STRUGGLE IN THE WEST.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XLI, Issue 12768, 10 February 1916, Page 5

STRUGGLE IN THE WEST.

London, February 1) (1. -TO a.m.) A column -of-infantry was dispersed by French artillery close to Lassigny, while* French guns caused important damage north of Troyon. The mine contest continues in the Argonne- to our advantage. Received February 9. at 10 p.m. Amsterdam. February 9. A German communique claims that in. a counter-attack they recovered the position lost south of the Sommc. On Sunday night the aerial .squadron bombed the 'railway buildings at Popcririghe and the British camp between Popcringhe and Dixmude.

.* . _______ THE APPAM AFFAIR.

Received February 10, at 9 a.ni. ... . London. February 0. City shippers, in discussing the Appam affair, point ont that a Dutch steamer that recently arrived in America took sis months to cross the Atlantic She was a vessel that belongs to a Dutch firm, but bettered to bo German-controlled.

PHOTOGRAPHING THE WAR.

STAFF FINDS 3IOYIKC PICTURES •'„:■',....- ,: useful. : Received February 10, at 9 a.m. Paris, February 9. Kinematograph films have proved immensely useful to the French staff. The photographers, who are volunteers, most have nerves of steel and be will-ing-to undergo great risks and fly in aeroplanes at a low altitude. If an accident occurs a special device destroys the films and prevents the enemy scenting them. The pictures show,the enemy's trenches, moving troops, and tiring guns. Photographs are taken from •' seaplanes, sometimes ~ showing moving periscopes.

FOOD RIOTS IN BERLIN.

Amsterdam, February 9. There are renewed food riots in the Market ■district of Berlin. The police charged and wounded many people. Similar disturbances occurred at Aachen (Ais-la-Chopcllo). whero the police were powerless. A number of butchers' shops were plundered.

ECONOMY AT HOME.

LUXURIES DISCOUR AGED. Received February 9. at 9.30 p.m. London, February 9. The Sugar Commission announces that owing to the shortage of tonnage further restrictions of importations are necessary. Experts , say the public should reduce the consnmpiion of sugar, jams, biscuits, and sweetmeats, and feeep the price down. This should ako influcucc.the rate of exchange. j Received Fehruarv 9. at 9.45 p.m. London. February 8- * The probability of the importation of films being forbidden has caused consternation in the industry. Speakers at a meeting ok" the trade stated that if the importation of films were forbidden the majority of the picture theatres would close down. Received February 9, at 11.25 p.m. London, February 9. The economy campaign is proceeding apace. Mr Booth, chairman of the Cunard Company, speaking at Liverpool, urged that individual thrifty should be secured by ruthless taxation, a great increase in the income and super taxes, and indirect taxation on every .thing unnecessary for consumption. Voluntary effort might help, but it could not win the war. The local authorities are rigorously ••fitting down rates and effecting reducr tions of one shilling in the pound. Most of the borough postal deliveries have been reduced to two per day. Received February 10, at 9 a.m. London, February 9. In connection with the economy campaign the London County Council is lonsidcring a reduction of £900,000 iu the education vote* including £150.000 in teachers' salaries, £-50,000 in the cost of prizes and scholarships. £94.000 for cleaning and repairing schools, and £500,000 for new buildings'. When the-Derby groups are called up teachers iu London will be reduced br 3000, and the substitutes will be chiefly young women with three months' training.

DUTCH MISTRUST GERMAN PROMISES.

Received February 10, at 10.5 p.m. London, February 9. Renter's German agents state that the Consular officials in Holland refuse to accept payment lor fees ia German paper money. They .demand. German gold or Dutch currency sit pre-war exchange.

NAVAL ENGAGEMENT IN ADRIATIC.

Received February 9. S* 9.30 P- ,u - Landon. February 9. A brisk naval engagement is reported in the Adriatic. French and British warships forced four destroyers to flee towardsCattaro. Received February 9. at 10 p.m. London, February 9. The Admiralty describes the naval action in the Adriatic. On the 6th a British "cruiser and French torpedo boats, covering the retreat of the Servian anny, fired "on four enemy destroyers, which fled. Xcx* day the Alh"ed Tesseb 'were- attached 'by sabmarines off Durazao. A torpedo missel *bo cruiser, and the submarines were driven off.

COLONIAL VIGOR.

Received February 9, at 10 p.m. London, February 9. Considerable public interest has been iironsed by an exhibition of Australian. New Zealand, and other Dominion posters at Mansion Hooso as part of a vigorous-recruiting - campaign which Lord Wakefield recently inaugurated. The 'Lord *Mayor" also entertained many of. tbe-.Anstraliau and New Zea-> trad wounded at tea. The Daily. Telegraph remarks that thiv pictures breath* the virile fighting >pirit of the heroic, kinsmen from overseas: "- "■""""* *""