In the West

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 71, 20 October 1916, Page 5

In the West

SAILLY SAILLISEL. SUCCESS SOUTH OF SOMME. The High Commissioner reports:— London, October 19 (1.40 a.in.) A French official report stales: North of the Somme, we completed the capture of Sadly Sail I i sol and chased the enemy From the ridges north-west and north-east ol the village. South of the Somme, the German first line was carried hy a rush on all the Fronts between Lamaisonctte and the Beaches. key to desired POSITION. last natural stronghold. GERMAN DEFENCE FAILS. Press Association —Copyright, Austra lian and N.Z. Cable Association. \ (Received 9.5 a.in.) London, October 19. Sadly Saillisel is the key to the position, and lies on the crest ol the ridge dominating St. Pierre Y aast. There has been the heaviest lighting for the' village, and it has been continuous since Sunday evening. Sadly Saillisel is the last natural stronghold on the edge of a plain stretching north-east to Cambria. Everything possible was done to elaborate the defence of the village, and the Germans crowded as much ganison as the trenches, ruined buildings, and cedars would hold. SUCCESSFUL AERO RAIDS. Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cahjle Association. London. October 19. Our aircraft on Tuesday made many reconnaisances and three bombing raids, railway stock and station buildings, being damaged, and a train hit and derailed. Four enemy machines were driven down damaged, and a fifth foil into a lake. Four of our maqhines have not returned. THE NEED FOR ECONOMY. GERMAN GENERAL’S ORDERS. Press Association— Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 9.55 a.m.) London, October 19.

The Daily Chronicle’s Paris correspondent states that two more captured German Army orders emphasise tlie importance of economy in material. . General von Gallwitu on August 1 complained of “the fearful number of accidental explosions of gun tubes, and, unless theVbungling ceases soon there will be a sensible diminution in artillery power.” 'Prince volt Bulow on August 9 made a similar complaint, especially referring to the field -guns, and he concludes: “The replacement of cannon put out of action is now gravely compromised,” adding that the War Minister states it is no longer possible to increase the supply of cannon tubes. BETTER TREATMENT PRISONERS. GERMANS MORE CONSIDERATE. Press Association —Copyright, Austin lian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 11.20 a.rn.) London, October 19. There is evidence that the Gormans are treating their prisoners better, especially the British. Since the Somme, the captures brought the number of German military prisoners in Britain to 10,000 in excess ot the Britishers in Germany. TRENCHES ENTERED AT LOOS. RAINY CONDITIONS REPORTED. Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 1.10 p.m.j London, October 19. General Haig reports: Our raiders entered trenches at Loo's, south ot Arras. Rain is falling. THE GERMAN REPORT. (Received 12.15 p.m.) London, October 1 9. A German communique states: Hie English made an unavailing attempt for several hours to break through between Le Sars and Morval. I lie English secured unimportant gains north of Eaucourt, L’Abbaye, and Gnedooourt. They entered trenches at Sailly Saillisol and between Biaehes and Lamaisonottc.