FIGHTING NEAR ST. QUENTIN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9718, 21 July 1917, Page 7

FIGHTING NEAR ST. QUENTIN

Australian and New Zealand Cable Association and Router. (Received July 20, 8.50 p.m.) LONDON, July 19. A french communique states: There is reciprocal artillery firing along the whole front. It is particularly violent between the Somme and tnc Aitnc, and on tlvc left bank of the Meuse. After violent bombardment the Germans attacked south of St. Quentin on a front of 800 metres oast of Gauoby, and obtained a footing in our first line. Our counter-attack moved out the greater part. After tbo. most intense bombardment tbo enemy last night counterattacked our new positions at Avocourt Wood. Our lire broke the attack. High Commissioner’s Cable. LONDON. July 10, 3.30 p.m. At Avocourt Wood the Germans counter-attacked our new positions, but Were checked before reaching our lines. South of St. Quentin yesterday, at 7 p.m., after a violent bombardment, the Germans attacked the crest of Momlin-de-Tousvonts. They gained a footing, but were ejected from the greater part by olir counter-attack. High Commissioner’s Cable. LONDON. July 20, 2 a.m. French Official.—Southwards of St. Quentin, the enemy’s attack on Tan.cion and Moulin sous Touvent completely failed. After an extremely violent bombardment the Germans attacked northeast of Craonne to the eastward of Hurtibi.sc.

The enemy was forced to call up the Fifth Division of the Guards, which were used at several points in thick waves. The attack completely failed on its two wings, but the centre reached tbo elements of our first lino trench, where it was stopped, sustaining tbo heaviest losses.

DETERMINED ENEMY ATTACKS NEAR LOMBAERTZYDE TRENCHES TAKEN AND RETAKEN. Australian and New Zealand Cable Association and Router. (Received July 21, 12.35 a.m.) LONDON, July 20. Sir Douglas Haig reports:—Under cover of heavy bombardment, to which replird vigorously, the enemy resa.ttacked southward of Lombaertzyde and reached our lino, occupying only a small portion of the front. Counterattacks immediately drove out those entering tho trenches. The enemy’s raids last night .westward of Choris.y were pressed with great deter mi nation, strongly supported by artillery- The raiders everywhere failed to reach our lines. ' , BRITISH RE-ESTABLISH POSTS AT MONCHY-LE-PREUX High Commissioner’s Cable. LONDON, July 19, 1.45 p.m. Sir Douglas Haig reports: At Monchy-le-Prcux (Arras sector) wo have re-established tho advanced posts from which we were compelled to fall hack by the enemy attack on the 11th inst. VARIOUS BRITISH RAIDS Australian and New Zealand Cable Association and Reuter. LONDON, July 19. Sir Douglas Haig reports; We repulsed raiders west of Cherisy and east of Nostaverne successfully. We raided the enemy’s lines east and north of ■Ypres. A reciprocal artillery action is in progress near Lombartzydo, A GERMAN OFFICIAL REPORT CLAIMS THE CAPTURE OF MANY PRISONERS. Australian and New Zealand Cable Association and Reuter. (Received July 20, 8.5 p.m.) LONDON. July 19. A wireless German official message states; Out concentrated massed artillery bombardment frustrated English reconnoitring in the coastal region east ward of Ypres. We stormed tho French heights south-westward of St. Quentin on a kilometre ront. and captured many prisoners, deeating counterattacks Wo recaptured ground at Hochberfi and AvocoUrt Wood. FIGHTING ON THE EASTERN FRONT RUSSIANS CAPTURE OVER 2000 PRISONERS AT NOVICA WITHDRAWAL TO EAST END OF VILLAGE Australian and New Zealand Cable Association and Reuter. (Received July 20, 8.5 p.m.) . LONDON, July 10. a wireless Russian official message states: Mo occupied the village of Novica and took 2228 prisoners, bub owing to losses wo bad to withdraw to the east end of the village. A GERMAN OFFICIAL MESSAGE Australian and New Zealand Cable Association and Reuter. (Received July 20. 9.20 p.m.) LONDON, July 19. A wireless German official message states: Challenged by a Russian offensive, despite their peace assertions, wo counter-attacked in Eastern Galicia piercing the Russian position eastward of Zlockztow on a wide front. We repulsed a Russian attack southward of Kalucz. RUSSIAN MINISTER OF WAR HEADS A WAVE OF ATTACK. Australian and New Zealand Cable Association. PJTROGRAD, July 19. During »he lack attack, M. Kerensky, dressed as a private witli a red shoulder scarf as his enlv distinction, wont over the top with the first, wave, revolver in hand. The men followed Kerensky, without hesitation. 11 was li. miracle he was not killeti-

SOCIAL AND POLITICAL TURMOIL GOVERNMENT MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO MOSCOW KRONSTADT MUTINEERS REMAIN IN CAPITAL. By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright. Australian and New Zealand. Cable Association. PETROGRAD, July 19. During tbo recent disturbances armed troops and workmen arrested tbo Minister of Agriculture, and' did not release him until ho had listened to the speech of a leading Maximalist. After a mooting of the Soldiers and Peasants’ Committee, an announcement was made that the All-Russian C ongress will consider the transfer of the whole governing powers in Russia to the Soldiers’ and Workmen’s Committee, to be hold a fortnight hence at Moscow, in order to prevent interference by the irresponsible part of the Petrograd Garrison. Subsequently an extraordinary Cabinet Council discussed the transfer of the seat of the Provisional Government to Moscow. The Kronstadt mutineers remain in Petrograd, but there is evidence that they arc becoming disillusioned about the prospects of their coup d’etat. Reuter's Telegrams. (Received July 20. 3 p.m.l NEW YORK, July 19. It is estimated that there were five hundred casualties during the Petrograd. disorders, which have now been quelled. FORCES BIVOUAC AT WINTER PALACE Reuter’s Telegrams. PETROGRAD, July 19. Government forces arc bivouacking in tbo Winter Palace square, and guns have been posted. PETROGRAD CONTINUES TERROR-STRICKEN MEIN AND WOMEN SHOT AND TRAMPLED DOWN. Published in “The Times.” (Received July 20, 8.5 p.m.) LONDON, July 19. “Tbo Times” Petrograd correspondent writes that tbo city continues excited and terror-stricken. In describing the disturbances lie says:—Mutineers frequently fired upon peaceful citizens; even women were shot and trampled clown. It was impossible to say whence the shooting, but it was started by apents-provocateur. ■General Polontzoff, Military Governor, is convinced that tbo great majority of the local regiments oppose the conspirators. Disclosures concerning Lenin include a confession hv Lieut. I* nnolonco that Lenin went with the Sixth- Army to endeavour to propagate the peace movement. Funds were received from Germany through the Gorman Legation at Stockholm. Two million roubles are now standing to Koslovsky's account in Petrograd ’hanks. M. SkobelofF, Minister for .Labour, lias been urgently summoned! from the front, and is endeavouring to influeiaco the women, __ . The Kronstadt mutineers intended to arrest M. Sko'beloff and M. i.-iere-telli. Minister for Posts and Telegraphs, declaring that they had been bought by roubles. Two light guns sent to Taurida. Palace for that purpose met a machine-gun regiment. Fire was exchanged and seventeen persons were woundted." Detachments of Guards subsequently went to tbo palace, wliero M. Tzebeidlce and M. Skoboloff addressed tbo mutineers, emphasising the distinction between democracy and anarchy.

CAPITAL PRACTICALLY IN A STATE OF SIEGE ALT. SHOPS AND HOUSES ORDERED TO BE CLOSED. Australian and Now Zealand Cable Association and Reuter. (Received July 20, 8.20 p.m.) PETROGEAD, July 19. A wireless message states that the city is practically in a .state of siege. All shops and houses are closed by General Polontzoif’s orders. He is carrying out tho Govcntmont’s orders to clear out those who are, attacking people with arms. Tho general assembled cavalry, artillery and Cossacks in the Winter Palace Square, where he is operating throughout tho city for tho purpose of restoring order. A MORE CHEERFUL OUTLOOK “DISORDERS MAY BE REGARDED AS DEFINITELY ENDED.” Reuter’s Telegrams. (Received July , 20, 8.5 p.m.) PBTROGRAD, July 19. The local commander announces that the disorders may be regarded as definitely ended, all military organisations having given an assurance to be in readiness to support the’ Government’s efforts to re-establish order.

HUN CONTRACJMWTH SWEDEN (AMERICAN INTERVENTION MAY BE ASKED. By Telegraph—Frees Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association, NEW YORK. July 19. The “New York World’s’’ London correspondent reports on authoritative information that Germany contracted to purchase 1,500,000 tons of hematite from Sweden in tho coming year. The ore is to bo used for the manufacture of machinery and tools, to he carried across the Baltic in vessels convoyed by Swedish warships. America may bo asked to force Sweden to stop this trade or forfeit tho receipt of American food supplies. UNITED STATESJRANSPORTS MOVEMENTS KNOWN TO’ GERMANY. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. WASHINGTON. July 19. Speaking in tho Senate, Senator Lewis asserted that the Government has definite information that Germany learned of tho departure of tho transports for Europe, because a message was picked up by a Mexican wireless and relayed to Germany. ARREST OF SATANIC HUNS CONSPIRACY' TO SCATTER DEADLY GERMS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. KANSAS CITY, July 19. Three Germans have been arrested on charges of conspiracy to scatter broadcast infectious, deadly germs. The medium used was court-plaster, containing tetanus germs, HUSTMUArWOOL CLIP BRITISH GOVERNMENT PURCHASE AT £40,000,000. By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright Published in "Tho Times.” LONDON, July 19. In the House of Commons Mr Bonar Law, in reply to a question, stated that the Government had acquired the Australian wool clip of 1917 for £40,000,000 sterling.

FEDERAL SHIPBUILDING SCHEME NEGOTIATIONS WITH UNIONS. By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright MELBOURNE, July 20. Mr W. M. Hughes has announced that the unions’ delegates to tho shipbuilding conference have agreed to urge tho unions to accept the Government's conditions, and to dilution of labour, broadly, on the principle of equal pay for equal work, and piecework. Ho emphasised that unless the unions accept these, conditions, the Government would not start tho industry. FEDERALJPOLITIGS WAII PROFITS 'ASSESSMENT BILL INTRODUCED. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright MELBOURNE, July 20. Tho War-tune Profits Assessment Bill has been introduced in tho Houso of Representatives. It provides that where profits exceed the pre-war standard by more than £2OO, the deduction bo £1 for every £2. A section of Federal Ministerialists have formed a Country party. Tiie Houso of Representatives read a third time the Unlawful Associations Bill. GREEKJFFAIRS ISLAND OF THASOS RESTORED. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Reuter's Telegrams. (Received Julv 21, 12.35 a.m.) ATHENS, July 20. The Protecting Powers have restored the island of Thasos to Greece. The Allies have notified Greece that the Greek light flotilla will be restored, in a few days. NEW BRITISH WAR LOAN By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association, LONDON, July 19. The “Evening News” forecasts the early issue of a now war loan, which will possibly include premium bonds.