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Sun (Christchurch), Volume 1, Issue 235, 7 November 1914, Page 8

"Le Temps" discredits the reports of General von Kluck's death, as well it might. We have been advised previously of von Kluck's removal frofn the right v wing' to the command on the Aisne—a fact the guileless correspondent had forgotten, if he ever knew. Stories continue to filter through concerning the carnage that has resulted in Belgium the last fortnight, and, so far as can be judged, the Germans are still having terrible losses inflicted on tlieir ranks. The war has become in very truth a war of attrition. The strain and drain have fallen most heavily on the enemy, whose auxieby to get through to Calais at any price lias resulted in such wholesale butchery, as occurred between Ypres and Lille. Still, -it is the. Kaiser's wish and the Kaiser's order, and the German legions are making a superhuman effort, to satisfy the War Lord. . The latter must be convinced now of the mettle of the British soldiers, whom previously he held in more or less contempt. The German Staff has nothing .to thank Britain for: time and again official pro--nouneements and explanations have ••demonstrated the bitterness with which Germany views the interference of Britain. That bitterness has been carried into the field, whei'e it has found expression in desperate onslaughts of superior forces against the British, lines. But the "Tommies" have refused to be overawed or scared, and tlie- result has been disastrous to the enemy. Behind all the talk of Calais is and determined scheme to punisli British, at home, if that can possibly be managed. However, tlie wall between the German headquarters and the. French , port has not yet been broken latest information is to the effect that additions are being steadily built on to it. One would like to know what the Kaiser thinks of it all.