HUNS STILL ATTACKING

Waikato Independent, Volume XIX, Issue 2067, 13 June 1918, Page 5

HUNS STILL ATTACKING

Mill fighting hard

MORE TROOPS THROWN IN

TURMOIL IN PETRO6BAD

POPULATION STARVING

DIMINISHING FRONT. OF THE GERMAN ATTACKS. ENSIVE MUST BE PUSHED. MEANS EVERYTHING TO GERMANY. (By Cable.—Times.—Copyright). LONDON, June 11. Mr Gerald Campbell, writing on the evening of the 10th, says: “I expect in the centre we have merely given up the advanced, lightly-held zone posts. The enemy attacked in close formation, and would not have attempted the venture without considerable superiority in his forces. It seems impossible to prevent certain territorial gains, even without the clement of surprise. It is noteworthy that the extent of the offensive fronts is diminishing. It was 60 miles in March, 30 in May, and is now 20. On the whole they must be disappointed with the first day’s efforts. The ground over which they advanced had been carefully studied by French artillerists. The crmtinuance of the attack with the greatest energy and desperation is expmeSv. It means everything to Germany. *o far the enemy has only begun to ascend the heights which form the main defensive line. Further progress would compel a French retirement from Noyon salient, but that would not be serious. The road to Paris is defended by the Forest of Compeignc, then the three forests of Halattc, Ermonville and Chantilly, MORE TROOPS THROWN IN. STILL FIGHTING FIERCELY. (Received 11 a.m.) (A. and N.Z. Association). (Received 11 a.m.) LONDON, June 11. It is estimated that three hundred thousand fresh troops were thrown in the fight during the last twenty-four hours. TURMOIL IN PETROGRAD. STARVING. ; (A. and N.Z. Association). . (Received 11 a.m.) LONDON, June 11. The Morning ‘Post’s’ Stockholm correspondent reports that Pctrograd is in a state of turmoil. The Soviet arc only supported by a dwindling, number of Lettish soldiers. The population is dying of hunger and small pox, and typhus is raging. 1 FRENCH HEROISM. (Received 11 a.m.) (A. and N.Z. Association) LONDON, June 12. It is impossible to summarise the French suffering and heroism, but this episode is typical. A part of dismounted cavalry defending Plcmont beat off fourteen assaults upon the Hill. WHOLE STRENGTH. THE ENEMY'S EFFORT. HOPES TO END WAR THIS MONTH (A. and N.Z. Association.) PARIS, June 11. The “Echo de Paris’’ says that the Germans arc throwing in their whole strength, hoping to end the war by the end of Juno. It adds: “Wc will not be surprised if the enemy throws in his whole naval strength simultaneously with a great attack on the British front.” NO DEPRESSION. . SIR J. G. WARD FINDS r CONFIDENCE. (By Cable—United Service —Copyright) LONDON, June 11. Sir Joseph Ward sold: “I have scon influential persons since my arincluding high military authori/artlcs, and found no signs of depression, but greater resoluteness and confidence in the ultimate issue. Without doubt the Germans would fail to reach Paris.” Everywhere he heard praise «f the achievements of the Australian soldiers,

GERMAN TANKS. (Received II a.m.) (A, and N.Z. Association). LONDON, June 12. The latest German tanks arc lightly armoured, and weigh about 10 tons with a speed of nine miles. They carry a 2|-inch gun mounted forward, in addition to six machine guns. Unlike the British machine, the caterpillar movement band is undercover except when in contact with the ground. ALLIES AND RUSSIA. DECIDING ON. ACTION. EX-MINISTER TO AMERICA. (By Cable—Reuter—Copyright) NEW YORK, June 11. The United Press Association’s Washington correspondent telegraphs that Russian officials say that with the arrival of M. Konovaloff, Vicc-Promior under M. Kerensky, there will be a speedy decision as to what action the Allies will take in Russia against Germany. M. Konolavoff has arrived at Seattle and will probably see President Wilson shortly. The arrival of several hundred American specialists in expected at Vologda to participate in a special conference to reorganise the whole of the Russian railways. GERMANS IN PACIFIC. UNQUALIFIED CONDEMNATION. (United Service.) LONDON, June 11. The “Evening News” states that Mr Walter Long recently sent Mr Dalton, Trade Commissioner to New Zealand to visit the Southern and Western Pacific. His report furnishes unqualified condemnation of German trade and governmental methods, proving the strategical necessity of the retention of the German islands. In view of Mr Dalton’s report Mr Long will inevitably be influenced to permanently eliminate the enemy from the South Pacific. NOT DISQUIETING. BIG OFFENSIVE CONTINUES. (A. and N.Z. Association). PARIS, Juno 11. The situation is not disquieting. The ground gained by the enemy is without strategic value. South-westerly wind favours French gas attacks. Rain is delaying the enemy’s advance. General Hutin, with two fresh divisions of Prussian Guards and two Bavarian divisions lent by Prince Rupprecht, participated in yesterday’s fighting, the attacks being directed towards Ribccourt on the right of Estrecs, with St Denis on the left. More fresh divisions which were seen echeloned behind the waves of assault indicate the enemy’s intention not to relinquish the effort, nnfch, if successful at those points, would menace Clermont, Creil, and Senlis with an over-running manoeuvre from the forest of Compcigne by the west. A French Communique states: “The enemy yesterday and last night continued pressure in the direction of Estrees, Saint Denis and Ribccourt. On the left our resistance was effective. The enemy was unable to capture Le Playron or Courcclle. Wc recaptured the village of Mery. THE GERMAN LOSSES. MAY BE JUSTIFIED. IF OBJECTIVE GAINED. (Received 11 a.m.) (A. and N.Z. Association.) LONDON, June 12. The German losses may bo justified if Von Hutin’s objective is gained, or if Foch is compelled to weaken his defence in order to hold (ho Oise Valley. All critics agree that if Foch is comj polled to put in his reserves Ludendorff will launch a staggering attack in the direction of the Ghnunel ports. If is estimated that ITnfin has twenty-five reserve divisions, most of which are already used.

GERMAN DETERMINATION. TO CARRY ENTERPRISE THROUGH (Received 11 a.m.) (A, and N.Z. Association.) LONDON, June 12. It is a fact that Hutin is continually putting in fresh shock troops in massed formation which shows the German determination to carry the enterprise through. DUTCH TRAWLER TORPEDOED. THREE OF CREW KILLED. (Received 11 a.m.) (A. and N Z Association) LONDON, June 12. The Dutch trawler “Helena” has been torpedoed off the Dogger Bank and three of the crew were killed. AN AMERICAN STEAMER. TORPEDOED IN ATLANTIC. (Received 11 a.m.) (A. and N.Z Association) NEW YORK, June 12. The “Ansonia” was a hundred miles in the Atlantic when torpedoed and sunk. The survivors picked up on East bound steamer. The search for forty missing is continuing.