UNSUCCESSFUL ATTACK ON THE BELGIANS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 225, 11 June 1918, Page 5

UNSUCCESSFUL ATTACK ON THE BELGIANS

(Eec. Juno 10. 10.45 p.m.)

London, June 0. :\ A Belgian communique states:—"Artillery actions have been particularly lively in the regions of Nieuport and Dixmude (luringdie pust two days. Tho enemy unsuccessfully attempted to penetrato.our lines near St. Georges Inst evening."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Eeuter.

THE GERMAN OFFICIAL REPORT

London, Juno 8, 11.50 p.m. A German official report states: ".Renewed -inemft attacks north-west of Chateau Thierry and on the Ardro only brought him unimportant gains of ter-ritory."--Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. • (Bee. Juno 10, 10.45 p.m.) London, Juno 9. A wireless German evening official report 6tates:—"Westward of the Oise we captured the Gury Height and the.adjoining lines."-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.Eeuter. THE WAR IN THE AIR London, June !), 1.15 a.m. Sir, Douglas R'aig reports: "Bomblins; is active on both sides. We dropped twenty-three lons of bombs on railway junctions, aerodromes, ,nnd dumps beyond the German # lines."—Atts.-N.Z. Cable Aesn.-Keuter. (TLec. June 11, 0.25 a.m.) London, June 10. Sir Douglas Haig's aviation report states:—"Low clouds interfered with our air work on June 8, but our aeroplanes constantly used their machine-guns on the enemy behind the lines. Co-operating with the French, we heavily bombed Nesle, Fr'esnoy, and Les Koy. Nino tons of tombs were dropped duriug the daytime. We dropped two tons at night-time on the railway station af Salome and r dump eastward of La Bnssee. Wc brought down four and drove down two of the enemy's 'planes. No British 'planes are missing."—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.-Keuter. > ' LONG-RANGE BOMBARDMENT RESUMED. (Eec. June 10, 9 p.m.) Paris, July 9. The long-rango bombardment has been resumed—Ecuter. COMMENT ON THE SITUATION ENEMY'S PROGRESS CHECKED FOR THE TIME BEING OUR DISADVANTAGE IN MAN OEUVRE. London, June 9. The correspondent of tho Australian Press Association learns that the enemy's progress for the time being is checked. Tho immediate danger is over, but until it is known where Prince Eupprecht's reserves will he thrown in tho anxiety must continue. Tho Germans show reluctance to make a direct attack on Eeims, where the defence is well propared and would involve the enemy in heavy losses. "He has nothing to. gain by tho captiiro of the city unless he is able'to drive the Trench sufficiently far back to enablo him to make good use of (he lateral communications between Soissons and Eeims. The Germans have used forty-one divisions since May 27. A few of these beiong to the armies to the •. eastward of the Cfown Prince's, the bulk being the Crown P/ince's own reserves. Tho Germans aro still nmto free to concentrate for an advance either or Paris or Amiens. The Allies labour under the disadvantage of maintaining a. long lino with a large number of vulnerable points', such as tho Paris n-wl Channel ports lines of communication. We are unable to keep large concentrated reserves. These must be spread over a greater extent than we could wish, whilo the Germans are abie to concentrate rapidly on a definite .point. Moreover, we have been driven so far hack that wo have little room to manoeuvre, and cannot retire furIher without exposing vital objects. Wo must therefore fight where we stand. There is no cause for tho slightest despondency. We have ample reason for confidence, owing to tho splondid fighting qualities of the French and the pleat competence of the High Command. Our' Army feels the highest ■ confidence in Gonernl Foch. The German claim that 55,000 prisoners and COO guns have been captured is probably exaggerated, but, when the rapid rotreat is considered, the los 3is not great, even if the German estimate is true. The Froao'h Staff work in destroving and removing stores was excellent."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

"WE WILL WIN THROUGH!"

ME. LLOYD GEORGE'S TRIBUTE TO AMERICA. ' London, Juno 8. J[r. Lloyd George, responding to the toast "Success to the Allied Arms" at the dinner of the Printers' Pension Association, snid ho had just returned from France, and had seen the Americans. One of the most encouraging things was the superb valour and skill of the Americans, who were coining in steadily. We were depending upon them. ,If the Allies failed, it would bo a sorry world to live in. The destinies of the. coming generations would he fashioned l>y (he failure or triumph of cur muse. Contempt for humanity was expressed in. the Germans'struggle for military domination. Wo.wero passing through anxious days and the crisis had not onded. Wo seemed to be watching by the bedside of'a'person'suffering from a fell disease. Tho o.my thing was to hold on until the crisis had passed. "With stout hearts'w will win through!" ho declared. "Then woe to tho plague. Ludendoril's hammer blows might crush poor metal, but they "nly consolidate good metal. Unity and resolution wore what we needed; Then God will 6tcm tho torrent." (Loud cheers.)—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

STEADY REDUCTION OF THE SALIENT

GERMAN CHAGRIN AT ALLIES' SUCCESS,

(Rcc. Juno 10, 11.55 p.m.)

Paris, June !).

Militfirv critics attach, great importance to tlio steady reduction of the enemy's salient between Chateau Thiorry and tlio-Forest of Villers Cotterots. This operation is clearlv intended to safeguard the railway junction of Lizy-sur-Ourcq and its approaches. The enemy's chagrin at failing to retain the "round is deepened by finding that the Americans are increasingly prominent beside the French, and that in no encounters has he scored a success—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

WHAT THE AMERICAN SUCCESS ACHIEVED

Washington, .Tune 7. ' The United Press Agency's representative on the American front says that the result of the Americans' attacks on tho Mnrno was the stoppago of tho German rush. Tho Americans defeated three divisions-Prussian, Bavarian, and Land-wehr-on three successive days. The Americans pushed forward four miles, which was two miles farther than was ordered They fell back under orders, but Hliil hold two and a half miles, also an important strategic position.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.