MAKING A STAND.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 March 1917, Page 2

MAKING A STAND.

Germans New LineParis, March 28 The Germans seem to be making a Btand in tbe Massif of St Gobain, which is elaborately fortified with a redoubt stretching from the Oise, east of Chauncy, through the two forests of Coney, almost to the Aisns.

It consist? of high giound intersected with ceep ravines, which are easily defensible. Its weakness is that it does not quite extend to the Aisne. The Fiecch are therefore able to drive in the front to the south, between Masif and Viliy. The French have gained a footing in the forest of Couchy at several points and are also strongly attacking Neuville.

The fighting is being conducted in the woods without trenches in the old fashioned manner. The ao-oalled Hindenburg position consists of a labyrinth of concreted trenches, connected with covered ways and protected by seven or eight lines of barbed wire. French Report. (Australian & N,Z. Cable Association and Reuter.) (Received Match 28, at 2.15 p.m,) London, March 27 A French communique states we continued the advance south of Oise in the lower forest of Oouoy, whereof we occupy the entire northern portion.

The enemy were driven beyond the Barisis-Bervais lice.

We brilliantly carried the village of Coucy Le Chateau id South Forest. In tho region north of Soissons we captured a farm north-west of Mars gate and a strongly held at point Dappui. Russians Retire(Admiralty per Wireless Press). London, March 27 Russian offic'al — Attacks accompanied by asphyxiating gases on the west bank of the river Chard compelled us to retire eastward. In Russia. Petkograd, March 27 The council of workmen and soldiers’ delegates, which Cheidze control?, is not losing ground. The Provisional Government does not take an important step without the Council’s approval. There is no hope at present of this divided authority ending though it makes the position of Gov. emmeDt very difficult. The Republican idea is daily becoming stronger. Russia’s Traitors. Copenhagen, March 27 A a result of the seizure of correspondence between the Tsaritza and M. Protopopoff, a secret wireless station was discovered at Tsariakce Selo, which communicated with Berlin. It was installed by Protopopoff, without the Tsar’s knowledge. Relief Steamers London, March 27 It is announced that twelve steamers have been lost since the Relief Commission started work, whereof fiva are since theruthies3 submarining commenced in Febrbary. These acts, despite the German authorities stating they did not wish to interfere v. itu ships carrying relief to the Belgians.

Baby 1 Week, - S+. (Roceived March 28, at 11.55 a.m.) London, March 27 Hon Lloyd George is president of the National Committee organising Baby Week, commencing on Ist July. Similar weeks held in Paris, Copen-, hagen and the big cities of United States, have been instrumental in saving many infants lives. The British Committee is arranging special sermons in the Cbnrcbes relating to child welfare. Special films are to be shown by the cinema houses for childrens exhibition, and a Con. ference of the Health Association at Guild Hall.

Not Far Distant London, March 27 Mr Rogers, a Oauadiin Minister, speaking at L?edt», said while all are longing for peace, it ia better to have a long war, than a foolish indeterminate peace. From what I could understand from the Councils I attended, there is every reason to hope that the day ia not far distant, when the principles wherefore we had taken np armPj will achieve a grand, glorious victory, Food Regulations. London, March 27 Mr Kennedy Jones, a Commoner, haß been appointed Director General of the Food ' Economy Department. He will co-operate with Lord Devonport in the general direction of food supplies. He proposes to establish many local committees and keep a daily record of the stocks of food and check over consumption wherever it occurs. Ho favors the foundation of municipal larders and pnblic kitchens.