AEROPLANE WARFARE

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 85, 9 December 1914, Page 4

AEROPLANE WARFARE

A GENERAL'S SAGRIFSGE

m AMBIGUOUS MESSAGE

RHEIMS BOMBARDED

UNSURPASSABLE .BRAVERY.

FRENCH GENERAL'S SACRIFICE

Press Association —Copyngnt. (Received 9.40 a.m.) LONDON, December 8

The Daily Telegraph Paris correspondent states a French general, received orders to advance on a certain road I3wept by murderous German fire. He realised that it meant annihilation. His brigade had the choice between blind obeyance and wilful disobedience, he chose a middle course. Despite his staff's pleading the general insisted upon advancing alone through the zone of lire, saying if I win through unscratched the brigade can follow, if not remain where you are. The general fell riddled with bullets, but thus saved his honour and the brigade.

AN AMBIGUOUS MESSAGE

IS IT EVACUATION?

(Received 8.55 a.m.) PETROGRAD, December S

Official.— During the latter half of November Lodz was of great military importance, but its defence was not argent after the faihvre of the German offensive on the Lodz-Lowricz line. The failure also gave our front abnormal control embarrassing German communication. It is probable our.line in the region of Lodz will be reformed. Some newspapers interpret 1 the abovJ na evacuation.

BOMBARDMENT OF RHEIMS

RESUMED BY AERO PEAIs ES

Received 9.53 a.m.) PARIS 3 December S. Germans have resumed the bombard ment of Rheims by aeroplanes.

AN AEROPLANE ATTACK.

SUCCESSFUL BOMBING EXPLOIT

(Received 9.55 a.m.) AMSTERDAM, December S. French airmen attempted to bond the petroleum and ammunition s - ; >res ::' Fi.iluy 1•' '"tult. The Gertnais <■[•' '"Hi lire compelling the French to ascend. A German biplane followed, but the Frenchman escaped after bombing and exploding three cars of an ammunition train.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR SOLDIERS,

(Received 9.55 a.m.) LONDON, December 8

Gerif.ans at Ostend shot down and killed instantaneously Li.?.at, Annesly as cabled on 10th November. The Australian war contingent association is sending each soldier a box of chocolates, with New Year's greetings.

Hospital accommodation at the convalescent home, England, his bean placed at the association's disposal.

(Received 8.45 a.m.; BERLIN, December 3

Official. —A wireless message states that Germany does not in'enl to per-m.anc-nUy*occupy'fW&suth African Unior.. "ft desires hostilities to cease if tbc union evacuates Ge'rmiin ; and 1 abstains from further hostilities. It aelds South Africans may-establish a neutral state whereof Germany would recognise 'the*, political independence and territorial integrity.

- A MOTOR ATTACK. ! MET BY RUSSIANS. ONE OVERTURNED. OTHERS FLED (Received 8.45 a an.) PETROGRAD, December 8. ' Several motor cars' participated at Losk as cabled on the 6th. Large German forces were advancing to occupy a wood. 'Machine guns made terrible havoc, one column panicked, and fled. The" Germans then attempted a motor maiMJae JLeai mfe Russian-'fire'

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SUBMARINES RAIDING WITH AUDACITY

NEW GROUND AND OLD LOSSES RECOVERED

CREW OF 20 PEKISH

(Received 8.45 a.m.)

A BRILLIANT ATTACK,

OLD LOSSES RECOVERED

INDIAN V.C. HEROES.

SWEDISH STEAMER SUNK.

STOCKHOLM, December 8.

The Swedish steamer sunk by a mine on the coast of Firland. The crew of 20 perished. 3

MUCH GROUND GAINED. I - -- 1

(Received 9.5 a.m.) PARIS, December 8.

A communique states the enemy ar£ more active on the Yser' and around Ypres but our artillery replied success* fully.

Our very brilliant attack which car* ried Vermelles and Rutoire position marked the end of a determined two months' struggle, wherein we sapped and mined since we were .expelled from Vermelles on October 25.

Our heavy artillery disposed of sev« eral of the enemy's positions on the Aisne and on Champagne. We gained some ground., at Argonne, in Lagrurio Wood, also north-west of Pontamous son. fj

BRITISH-FRENCH SUBMARINES.

RAIDING WITH AUDACITY.

(Received 9.5 a.m.) PARIS, December 3.

M. Augagntmr, Minister of Marina, interviewed on the naval operatioas of the war, remarked that the British and French submarines were daily per* forming raids with remarkable audao itv. 1

GRAVE SITUATION !N PALESTINE. CHRISTIAN POPULATION IN DANGER. i EVEN BERLIN GETTING ANXIOUS. 1 COPENHAGEN, Dec. 3. The situation in Palestine i& causing grave concern in Berlin. The commanders have asked for 150,000 picked Germans to defend the Christian church and the Jewish population against Turks and Arabs, who are already plundering. It is feared that in the event of defeat the Turks will get out of hand and massacre the Christ* ians. It is feared also that the popular tion will rise against the army. The Turks are not progressing on the Egyptian frontier owing to the difficulty cf assembling stores. Strong Turkish reinforcements are being brought from Ezaroum.

LONDON, December 8. The Victorian Crosses presented to Indians were as follows-. —

Naik Warwin; during the capture of trenches at Feestubert, on the 24th November, he was wounded twice in the head and once in the ariri yet was the first to push round each successive traverse in the face of bombs and rifle fire at the closest range.

Sepoy Khudadad; fighting at HalleT)« lie on October 21, though wounded he worked a gun until all five others be* longing to the detachment were killed.

KILLED BY BOMBS. Q PARIS, December 8. ; A German aeroplane on Sunday dropped a bomb on the riWfay station at Hazebrouck. The townsfolk gathered to the spot, when the aeroplane returned and dropped a second bomb killing ten civilians and wounding tlvc. SOUTH AFRICAN REBELLION ! CRUSHED. r CAPETOWN, December 8. \ Botha reports that the spirit.of the. rebels is broken. The demonstration

THE KING'S VISIT.

AN EYE-WITNESS'S REPORT,

Press Association —Copyright. LONDON. Dec. 8

An eye-witness's story of the King's visit, says that on Monday he inspected the base hospitals, including the Indians, and reached Sir John French's headquarters, in the afternoon. He spent Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday touring the army corps' complete units, except the men actually in the trenches, and generally paraded the roadside. After the King drove through, taking the salute of each unit, three cheers were given. the spontaneity showing the enthusiasm aroused by the Sovereign's presence among the war-worn troops. At several places the troops formed a hollow square. The King presented decorations, including Victoria Crosses. On Tuesday morning the King visited the Indians and received Indian princes. In the afternoon he met Presi. dent Poincaire and M. Vivani and conferred the Grand Cross on both. General Jeff re received the Grand Cross of St. Michael. Generals Mandhuy, Durbal, Connean, Demitry, Maistre,'Dubois'and Grossetti were also decorated.

On Wednesday the King motored 70 miles, inspecting the third army corps. He visited the convalescent homes and inspected the men in the trenches.

On Thursday the King visited the first and second army corps, and watched the German bombardment at Ypres, and the fighting at Yser Canal. On Friday the King inspected the headquarters including the intelligence department, where 3000 messages are handled daily. In the afternoon he went to the Belgian front. King Albert received the King on the frontier. On Saturday he inspected the flying corps. Throughout the visit aviators maintained a continuous aerial patrol above the royal party, ensuring

safety. Finally the King issued an order expressing admiration of the splendid manner in which the army bad fought a powerful and relentless enemy. He wss'i particularly impressed by the soldierly and healthy appearance of the men, and said: "I- can assure you of the proud confidence and gratitude of myself and your fellow countrymen." TRENCH OFFICIAL REPORT .DESPERATE FIGHT IN WATEE.. BELGIANS REPULSE GERMANS PARIS, December 8. Official.—The Germans bombarded Oostdunikerke four kilometres west oi Nieuport. - There has been a marked r-dvauee in the region of Lequeshoy. Ensanterre and Dunkirk. The Germans at" dawn on the 7th made another des perate attempt to cross the floods south east of Bascappelle, three powerful motor boats, fitted with searchlights towing a number of rafts, each fitter ivith' machine guns and carrying fift; jnem The Belgians lined the edge o the floods. The searchlights dazzleci thorn, and prevented accurate shootim. and enabled the Germans to maintain a murderous fire from the rafts. As

the Germans were landing the Belgians hurried up their own searchlights, and in turn made it difficult for the ma-chine-gun's to fire with accuracy. A fantastic battle with searchlights continued for some time. Gradually the Germans were driven back. Massed on the huddled rafts tliey made effective targets. A lucky shot brought down one German searchlight. The men on the rafts attached to the motor-boats were flung into the water and surrendered. Another mdtor-boat was beached. The Germans, knee deep in the water, fought from the shelter of the boat. The Belgians rushed into tho water. A fierce struggle took place. Finally a French 75 millimetre gun get the range. The first shell forced the motor-boats to fly. Two escaped in a sinking condition.

GERMANY AS CURIO COLLECTOR.

LONDON, December 8

A correspondent at Copenhagen says a request has been issued at Berlin to collect, for the benefit of industries affected by the war, old coins, gold and silver articles, tin, lead, copper and brass.

GERMANY'S CHANGED ROLE

LONDON, December S.

Branded, the Dutch author, states that the war has produced a curious change in Germany. Fifty years ago her motto was: " You may hate mo if only you fear me." How Germany suddenly wants to be loved and searches' neutral countries for expressions '

sympathy. The Cologne Gazette is much fti turbed by the biting criticisms, r

says the leaders are entitled not to In but justice. ...... .

Come and see tlie COMIC "XV.

CARDS at FT?CH*I BAZAAR*

Just Arrived: Lloyd George's on the War, at Finch's Bazaar, I'd each.

A few slices off GOLDEN EA.GLF PLUG.!- Rub them! the rich promising aroma! Light up!— How the blue smoke twists and twirls--sniff its sweetness—enjoy its goo.lness. No other for me! How about YOU! Als» in tins. . ''■ -' & J« *He only «»Hirfftotory Ml-

GERMAN CREDIT FALLING.

DANISH FIRMS DO NOT LIKE P.U.'S. COPENHAGEN, December S. A financial expert states that German importers who have hitherto paid cash are now sending bills which th« Government will guarantee to be paid after the war. Most of the firms are refusing to accept bills. A HEAVY CAPTURES OF GUNS AND MEN. PETROGRAD, December 8. A Kraguievatz telegram says there is every sign of the Servians defeating the Austrians, whose right wing i.broken and in full flight. Heavy captures of guns and prisoners have been made.

THE TRAIL OF THE CROWN PRINCE. UTTER DESOLATION. WILFUL INCENDIARISM IN VILLAGES. PARIS, December S. The Government arranged for a visit by journalists to'Verdun. The journalists report that the whole district of the Argonne, particularly the route ot the Crown Prince's retreat from the Marne, is utter desolation. Every village has been razed to the ground. The work of deliberate incendiaries wads facilitated by light motor-cars equipped with petrol pump and hose.

ROUMANIA JOINS WAR. WITH TRIPLE ENTENTE. FIRTH OF FORTH CLOSED. (Rec. 10.10 a.m.) LONDON, Dec. 8. The Admiralty has notified the fishing fleet a t Firth of Forth to stop operations; probably the Forth will be closed till the end of the war.

' A German pubished a Bucharest despatch stating that Roumania has definitey decided to join Lie war on the side of the Triple Entente. The decision ig, said to be in accord with the wish o fthe entire country, including ( the King and Ministry, with the exception of the Minister of Finance. Tt i s a question when Roumainia can make entry into the war has been discussed, one section desiring to avoid a winter campaign, while the military fear that Servia will be defeated before spring arrives.

THE KAISER SICK UNABLE TO GO TO THE FRONT. (Received 11.20 a.m.) AMSTERDAM, December 8. An official message from Berlin states that the. Kaiser is feverish with bronchial catarrh and is obliged to postpone for some days his return to the front.

RUSSIANS REVISING OFFENSIVE

BRILLIANT CAPTURE BY FRENCH

THE LODZ UNCERTAINTY

The High Commissioner reports froi. London on the Bth that Russian officii messages neither confirm nor contradict the German capture of Lodz. They state that the defence of Lodz is no longer urgent or a military necessity as holding it lias embarrassed them. The Russians have withdrawn to revise their offensive.

There was great activity by the / lies and the enemy in France yesterday. The Allies making marked advance in Verolle and Scene after desperate fighting for the last two months have been taken by the French after a brilliant assault.