SIR JOHN FRENCH'S CHEERY OPTIMISM.
DOES NOT ANTICIPATE A PROTRACTED WAR.
HEAL PROBLEM IS SUPPLY OF MUNITIONS. (Received 10.10 a.m.) PARIS, March 23. Sir John French, interviewed by Hava's News Agency, said: —'This is a rough war, but the problem is simple, namely, 'Munitions always, and still more munitions.' This is an essential condition of all progress. The Germans need them more than the Allies and have been economising. "The German morale has deteriorated, tbe troops showing weariness due to the collapse of the plans for a lightning victory. Lack of food is also hampering them."
Sir John French added: —"I do not believe that the war will be protracted. The spring has begun well for the Allies, and the damp, foggy winter has iv nowise damped the good humour and cheeriness o"f the British.
"The French troops are in excellent form, and are well provided with food and munitions."
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Auckland Star, Volume XLVI, Issue 71, 24 March 1915, Page 5
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