WESTERN FRONT.

Taihape Daily Times, 25 June 1918, Page 5

WESTERN FRONT.

ON THE FRENCH FRONT. LONDON, June 23. A French communique says: We carried out serveral coups de main between Montdidier and the Oise. The Germans attacked Blighty Hill, be- ' tween the Marne and Rheims, and succeeded momentarily in seizing the summit. The Italians shortly afterwards vigorously counter attacked, drove the enemy off, and took prisoners. Our line ’s now completely restored. TANKS AS RAIDERS. A COMPLETE SUCCESS. Received 8.50 a.m. LONDON, June 24. - British Headquarters reports that tanks were used for the first time in : raiding, in' an operation near Bucquoy : and proved satisfactory, penetrating, the enemy lines unhindered and openings, path for a subsequent infantry •attack. THE NEW POLISH ARMY. POINCARE PRESENTS A FLAG. Received 8.50 a.m. , LONDON, June 24. • French headquarters reports that President Poincare has presented, a flag to the new Polish Army, mainly - Poles, from the United States. The army also includes many Poles who 6i have fought in France since the beginning of the war. GENERAL BOMBARDMENT OF PARIS A POSSIBILITY. Received 9AO a.m. PARIS, June 24. Newspapers continue to discuss the possibility of a general bombardment of the city. The asylums for incurables and children’s hospitals are being cleared, but it is announced that all other hospitals will still carry on. ANXIOUS DAYS COMING. Received 11.30 a.m. LONDON, June 24. Lloyd George says another German blow is imminent, and it Is anticipated the next few months will be anxious ones. EXTENSION OF TERM. THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL.

The fact that the tern of his appointment as Governor-General had been extended was referred to by His Excellency the Earl of Liverpool at the Auckland Orphans’ Club gathering on Saturday evening. He said he had been in New Zealand for five and a half years, and had largely exceeded the average period for which a representative of the Sovereign remained in any of the Dominions. Those who had sent him to New Zealand, had thought fit to ask him to remain longer—(applause)—?and he considered it a great hanour and privilege to represent the King and the Empire in New Zealand at a period like the present. Hu Excellency said a Governor-Gen-eral’s duties did not merely consist of opening flower and baby shows (laughter) —they were much more onerous. He was glad to have been able to help in New Zealand’s patriotic endeavours. His Excellency said the Auckland people had been the first to ' - v»onu! him on his arrival five and a IjnhaJf years ago_ Since that time he had received many kindnesses at the hiands of the people of the country, not the least from the residents of Auckland.