In the West

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 27, 30 August 1916, Page 2

In the West

THE ITALO-GERMAN DECLARATION. FRENCH PRESS FAVOURABLY COMMENT. Press Associat ion—Copyright., Renter’s Telegrams (Received 12.35 p.m.) London, August 28. French newspapers assent to tho Italian declaration which would not result in any change in or even completion of the military, economic, and political preparation. The moment chosen was that which would give the step the; maximum moral effect, when the Central Powers are everywhere pressed, and when signs are' not wanting that Germany is commencing to look more ,to herself than to her Allies. ~ ~i , (i ■?.<,■! ’ GREAT ARTILLERY ACTIVITY H! REPORTED. (Received Xoon.) Zurich, August 28. General lHaig reports: We made some progress east of Delville Wood. There is great artillery activity at Delville Wood and north of Pozieres. A GERMAN REPORT. Press Association—Copyright, Australian and X.Z. Cable Association. (Received 1.15 p.m.) London, August 28. A German communique states: The English attacks at Thiepval, iVlouguet, Delville Wood and Givinchy, and the French storming attacks at Maurepas and Clery all failed.