THE WASR

Hokitika Guardian, 25 May 1917, Page 2

THE WASR

• (Per United Press Association] Kindenburg Alarmed. [heutkb’s service.—copyright.] London, May 23 Renter’s correspondent at French Headquarter! sla‘es that Hlndenburg has been visiting the Fi e':oh sector of the battlefron*, and direct!/ inspired the offensive on both wings, on the Aisne and in Champagne. Appueotly he is much concerned over the French capturing the impo t;nt observation positions. The enemy assaults made at Stuunropen were o* the s:oate3t quality. The French, however, are well prepared and are gradually wearing down the onslaught. Official Report Wellington, May 25 The High Commissioner. reports, London, 25th May, at 3 25 p.m : E’renoh official—On the Vuvoe-o plateau yesterday German attacks, following on their bombardment, w< re immediately arrested and thrown back on his own trenches afier seiinas 108869.

Prisoners taken since Tuesday belong to six regiments fro a d flvreut divfsione.

Since May let unwounded German prisoners taken between Soiaeous and Auburive number 8600.

Resuming work. (Received May 25, at 8.50 a.m.) London, May 24 The Barrow and Sheffi Id strikers have decided to retnrn to work. Airship Raid on England Wellington, May 24 The High Commissioner reports, London, May 24th, at 2 55 a m.: Official—Four or five hostile air-, ships raided the eastern Conutiea last night, steering in an erratic course, Bombs were dropped in country districts. Oae man was killed in an open village, The material damage done was negligible. Aeroplanes chased the raiders bat they esoaped in the thick clouds. Result of Patrol Encounter.

Wellington, May 25 The High Commissioner reports, London, 24th May, at 3.40 p.m. General Haig reports we took prisoners during night as the resnit of a patrol encounter eastward of Levertuis.

Stranded London March 24 Forty thousand dependents of Canadian soldiers are stranded in England owing to lack of passenger accommodation.

Prosecuting SocialistsAmsterdam, May 24 The German Government is prosecuting six of the minority socialists, including Ladebour for anti-dynastic May Day speeches. Commandeering Ships Amsterdam, May 24 The Dutch Government has requisitioned 100,000 ship tonoage to bring wheat from America.

British Cars Save a Division. Petrogbad, May 22 Details have come to hand of the exploits of the British armored carß in the Dobrudja and Rumania after being last heard of in Persia and Asiatic Turkey. They reached Rumania m time to give valuable aid during the retreat. After surmounting formidable difficulties as regards roads and transports they were floated up the Danube and hurled quite unexpectedly against the Bulgarian infantry in the Dobrudja. For three hours they rained shots ou the advancing masses of the and held their ground in spite of heavy maobine gun and artillery fire. They thus facilitated the successful retirement of two regiments whioh could not otherwise have been withdrawn without extremely severe losses. The general in command two days later acknowledged bis debt of gratitude to the cars by stating that they saved the divison. He presented several British soldiers with medals on the battlefield. The British casualties were not unduly heavy.

Far-Reaching Negotiations. London, May 22 The Daily Express’s Petrograd correspondent says ; Far-reachiDg negotiations are pending between Russia and the Allies upon revision of the Allies’ war aims as outlined in a reply to President Wilson. Terestohenoko formally discussed the matter with the Ambassadors, pointing out that Russian working classes, while not desiring a separate peaoe, cannot support the present war programme.

Enemy Goods. - (Received May 25, at 11,10 a.m.) Melbourne, May 25 Mr Hughes is constantly extending the final date of the sale of enemy goods, which is now fixed for the end of June.