ALLIES REGAIN GROUND

Taranaki Daily News, 2 April 1918, Page 5

ALLIES REGAIN GROUND

FRENCH BLOCK ENEMY'S PROGRESS

HINDENBURC'S NEXT MOVE

TO HACK THROUGH SOUTH OF SOMME

IMMENSE FRENCH ARMIES MOVING UP

need for money, to bring into operation certain measures long contemplated should a situation like the present arrive. Whatever happens in this battle the country musv be prepared for further sacrifices to ensure final victory. I am certain the nation will shrink from no sacrifices to securtf this. The necessary plans are being carefully prepared and .will be announced when Parliament meets.

A JAPANESE MESSAGE. OF SYMPATHY AND ADMIRATION. London, March 31. Official: Count Oshima telegraphed to Lord Derby as follows: —I cannot but admiro the Anglo-French gallant stand against the reckless enemies' onslaught with superior strength. I rely on the bravery of the Anglo-French troops and completely believe in their final victory.

Lord Derby replied on behalf of the British Army: I hasten to express my sipcerest thanks for your kind message. We are grateful for this further mark of your interest and sympathy. The fact that the gallant stand by the Franco-Briiish armies is apreciated by our Japanese allies will be an incentive to even further efforts.

APPEAL TO SOUTH AMERICA. GERMANY'S AIM TO BANISH REPUBLICANISM." London. March 31. Lords Bryce and Northcliffe have sent messages to the South American repub* lies pointing out that Germany's first aim is to dominate Europe, then the western hemisphere and to banish republicanism from the world." The messages urge that the Latin Americas are as vitally interested in the world war North America which had intervened. They also ask sympathy for those nations who are fighting the battles of democracy and humanity. Lord Northcliffe adds: "We are gratified at your sympathv, knowing that if the need arises we shall see your sonstanding in the trenches beside our children and those of the United States. BRITISH FINANCE. London, March 31. The British revenue for the year was £707,234,565 compared with £573,427,582 last year. All sources show increase except excise. There were increases of £80,294,000 in excess profits tax and £34,476,000 in income tax. The expenditure totalled £2,696,221,405 compared with £2,188,112,710 last year.