GENERAL FRENCH’S REMARK

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 197, 29 April 1915, Page 5

GENERAL FRENCH’S REMARK

“THE FURTHER THEY COME, THE. HARDER THEY’LIL GET WHIPPED.” (Times and Sydney Sun; Cables.)).. LONDON, April 28. General French said that when the assault began,' th e further they come this way the harder they’ll get whipped. His remarks have become a slogan among the trcops ; CANADIANS” FINE WORKNEW ZEALAND’S CONG RAT TIG NS. WELLINGTON,’ApriI 28. The Prime Minister has despatched the following telegram to the Right Hon. Sir R. Borden, Prime Minister of Canada: —

On behalf of the Government and people of New Zealand I desire to heartily congratulate Canada on the gallant stand made by her troops on the recent severe fighting near Ypres. Men of the overseas Dominions are proving thraselves worthy scions of M'c old stock, which down through the strenuous centuries has produced a strong and united Empire, whose bulwarks are liberty and freedom. New Zealand’s sens at th e front are eager to have an opportunity of fighting shoulder to shoulder with their Canadian brothers in arms against our com. mon foe, and in defence of our national honour. Oit j- warmest sympathy goes out to (h e relatives of the brave men who ‘have 'fallen.— (Signed), Wl F; Massey, Prime Minister.” JAPANESE INTENTIONS. KIAOCHAU AND TSINGTAO. PEKIN, Appil 28. The Japanese Minister has informed China that after the acceptance of Japanese demands, Japan will cousidethe retrocession of Kiaochau, but Tsingtao will be a treaty port with a large Japanese settlement.

THE RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN.

NAVAL WORK. ! BOMBARDING THE BOSPHOROUS. PETROGRAD, April 28. Besides enter forts on the Bosphorous, thg Russian Fleet on Sunday, bombarded Anatopekavak and Wiraalikavak, also an important place farther south at close range for several hours. They inflicted heavy losses. RUSSIAN SUCCESS. A BATTALION SURRENDERS. AEROPLANES BOMBED. (Reed. 10.2-5 a.m.) PETROGRAD, April 28 A communique states..that airmen bombed German aeroplanes at Sanniki, and w c captured two AustroGormr.n aeroplanes. An Austro battalion in the Strvji district surrendered. IN TURIiSY. ALLIES’ DEBARKATION. WHERE THEY LANDED. ATHENS, April 2 > The four principal points of debarkation were Suvla, Helles, Kum Kaleh and Karos on the coast below Glannikos, in lino with Gallipoli town. The majority of the force s landed at leddil Baer

THE DARDANELLES

REPORTED REPULSE BY TURKS. WITH LOSS OF 400 DEAD. ■CONSTANTINOPLE, April 27. A communique claims that the Allied troops at Tekeburun and Kuai Kaleh were repulsed ami the coast portion returned to the ships. The Allies are said to have lost 400 dead and 200 prisoners. A parly of Moslem soldiers lauding with the French at Kum Kaleh deserted and joined the Turks. The communique adds that the Turks before Knrhatcplioh took prisoners a. number <■? British and Australians, including r. captain end a lieutenant. AX.I-lE3 LAND ON BOTH SIDES. THE ADVANCE CONTINUES. CAIRO, Anvil 2V Omv-L The Allies, under Sir T v .lend ion. e; e"led r I;<ndirg on 'hntl* sides' •' ihp TV r/1- eel v.-. qq,.. r r . ".V'uey it;(■•:>. Maiy priso-ers -•o'? ir. -■- The Allies continue to. r.cl- ■ to -OO t r. ■ |e ,ki • ■ ... ' • ■ U •” r-l'- •

JUBILATION IN GREECE. AT DARDANELLES SUCCESS. (Rec. 9.25 a.m.) ATHENS, April 28. Titere is much excitement in Greece with the Allies’ success in the Dardanelles. Many express disappointment at another splendid opportunity being lost. GERMAN MOVEMENTS. THEIR LOSSES COMPARED. (Rec. 8.5 a.m.) AMSTERDAM, April 26. The wholesale movements of troops in Belgium is partly towards the Yser and partly eastward, presumably for the Carpathians. German losses round Ypres are said to be in the ratio of twenty to one of the Allies’. HEAVY GERMAN LOSSES. ON THE YSER CANAL. (Rec. 8.5 a.m.) PARIS, April 28. A communique states that the Gormans suffered severe losses. Over 600 dead, were counted at a single point on the Yser Canal.

CONTRABAND RE-EXPORTED. IN SPITE OF AGREEMENTS SPECIAL MEASURES SUGGESTED. (Rec. 5.5 a.m.) LONDON, April 28. Mr. Neil Primrose, in reply to a question regarding Scandinavian re-exporls. said that neutral countries re-exported foodstuffs with other cargoes to Germany despite their undertaking to prohibit re-exportation. This showed that consignees were in collusion with the German authorities. If steps taken to prevent a recurrence were unsuccessful special measures might be necessary.

' INFIRMARY BOMBARDED. RED CROSS VIOLATED. THREE NUNS KILLED (Rec. 5.5 a.m.) PARIS, April 38. Gormans bombarded an infirmary at Poperinghue, flying the Red Cross, on Sunday. Three nuns were killed; one’s head was blown off while rescuing children. Several inmates were injured. TURKS' HOLD SECRET MEETING. PEACE NEGOTIATIONS SUCL . | OUSTED. (Roc. 8.5 n.m.) LONDON. April 23. Talent Ley presided over n secret moefng.■ at Constantinople. - He dwelt upon Turkish inabT.ty to Indefinitely ■defend the D^n!" >' owing io lack ri" ‘•mn.un’f ; on. ew* i e invervui of Ser r ii.' to ■; ' f o T • rk‘sb army nl-y:'* would save the situation. Enver Pasha and Halil Boy pointed out the uncertainty in the Carpathians. Tf Ipv-ov— + .1., o-’sly im.oorMPd **•«■'• • should regotie;e foe peace immediately. FREN- : fNC'JE • ENH RALEN, PARI'’. April 23. The French heowr>'od Kum K>h'V.at the entrance to the Dardanelles foa the Asiatic side). THE LANDING AT KUM KAT..EH PARIS, April 2 ;; . Official: Tlio. Propel, troops osnoc'ali operated at Kum Kaleh. The landinr was entirely successful, under tin fleet’s protection. Despite the enemvl fire our troops occupied the village, ar>~ repulsed seven night counter-attack;- 1 supported by heavy artillery. The one my’s losses were high.

ILL-TREATMENT OF BRITISH. BRITAIN WILL EXACT TOLL. LONDON. April 2*. Tiic Et. Hon. H. 11. Asquith, in ib~ House of Commons, suit! tint the Gc" i mans from the beginning her] trer* ! British prisoners "ith indiscrimi’. ■■ | harshness. At the end of the —nr 11 (rovenimcut will not forget the hr.--' Lie record of cal"”lnfe 1 cruel tv - • crime, and will exact s' >f -h rennwC ■ against the guilt*' nr it might he i-m . l.de to inflict. I HALF A MIL - lON AGAINHT EC.HI AN I.EFT WT' 1 i F■ v -ri'* m he Oerm- n- 5-■ ■ the Carpsthiui.r of h'-h -i-.i; are \"S to force." ’"'A-.’f* • «'••>•••.«*■ v s Onrr the Rnrq -v • , ... ..... ». r ... j