In the West

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIII, Issue 58, 6 November 1915, Page 5

In the West

PEACE TALK. United Peess Association. London, November 5. The Telegraph’s Milan correspondent says that there are many extravagant reports of the nature of General von Billow’s mission to Switzerland. The general impression is that Germany is seeking for an opening to armistice negotiations. General von Bulow allows the Swiss press to represent him as the bearer of an olive branch. Well-informed correspondents state that hints are given out in Berne that Germany is willing to forego her conquests and an indemnity i s she is guaranteed her lost colonies, freedom of the seas, and favorable commercial treaties. TRENCH-FIGHTING. The High Commissioner reports:— London, November 5 (12.40 a.m.) At the Chausson farm the enemy were ejected from portions of the trenches we had captured yesterday. Fresh attacks enabled the Germans to enter our positions, which they held insecurely and without depth.

OFFICIAL NEWS. The High Commissioner reports;— London, November 5 (5.40 p.m.) In the Champagne, two new Gorman attacks wore completely checked 1 at La Conrtine. j Tn the Balkans on Wednesday, the action north of Kahrovo was continued, the French sei/.ing bridges at Corra, north-east of Krivlak. j During Lord Kitchener’s absence on public duty Mr Asquith is carrying on the work of the War Office. It is not true that Lord Kitchener has resigned. i The latest bulletin states that the King had a slightly better night. His appetite has improved, but ho still suffers some pain, especially on 'attempting any movement.