TWO MILLIONS ENGAGED

Hokitika Guardian, 20 April 1917, Page 2

TWO MILLIONS ENGAGED

New Tactics

[REUTER’S SEBVICE. —COPTBIQHI.]

London, April 18

Headquarters, estimated that two million are engaged by the offensive. The extension of the French attack to Champagne illustrates a fresh value to th 9 new tactical method practised by the British at Atrae, namely, the constant enlargement of the front, as the attaok progresses, with great strength on the wings, so that when the objective is reached there is no danger of the salient inviting outflanking.

This method enables better'contact with the troops and facilitates artillerying.

French Successes

Wellington, April 20 The High Commissioner reports London, April 19, at 3.25 p y m; — •

French official—Southwards and south-westwards of St Quentin there was great mutual artillerying, There were patrol encounters on the borders of the high forest of Coucy, between Aisne and Chemiuesdames.

We progressed northwards of Vaiily and Date!.

An enemy attack in the region of Courticon was arrested by machine gun fire, The Germans were mown down hy our fire and waves of assault thrown back, being unable to reach our lines, at Moronveilliers height. Our attacks were successful everywhere.

Prepared for Worst

Washington. April 19

The New York Times points out the fact that Harden’s warnings passed the German censor shows the German ruling class are prepared for the worst and are preparing the people therefore.

Imperial Conference

London, April 18

It is understood that the greater part of the urgent work of tha Imperial Cabinet Conference will be finished early iu May. In order to get through the task the Conference shortly will bagiu evening sessions. The work of the War Cabinet, which depends on the progress of the war, may entail the attendance of the overseas delegates beyond termination of the Imperial Conference,

GERMAN ADMISSION

They Cannot Conquer

Amsterdam, April 19

The Tagwachfc states it is unnecessary to further conceal the truth; We cannot conquer and it is useless to deceive the people any longer.

Naval Co-operation

London, April 19

Admiral Sims has conferred with the British Admiralty and has reported to Washington the plans for American and British co-operation against submarines.

Census of Animals

(Australia & N.Z. Cable Association)

Lonecn, April 19

Government has ordered a census of horses, mules, cattle and pigs prior to Ist May. Despite suborn'ining?, the volume of British traffic weeks vas maintained, but it has notincieased.