Another Eulogy

Hokitika Guardian, 12 April 1917, Page 1

Another Eulogy

PARIS, April 10. The Petit Parisicn describing the Canadians success at, Vimy, state the British artillery put up a tremendous barrage in front of the assaulting troops, also extending a lire curtain to the enemy’s rear, and isolating tho Germans, who realising that escape was impossible, did not offer a prolonged resistance. Whole battalions surrendered, although there was a fierce struggle to the death at eei'tan jioints, especially at Cojenl and Telegraph Hill. The British caught several hundreds of the enemy on the hanks of the Scarpe, and cut down those refusing to surrender. The Canadians rested momentarily on Vuny slopes after the capture of, tho first two lines. They then dashed to the summit, and the Germans threw down their arms. Too Fast. PARIS, April 10. Marcel Huten says.—/According to the prisoners, the rapidity of the British advance surprised them. Prince Rtipprccht. expected a ten days delay. German Work. PARIS, April 10. The Germans fired eight thousand shells into Rheims on Sunday, causing twenty-five fires. The bombardment still continues. Civilians have been warned to prepare for evacuation. Wireless German official—British «t----trittbs after strong artillerying on the south hank of the Scarpe have failed. LONDON, April 10. The Hon W. F. Massey states that tho New Zealanders did not participate in the big offensive. - .