THE WAR.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 May 1917, Page 2

THE WAR.

(Per United Press Association J SERVIAN SUCCESS. Substantial Progress (Australian & N.Z. Cable AsEooia i;n ami Reuter). London, April 14 A Servian-communique rajs on May 12th there was violent artillery combat on the whole Servian front. We carried more tienches in fhe rigi n of Dobropo'je and repulsed two violent counter attacks, with very great enemy losses. We captured a great number of prisoners and much booty. On Sunday the artillery and infantry combat waa continued at several points, notably in the region of Kravitya and Dobropolja. x We re-advancad and took prisoners. ,

Joffre in Canada Ottawa, May 13 Marshall Joffre has atrived ac Montreal. He received an ovation. Army Bill Washington, May 13 The House of Representatives amendment to the Arm; Biil empowers President Wilson to raise 8000 voluateers.

A conference on the Army Bill takes place on Monday. French Report London, May 13 A French communique states artillery and rifle fire broke violent enemy attacks at Graonne Plateau, north of Reims, in the region of Maisons de Champagne, with heavy losses.

Progress Made. Wellington, May 15 The High Commissioner reports, London, May 14th, at 12,15 p.m.:— Sir Douglas Haig reports that northeast of Epehy we lepulaed, northwards of Ypres, hostile raids at night and a few were prisoner&d, at Roeox. We progressed at nighc in the village.

Well Behaved. London, May 13 Police. Inspector Ashton, stationed at Westminister gave evidence that his district accommodated hundreds of thousands of overseas soldiers. Their general conduct was exemplary and give the police no trouble.

Iron Crosses. Amsterdam, May 13 Several hundreds of thousands of Iron Crosses have been distributed owing to the Kaiser empowering all Army Commanders to bestow them. The Berliner Tageblatt protests that Iron Crosses are being won behind iokseands in greater number than at the front. Many have been bestowed on officials and orderlies, even army cooks and chaffeurs in the rear trenches. German Faper Shortage. Amsterdam, May 13 The German Government admits that it is impossible to supply coal for the paper factories. Many newspapers are ceasing and others are farther reducing their sizes.

A German Version. Amsterdam, May 13 The Berlin version of the bombardment of Zeebrngge is that monitors fired at a great distance, bat the batteries forced their withdrawal. There was slight material damage and no vietimr.

Jellicoo's Appointment. (Australia & N.Z. Cable Association) London, M*y 14 Admiral Je!l:coe has been appointed Chief Administration of the Naval Staff,

GERMAN PEACE MUVE. Turned Down By Russians. (Received May 15, at 9.5 a,nr.) Petrograd, May 14 Two German officers, bearing white flags, approached the Rnssian lines and were taken to Dvinsk, blindfolded. They interviewed General Dragomerov and they suggested fixing a nentral zone fer the purpogp of peace negotiations. General Dragomsrov bluntly rejected the proposal', adding that they involved treachery to the Allies, and sent the mission back |to their own lines. 1 A Naval Attack. (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association , and Reuter.)

London, May 13 The Admiralty report that a further portion of our Dover forces heavily bombarded Zeebrugge, the naval air service co-operating. Nino enemy aeroplanes were downed and two of ours are missing.

ZEPPELIN DESTROYED.

In North Sea. Wellington, May 15 The High Commissioner reports, London, 14th May: The Admiralty reports that our naval forces destroyed Zeppelin L 22 in the North Sea this morning. German Report?^ London, May 13 Berlin official—Enemy monitors shelled Zeebruggeon Saturday. There were no casualties. (Admiralty—per Wireless Pibsb) v London, May 13 German official—Great Eoglish attacks from Lana to Queaat, between Gavralles and Scarpe and astride tbe Arras-Cambrai road near Bullscourt, broke down. They only succeeded in forcing an entry into Roeux. Attacks on both sides of Morchy also broke. The advances the English gained at Bullecourt were again recovered by our Guards counter thrusts.

The French, astride Gorbeny-Ponta-vet road, failed. The enemy lo3t yesterday 17 aeroplane?. We repulsed several attacks eastwards of Cerna and southwards of Home. 1 an infernal machine. Attempt on Kaiser. (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association and Reuter.) Paris, May 13 The “ Humanite’s ’’ correspondent at Zarich says a powerful infernal machine was discovered in the Kaiser’s private residence at Tiergarten. The military guard is snßpected. General Resigns [BEUTER’S SERVICE. —COPYRIGHT.] Petrogbad, May 13 General Korniloff has resigned commend of the troops at Petrograd. It is apparently due to friction with the Counoil of Workmen’s Soldiers delegates.

The Reason Why. Copenhagen, May 14 General Korniloff resigned the Military Governorship of Petrograd, because the Council of Workmen and Soldiers Delegates demanded that his orders to the troops should be Brat submitted to their approval. War News Delayed, (Received May 15, at 8.45 a.m,) Sydney, May 15 The war news is delayed. AMERICANS, HUSTLING. Submarine Chaser Launched, (Received May 15, at 8.45 a m.) Washington, May 14 The first submarine chaser, an 110 footer, has been launched, five weeks after the keel was laid. Shipbuilding Effort. Washington, May 14 The Shipping Board expects that a thousand composite steel and wooden ships, aggregating three million tonnage, will be completed within eighteen months. RUSSIAN RE-ORGANISATION. American Assistance. -

London, May 13^^ The War Minister declares if a definite agreement is reached for the American reorganisation of the transport system, the supply of munitions will be ertiafactorily solved in a few weeks. The reviotualling oE the Army at present is most unsatisfactory, but it will shortly be improved. The Army h*s be«n reorganised, enabling the utilisation of men of talent. Admiralty Changes. (Received May 15, at 2 p.m) London, May 14 In the Commons, Sir Edward Carson announced charges in the Admiralty. Admiral Jelliooe is to have the additional title of Chief of the Naval Staff. \ Admiral Oliver, at present Chief of Staff, is to become an additional member of the Admiralty, Admiral Duff, who is directing the anti-submarine campaign, is also added to the Board.

Admiral Halsey is promoted to Third Sea Lord. Eric Geddes is added to the Board as Controller, with temporary rank as Vice Admiral. The change would free Admiral Jeliicoe and the Naval Staff from administrative work, in order that they might concentrate upon the issues relating to the naval condnct of the war. Government intended to develop and utilise io the best advantage, the whole shipbuilding resources of the country.

War minister’s Resignation. [REUTER’S SERVICE.—COPYRIGHT.] Petrograd, May 14 Muitchkoff ha 3 resigned his portfolio as War Minister. In a letter to the Premier he explains his resignation ie due to the conditions affecting the Government's authority over the Army and Navy which threatened to prove fatal to the country’s defence and even her existence. He refuses to share th 9 grave crime being committed against Russia.

German Wireless. Copenhagen, May 1.4 There is evidence that Germany possesses a wireless base on the coast of Norway or thereabouts, which is utilised for the benefit of submarines. Strike Troubles. (Received May 15, at 12.5 p.m.) London, May 14 Only twenty busses were running yesterday, out of 1900. It was reported this morning that services would be resumed to-day, pending negotiation?. The engineer strikers at Derby ballotted for return tc-day, trusting Government would inquire into their grievances.

The report that tbe Manchester strikers are returning to work ib apparently baseless. There is no sign of resumption Sheffield. German Shipping. Rotterdam, May 14 Austro-German ships arriving here from German ports are steadily creasing. Last week ten arrived at the Hook of Holland, and six left, German Attacks Fail. (Australian &N.Z. Cable Association and Reuter), London, May 14 A French communique reports strong German redonnaissancas, attempting to reach our lines at various points, broke down under our fire, with important losses.