WESTERN FRONT.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17334, 24 November 1916, Page 5

WESTERN FRONT.

THE FRENGH FORCES. CLASS OF 1919. Eciitor'* Telegrams. PARIS, November 22. The Chamber of Deputies has concluded its sitting to deal with tho Bill calling up the 1919 class. It was tin-

ally decided that this class should be re-examined medically. It is understood that the onestion of tho creation of an inter-Allied Army was considered. ARTILLERY ACTIVITY. HEAVIEST FIRE ON VERDUN FRONT. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association and Keuter. (Received November 23, 5.5 p.m.) PARIS, November 22. A communique says;—There was Intermittent artillery fire on the greater part of the front, particularly at Vaux and Douaumont. ARMING MERCHANTMEN. DISCUSSED IN FRANCE. \ Reuter'o Telegrams. PARIS, November 23. Shipowners and others are discussing the arming of all merchantmen at both bow and etern.