AT VERDUN.
THE ENEMY'S INACTION; -* MAY PRELUDE ANOTHER UNSUCCESSFUL ATTACK. Keceived April 18, 5.5 p.m. London, April 17. The Paris press 9tate s that Germany's comparative inaction on the Verdun fiont is due to the profitless big'attack on April 9, resulting in heavy losses and insignificant gains. They have now adopted prudent methods, and are trying to advance by small stages in local actions. The Journal says that they are endeavoring to weaken the French lines by continuous shocks and incessant movements at different points, probably preluding another general attack, which is more unlikely to be successful than the others, because the enemy have already used their utmost available force. FALL IN FRENCH EXCHANGE. - Paris, April 17. Le Matin states that exchange in London and Paris has recently risen to 2!) francs to £l, which is reacting unfavorably on Frencli trade and the Government, which is purchasing largely in Britain. M. Ribot has conferred with Mr. McKenna. and is arranging to improve the situation. i I [
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Taranaki Daily News, 19 April 1916, Page 5
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166AT VERDUN. Taranaki Daily News, 19 April 1916, Page 5
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