In the West

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 84, 6 November 1916, Page 6

In the West

MUNITIONS, 'WtraE MUNITIONS

WAY;>fo!-W!N *Ht- WAR.

Press Association— Copyright, Austra. lian and N.Z. Cable Associatibn. (Received 11.10 a.m.) London, November 5.

Mr Ben Tillet, after his third visit to- the front, in an article in Lloyd's Weekly, describes the havoc on the Bomme as the result of the munitionworkers' labours. He says: The war must be won in our munition factories. We have attained to an equality in munitions, but we must acquire, superiority; then will come v the death knell of Prussian militarism".

Mr Tillet implores the workers to redouble their efforts.

ALLIES REPORT PROGRESS.

Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 11 JO a.m.) London, November 5. 'A French conimuriiflVie. Eastward of Fort Vaux,, we extended our progress, occupying during the night Damloup village. North of the Somine, the enemy djd: not attempt to renew his attacks on our trenches. At the wood St. Pierre Vaast there was artillery duels during the night. General Haig reports that there was heavy rain last night, and the trench mortars were active.