have already taken the whole of their first objectives. The British and Anzacs on the left were equally successful. Progress in the Polygon Wood was hotly disputed, and so was the British advance astride the Menin Wood, towards Gheluyelt. ' Here the hottest fighting occurred yesterday, tho Germans hurling three furious oounter-attacks against the .English, Scottish) and Australian troops, who, before daylight, retook practically all the lost ground. The British barrage of the first day's attack was repeated to-day. English airmen heavily bombed the enemy position all night long. Prisoners are already coming in. They seem glad ,to escape with their lives from the inferno of high explosives. Some state that the Baden and Bavarian troops are 6ick of the war, declaring that their losses are higher than those of the Prussians, whose battle thoy are forced to fight. Sevoral say that unless peace is soon declared tho troops will mutiny." Tho correspondent adds: "Thore statements must not be taken to mean that the Germans are ready to surrender, or lack the fighting spirit. The latest fighting shows that the enemy are stubborn scrappers."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. INTENSE ARTILLERY DUEL ON THE FRENCH FRONT London, September 2G. A French official communique states that there is an intense artillery struggle between Beaumont and Blonvaux. on the right bank of the Meuse. Prisoners confirm tho report that tho enemy lost heavily in fruitless attacks north of Chaulnes Wood. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-lieuter. (Rec. September 28, 0.45 tfm.) London, September 27. A French, official communique states: "There is marked artillery activity on both sides at various points along tho Aisno front and on the right bank of the Meuse."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. GERMAN OFFICIAL REPORT London, September 26. A German official report states: "We Tocapturcd yesterday a portion of tho territory northward of the Menin-Ypres Road, and repulsed four violent counterattacks. Following drumfire, the English attacked in the morning betweon Southolst Wood and the Comines-Ypres Canal. The battle is in full swing. The enemy lost fifteen aeroplanes."—-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Asen.-Router. (Rec. September 27, 0 p.m.) London, September 27. A German official report states': "The battle between Langemarck and Hollebeke continues. The enemy in places penetrated to a depth of over half a mile of oui 1 fighting zone, where desperate fightipg continues. -Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-' Router. OSTEND AGAIN BOMBARDED. ' New York, September 2(i. The British have again bombarded Oslond.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aesn. ! ■ ' ' DESTRUCTIVE RAIDS BY BRITISH AIRMEN (Rec. September 28, 0.45 a.m.) London, September 27. Sir Douglas Haig reports: "Our aeroplanes were extremely active yesterday, and inado successful raids 011 an. aerodrome and railway siding near Ghent, where a large fire was started; also, on aerodromes at Courtrai and G'ambrai, billets eastwards of Lens, and hutments south-east of Roulers. A further series totalling fivo tons was dropped at night on Men in and Worvicq, and on troops and transport on the roads leading thonce to tho battle-front. A number of hostile machines woro accounted for. Twonty-threo wore brought down, and a three-seater bombing machine was shot down. One of our machines is missing." —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. "COMPLETE AND EARLY VICTORY CERTAIN" SIR DOUGLAS HAIG'S CONFIDENCE. (Itec. September 27, 5.15 p.m.) London, September 2G. Mr. Horatio Bottomley, in "John Bull," describing his visit to tho front, writes: "Sir Douglas Haig says he is absolutely confident that a complete and early victory will be won in the West. The enemy's power, he says, is visibly ■weakoning all the line. Lens can l>n captured when he wishes."—United Service.

MOVEMENTS IN HIGH PLACES , MIL LLOYD GEORGE GOES TO PARIS. (Ecc. September 27, !) p.m.) London, September 27. Jlr. t Lloyd George (the Prime Minister) proceeded to France on Monday, accompanied by Sir William Robertson (Chief of the General Staff), and conferred with M. Painleve (the Premier). On Tuesday ho visited Sir Douglas Haig at .British Headquarters, and returned to London on Wednesday evening.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE KORNILOFF-KERENSKY SENSATION STORY OF A MISUNDERSTANDING WHAT LED TO THE KORNILOFF REVOLT I . Petrograd, September 26. M. Savinkoff, ex-War Minister, writing in the "Bourse Gazette," explains that the Korniloff revolt was due to a misunderstanding. After M. Savinkoff had obtained M. Kerensky's consent to General KornilolY's proposed reforms, Prince Lvoff informed General Jvorniloff that M. Kerensky was willing to form a directorate, of which M. Kerensky, General Korniloff, and 11. Savinkoff were to be the principal members. Kornilofl agreed, whereupon Prince Lvoff handed M. Kerensky an ultimatum written by himself, but purporting to come from General Korniloff, demanding a Korniloff dictatorship. Ignorant of Prince Lvoff's ultimatum, Korniloff replied to SI. Kerensky's telegraphic inquiry that he subscribed to Prince Lvoff's words, written on Kornilolf's behalf. Thereupon General Korniloff was relieved of his command, and rebelled.—Reuter. \ KERENSKY RETURNS TO THE CAPITAL Petrograd, September 26. M, Kerensky has returned to Petrograd from Headquarters.—Reuter. WILL NEVER MAKE A SEPARATE PEACE. t' Paris, September 26. • M. Kerensky, interviewed for the "Figaro," declared that Russia is beginning again to climb the slope, and she: would reach the top. He emphasised the fact that Russia had to bear tremondous pressure, but she would never make a separate peace.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. SUPPLYING RUSSIA WITH MUNITIONS QUESTION OF EXPEDIENCY RAISED. (Kcc. September 27, 7.30 p.m.) Paris, September 2(i. During a debate in ihe Chamber of Deputies on the War Vote, one deputy stated that the Budget Commission had felt bound to refuse considerable 6ums for the dispatch of munitions to llus6ia, _ because the munitions which bad been supplied either did not reach their destination or were not used when delivered. — Ans.-N.Z, Cable Assn. ■ i SUKHOMLINOFF FOUND GUILTY ' ( HARD LABOUR FOR LIFE. Petrograd, September 26. General Sukhomlmoff lias been found guilty of high treason, and sentenced to hard labour for life. His- wife was acquitted.—Reuter. i \ NEW GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF FINLAND. (Rcc. September 27, 5.15 p.m.) ' Petrograd, September 20. 1 At. iVotarassoff, a former Vice-President of the Council, hns been appointed Governor-General of Finland, in succession to M. Stakovitch (resigned).—Keuter. EX-TSARINA SUSPECTED OF THEFT VALUABLE CROWN JEWELS MISSING. (Rec. September 27, 10 p.m.) V ■ .. Paris, September 2G. Tlie "Journal" forecasts the possibility of the ex-Tsarina being accused of the theft of most valuable Crown jewels, whioh disappeared. These were discovered recently, when a rich American offered'to buy two pearls for ,£25,000 apiece. She had seen them worn by tho Tsarina at tho Cowes Regatta years ago. The Russiaji Government instituted inquiries, and the Palace museum and safes were opened in the presence of experts. _ The best jewels in the Imperial crown were found to have been replaced by imitations. Later it was discovered that the stones had beon sent by a diplomatic messenger to the Tsarina's German residence at Darmstadt. It was further discovered that tlie valuable tapestries iii the palace had been replaced by copies, the originals having been sent abroad.— United Service.