"BULGARIA OUT OF THE WAR"
DRAMATIC DEVELOPMENTS IN THE BALKANS
PROPOSAL FOR ARMISTICE REJECTED
REPORTED FALL OF ' • CAMERA!
NEW OFFENSIVE I FLANDERS
-NEARLY 40,000 PRISONERS ;■■■ IN WESTERN BATTLES
The main facts presented in the news to-day are that Bulgaria is asking for terms and that in the Western theatre the Allies are developing the most formidable offensive of the war. Being refused an armistice, for which she at first applied, Bulgaria has sent envoys to ask for conditions of pence. Strong suspioion of her overture is expressed in some quarters, but reasons for , believing her , sincere appear in the desperate plight of her armies and the apparent hopelessness of receiving assistance from Germany. Heavy additional captures have been made by the Allied armies in Serbia and by the Anglo-Greek forces which have now occupied tho, Bulgarian road-centre of Strumnitza and are extending their invasion. The . British; a-re seconding the Franco-American atteoks in the Champagne with alsplendid .drive into the defences covering Cambrai, and after storming etrong positions are within about throe miles of that junction. British and Belgian armies are attacking in Flanders, between Ypres and Dixmtide, and Genera.l Margin's army is again attacking on a front astride the heights of the Aisno. In, the various operations the Allies have taken about 40,000 prisoners and hundreds of gune. President Wilson's declarntion that "we are all agreed that peace cannot be obtained by any kind of bargain or compromise with 'the Central Empires" is being enthusiastically acclaimed in America.
BULGARIA SEEKS PEACE PROPOSAL FOR ARMISTICE REJECTED IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS IN SITUATION \ By Tolefrapli-Prejs Asweifltion-Ooprrilbt ' i '.'•;• • New York, September 27. rhe Bulgarian Minister of Finance (M. Laiptchoff) and General Loukoff are on their way to the French Headquarters to discuss peace terms. King Ferdinand acquiesces to the mission. The request of M Malinoff, the Bulgarian Premier, for an armistice is-reported as likely to lead to a revolutionary outbreak. Mr. Lloyd' George, Mr. Bonar Law, and' Mr. Balfour are conferring regarding Bulgaria's offer.—Aus.-N.Z. Coble Assn. BULGARIAN' PLENIPOTENTIARIES VISIT = FRENCH HEADQUARTERS. ■ (Rec. September 29, 6.5 p.m.) ■ Paris, September 27. Bulgarian plenipotentiaries visited the headquarters of General d'Esperey, commander of the Allied forces, nnd proposed an armistice, with, a view to the conclusion of peace. General d'Esperey replied that he could not grant an armistice, but would transmit tho proposal to his Government.— 'Aus.-N.Z. Cable. Assn. ' (Rec. September 29, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, September 27. General d'Esperey said he was unable to grant either an armistice or an interruption of tne fighting, but would receive the Bulgarian delegates if they presented themselves before the British lines with a flag of truce.— Reuter. . , - KING FERDINAND APPROVED OF THE REQUEST (Rec September 30, 0.10 a.m.) . ' .. ' Paris, September 28. Later information regarding the Bulgarian situation states that a high Bulgarian officer brought a letter ten tho British commauder-in-chief from tho Bulgarian generalissimo, askiug foi\ forty-eight hours' suspension of hostilities, mentioning 'that Bulgaria proposed to send the Minister of Finance and the commander of the . Second Army, on behalf of the Government, with King Ferdinand's approval, to dicuss the terms of an armistice.— Reuter.. ' - . "BULGARIA IS OUT OF THE WAR" (Rec. September 28, 11 p.m.) Washington, September 28. The Bulgarian Minister has issued the statement:—"Bulgaria is out of the war."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. BALGARIA DECIDES TO. ABANDON, THE TEUTONS. (Rec. September 28, 11 p.m.) • . . ' Washington, September 28. The Bulgarian Minister (M. Panateroff) asserts that Bulgaria has definitely decided to abandon tlio Teutons. If the Allies refuse to consider the Bulgarian proposals, Bulgaria will appeal to tho United States to. use its good offices. . Bulgaria's claims are reconcilable with those President Wilson has laid down. The Bulgars ncjver took exception to those principles, and Bulgaria is willing to allow President Wilson to settle them and abido by his decision. Bulgaria is satisfied that Serbia must have an Adriatic outlet.—Aus..-N.Z. Cable Assn.
PANIC ON BERLIN , STOCK EXCHANGE,
(Rec. September 29, 5.5 p.m.) Now York, September 28. Here ifl a panic on the Berlin Stock Exchange.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn,
BRITAIN CONSULTING HER ALLIES
(Rec. September 29, 5.5 p.m.)
' London, September 28. ' It is understood that Britain is consulting the Allies regarding gark's offer. An answer embodying the conditions will be sent as soon as possible, Lord Robert Cecil, Assistant Foreign Secretary, in reply to an interriewor, stated that Bulgaria had addressed a formal and definite request for an armistice, preparatory to poace, to all the Allied Governments. There was no confirmation of the German statement that M. Jlalinofr mado the effer without the confirmation of Cabinet. "I do not believe the offer is a trick," he said. "If it is we will not be caught."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
GERMANY LODGING A SOLEMN PROTEST
COURT-MARTIAL OF MALINOFF FOR HIGH TREASON DE-
MANDED.
(Reo. September 29, 5.5 p.m.)
London, September 27. A report from Amsterdam statefi that M. Malinoff'e proposed armistice has caused a sensation in Germany. It is believed to be due to von Rindonburg refusing sufficient reinforcements. Berlin reports .state that the Government iß.lodging a solemn protest Tho Press demands that M. Malinoff be immediately court-martialle-d for high treason. Londoners acquainted with Bulgarian politics readily believe that King Ferdinand has not been consulted. They describe M. Malinoff as ultra-democratic and likely to take a strong revolutionary line during tho crisis. His appointment to the Premiership displeased Germany, owing to hi a former pro-Ally and especially proEussian Timee-"-
MILITARY SUPPORT ON BULGARIAN FRONT PROMISED BY
GERMANY
(Rec. September 29, 5.5 p.m.)
Copenhagen, September 27. A Berlin official mossago says that the Bulgarian Premier proposed an armistice, but the offer was not supported by the other Bulgarian Ministers or King Ferdinand. The message adds: "Strong military measures will be taken to support tho Bulgarian front."—Router.
PRODIGIOUS EFFECT OF PEACE WITH BULGARIA
(Rec. September 30, 0.10 a.m.)
London, September 23. It is understood that the vioiv in official circles is that peace with Bulgaria would have a prodigious effect, especially with Turkey. It would free the whole of the Salonika army, and in certain eventualities in connection witli Turkey would also free tho Palestine and Mesopotamia armies, and kill the German menace to tho East. Moreover, it will probably affect advantageously tho world's food situation. These results will only he obtainable by a complete rupture of political and military relations of Bulgaria with the Central Powers and tho Allied occupation of communications between. Bulgaria and Austria-Hungary. Presumably this will be one of the essentials of an armistice.—Reuter.
OPINION IN WASHINGTON OFFICIAL CIRCLES.
(Rec. September 29, 11 p.m.)
New York, Soptember 28/ The New York "Times" Washington correspondent says that opinion iegarding the sincerity of tho Bulgarian request for an armistice is divided in official circles. Many high officials bolieve the plea is not intended to be part of Germany's peace offensive. The Allied diplomats were expecting a peaco movo by Bulgaria, which was precipitated by Germany's refusal to send reinforcements to tho Bulgarian Army. According to well-informed persons, M. Malinoff started separate peace steps immediately after Germany's refusal. Serbian and Greek diplomatic circles ore inclined to regard the Bulgarian actioti as an intrigue' to gain time. -.
The New York "Times," commenting on the request, says: "If there is any armistice it should be to receive Bulgaria's surrender. Peace should not bo mentioned' while Bulgarians remain on Serbian or Rumanian soil."—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.
BEQUEST AN OUTCOME OF AMERICANS' ARRIVAL IN FRANCE.
(Rec. September 29, 11 p.m.)
Washington, September 28.
General March, in an interview, claimed that Bulgaria's request v.as adirect outcome of the arrival of Americans in Franco. Through the prescnoo of tho United States Army Germany was unable to withdraw forces from France to succour Bulgaria, consequently the Bulgars saw they must make the best terms they could get.—Aua.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
ALLIES CONTINUE TO ADVANCE
SOME IMPORTANT CAPTURES
(Rec. September 20, 5-6 p.m.) Losuion, September 28.
A French Eastern communique states; "The Allies are unremittingly advancing northwards, and have comletely cleared the Vardar railway ai.d tho Monaetir-Prilep-Gradsko road. The British have captured tho town of Strumnitza. Serbian cavalry, by a bold push eastwards from Isbtip, captured the town of Kotchana. Tho Serbian armies have reached Kerbintsi, north of Isbtip, and are now attacking the town of Veles, which is defended by a German jaeger battalion, with the disorganised Bulgarian elements. Tho Allies advancing from Prilep flung back tho left wing of the 11th Ger-mano-Bulgarian Army. In tho mountain region west of Krushevo the Italians have already reached the neighbourhood of Krushevo."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn,-Reuter,
STRUMNITZA CAPTURED BY THE BRITISH.
(Rec. September 29, 5.5 p.m.)
; London, September 27. A British official report from Salonika states: ''British troops, preceded by Yeomanry, entered Strumnitza on Thursday morning, while the AngloGreek troop's stormed tho heights'of Belashitza Mountains. The British have taken thirty gune."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter,
VELES ENTERED BY THE SERBIANS.
(Rec. September 29, 5.5 p.m.)
. London, September 28. ' A Serbian communique issued on tho evening of September 27 says: "Our troops on September 26 entered Veles, where we took prisoner the garrison. Our advance towards Uskub c ontinues. We have also progressed consMerably beyond Kotchana, taking an enormous additional number of prisoners, mostly Germans, also largo quantities of material, including ma-chine-guns. Three mountain guns we re captured."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.Reuter.
ENORMOUS.QUANTITIES OF WAR MATERIALS ' CAPTURED,
(Rec. September 29, 5.5 p.m.)
London, September 27. A Serbian communiquo issued <m the evening of , September 26 confirms the capture of Ishtip. Serbian cavalry pursued the enemy and entered Kotchana. A great number of additional Bulgarians and Germans have been taken prisoner. Enormous quantities of war materials have beeu captured, including several military trains. Serbian cavalry have advanced 75 miles as the crow flies northward of the line whence the offensive was started.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Asan.-Reuter.
SERBIANS TRYING TO CUT THE SOFIA-DRAMA RAILWAY.
(Rec. September 29, 5.5 p.m.) , • ■ London,.September 28. The Serbians are trying to cut the Sofia-Drama railway.—Aub.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. '
SITUATION REVIEWED BY GENERAL MAURICE
FIRST BULGARIAN ARMY MAY BE CUT OFF,
' ■ / _ ■ London, September 27. Brigadier-General Maurice, military correspondent to the "Daily Chronicle," writes: "Now that the French have occupied Prilep and tlia Serbians have captured the Popadiva mountains, which are one of the main heights in the Babuna range, and control Veles, the Fiist Bulgarian Army, 'under General Jesof, can only retire by ono road, to Kincheoo (Tetovo or Kalkandelin), which is completely separated from the rest of tho Bulgarians by the Karaiitsa mountains. The Bulgarians can only retire if the centre group, which is retiring in disorder before tho Scibians, manages to check tho Serbian, advance. The 'Vardar Valley oovers Uskub, and tho Serbians are already considerably nearer Uskub than Jesof's army. If the Serbiane get there first the First Army will be cut off altogether from the railway, and will have to find its way through the mountains as best; it may without the prospect of being supplied with food and munitions. We may be certain that the onemy is doing everything to rush up troops to cover tJslnibi The situation is pregnant with possibilities. The Serbians are able to fight well on rations which would mean starvation to tho British, but they must have ammunition. Wβ must Tcmember they are already a long way from their railway."—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.
AUSTRIANS EVACUATING ALBANIA
(Bcc. September 29, 5.5 p.m.)
Now York, September 28. The Austrians are evacuating Albania.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.'
BRITISH AND BELGIANS ATTACK IN
FLANDERS
SMASHING DRIVE TOWARDS CAMBRAI
AMERICANS BREAK HINDENBURG LINE
(Rec. September 29, 5.5 p.m.) London, September 28, The United Press correspondent' states that General Haig has announced that the British, in conjunction with tho Belgians, have launched an offensive in Flanders. Tho Bolgian. offensive began north of Ypres.-r-Aus.-N.Z Cable Assn.
(Roc. September 29, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, September 28. Tlio United Press correspondent says that the British and Belgians, attacking between Ypros and Dixmudc, «dvanoed two miles, taking Poolcapello. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
AN ADVANCE OF THREE MILES REPORTED.
(Rcc. September 29, 11 p.m.) Now York, September 28,
The Anglo-Belgians havo captured Poeleapollo and gained three miles. They have outflanked pnsschondaele and already havo captured five thousand additional prisoners. Entente warships bombarded Ostend and Zoebruggo.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
SMASHING DRIVE TOWARDS CAMBRAI
(Rcc. September 29, 5-5 p.m.)
London, September 27. The United Press correspondent,_writing at 5.30 this evening, said: "General Hyng's atmy, with some divisions of General Homo's, including Canadians, started a smashing drive towards Cambrai, and inado remarkable progress. By 0 o'clock the-y had crossed the enormously difficult canal between Moouvres and Havricourt, and seven thousand yards of the Himlenburg trenches mid deep wires beyond. Tho British, towards 8 o'clock, were scon advancing up the Boiirlon spur and the Germans surrendering. Tanks started at half-jjaeb eight w Flasquieres, tho itidntry. followuig imm«di&tely.. The
primary objectives between Moeuvrce and Havricoiirfc were attained, that castward of Mocuvrcs being a distacce of three miles, while- that to tho. east of Havrincourt was scarcely a- mile, the German'position liero being the strongest. Following tho main attack extending from tho Camhrai-Arras Bond at llarquion to Bantouzele, on Escart, the elements of General ttawlinson's army on the riglifc advanced slightly, protecting the flunk. There is evidence that a considerable degree of the surprise, was achieved.; There was little preliminary bombardment. Mist, preceding a perfect day, hid tho opening of tho assault. Since the most critical point wns a stretch of canal ■which tho British and Canadians negotiated successfully, licaucamp. Flesquiores, Graincourt, Fontaines, Notro Damo, Bourlon, Cantaing, La Vacquerie, Villers, Guislain, unci Connclieu are not likely to ho held by tho Ger-mans."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
THE CAPTURE OF BOURLON OF GREATEST IMPORTANCE..
(Rec. September 29, 5.5 p.m.)
London, September 28. Latest advices on the evening of September 27 state- that the British attnclced between Satichy Lestree ami Goiizeauconrfc. By 2 o'clock in tlie afternoon they had captured Beaucamp and Graincourt, and advanced throe milce, capturing between five and six thousand prisoners. .Some guns, including a complete battery, were captured. "We crossed the Hindenburg outpost defences at a number of noints. The capture of Bottrlon is of the greatest importance, as it is really a. bulwark of Cambnii. We took it despite, tho' waMrline, of which the whole was crossed. Wo are now in a good position to capture Cambrai, which the enemy is unable to use as a railway and read junction. Hard fighting is proceeding on the Franco-American front. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. !
CAPTURE OF CAMBRAI UNOFFICIALLY REPORTED
(Rec. September' 29, 11 p.m.)
Now York, September 28,
■ The United Press correspondent on tho West front states that it is unofficially reported that tho British have captured Cambrai.—Aus.-N.f Cable Assn.
NINE GERMAN DIVISIONS ENGAGED,
(Rec. September 30, 0.10 a.m.)
London, September 28.
The "Times" correspondent at British Headquarters says: "It is estimated that nine German divisions were engaged, some consisting of composite elements, and several comparatively fresh in the line. Largo forces are undoubtedly held close in reserve."—"The Times.
THE AMERICAN OFFENSIVE IN THE ARGONNE
A NOTABLE ADVANCE MADE,
(Rec. September 29, 5.5 p.m.) . ' . , „» Paris, September It. . The American offensive in the Argonne began at daybreak on Thursday, preceded by a savago barrage of gas shells, which lighted up the skies tor miles and drenched tho' Gorman gun positions. Tho Germans worked desperately to improve their rear defences when they saw the- front lines falling, but the Americans swept on relentlessly, killing tho machine-gunners and mowing dow.ii other obstacles with baby tanks, which only paused when they readied the mined bridges. A number , of villages wore Raptured by skilful encircling,movements. Tho Germans to-day wern throwing 111 shock troops in"their attempt to stem disaster. In -places Americans -charged m fifteen and oven twenty waves. Var Dimes fell quickly. the tanks then went' across country eastward to Olioppy, which was quickly taken, despite-,' long-range and. anti-tauk rifles.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn., WIRE ENTANGLEMENTS BROKEN BY TANKS. Washington, September 27. Mr. Nowlon D. Baker (Secretary f O i- War) witnessed the start of the' American offensive west, of' Verdun. Mj e r tho enemy had been bombarded with high explosives and gas, the tan];*'advanced, smashing the wire entanglements and destroying machme-g U n nests. The airmen swooped over the enemy trenches, and prevented him discovering what was impending. Already the Americans have captured Malancourt, Montfaucon, Cmsy, and other points. The German opposition is strengthening, and new divisions arc- arriving. A gas attack overwhelmed Vanquois,. where forty miles of subterranean passages are known to exist. Tho town was first ilooded with gas clouds and' then surrounded with a circlo of artillery fire.—Aus.-N.Z. Oable Assn. N * i ,\ KEYSTONE OF THE GERMAN DEFENCE ARCH UNDER ASSAULT. ■ , 1 ■ . Now York, September 27. The New York "Times" corrcepondeift at Washington says:—"The opinion of military officials hero is that the keystone of the groat German defence arch on the West front is now under assault in the latest FrancoAmerican offensive in the Champagne. This region, selected by General Foch for the attack, is considered by military experts to have tho widest strategic possibilities. General PersKfng's communique, announcing an important American victory in the Verdun region was received with the greatest .satisfaction and elation by tho military officials and in diplomatic circles. The success is considered one of the most notable advances! since General Foch's offensive started."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn'. , PERSIING CONTINUING HIS DRIVE. . i (Rec. September 29, 5.5 p.m.) „ , _ ,•. . Washington, September 27. General Pershing is-continuing his drive in the Argonne. From additional prisoners and guns captured, the German Guards Division, which fought previously at Belleati Wood, lias been identificd.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AMERICANS ADVANCE OVER FIVE MILES. ' (Rec. September 29, 11 p.m.) r , i ,r , ~ Washington, September 28. General .March speaking to an interviewer, said the Americans had broken the Hindenburg line vest of V erdun, and are now facing the new ih-eirnhi d line. The total American advance exceeded five miles. The " CBb"e°Assn enCane ca P tured 150 C Prisoners west of Verdun.-Aus.-N.Z. HINDENBURG LINE SMASHED Ar WJ . T T ■ ; New York, September 27. Mr. Edwin L. James, correspondent on the West front for the "New Vork limes, states: "The American First Army, under Major-GcneralHun-ter Liggett, attacked between the Meuso and the Aisne on a twenty-mile front, and smashed through the HMenburg line. Our line now' runs through l'orges Forest and Nnntillois to the Meuse. The attack started at 5.30 in tho morning, after three hours' intense artillery preparation. The brunt of the - attack in the centre fell on a corps composed of Kansas, Pennsylvania!) anS Missouri troops, who stormed Varemws, Mont Blinville, Va'uquois, and bheppy, in the face of the most stubborn resistance by the Prussian Guard, ianks gave brilliant aid m the region of Varennes. Our aeroplanes held full supremacy throughout tho advance. The American troops- are pressing forward beyond the old German defence lines. There is .little doubt that General i'ocn and General Pershing surprised the German commander. The Germans expected an attack on the St. Mihiel sector, and had reinforcements there. By seven o clock the. first hue of the Hindenburg defence system was ruptured, by nine o'clock the second line was taken, and by noon the Americans had passed through the whole series of defence lines well ahead of schedule. Many of our troops had never been in battle before, and were elated beyond words at their initial success againet one ol the strongest enemy positions." —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn,
THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
IMPORTANT CAPTURES BY THE BRITISH
„. _ . „ . „ . London, September 27. Sir Douglas Haig reports: "During tlio past few days the First and Sixth Divisions of the Ninth Anny Corps, under Lieutenant-General Braithwaito, captured, by hard fighting but at small cost, an intricate system of trenches, strong points, woods, and villages, north-west of St.' Quentin, besides taking fifteen hundred prisoners. Enemy counter-attacks were repulsed with great gallantry and determination."—Aus.-N .2. Cable Assß.-Reuter.
(Reo. September 29, 5.5 p.m.)
London, September 28, 2 a.m. Sir Douglas Haig reports: "Portions of our First aid Third Armies, under Generals Home and Byng respectively, attacked before dawn on a wide front in the general direction of Cnmbrai, Notwithstanding the great strength of the enemy's positions, especially in the northern sector, where the Quint du Nord and the open ground sloping towards the enemy rendered advance most difficult, all our objectives were reached. American detachments on our extreme right captured a serios of trenches and fortified forms forming tlio outer defences.of the main Hiudenburg system south-wesit of Lo Catelec. More to the northward the Fifth Division captured Beaucanjp, and combining with the Lancashire men of, the Forty-second Division, they cleared Beaucamp ridgo, running north-east towards Marooiiig. In the ridge in the centre the Guards and Third Division of the Sixth Corps, under General Haldane, breaking through the enemy's defences eastward of Havrinc&urt, oarried the village of Flesquieres and took possession of the long spur running eastwards from Flesquieres towards Marcoing. On their left the Scottish nnd naval units of ■'•he Seventeenth Corps, having stormed the line of the Canal du Nord eastward and southward of Moeuvres, were first checked by the defences at Graincourt. Outflanking Graincourt from the north, they s?ized Anneux and carried forward the wholo corps front. We captured Graiucourt, and , continued the advance to Cantaing and Fontaine Notre Dame.' On the left centro the Canadian Corps, under General Currie, attacking with the Canadian First, Third, and Fourth Divisions, forced the passage of tho Canal du Nord and captured the villages of Sains-lez-Marquion and Bourjon, also tho. wooded heights of Bourlon Hill. Pressing on with the assistance of tlio English Eleventh Division, they substantially progressed towards '■ Eailloncourt and Haynecourt. Our deep advance astride the Arras-Cambrai road was greatly assisted by the closo co-operation of the Twenty-second Corps under. General Godley, operating southward and northward of the Sonsee and Scarpo Uivers, and the Fifty-sixth (Loudon) Division. This corps crossed tho Canal du Nord, and, attacking northwards, captured Snuchy-Lpstree . nd Snucliy-Caucliy. North of tho Scarpo, on the extreme left, the English Mid Scottish completed tho capture of Arleux-on-Gohello and the trench system thereabouts. Perfect co-operation fcetween the commanders of the neightwuring units and between tho infantry, tho artillery, the tanks, and tho nircftift, and tho gallantry and resource of all -ranks, again enabled a complete suctesfc to be achieved at relatively small cost Several thousand prisoners and ma'iiy guns wore captured."—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.-Reuter. London, September 28, 2.40 p.m. . Sir Douglas Haig reports: "Our attack o:i the Cambrai front on Septenw her 27 was pressed without relaxation until a late hour. Further progress , was made in the evening, more especially jn the northern portion of the battle- \ field, and additional prisoners and gun s were captured. The Sixth and SevenIcciith Corps continued to make good progress between the Flesguieres ridgo and the Bourlon heights. Tlio First 0 anadian Division, passing beyond
Haynecourt, had reached the Douai-Cambrai road by nightfall. The Eleventh Division, passing through the Canadians, advanced rapidly a distance of over two miles, capturing Epinoy and Oisy le Verger simultaneously. The Fiftysixth Division, pressing northwards along the Canal, captured five hundred prisoners in the defences north-.east of Sauchy-Cauchy. These operations were materially helped by the admirablo work of tho Engineers, who in less than four hours of the opening of the assault, despite the shell-fire, successfully threw across tho Onnal du Nord a number of bridges capable of carrying transport, thus permitting the advance to continue without check. The operations were progressing satisfactorily this morning on the. whole battlefront. The operations of the British Second Army in Flanders, commenced this morning in conjunction with the Belgian Army, will be reported in the Belgian communique."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. [Tho Higli Commissioner's report states in addition to the above that 10,000 more prisoners and over 200 guns were captured.]
FRENCH ADVANCE ON WHOLE FRONT London, September 27. A French communique states: "The Franco-American Armies, closely «b----operatiug, attacked on both sides of the Argonne. The operations are developing under satisfactory conditions. The advance of the French troops west of tlio Argoimo attained a maximum depth of nearly four miles. The battle continues."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. (Re«. September 29, 5.5 p.m.) London, September 27. A French communique states: "Yesterday's attack in the .Champagne developed successfully from the Suippe to the Argonne. The first German positions, consisting of a formidable network of trendies and barbed wire over three miles in depth, wliu'ch the enemy, had not ceased to strengthen , sinco 1015, were brilliantly captured, on a front of 22 miles, and passed at certain points. Navhrin Farm, the Buttes of Souvain, Montmuret, Tahure,' Mesnil, and the villages of TaSure, Ripont, Rouvroy, Cerna-en-Dormoise, Ssrvon, and Nelzicourt, which were organised as points d'appui and obstinately defended, were captured on the first day of the battle, after severe fighting. The prisoners countecA exceed seven.thousand. The enemy did not'..: attempt to counter-attar.); during the night. The attack was resumed this , morning, and is proceeding satisfactorily, despite the had weather."—Aus.- . N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. i ■ ' (Rcc. SepteTOber 29, 5.5 p.m.) London, September 28. Tlio French communique states: "Our troops to-day, supported by tanks, made a fresh advance on the whole battlefront. Tlio enemy vainly attempted , to arrest our progress. We progressed between Auberiuo and St. Marip Any. despite violent counter-attacks. Ea\st of the Sonimo we crossed the Cliallo- "\ range railway on a front of four kilometres, advancing over two kilometres. North and north-east of Tahure wo captured a powerfully-organised centre of resistance at Gratreuil and Eontaine-en-Dormoise. Further east on the right our lines were carried to a. kilometre south of Boucouville, and we conquered LcchoUe and Cernay Woods. Since yesterday our advance at certain points has 'reached eight kilometres. In two days tlio prisoners captured by the French exceed ten thousand, and nnichl material. Fine weather enabled tlie • aviators to co-operato to the fullest extent, throughout the battle. Many tons of explosives were dropped in the rear of the battlefield in the daytime, and on cantonments, bivouacs, aerodromes, anil stations at nighttime. Our fight* ing 'planes practically nullified the enemy observation. We brought down forty-two enemy machines and fired seven balloons."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.Bcuter. ■ ■ ■ ' (Rcc. Soptember 30, 1.15 a.m.) London, September 28. A French "communique states: "This morning the attack was resumed at 5.30. We captured the village of Somnw Py, and carried the heights ' northward of Fontaine en Dormoisc. We have taken more prisoners and ■ guns. The battle continues between'the Ailutte and the Aisno. 'Die pressure of our troops north-eastwards of Saucy i\nd vigorous local operations gave us'ground and 250 (? 2500) prisoners, including forty officers. A coun- , tor-attack northward of Allemant completely tailed, Further southward we penetrated the ravine from Jouy to Aizy and occupied these two villages."— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. .' AMERICANS CAPTURE SEVERAL MORE TOWNS London, September 27.. ■ ' ■■■ An American communique states: "The First Army attacked this morning north-east of Verdun on a twenty-mile front, and penetrated the enemy lines, to an average depth of seven miles. The Pennsylvania, Kansas, and Missouri troops,• under Major-General Liggett, stormed Varennes, Mont Blauivil e, Vauquois, and Cheppy, after stubborn resistance. Other troops crossed; the For"o"sBiook and captured the Forge's Wood and the towns of Malancourt, Bethincourt, Montfa'ucon, Ouisy, Nantillois, Septsarges, Dannevoux; ' Gercourt. and Drillancourt. The prisoners thus far are reported to be over 5000.*'.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. .... (Rec. September 29, 5.5 p.m.) '. . . London, September 28.. . . An iraerican communique states: "The First A'rmy continued to attack ■ north-west of Verdun and took Cbarpentry,- Very, Epinonville, and Ivoiry. Repeated hostile counter-attacks were thrown back. We captured over a hundred guns, if whioh twelve were heavies, many trench mortars, and hundreds of machine-guns. Our prisoners now are over eight thousand, including 125 officers."—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.-Reuter. THE ENEMY'S REPORT r London, September 27. A German official message states: "In the Champagne and between the Arsonne and the Meuse, Franco-American , -attacks commenced on wide front after eleven hours' artillery preparation. A break-through.was 1 frustrated, The fight for our positions continues."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reiiter. (Rec. September 29, 5.5 p.m.) . ~~..; . London, September 27. V wireless German official report states: "We repulsed partial attacks eastward of the Mouse, the Austro-Hungarians especially distinguishing themselves The Franco-Americans, advancing westward of the Aisije. Sna eastward of the Argonne, employed nunmrous tajiks. .OUr advanced posts, in accordance with orders; retreated, fighting, to allotted defence, lines.-, fhe enemy reached the heights north-west of Tahure .and as far £8 Foiitaine-en-Domaise Tho enemy's attacks between Auberive and south-east of feom- f mepy, ami also northward of Cernay, broke dom Between tiieArgonne and;, the Meuse tho enemy reached Mont Blainville, Montfaucoiir and the bend of the Meuse north-east of Montfaucon, where he was brought to a standstill by our reserve S ."-Auß.-N.Z..Cabl3 Assn.-Reuter A wireless Germau official report states: "The enemy sained ground .towards Cambrai. Renewed vigorous; Franco-American attacks in_the Cham--pagne and between the Argoiuie and the Meuse failed."-Aus.-N ; Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. > , on iik a ,+,.i (Rec. September 30, 1.15 Cable Assn.-Reuter.
ISE mm STBOTODEFMg L WOE M . BEHIND
(Rec. September 30,. 0.10 a.m.) 1 Uondon ( September 28. Beuter's correspondent at Amerio an Headquarters, writing, on-the even, ine of September 27, says:-"Wo hav e taken what may be considered tlif) Z&wX, tot behind it is a -string of trenches, called HweutaUvigi 5d 2nd that and joined to it, are the'defensive works of Voffierstelhng, wKch connects i series of strong plao es . All these must be passed before tU KrSidestelHng, which is ttie lin e on which the German main reliance s DkceT "an be reached. Mantfauoon is the key to. the. who eof the on and tnns a kind of bingo where Volkerstelling i. joined to Hagen-Se-to enable the German front t 0 swing some 90 deewoß pm™* Sto prevent nny successful exit. f rO m the Bms de Montfaucon in front of 'it. ,, —Renter. , '
HEAVY GERMAN COUNTER-ATTACKS FAIL
(Rec. September 29, 6.6 p.m.) : j Washington, September 27. j •<•»=. "The first heavy German counter-attacks shoe , the . 3 r S! S a,SoiS:-r; gl Cable Assn. ~, ~| ATTACK PERSONALLY DIRECTED BY.PERBHING. j ■I ' (Eec. September 30,0.10 ~j "The Times" correspondent says that General Por S hmg personally di- ■ j rPotPtl the flttaelc The men, realising the magnitude of the fight, went m lfke iild cits Aeropknes advanced in dense formations, many nying low j owing to the mist.—"The Times." J USE OP FULL ALLIED STRENGTH. INDICATED (Rec. September 29, 5.5 p.m.) .„..„_ Paris,, September 27. I The Sonsee Rivox attack, within twenty-four hours of the Champagne j tVit Jfarsl al Foch has commenced to iifle the full Allied Assn. j THE WAR IN THE AIR (Rtc. September 29, 5.5 p.m.) v London, September 28. Tho Air Ministry repots: "In conjunction with the Franco-American operations vesterday we attacked .-ailwap at 'Mctz-Sablous and | Roman, with good'results. In bitter air fighting we brought down three- , | enemy macliines. ' Six JJritmh macliines are missing. Night flyers bombed tho railways at Mezt-Sablons, Meziercs, and Tlnonville, and tlio I'rescaty aerodrome. Many- direct hits ivei-e niado."—Aits.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-I!«utor. 1 ■V French communique stwtes: "Our night bombers dropped over twenty- | one tons of bombs in the regiou of Laon, particularly on the liulw-ay stations ( at .Mont Cornet, Mario (? Mafne), and Lion. Numerous fires and explosions . ; upon tho targets were obsorved."—Aus.-N.Z. Cahlo Assn.-Rcuter. , ;< ; . j ■ , London, September 2S, ; Sir Douglas Haig reports: "Our aeroplanes dropped twonty -tons 6j bombs on enemy dumps, railheads, and billets, ignited hangars, , and destroyed; a machine on the ground. We brought down seven others in • repel the attack, and four others V.sewhere. Fiv* British mßchines are miss-ing."—Ans.-N.Z. Cable Aam.-Beufcer.
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