THE WAR IN AFRICA.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 11648, 17 August 1916, Page 5

THE WAR IN AFRICA.

DIFFICULTIES OF THE CAMPAIGN. BUT PROGRESS PHENOMENAL United Service. Durban, Aug. 16. General Botha said that in addition to'the arduousness ot operating in the almost impenetrate forests, sickness has been rampant among man and beast. The distances traversed have been enormous. The Germans have been admirably led and they are fine lighters. Their machine gnn detachments are worthy of respect. Notwithstanding the obstacles, our progress has been phenomenal. ”

THE RAVAGING OF BELGIUM MASSACRE OF THE POPULATION. Amsterdam, Aug. 16. The Telegraar states that the total number of Belgians executed for alleged high treason is estimated at 500, not intending those shot as Fran Ti rears, U.S. NAVY PROGRAMME. ENORMOUS CONSTRU CTION. Washington, Aug. 16, The House by 364 to 51 adopted the Senate’s big navy programme, which includes sixteen capital ships in three years.

FRENCH WINE CROP. Loudon, Ang. 15, The prospects of the French wine crop are much brighter. The latest estimate is about forty-live millions hectolitres. Labour is more plentiful, the authorities ieudiug troops. )