IN THE WEST

Hokitika Guardian, 17 March 1917, Page 1

IN THE WEST

P.bandoninfl ilia L'ne. (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association and Renter.) PARIS, March *5. 'J’lie “I’etft j’arision” reports indicates that tlio Germans arc about to abandon their entire line from R aline s-c-anip to Bapaumo as many fires and explosions continue to be heard. The Gormans are certainly destroying their works in the region from liapaume to Pefrone, also from Noyon to Lassigny. ; British Advance. PARIS, March 15. The Petit Parisien says; the British after passing Gremvilliers almost reached the Arras Bnpaumo railway, which is defended by double entrenchments and manses of entanglements. Official Report WELLINGTON, March IG. 'the High Commissioner reports from London on March loth as follows British Official.—The area of jtho enemy’s withdrawal lias extended southwards and we have occupied Ins trenches on a front of two miles anci a half, from the south of Saint ‘Pierre. Vaast Wood to the north of the village of Saillisel. Kaiser’s Enquiry. , AMSTERDAM, .March 15. A Berlin message states that the Kaiser ordered enquiry regarding Belgians incorrectly deported who will be repatriated. Deportations are meantime temporarily stopped.

An Italian Report. ROME, March 15. ■Semi-official:—Tim Italians re-occu-picd Huehamomomy on the West Coask of Tripoli. LONDON, March 15. The Italians advanced near Hill 1050. The Austrian attack between Lake Prespa and Maleic was repulsed with loss and the leaving of many prisoners.