THE WAR OF MOVEMENT.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 March 1918, Page 6

THE WAR OF MOVEMENT.

LUDENDORFF TALKS. Amsterdam, March 27. German correspondents interviewed General von J.udemlorii', who said he was prepared to battle strenuously f«r t!ir» v months. Things were going exactly a« planned. The troops show great elan. The war of movement had lie./ ,-bplace.i tho war of position, although the Germans were handicapped by the enemy, wlio had the advantage of powerful defensive works. The British were strong apd determined and using very skilfully machine-guns posted at place's the German artillery was unable to reach. He added: "The devastation has deeply impressed tlie lvaiser, who declared that wo should be glad our country had escaped terrible things. Why did we succeed in keeping the fighting outside our frontier? Because before the war we always insisted on armaments corresponding to the utmost requirements of the times.'' Copenhagen, March 27. The Hague correspondent states that in order to conceal the extent of the casualties from the people and the enemv the wounded are not sent to Germany but kept in Belgium, mostly out of sight of the main lines of communication. Hospital trains are arriving continuously at Ghent. Austrian military experts are of opinion that the purpose of the bombardment of Paris is to test guns primarily designed to bombard London. A new and very strong explosive has replaced the ordinary propellant.

GENERAL BOTHA'S APPRECIATION. Received March 28, 8.30 pro. Capetown, March 27. General Botha has cabled to Sir Douglas Haig his deepest appreciation of the strenuous efforts of the army, and praying that complete victory will crown their noble and heroic stand. General Botha, in the Assembly, said he desired to move an unopposed motion in similar terms, but Mr. Wessels objected and declined General Botha's appeal to withdraw an amendment. Thereupon the sitting was postponed till tomorrow. The Senate passed the resolution unanimously.