THE WAR.

Hokitika Guardian, 14 April 1917, Page 2

THE WAR.

(Per United Press AssociationJ MISSION TO AMERICA Allies Representatives. (Australian & N.Z. 0;b!e Association aud Renter.) Washington, April 12 Hon A. J, Balfour will b 6 accompanied by Admiral de Chair, General BridgjrJ and the Governor cf the Bank of E' gland. The French mission is expected to comprise M. VivMoi, Octave, Homberg, General Joffre and General Focb.

The mi-sions will enquire into America’* ideas and peace term?.

betting qdos. On End of War. New York, April 12 Private Wall Street advices state Lloyds are wagering 10 to 1 that the war will end in three months. BRITISH TACTICS. Win Admiration. (Australia & N.Z. Cable Association,) Paris, April 12 Tliere is much admi'ation here at the new British tactics, whereby the front attack is widened as the attack progresses, instead of narrowing it as was dire in previous Allied offensives. It is now impossible for the enemy to mako a flank attack, as no salient is produced. The British front was doubled in two days, like the opening of a fan. Its left commands Douai Plain and its centre is within seven miles of Douai, while the right is dangerously threatening the German lines. The development of the whole is progressing towards Lens. German Report. (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association and Renter.) (Admira’ty per Wireless Press.) London, April 12 German, official—We renolsed attacks at Vimv, Gsropoux, Lyst, end Monchy. Frequent assaults by the British, including attacks by cavalry and armoured cats north of Monchy, broke dowD. The enemy again heavily bombarded St Quentin. The artillery battle is increasing in western Champagne. We bombed camps and munition dumps in Nesle and Suipye? Valleys. The ensmy lost 24 aeroplanes. Russian artillery wa3 active at Brody, on both sides of the Dueister. SUBSTANTIAL BRITISH ADVANCE Wide front Captured Wellington, April 14 The High Commissioner reporte, London, April 13th, at 2.20 p.m. : General Haig repoits W 8 attacked at night in fcl.e region between St Quentin and Cimbni. After sharp fighting we captured the enemy's positions on a wide front, from northwards of Hargicourt and Metysncoutre. We nuw bold Sart Farm, Gouche Wood, Goczauconrt village and wood. At night a successful laid was made southwestwards of Lave. The enemy’s dug-outs were bombed and considerable damage done to defences, la the neighbourhood of Ploegstreeta hostile raidin'gpatty came un-' der machine gun fire and failed to reaoheur trenches.

Jonathan’s Charge.

[REUTER’S SERVICE. —COPYRIGHT. 3 New Tore, April 12 It is announced that the American Navy is assuming control of the Atlantic and Carribeau Seas. Sarrail’s Proclamation. (Received April 14, Rt 9.40 a.m.) Paris, April 13 General Sarrail’s proclamation was dropped in the Bulgarian lines, owing to information of Anti-German demonstrations by Bulgarian garrisons. It stated a revolt had broken out, especially at Sofia, where the troops and people had risen agaiust German tyranny, that German platoons were traversing the streets firing on the inhabitants. The proclamation also mentions Americn’s actiou, and invites the Bulgarians to emulate the Russians. A New Raider-

London, April 11 ■ The correspondent of the Times at Rio de Jatiero states that the new raider Seeadlea used distress siguals to attract her victims. A number of German sailors from interned Bhipa in South American ports form the crew of the Seeadler. Survivors state that the Seeadler turned machine euus ou the gangway of the French vessel, Charles Gounod, while the crew were leaving.