WESTERN ATTACK.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 October 1917, Page 5

WESTERN ATTACK.

ANACS' TRYING ORDEALS. invigorating effect of hot FOOD AND SLEEP, AS MERRY AS SANDBOYS. Received Oct. 17, 5.5 p.nt London, Oct. 17. Mr. Gilmour says that at the Anzic headquarters some Australians and New Zealanders, just back from the front line, tell how they slept in shell holes huddled on top of one another like puppies, that being the only way to keep warm. It speaks volumes for the thoughtful care of the commanders that many of the troops were provided with hot meals within a few yards of the Huns, a thick and wholesome stew being carried up in thermos flasks packed in straw-lined cases. The pack mules couldn't get up, so the liot rations were man-handled for the last stage of the journey. After a night's sieep in the rear, the An2aca were as merry as sandboys, and in such good spirits after their ordeal that they even stopped during their baths and shaving in order to cheer the passing aeroplanes, which were low enough to hear. Some of the British aviators replied with a a special overhead display. THE HUN LICKING HIS WOUNDS. NEW ZEALAND HEROISM AT . BELLBVUE. United Service. Received Oct, 17, 6.40 p.m. London. Oct. 18. Mr. Murdoch states that since Friday comparative' quiet has reigned on the battlefield. Rifle fire is gradually diminishing as the new positions are made secure. The Hun is licking his wounds, 'and is not attempting to counter-attack. The weather is bright and drying. Referring to (Jhe New Zealanders' attack at Bellevue' spur, Mr. Murdoch sayS th<£? -were held up despite the most gallant efforts of the men and the heroic reconnoitring by the officers, involving the death of three distinguished seniors, RAIDING ACTIVITY. AEROPLANES FIRE ON INFANTRY. Received Oct. 17, 10 p.m. London, Oct. 17. Sir Douglas Haig reports: Our patrols are active. They brought in a few prisoners. There was considerable reciprocal artillerying. There is clearer weather and much effective counter battery work. The South Midlanders raided tranches yesternight in the neighborhood of Roeux and inflicted casualties. Another raid northward of Lens yielded us a few prisoners. Our fire in the early morning repulsed a strong raiding party southward of Acheville. Our aeroplanes yesterday machine-gunned the infantry at low altitudes, and dropped two tons of bombs on a large dump at Courtrai and other targets. We downed five machines, and three of ours are missing.. PREMIER'S CONGRATULATIONS. ON ARMIES' ACHIEVEMENTS. Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assoc. and Reuter. , Received Oct, 17, 7.55 p.m. \ London, Oct. 16. The Press Bureau states that Mr. Lloyd George has sent the following message to Sir Douglas Haig: "The War Cabinet desires to congratulate, you and the troops on the achievements of the armies in Flanders in the great battle raging since July 21, starting from positions wherein every advantage rested with the enemy, and hampered by the most unfavorable weather. You and your men, nevertheless, have continuously driven the enemy back, with a skill, courage, and pertinacity that commands the grateful admiration of the peoples of the Empire, and filling the enemy with alarm. I desire to renew my personal assurance and confidence in your leadership and the devotion of those you command." NURSES' DARING WORK. ROBS GERMANS OF PRISONERS. Received Oct. 17, 6.30 p.m London, Oct. 10. Mr. Gilmour describes how the nurses at. the Anzacs' posts in the recent fighting succeeded in regaining the lines. As the result of their aid and daring work in recovering the wounded, the Germans got very few Australian prisoners, and practically no New Zealanders. A SUCCESSFUL RAID. , London, Oct. lfr. Sir Douglas Haig reports: Irish troop 9 ru;ue a successful raid northwestward of flui'ecourt. There was considerable hostile artillery fire during the night in th« neighborhood of the Ypres-Staden railway. OPERATIONS ON FRENCH FRONT. Received Oct. 17, p.m. London, Oct. 16. A French communique states: On the Aisne front the reciprocal artillerying was less intense. Oil the left of the Meuse we repulsed an attack on Hill 304. On the right of the Meuse the artillery duel is particularly lively north of Bois de Cauliers. BOLO'S GUILT REVEALED. Paris, Oct lfi. The examining magistrate has succried in tracing Swiss cheques for two million francs, payable to Bnlo corresponding to the monthly instalment etmdlv promised by Herr von Jasow.

THE ENEMY FORCED. J'ROM WOODED SLOPES. AUSTRALIANS CHIEFLY RESPONSIBLE. United Service. Received Oct. IS, 1.50 a.ni. London. Oct. 17 Mr. Phillips states that the only alteration on the German front since the battle is a further withdrawal below Broodseinde, our outposts forcing the evacuation of nearly all the wooded slopes eastward of' Nordemshoek, the Australians being chiefly responsible. FRENCH REPULSE RAIDS. A LIVELY ARTILLERY DUEL. Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assoc. and Reuter, Received Oct. 18, 1.45 a.m. London, Oct. 17. A French communique states: After a lively bombardment, several enemy raids on the Aisnc front, south of Countecon. were repulsed. There has been a lively artillery duel in the region of the plateaux.