RELIEF OF DISTRESS.
A German Threat. Amsterdam, May 6 Germany lias threatened to piohibit the continuance of distress relief in Belgium if the railwaynien persist in refusal to work under the Germans. The latter have already arrested the burgomaster and senator at Nevillas for conriuuing the relief of distress against orders. Effective Artillery Fire. Londou, May 5 Prisoners captured in the receJit fighting state that one German corps losfc.eighty per crututu of its men in the first week The losses from our artillery fire are very hea^y. Many Germans suffered from the gns. Drain on German Strength. " Eye-witness" emphasises that progress must not be measured by the extra grouud covered, but by the drain en the enemy's strength. The Germans present policy is to achieve sufficient success to influence neutrals.
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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 6378, 7 May 1915, Page 5
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130RELIEF OF DISTRESS. Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 6378, 7 May 1915, Page 5
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