OPERATIONS IN THE WEST

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9692, 21 June 1917, Page 7

OPERATIONS IN THE WEST

PROGRESS REPORTED ON COJEUL AND SOUGHED RIVERS VALUABLE WORK BY BRITISH AVIATORS. Australian anti New Zealand Cable Association and Reuter. LONDON, Juno 19. Sir Douglas Haig reports;—We made raids yesterday south-east of Levorguier, and near the Bapaume-Cambrai road. (Received June 20. 9.30 p.m.) LONDON. Juno 20. Sir Douglas Haig reports:—Wn advanced slightly .southward of the Cojeul river and northward <if the Souchez river. \Vo captured four field gens eastward of Mcssincs ou Thursday night in addition to those previously reported. • _ Our aeroplanes did valuable work despite the unsettled weather. They bombed an enemy dump, causing an explosion, and brought down .-ix enemy machines. Three of ours are mussing. FIGHTING IN THE CHAMPAGNE STRONG ENEMY COUNTER-ATTACKS BROKEN. High Commissioner’s Cable. LONDON, Juno 19, 3.10 p.m. French official report;—Between Mont Blont and Mont Cornillot, in tho Champagne, a si.rong German counter-attack against the positions vie had conquered was -broken by our fire, with serious losses to tho enemy. Some prisoners were taken. A GERMAN REPORT ENGLISH THROWN OUT OF TRENCHES NEAR MONCHY. Australian and New Zealand Cable Association. LONDON, June 19. A wireless Gcnnun official message states:—Eastward of Monchy we threw the English out of tho trenches which remained theirs after tho battle of tho 14th inst. Wc twice repulsed French, attempts, and recaptured trenches north-west-ward of Hurtebiso F-arm. Tho enemy penetrated a salient in the Champagne. An attempt to further extend his gains failed.

WAR-TIME PROFITS BILL BEFORE FEDERAL CABINET. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Received June 20, 11.20 p.m.) MELBOURNE, June 20. The War-Time Profits Bill is now awaiting tho Cabinet’s final revision. It will be retrospective, including the years 1916-16. STOCKHOLM CONFERENCE ITALY REFUSE? PASSPORTS TO SOCIALISTS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received June 20, 9.30 p.m.) ROSIE, Juno 19. Tho “Corriere Della Sera” states that the Government has refused passports to Socialists to at'tcnd tba Stockholm Conference. EX-KING CONSTANTINE PROCEEDS VO SV/nEET,LAND. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association (Received June 20, 9.30 p.m.) ROME, June 19. Ex-King Constantine landed at San Giovanni and proceeded to Switzerland. PRR-GERiAN AGENTS THEIR MACHINATIONS EXPOSED. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received June 20, 6-60 p.m.) LONDON, June 19. The “Geneva Tribune” characterises as pitiable and deplorable Herr Hoff--manu’a explanation! that he acted as a private individual. The latest Berne reports definitely announce that Hoffman has resigned. Hoffmann and Grimm are of German origin. Hoffmann, as head of the Political Department, was virtually Foreign Minister, and has been notoriously pro-Gor-man since the outbreak of the war. A Petrograd cable, dated Juno 17th, said: “Herr Hoffmann, the Swiss Federal Councillor concerned in the German offer of peace to Russia, requested the Swiss Minister to communicate the offer through Robert Grimm, a Swiss citizen, who came to Petrograd in the middle of May, ostensibly acting as a guide for the returning .Russian refugees. It is now announced that tho Provisional Government lias ordered the expulsion of M. Grimm, because it has evidence that he is n pacifist German agent. Grimm has already left Russia.” TROUBLE IN SWITZERLAND. Australian and 17. Z. Cab Id Association. (Received Juiac 20. 11.45 p.m.) BERNE, June 20. The Hoffmann incident has created a sensation. A special Council heatedly discussed tho situation. Hoffmann admitted the facts as alleged, claiming that he was solely responsible for sending the message to Russia. Hoffmann’s letter of resignation was read in tlie Federal Assembly, stating that he had not consulted his colleagues, and that he now recognises that his action would produce disastrous consequences for Switzerland unless ho resigned. a M. Scludthessi President ef the Republic read the statement on behalf of the Council. He added; ‘‘lf ho had consulted us wo would have begged him to refrain.” After a prolonged, disorderly sceno, the Assembly decided not to discuss the affair. Tho newspapers recall that only three days ago it was officially announce* on behalf of both Houses that Switzerland would not undertake mediation. (Received Juno 20. 11.45 p.m.) PARIS, .In no. ZO. The newspapers state that Hoffmann wa.s intermediary for, and was instructing, Herr Ritter at Washington during the German-American intrigues.

GREEK POSITION OPPOSITION TO NEW REGIME. By Telegraph— Press Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received June 20, 11.45 p.m.) ATHENS, June 20. Tho Allies are taking steps against General Papoulas and other officers at Peioiioncssua, who are opposing the changed regime. The French Commander has notified the Greek troops who are not supporting the national movement that they may depart for Arta, RECONSTITUTION OF GREEK CABINET CONTEMPLATED. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received June 21, 12.25 a.m.) ATHENS, June 20. _ The Cabinet has empowered M. Zaimis to discuss the question of reconstitution with Venizelist adherents with a view to the inclusion of at least one Venizelist. ADMISSION BY GENERAL SARRAIL. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received June 21, 1.15 a.m.) PARIS, June 20. The Greek correspondent of the “Petit Parisian” states that General Sarrail in 1915 admitted- to a friend that the army was in a most painful .situation. It was impossible to attack. A check would mean retreat into the sea. He said : “Rid me of Constantine and I can take care of the rest.” The correspondent confirms the statement that Constantine had tbo protection of the Russian Court. IRRITORS APPLY FOR PASSPORTS DEMAND THEIR COURT MARTIAL. Hy Teleffrapli—Press Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. ATHENS, June 20. M. M. Dousiranis and Metaxis have applied for passports to Switzerland. Vcnizclists demand their court martial for betraying fortresses to the enemy. Constantine has arrived at Lugano. SEAMEN AND PEACE DELEGATES UNION UPHOLDS ATTITUDE OF SAILORS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Australian anti N.Z. Cable Association. (Received Juno 20. 9.30 p.m.) LONDON, June 19. Tho Sailors’ and Firemen’s Union took a ballot on the question of the seamen’s refusal to carrying peace delegates to Russia. The refusal was approved by 1,000,000 votes to 200,000. A ZEFPELIM STORY By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright Australian and N.Z, Cable Association. (Received June 21. 1.15 a.m.) COPENHAGEN, June 20. A Berlin correspondent predicts that Zeppelins double the present size will attack America. They will be able to make the return voyage in four days. HUNGARIAN HORROR ■SIXTY THOUSAND POLES EXECUTED. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received June 20. 11.45 p.m.) LONDON, .June 20. The “Daily Chronicle’s” Milan cqrrespondent- states that a Polish Deputy, speaking in the ReichslatTi, affirmed that since the Hungarians occupied Galicia 00,000 inhabitants had been executed.