Late News.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 30, Issue 24, 26 March 1918, Page 3

Late News.

Germany’s great blow has failed in its main objective The British retire from the front positions after inflicting terrible losses.

The now line stands firm and the struggle is still proceeding. The British troops are putting up a gallant defence They brought down twentyseven machines and twenty others were previously injured.

The estimated losses of Germans on the first day is 50,000. The Canadians launched a gas attack in the neighbourhood of Lens The Huns made a supreme effort, crushing on regardless of the cost, and permitting a terrible slaughter The tremendous German gun has been located in St. Gobain forest, some 60 miles from Paris. It’s effect has caused no panic there. Sir Douglas Haig on Thursday telegraphed to the generals of the third and fifth armies congratulating the troops on their splendid defence Ho relies on their continued steadfastness and valour to crush this new attack and with it the enemy’s last hope of success.

A message from Paris denies that any breach has been made in the front rank.

An old man, 94 years old, named John Robertson, died suddenly of heart failure in Wellington on Saturday.