TUESDAY

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 16 September 1915, Page 3

TUESDAY

Appeal to the Empire — British Strength Needed — Mr Lloyd George's Message—Russia's Stand in Qalicia—Enemy's Heavy Losses

In a preface to a volume of his war speeches, Mr Lloyd George issued what the High Commissioner describes as a "momentous national message." Mr Lloyd G^eorge says the Central Powers have still an overwhelming superiority in all material. He appeals to the nation to stir itself. He urges Britain to fill the gap created while the Russian armies are being re-equipped, and adds : " If we neglect to make ready for all probable eventualities I can see no hope, but if our preparations are characterised by the grip of resolution and prompt readiness in every sphere, then victory is assured."

The Russians have rectified a salient on the Niemen front by a slight withdrawal. Elsewhere they are resisting stubbornly. In the Tarnapol region they have made important captures of prisoners, and have used armoured motor cars to inflict great losses on the enemy. South of Tarnapol they are pursuing the Austrians towards the River Dniester. The victories at Tarnopol and Trembovla have allayed fears as to the south-west provinces, and have compelled the enemy to postpone their Galician operations.

The Austrians on the Italian frontier have been reinforced with fresh- contingents and heavy artillery.

A Russian communique reports enemy submarines off Crimean coast.