WESTERN OPERATIONS.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 102, 2 January 1915, Page 5

WESTERN OPERATIONS.

ALLIES REPORT PROGRESS

FOOT BY FOOT ADVANCE

(Reed. 9.45 a.m.) PARIS, Jan. 1. A communique states that the enemy unsuccessfully bombarded St. Georges, also the Belgians' Bridgehead defence, south of Dixmude. A lively cannonade between Labasse and Carency ;and between Albert and Ronae to ou' 1 advantage. We demolished some defence works near Craonmelle. Uninterrupted artillery duels continued the whole of Thursday, in the Perthes and Beausejour regions, the enemy making very violent attacks along the whole front. At BoisdelJfgmrii we gained fifty met;r«|s: at certain points we were repulsed. Six violent attempts were made to re-capture trenches north-west of Flerey, between the Meuse and the Moselle. Continuous progress is made, foot by foot. At Steinbach the enemy's artillery was very active but our batteries subsequently obtained a clear advantage.

WORE KAISERISMS. A MODERN BOMBASTED FURIOSO. DIFFICULTIES GREAT, STILL . HOPE. (Reed. 8.50 a.m). LONDON. Jan. 1. The Kaiser, in a New Year's message, says the army gained brilliant victories. The enemy's repeated attempts to swarm German territory had failed. My, ships ha--fe covered with glory in every sea. Tlie crews proved that they knew how to fight victoriously and die heroically. The entire nation stands in unexampled harmony. They were prepared to sacrifice their heartsblccd against outrageous invasion. We still firmly continue to keep the enemy low. Although fresh hordes are- always following, their numbers do not frighten us. We have many serious tasks before us. heavy, but we may look'to the future with firmest confidence. Next to God's guidance I trust to" the matchless bravery of my army and navy. BELGIAN ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. (Reed. 10.40 a..in) LONDON, Jan. 1. The Belgian Legation states that Australia's admirable spirit of generosity is evidenced by ovev £300,000 already sent to Belgian relief. It also pays tribute to New Zealand's generosity. FRENCH AVIATORS. BOMB METZ. (Rectf. 10.40 a..m) PARIS, Jan. 1. French aviators bombed the railway stations at Metz and Arnaville.