ACTIVITY ON THE FRENCH FRONT

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3158, 9 August 1917, Page 5

ACTIVITY ON THE FRENCH FRONT

GERMAN ATTACK ON THE MEUSE ENEMY SHELLED BACK INTO THE TRENCHES London, August 7. A French official commnnujue states that there is a lively artillery struggle in Belgium, particularly in Bixschoote, north of tho Aisne, and HurtebiseCraonno eectore. After a lively bombardment, tho Germans this morning attempted an attack between Avoeourt Wood and Hill 304. Violent, well-directed fire forced tho assailants to Teturn immediately to their own trenches, with appreciable losses—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.-Reuter. (H«c. August 8, 10.40 p.m.) London, August 8. A French official communique states: 'The activity of the artillery continues. The enemy attacked our positions at Caurieres Wood. A party obtained a footing in our front line, but were immediately ejected."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.Reuter. LULL ON THE BRITISH FRONT. London, August 7. Sir Douglas Haig's message states that there is nothing to report.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. August S, 7.10 p.m.) London, August 7. Sir Douglas Haic reports: "The usual reciprocal artillery bombardment .is in progress."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Renter. GERMAIT OFFICIAL REPORT. London, August 7. A German official report states: "The enemy has Irambarded tho front at Hnlluch, and on the Scarpe. Wo made a successful raid north of the Laon-Sois-sous road, and near Borry-au-Bac."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Rsuter. KAISER. VISITS THE WESTERN FRONT. Amsterdam, August 7. The Kaiser is visiting the Western front.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.