WESTERN ATTACK.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 November 1916, Page 5

WESTERN ATTACK.

GERMAN MASS LEVY. BRITAIN MUST ANSWER THE MENACE. Heecived Nov. 2S, R p.m. London, Nov. 28. Colonel Jlepington states that the German mass levy is due to severe 10-ses and the desire to regain supremacy in men aiut munitions by the spring. Our Cm-eminent must, be fully empowered to answer tlx? new German menace. The conscription of labor at present was not needed, but the presence in the lield o; over -2IK) German divisions makes a greater Allied expansion necessary. Otherwise the statement i/ ; i| it. compromised, an.l peace risked. The country and army were tired of Mini-ters who allow from three to four million fighters to remain in sheltered occupations, while the army is fighting for its existence.

PRINCE RfPFRECIIT'S VIEWS. Paris, Nov. 27. A Munich correspondent .publishes an interview with 'Prince Rupprecht, who said: "The Somme fighting is most sanguinary, but we must be prepared for more serious attacks.'' Questioned as to how France was able to continue her attacks, lie said: 'The French arc excellent soldiers; the English arc also heroic, Tt is a double Slory that our incomparable troops have resisted an enemy , superior in forces and much to be respeeted. dented the Germans can still hold out."

THK DEPORTATION MANIA. Amsterdam, Nov. 27. The Germans have warned the population of Liege to prepare for deportation next week. GERMAN' SMUGGLERS ATTACKED. Amsterdam,, Nov. 27. The Telegraaf says that the inhabitants of Wilkenfadt assisted the Customs officials who, armed witli cudgels, attacked Germans who were smuggling food from Belgium. German infantry arrived and bayoneted the crowd, kiiling one official and injuring civilians.

General Sir Douglas Ilaig reports:— Our artillery dispersed the enemy infantry west of l'insieux.

The French communique says there are no events of importance to report.