THE LAGNICOURT ATTACK

Hokitika Guardian, 19 April 1917, Page 2

THE LAGNICOURT ATTACK

The Germans’ Purpose Sydney, April 19 Capt Bean says tha P? u i-.ua Go ird j ware ordered to break tbroagh tha Australians to reach tha guns a cl ti she village of Norsuil aud bo!i it for twenty-four hoars until special parties had destroyed tha gaus, and to ransack headquarters for papeis and then withdraw. Large picked fotces, by sheer weight, broke through the village of Lagcicouit, aud reached eomauftbe advanced fidd guns which the crews dismantled. The Gsroiaua wore actually pacing charges undtr the guns when the local commanders, without awaiting for \ order.*, coanter-ifctftcked, and by the middle o: the morning nil the K uns were not O'.ly recaptured, bat with the exception of five, which the Germans man iged to destroy, were firing ou tbe retreating enemy. Garman Wireless Message(Admiralty, per Wireless Press.) London, April 18 A German official message states that the artillerying w>s again intense in the sectora of the Arras battlefield. We repulsed French attacks on Reanlner Ridgo, on Craonne heights, north-west of Villanx, Boia Wood, near Lsgodot and Courcy. Oa t’qe Aisne and Marne Oioai, we checked all freeh attack?. In Champagne, proceeded by the strongest artilieryiog on a twenty kilometres front, onr counter attack regained a portion of tha wood bet wren Moron villers aud Aruberive. We prisonered five hundred during Monday’s fighting. We destroyed 2G urmouted cats and downed 18 aeroplaneo.

Westward of Mooastir we drove out the French from positions on e one kilometer front, aud repulsed all counter attacks. Labor Imputations in Russia. Petrograd, April 17 The English and French labor deputations had an enthusiastic reception from the congress of workers soldiers delegates. The president, Mr O’Grady, replied that haaceforth Britain and Russia would fight side by side for the destruction of the oppressor of thß world, William Hohonzollernl > The delegates then joined hands and sang international songs. ™ Tbe Bill Passed (Australia & N.Z. Cable Association) London, April 17 In the Commons Mr Dillon* on be- *-*1 half of the Nationalists, moved the rejection of the Parliament Extension Bill. Mr Bonar Law, replying, said he hoped to be able to announce GovarnVnent’s intentions regarding Home Rule next week. The Bill passed the second reading by 286 votes to 52. Tha Berlin Strike. 4 Amsterdam, April 18 It is officially stated work has been resumed at Beilin, except in the metal industries. The bon arrival of Berlin newspapers in Holland is arousing suspicion. The Koelaieehe Yolks Zeituag states the redaction Of the bread ration caused a more painful impression than mm any war measure, Tbe Vorwaertz states tbe strike emphasises the anxiety concerning the food demands and the realisation of the Kaiser’s promised reforms, and indicates a loDging for peace.

America Getting Ready. Washington, April 18 To safeguard the canal, Worth Cristobal and Balboa have been ordered to be closed at night and all lights extinguisbedThe official report from the destroyer “ Smith ” states they actually saw the periscope of a submarine 400 yards distant. The Navy Department reports heavy firing off Gape God. The cause is not disclosed, In the House, the Military Committee voted in favor of raising 500,000 metfvoluutarily, Mr Wilson conferred with the Senate Military Committee urging them to press the Conscription Bill with all speed BDd without change. Of Special Significance London, April 18 Special significance- is attached to Hon Bonar Law’s, statement in the Commons that he believed the long night of sorrow and anguish, which had desolated the world; was drawing to a close. Returned French Contingent Sydney, April 18 A returned French Nocmean contingent from Yerdun and Pozierea received a great reception. They participated in a big recruiting rally which seepred many volunteers.