ON THE WESTERN FRONT.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 June 1918, Page 3

ON THE WESTERN FRONT.

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THE NEXT PUSH. [LONDON TIMES SERVICE —COPYRIGHT] (Itewivrf This I^s* Mr Campbell writes that the nexi/ gtroko may take the form of the abandonment of a frontal attack for a double latteral push, north ofOurcq and South of the Oise, in order to complete the process of filling the pocket between the Marne and Oise . GERMAN ADMISSION. (United Service Telegrams.) (Received This Dnv at 11.25. a.m.) AMSTERDAM, June 6. German military critics admit the unexpected strength of the Allied reserves. Von Holznmn in an article in the “VosHiche,” says the offensive will be pushed later and other surprises await the Alike.

THE GERMAN HALT.

experts OPINION.

(Received This D»v at 12.25. p.m.) LONDON, June 6.

Allied and German war experts alike are discussing the halt in the attack. French critics are of opinion that the marked passe may be due to the necessity of refilling the German ranks after the heavy losses of the preceding two davs. At any rate, the passe is a sign of German weakness. General Foch is pursuing liis provisional fabian strategy with great skill.

The “Vossiche ZeitungV announces the temporary end of the German offensive. No earthly good can continue from an advance when the French reserves nro awaiting us, Auy further advance will cost much. The enemy will say the offenive missed its goal. Let them clamour, Our leaders arc preparing for fresh surprises. ON THE .NEW FRONT. (Received thif» day at 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, June G. Some correa pendents on the French front state that Allied aeroplanes have .not discovered any attempt, by the Germans to entrench or fortify themselves on the Noyon-Chatcau Thierry front. There are indications of the proble resumption of the battle. The Ger- : mans are bringing up artillery and relieving their wearied battalions, wlnle the French positions are being steadily strengthened. TO STOP THE WAR. BOMB GERMAN TOWNS. (Received this clay at 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, Juno 6. The “Daily Express” Amsterdam correspondent reports a prominent Dutch Industrial magnate who has just returned from Germany, says if you want to end the war quickly bomb German towns and bomb them to a standstill. The Allied airmen caused an extraordinary panic along the Rhine The whole Rhine area knows the misery of sleepless nights, leading in many Oases of insanity. Many people are leaving the towns. The authorities have already refused to grant passports unless children are cjoncerm*:!.