THE WAR SITUATION.

Taihape Daily Times, 6 June 1918, Page 4

THE WAR SITUATION.

SITTING OF WAR COUNCIL. THE POSITION EXPLAINED. " Received 8.45 a.m. LONDON, June 4. The Bureau reports that the Supreme Council held its sixth session. nHj Wvas stated that circus* stances oWfreat gravity for the Alliance of Free Peoples had arisen. The German Government, relieved from all pressure on the East front, were attempting to gain a decision in Europe before the United States could bring her full strength effectively to bear. The advanatges of its strategic position and superior railway facilities enabled the enemy to command and gain some initial successes. The enemy will undoubtedly renew its attacks, and Allied nations may still be exposed to critical days. After* 1 review of the whole position, the Council is convinced the Allies would bear the trials of the forthcoming campaign with the same fortitude that they had "ever exhibited in defence of right. They will baffle the enemy's purpose, and in due course bring him to defeat. Everything possible is being done to sustain and support the armies in the field. The arrangements for unity of command had greatly improved the position of the Allies' armies, and was working* smoothly and successfully. The Council has complete confidence in General Foch, and regards witH pride and admiration the valour of the Allied troops/ The Council thinks President Wilson's prompt and cordial co-operation in his arrangements for the transportation of American troops will prevent the enemy wearing out the Allied reserves before the exhaustion of his own country. The" Council is confident o'f the ultimate result of the Allies' opposition to Berlin's despotism. The Allied armies are displaying the same steadfast courage which has enabled them on many occasions to defeat the German onset.; They have only to endure with patience to the end to make victory lor freedom secure for free people. Theft? magnificent soldiers will save tion.