These were appearing in the Paris papers nine or ten days ago. They wereyoung men, some of them drunk. The British Expeditionary Force has been landed safely on French soil. Announcement of the fact was made last evening by the London Official Press Bureau. This successful transportation of a considerable army across seas not far from the German ports must humiliate the Kaiser's navy.
Allies expect victory.
Victory on the Allied left in Northern France and West Flanders is confidently expected by the troops. From many quarters come reports of the high hopes entertained by the armies. On the sea flank of the Franco-Belgian front Germany strives desperately to break her way through to the cost. Report says the Kaiser has ordered his generals to take Calais no matter what the cost. The Home Rule Bill was passed by the House of Commons yesterday for the third and last time required under the Parliament Act.