A SIX WEEKS' BATTLE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 155, 26 November 1914, Page 5

A SIX WEEKS' BATTLE.

REVIEW GIVEN TO TROOPS. KAISER'S ARRANGEMENTS FAIL. APPRECIATION OF BRITISH HELP. Received 26, 1 a.m. Paris, November 25. Official.—A review of the six weeks' battle in Flanders distributed to the troops states that it resulted in the failure of the German- attempt to outflank and break through the Allies' line. The Germans massed fifteen army corps under the Crown Prince of Bavaria, Generals von Fabeck, von Deimbing, and the Duke of Wurtcmburg. The Allies forces were not as numerous as the Germans, hut were considered sufficient. The Kaiser came to the front and arranged to proclaim the annexation of Belgium at Ypres. The review shows a generous appreciation of the help given by the British contingent, but the chief burden fell on the French troops, commanded by General Foch, under General ■Joil're's order, with General Castlenau commanding the army at Arras, and General Maudliuy that between Arras and Lille, General Duribal commanding the Belgians. The forces also included French cavalry, territorials, marines and fusiliers. A RESOURCEFUL INDIAN. DUPES THE GERMANS. AX ACT OF BRAVERY.

Received 20, 1.30 a.m. London, November 25. The Press Bureau states that an observer with the Indians in France say that a striking instance of rescource an.: presence of mind was exhibited on a recent night. A private, who lias since been promoted, with a companion, was creeping out of the trenches to make observations on the German line, which was 200 yards distant. Midway, the German scarrhlight discovered the former, who immediately rose, advanced salaaming, and was allowed to enter the trendies of the Germans, mentioning that he was a British Indian. 110 drew a hand across his throat with a gesture of disgust, and was given rations and a blanket. He spent the night ill the trench, and ill the morning, using his fingers, indicated that there were 25 other Mussulmeu in his trench that ho could bring in. The Germans, being deceived, released the Indian who rejoined his friends. A GERMAN RUSE. FOILED BY PLUCKY ZOUAVE. Received 24, 9.45 p.m. Paris, November 24.

O/lieial.—A German column, when attacking' a bridge which was defended by Zouaves, drove before them a number of Zouave prisoners who shouted: "Cease fire." The French Zouaves instantly slopped firing, when a Zouave prisoner in the German ranks cried: "Fire now, in the name of God!" A general volley rang out dispersing the. attack and killing the Zouave who frustrated the German ruse. DEMONS OF THE AIR. SUCCESS OF AKIiIAL GUN-:. Received 20, 12..TJ a.m. Calais, November 25. German aviators are active. They bombarded Hazelnuek, (Aisseli, Amiens .and Anncntieres, killing several citizens. English aerial guns at -Armenticres brought down two machines, killing four

aviator*. IN THE CAMEROONS. SUCCESS OF ALLIES. GERMAN RAIDS FAIL. Received 20, 1.40 a.m. London, November 23. Ollicial: The Anglo-French forces occupied V'octoria, Mujuka, and Ikica, in the (,'ameroons. There were no casualties. Several German raids were made on the Nigerian frontier, but they all failed. PORTUGAL READY. READY TO CO-OPERATE. Vv 11 UN WANTED 15Y ALL! IS. Received '2O, 12.50 a.m 1 Lisbon, November 25. Congress unanimously approved the Government's proposal that IWtugai should co-operate in the internal eondiet in accordance wit'ii the P.ritish alliance when it was found uece—arv. The British .Minister, who was present. was given an ovation.