IN THE EAST.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 November 1916, Page 5

IN THE EAST.

OFFICIAL REPORTS. ROUMANIANS PRESS ENEMY.. Received Nov. 5, 11.15 p.m. London, Nov. a. 31 communique states that the eastern army artillery duel continues at various points, the fiercest being at Cerma. There are no infantry actions. A Russian communique states: Desperate fighting is taking place on the south-western front, south of the village of Lipitzadolnaya. The enemy, after a furious bombardment, attacked with great strength, being repulsed at various points, but we captured a portion of the advanced trenches on the heights east of Lipitzadolnaya. Fighting continues^ The Turk* in the Caucasus, attacked our front of Koldai' Guldarmelikan, but were repulsed. An enemy attack on the Roumanians at Alt valley, Transylvania, collapsed under cannonade. The enemy in the direction of the Vulcan pass continues to retire northwards, being pressed by the Roumanians. The Dobrudja, id quiet. SLIGHT RUSSIAN PROGRESS, Received Nov. 5, 5.15 p.m. London, Nov. '4: 'A Kussian communique shows that they yesterday regained a little ground west of the Stoekhod, and in Galicia. MOTHER COUNTRY. EXCHANGE OF GERMAN CIVILIANS. London, Nov. 3. A White Book with reference to the exchange of German civilians over 45 shows that the agreement applies to the whole Empire. Germany has stipulated that Germans from the British colonies and Dominions be repatriated with the utmost speed possible and that retired officers cf the army and navy not receiving pay, and the officers ar.'c! crews of Anglo-German raercHantmcn are to be considered civilians. VQ MORE GERMAN RHODES SCHOLARS. London, Nov. 3. D.n-ing the committee examination on the Rhodes Estate Bill it was explain.'.:! on behalf of the trustees that ii was proposed to abolish the German scholarships of £3OO a year each, The Chairman stated that the committee considered these scholarships were needed within the Empire uid preferred net to widen the area of availability. Mr. Rhodes often expressed the wish that the Empire should come first. The Bill was accordingly reported. "JTILISING THE FIT London, .sov. 3. -,'r. Lloyd George has combed out the civilians tinder 20 in the War Office and the subsidiary departments who are fit for general service, leaving 171 iit men out of a ctaff cf 7200, inclusive of women. There will be a similar combing out of nor.-eoniniissioned military employees and as many as possible, of the commisoioucd officers will be released. DEVELOPMENT OF EMPIRE'S RESOURCES. Received Nov. 4, a.," p.tn. London, Nov. .". On Monday, si the Colonial Institute, a deputation to Mr. Bonar Law urged the appointment of o. committee to improve commerce and the labor supply, making the Empire more ing--Mr. Bor.ar Law replied that all the Ministers were deeply interested in, and weie seriously considering, the development of the Empire's resources.