GENERAL WAR NEWS

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 15, 21 December 1915, Page 5

GENERAL WAR NEWS

FRENCH’S FAREWELL. United Press Association, London, December 19. Sjr John French, in his farewell message to the troops, said: “In relinquishing my command I wish to expi'esS to the officers and men with whom I have been associated my heartfelt sorrow at parting before the campaign has been brought to a victorious conclusion. I have the Srmest conviction that a glorious ending to your splendid and heroic efforts is not far distant, and I shall watch the progress towards the final goal with intense interest and with confident hope. The success hitherto attained is du»to your indomitable spirit and dogged tenacity, which has not. known defeat, and the heroic courage abundantly displayed by the rank and file of my splendid army, which will ever remain the pride and glory of my life. I have commanded, during the sixteen months of incessant fighting, regulars and territorials, and the old army and the new army have ever shown these magnificent qualities. From my heart I thank them all. At the sad moment of parting my heart goes out to those who have received life-long injury, and I think sorrowfully of the great and glorious host of beloved comrades who have niade the greatest sacrifice of all by laying down their lives for their country. In saying good-bye to the British army in France I ask them to accept this expression of my deepest gratitude for their heartfelt devotion, and niy earnest good wishes for the inevitable glorious future.”

THE KAISER’S CHRISTMAS. Amsterdam, December 19. Berlin newspapers state that the Kaiser and Kafserln wl* spend Christmas at the German headquarters in France. A request for the Princes to, spend Christmas in Berlin was refused. • V. j . , / :-..V / FLOOD OF SYNTHETIC FOODS. - * Berne; DecbmbAr : The Ausfcro-Gerraans are alarmed at a possible beer famine, and prices are rising. They are experimenting with a production ’ from maize. German markets are flooded with synthetic foods, such as honey powders, tea and cocoa grog tabloids, and innumerable egg substitutes, which are mostly worthless. Professor Kruse advises a diet of bread, potatoes, and syrup.