BRITISH STRENGTH NEEDED

New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 16022, 14 September 1915, Page 7

BRITISH STRENGTH NEEDED

MR. LLOYD GEORGE'S MESSAGE. RUSSIA'S STAND IN GALICIA. ENEMY'S HEAVY LOSSES.

In a preface to a volume of his war speeches, Mr. Lloyd George issued what the High Commissioner describes as a "momentous national message." Mr. Lloyd George says the Central Powers have still an overwhelming superiority in all material. He appeals to the nation to stir itself and amend the situation. He urges Britain to fill the gap created while the Russian armies are being re=equipped. Mr. Lloyd George adds: "If we neglect to make ready for all probable eventualities I can see no hope, but if our preparations are characterised by the grip of resolution and prompt readiness in every sphere, then victory is assured/'

ine Kussians have rectified a salient on the Nieraen front by a slight withdrawal. Elsewhere they are resisting stubbornly. In the Tarnopol region they have made important captures of prisoners, and have used armoured motor-cars to inflict great losses on the enemy. South of Tarnopol they are pursuing the Austrians towards the River Dniester. The victories at Tarnopol and Trembovla have allayed fears as to the south=west provinces, and have compelled the enemy to postpone their Galician operations. The Russians are warding off attacks on Dvinsk, an important fortress on the Dvina River, and, after severe fighting, hold Skidel, south-east of Grodno.

Rome messages state that the allies are daily making progress at the Dardanelles as the result of intense attacks on Anafarta. The High Commissioner, however, reports from London that the last five days have been very quiet. Italian opinion is that a Turco*Bulgarian agreement has not been signed. The Premier of Bulgaria has assured the Chamber that Bulgaria will never march against Russia. His policy is said to be to make no agreement with anyone till the European situation is cleared up. The Austrians on the Italian frontier have Jjeen reinforced with fresh contingents and heavy artillery. There have been several violent artillery actions on the western front.

Hostile tribesmen attacked a small British force occupying Bushire, on the Persian Gnlf. The natives were driven out with severe losses. Disquieting conditions are said to prevail in Persia, German intrigue being rampant. A Russian communique reports enemy submarines off the , Crimean coast.