THE WAR.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 April 1917, Page 2

THE WAR.

(Per United Frees Association) Herman Report (Australian & N.Z. Gable Association aiid Reuter.) (Admiralty, per Wiieltse Prees.) London, April il German official—We heavily repulsed strong British forces on a wide front on both sides of the Arras-Gam-brai read. Fresh fighting developed here since the morning and al o between Bullecourfc and Quaranfc. The suemy are bombarding St Quentin, and Lafere with grenade and shrapnel. The artilierying is daily increasing in violence from Yaiilv to Rbeirn?. A quick counter tbrußt was ftusiraied, also a French coup de main eastward of Berry-au-Bac. Germany’s Reliance (United Service—Copyright.) London, April 11 The “Vocbieehe Zsitung” describes the offensive as the commencement of decisive operations, and declares lhafc the Germans rely oa th? strength of the uncompleted “Drooonet Qiean” or “Wodin Line,” which links the southern “Seigfried Line” forming tha “Hindenburg Line.” SATISFACTORY REPORT. French Progress(Australian & N.Z, Cable Association and Reuter). (Received April 13, at 12 5 p.m) London, April 12 A French oommunique says the artillery struggle continued fairly violently all night, between Somme and Oise, notably in tha region of Urvillers. After an artillery preparation we attacked the German positions south of the Oisa and east of tha line, Ooucleyaville to Qainoybasse. After a lively fight we pushed the enemy back as far as the south-western edge cf the upper forest of Coney aud captured several important points at Dappiu. Reconnaissances penetrated the German lines at several points. North of the Aisns, our line is now completely re-established. The British Advance London, April 12 General Haig reports the weather is wet and stormy. We attacked this morning and captured two important positions northward of Vimy Ridge, astride of Soucbez rivet, taking prisoners'. We drove off two night attacks at the northern end of Yimy Ridge, with heavy German losses. We progressed Bouth of Scarpe river. The Great Surprise Paris, April 12 Marcel Hu tin says the General commanding the Bavarian Infantry Division ragefully tore up hia repo.t asking Prince Ruopreebt for reinforcements when tbo British Tommies entered his shelter aud prisonered the General and entire steff. The iccdent indicates the extent of the Germans’ surprise. Bulgar Riots. [REUTER’S SERVICE.—COPYRIGHT.] London, April 11 French headquarters correspondent in Macedonia says according to reliable information, owiDg to popular dissatisfaction at the Germans, rioting has broken out in several towns in Bulgaria especially Sofia, where German cavalry charged the crowd daring the. first of these demonstrations, which are spreading. There were numerous casualties. Bulgarian troops in some cases sided with the population and refused to attack the demonstrators, and even joined them. Offer of Peace. Vancouver, April 12 It is understood that Mr Lansing has already received proffers of peace through unofficial mediators. Germany’s terms are not specified. It is believed, however, that they do not materially differ from those outlined in December. No statement on the subject is forthcoming at Washington, The official attitude is that everything depends on the nature of the concessions. Nothing Knows. Washington, April 12 Nothing official or unofficial is known here regarding the German peace overtures, The feeling expressed, is that United States is opposed to a separate peace. Colonel House also denies that he is involved in overture*. Peace Report Copenhagen, April 12 Germany is believed to be about to make overtures to United States for peace negotiations.

Czar HI Behne, April 12 The Czar is suffering from acute neurasthenia. He refuses to leave the Qsarevitch’s bedside.