The Stratford Evening Post WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE EGMONT SETTLER MONDAY, APRIL 26, 1915. A GREAT STRUGGLE.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 96, 26 April 1915, Page 4

The Stratford Evening Post WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE EGMONT SETTLER MONDAY, APRIL 26, 1915. A GREAT STRUGGLE.

Tlio terrific buttle now proceeding on the Vser was fully anticipated by the military loaders, who direct the operations of the Allies on the western front in the great fight for world freedom, and every possible preparation was made to receive the worst the treacherous foe could give. It is fine to learn of the splendid stand made by Belgian, French, and British troops, and the havoc wrought in the ranks of the enemy. When such gallantry is displayed by soldiers who arc lighting in the cause of righteousness itself, as that shown hy the splendid Canadians, there is no possible doubt which side must prevail. Kven that I last outrage of German deviltry—the asphyxiation of our troops with poi-i sonons gases, the wholesale use of ( which proved long and deliberate pre-paration-can do nothing hut momentarily stay the onward march to victory of the Allied troops. For such acts, however, a bitter retribution must be exacted. The news I ruin the front to-day proves bow very much our greatest effort is needed. Britain’s Expeditionary Force now includes more than 720,000 men. Every gap caused by casualties Inis so far been filled, and the force is adequately supplied. But we may have to face even greater losses than in the past, and we must meet them without shrinking. In New Zealand wo have done well, but we have not yet done enough. It will he necessary to still give ireely both in men and money before the world’s greatest war is ended by the breaking of Germany's sword.