THE WAR

Horowhenua Chronicle, 31 March 1915, Page 3

THE WAR

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FRENCH WAR REVIEW

(Received This Day, 11.15 a.m.)

Paris, March 13

The War Review Bums up the position to January 10th. It states that Germany has failed to crush France and sustained seven defeats of high significance. France has established an impassable barrier against the most formidable effort ever attempted. France will make her effort In her own tune and when the necessary means are ready. The Germans of Yprcs showed that they were sufficiently prepared for an offensive and France is duly strengthening. The British have been reinforced heavily, and the number training in England is very large. Russia continues to draw on her immense reservoir of recruits; hitherto she only has used five per cent. France is superior to Germany because the latter's wastage is greater and her losses double our own. As Germany's resources are largely expended, there scarcely will be sufficient to offer a defensive when France will begin the offensive with an entirely of forces. (Received This Day, 1.10 p.m.) "PIRACY AND MURDER." London, March 30 At the inquiry into the sinking of the Falaba the chief officer stated that the submarine was without a number. She first flew a white ensign and •tfien the German flag. The submarine's crew were dressed in khaki. The vitness was placing the last of 20 in a boat, when an explosion blew the boat to pieces. The Coroner said that the act was one of piracy and murder. He hoped that if the submarine was captured those aboard would be punished commensurately. The AquilaVs boat, with fifteen of the crew and two passengers, has been picked up. FRENCH OFFICIAL REPORT. Paris, March 30. A communique states that a Gernian aeroplane dropped bombs on Rheinis. Two civilians were killed. Our artillery compelled the Germans to evacuate Hendicourt, north-east of Saint Mihiel. HIGH COMMISSIONER'S REPORT. London, March 30, 3.10 p.m. Army officers killed 3, wounded 7; men killed 108, wounded 30.J, missing 11. prisoners 7. Paris reports that a German aviator dropped bombs on Rheinis: two persons were wounded. One projectile fell in the apse of the Cathedral. A well-regulated artillery fire forced the enery to evacuate the village of Hon- 1 dicourt, north-west of St. Mihiel.