IN THE WEST.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 February 1917, Page 1

IN THE WEST.

* Haig’s Report(Australian & N.Z. Cable Association and Reuter.)

LONDON, Feb. El

General 'Sir Douglas Haig reports

We seized portion of- the enemy trenches north-cast of Guendceourt and entered trenches GSO yards from the south of Armenticres penetrating deeply and inflicting many casualties. We raided (tiifenehos south-east of Ypros on a 500 yards’ front, reaching the support lines. Many were killed in the dugouts,' and mineshafts were destroyed. Our casualties were light.

hrench Report

LONDON, Feb. 21

A French communique reports reciprocal art ill crying in the region of Butte do Mensuel, and on the right of the Meuse, near Caurer ' wood and Bomoevaux.

Dardansl'es Report

LONDON, Fob. .21

The “Daily Telegraph” states that the Dardanelles’ report, which will he published on Thursday considers that the attempt ~was noit fully justified. The report is not unfavourable to Lord Kitchener and the responsibility is nolt confined to Winston Churchill. LONDON, Fob. 21. The Dardanelles’ report will not he issued to-night.

Sinkings

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20

The American consul at Queenstown reports the sinking of the Norwegian steamer Dalbeatie. Tile submarine continued shelling while the crew ,including two Americans, were leaving. ' LONDON, Feb. 21.

Apart from the Swedish steamer Hugo Hamilton, with a cargo of saltpetre from Valpariso, tile only sinking reported is a small fishing vessel.

The British sailer “Centurion,” lias been sunk. The crew have landed. The “Worcestershire’s crew have landed. America’s Demand. WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 st. Mr. Lansing has sent another demand for the release of the Yarrowdale’s prisoners.

ft Z. Ministers

LONDON, Fb. 21. Mr Massey, interviewed, said tho. report of Lord Balfour of ißurloigli’s Committee was an important indication of the change in public opinion brought about hv the war. The Dominions would welcome the report, and hope it would he legislatively given effect- to in -the near future- especially as it was a measure of justice to oversea, citizens. It would promote unity to mako it lie Empire independent of foreign countries in regard to food-stuffs Sir Joseph Ward said that- after fifteen years of advocacy of Imperial preference, he was highly gratified alt the report which reflects the views of opposite shades of opinions on free trade and protection ns represented in the Committee's personel. It was uneoneeivablo that ithe Motherland and Overseas Dominions would over again be a parly to the restoration of prewar conditions. The war had demonstrated that the Empire was now one

great household.

Preference.

Preference.

LONDON, Feb 21. The Daily Express says: All parties are forced to agree that Imperial preference is desirable. It may make difficulties in framing trade relations between the Dominions and our Allies, but the broad principle is now accepted.