AROUND BULLECOURT

Hokitika Guardian, 17 May 1917, Page 1

AROUND BULLECOURT

Heavy Fighting. (Australian & N.Z. 0; Vle Aseoca i n and Renter). LONDON, May 16. iS;r Douglas Haig reports:—Further details of the fighting this morning show that the enemy deliberately attempted by four strong concerted attacks, powerfully supported by artillery to drive us out of Bullccourt and the section of the Hindenburg lino eastward of the village. The first attack gained a temporarily foothold in our trendies on the right flank of the position on the Hindenburg line, but oui' counter-attack immediately ejected the enemy who left 240 killed and wounded. Our artillery dispersed a simultaneous attack on the left flank, and we repulsed the third attack on the northeastern. corner! of Bullecoiirt. Tlie fourth attack was delivered from the south and southeast, and drove bade our posts in tlie western portion of the village for yards. The enemy’s losses were heavy. Hostile artillerying was heavy on the Scarpe.

French Report , . LONDON, May' 16th. A French communique reports:—An artillery struggle * has continued in the different sectors. It is confirmed that the enemy sustained very heavy losses in yesterday’s attacks.

German Report LONDON, May 15. Wireless German official: Our fire prevented the development of ißnlglish attacks on tlie Scarpe and at Monchy . We repulsed an attack south of ißullecourt. We stormed and captyred Steberhte farm east of Fontainehiason and also retained it against four attacks on the newly captured line which is at a'height •f 108 feet northward of Sapigneul. Wo repulsed an attack on the village of Blamce. We downed seven enemy aeroplanes.

Commons Counted Out. LONDON, May 15 The House was counted out while discussing tho Military Service Bill, enabling tho enlistment of foreigners residing in Britain.

Italian Progress. ; [redter’s service —copyright. I LONDON? May 15. Italian official.—There was an / intense artillery duel between Felmino and the so*. Our raids led to considerable progress on the slopes of Montecucco and the hills eastward of Goritz and also at Vertojbizza. We simultaneously advanced in the northern sector of the Carso and reached lines eastward of Dossofaite.

Macedonian Report. LONDON, May 16. French Macedonian communique:— Venizelists in conjunction with the French troops in the region of Ljunniva captured two works north of Haddibarima. Counter-attacks here and on Srkadilegen land Dobnopoldje (completely failed.

Russian Coalition. ~ Condon, M y 16 The United Press correspondent at Petrograd states that the Council of the Workmen and Soldiers have decided to enter the Coalition Government. M. Malinkoff is to ho excluded.

i' U£S r a sRe ign. [RECTER’s SERVICE.—COPraiGHT.] RETRO GRAD, May 10. General Gurko commanding the armies on the West Front and General Rnissiloff commanding - the southern group of armies have asked to be reioved of their commands. Nervousness. [REUTER’S SERVICE. — COFYBIGHT.J LONDON, May 15th. There is an undercurrent of nervousness on the Stock Exchange, owing to the weakness of all Russian securities. To some extent this is* affecting colonial securities. German U BoatsAMSTERDAM, May 15. The Telegraph has had an interview with one of the crew of a German submarine who says that Germany has at present 325 U. Boats of various classes. The latest class carry from «a> to 60 men. Naval circles estimate that between 80 and 100 boats have been lost ini the English nets. Two thirds of the, crew are experienced and one third are novices . The vessels carry a fortnight’s provisions. The officers are young and. impecunious, hoping to become solvent by the premiums given for sinking ships, hen.ee they lose ail sense of responsibility.

Appeal to Employers WASHINGTON ,May 15. Mr. James Thomas of the British 'Labour Commission has appealed to American employers to give up all thought of material gain and to w-ork for peace in common with democracy. It will,” he says, “be suicide to have a Labour War internally, while fighting the common foe externally. Women must take the men’s places in industries. 111 England already 1,125,000 women have replaced men. In England Labour has given up the power to strike, but the Government had guaranteed worker’s wage and the care of his family. Autocracy is reaching out and liaa spread its hellish doctrines over the world. Democracy can win but can only win with Labour's aid,