THE WAR

Horowhenua Chronicle, 23 January 1915, Page 3

THE WAR

Latest Cables [ELECTRIC TELECIUAi'H—COPI'BIUHT.J |_I'EU PKKSS ASSOCIATION.J ■ (ileceived This Day, U a.m.) THE ZEPPELIN 11A1D. Copenhagen, Jan. 22. A Berlin message states that tho Zeppelins which raided Norfolk wele of the latest typo, of a high speed, and carried great stores of ammunition. (-Received This Day, U.lu a.m.) THE ALLIES*HEPOIIT. Paris, January 22. A communique states that the enemy bombarded Newport with considerable violence. We slightly progressed eastward of Lombaertzyde, causeway, and our artillery; was effective between l'pres and the Oise, against the earthI works and 'batteries. The enemy retook a portion of the trenches at Boisieprotro, which we captured on Wednesday. The German batteries at Schlucht were silenced, and an extremely fierce infantry engagement and hand-to-hand struggle is being wagetl at Hortniann and fcSiveilerkopf in Alsace. AN ITALIAN OPINION. ,

Home, January 22. Xlie Seeolo says that the Germans' action in tho peaceful fields of Norfolk is not war, but murder, it will make Germany's position more difficult wlien peace is imposed.. HIGH OOMMISyiOiN'EIt'S TfcEPORT. London, Jan. 22 (5.5 p.m.) Tlio High Commissioner reports:— l'aris reports that the enemy bombarded Nieuport with considerable violence. The Allies' infantry made slight progress near Jjomfoaertzyde. .Between Ypies and the Oise effective artillery lire was made on the enemy's [ earthworks. Near Berryauhae we retook a trench previously lost as a result of the enemy's bombardment. In the forest of Apremont bombardment prevented the retention ol the German trenches. We captured yesterday a length of a hundred and fifty metres at font a Moisson and in the Lepretre wood. The enemy has retaken part of the trenches captured by the Allies on Wednesday. The Allies are holding the rest. The German batteries were silenced at Coldubonhomme and Weduschuudht. In Alsace the infantry action at Hardmannswelerkoff continues with extreme bitterness, and there are literally hand-to-hand encounters. In front of Dannemarie our artillery dispersed the enemy's format t ion.

(Received This Day, 9.30 a.m.) GERMAN LINER SUNK. Melbourne, This Day. Official information received from Admiral Patoy states that on January (>th the Australia captured and sank the German liner wliich nadi been acting as a supply ship to the German cruisers. The officers and crew were taken prisoners. The Australia's crew are all well. (Received This Day, y.30 a.m.) A TRAITOR AT LARGE. London, January 22. There is trustworthy evidence uiotur cor at King's Lynn and Anettisliam used its headlights to indicate where the German airships should drop their bombs. ' GERMAN SUBMARINE AT WORK, j London, January 22. A German submarine torpedoed the British steamer Durward off the- coast of Holland. The crew was saved. THE PURPOSE OF REPATRIATION. Loudion, Jan. 22. Router's Paris correspondent says [ that a French non-commissioned officer, taken prisoner at St. Michael, was furnished with a forged Belgian passport, civilian clothes, and a large sum oi money. He was then sent to France, via Switzerland, to organise a peace propaganda. The Socialist leader, Sudkum, interviewed him and argued that France was wrong in serving Great Britain's interests, and it would be better to arrange for a separate understanding with Germany through this action of Socialists in "both countries. The possibility of tormenting a revolution in southern France was also contemplated. The officer is of opinio * that other prisoners have been rcpi triatedl on tlie same errand.