THE WAR.

Colonist, Volume LVII, Issue 14160, 26 April 1916, Page 5

THE WAR.

A LULL AT VERDUN.

ARTILLERY ACTIVITY ON THE BRITISH FRONT.

BRITISH ENBAGED IN EGYPT.

ZEPPELIN RAID ON THE EASTERN COUNTIES.

SIR ROGER CASEMENT CAPTURED.

ATTEMPT TO LAND AEi.l3 IN IRELAND.

There is a lull in infantry fighting in the Verdun region, the German operations east of the Meuse being confined to a violent bombardment of Mort Homme. The French advanced in grenade fighting near Oaurettes Much artillery activity prevails on the British front. The British were attacked on Saturday by a strong force at Buiedar, in Egypt, the enemy being beaten off, suffering heavy casualties An Australian column harassed its retreat. T^o Zeppelins raided the Eastern counties, dropping a few incendiary bombs, On Friday night a German auxiliary vessel was sunk while attempting to land arms and ammunition in Ireland. Several prisoners were taken, including Sir Roger Casement.

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