WESTERN FRONT.

Taihape Daily Times, 28 December 1917, Page 5

WESTERN FRONT.

HUN HORRORS SENTRY'S THROAT CUT NEW YORK, December 26 The greatest indignation has been aroused by the first German atrocity against American troops, a sentry’s throat having been cut after -capture. The incident has intensified American hatred of Prussianism. MORE CLENCHED FISTS, FOR THE WEST FRONT. HERALDED BY GERMAN BOASTS. eceived 8.50. WASHINGTON, Dec 27. Semi-official advices state that Germany’s concentrations on the West front include Austrians., Army officials expect an attack on French positions because British positions are, stronger held. It is believed the Crown Prince will direct operations, endeavouring to recover the, prestige he lost at Verdun. Moraht, in the Tageblatt, says that : 1 ' Germany will attack a vulnerable spot on the West front. witfTclenchecl fists. A hard blow will be our answer tv England, PRINCE RUPPRECHT BREAKS DOWN BERNE, December 26. Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria is suffering from a nervous breakdown, and has been ordered a long rest. IN FLANDERS. ENEMY ARTILLERY BUSY. LONDON, Dec 26. Sir Douglas Haig reports: Hostile artillery was active in the neighbourhood of Vimy, Havrincourt, and east of Ypres. There is snow on the whole front, FRENCH COMMUNIQUE. LONDON, Dec 26. French communique.—On the right of the Meuse, despite a violent bombardment, the enemy’s double attack on our positions at Caurieres Wood failed.