Evening star., 1918-08-28

be in the rear of the Canal Du Nord
which runs in a northeasterly direc-
tion from Peronne to west of Cam
brai. In the south the Germans have
made preparations for strong resist
ance on the east bank Of the canal
South of the Somme the Germans
also are in some force at. Feuean-
court. which sticks forward in a sa-
dangerous for the enemy
There were vicious counter attacks
early this evening. and in some places,
as must be expected. the British had
to give ground slightly.
On the north .the British withdrew
to the west of Trones wood. The Brit
ish also gave up their foothold on
MaltZhorn farm. near Guillemont. east
of Albert. South of the scarpe the
British. at last reports. bad gained pos
session of Fontaine-lez-Croisil
Having been still further extended
by attacks launched north of the river
Scarpe, the battle today was raging
along field almost forty-five miles
vigor were rolling up the boche before
them and sweeping constantly east
ward.
Nearly in the center of the battle
field hard fighting has been in progress
along the old Hindenburg line in the
neighborhood of Creisilles and Bulle-
court, and once through the Germans
strong defenses in this locality open
fresh ground remains beyond. The
Hindenburg line has actually been
and the weaker portion of it, north
west of Fontaine-les-Croisil has
been captured and mopped up.
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During today's fighting the British
captured high grounds from which they
can overlook the country occupied by the
enemy for miles around. and have thus
attained great advantage. The Bois-
ou-Sart. one of these places, lies south
Qf. the Scarpe and northeast of Monchy-
ie-Preux. and it was feared that here
the enemy might hold up the advance
for time. 1t was captured, however,
after short but fierce struggle, n-which
the Germans lost heavily.
Another similarly valuable point is
Montauban. northwest of Mametz. which
been given orders to hold at all costs.
These orders were suddenly changed,
and the enemy retired in retreat.
Still another is Dompierre, southeast
OF Cappy-sur-Somms. Dompierre was
reached in the forenoon. From this point
there is low rolling country all the way
pack to Peronne. Incidentally the Brit
ish at this place are now only six miles
from Peronne, where the Somme bends
to the south.
LodpduHc, HdVlnS Deen almost sur
rounded, has been entered by British
patrols. and they have been fighting
in the streets. The town. therefore, is
sort of no mans land for the mo-
mett, but its complete capture seems
only matter of hours.
German soldiers also have begun
to exhibit the greatest contempt for
their own officers and are CARRYING
their feelings right into the prisoners
cages. In a number of cages, into
which thousands are pouring the
German soldiers have gone out of
their way to be extremely insolent
to their officers. jeering at them and
loudly proclaiming their views in no
uncertain manner.
Want Peace by Agreement.
Going to such lengths would un-
doubtedly result in court-martials
and firing squads in Germany. and it
is gathered from the prisoners that
they go as far as they dare even on
their side of the line. All the pris-
oners, men and officers, express their
longing for peace by agreement.
The German 214th division is the
latest to meet with disaster. One of
its battalion commanders, his ad-
jutant and what remained of the STAFF
were captured, while the unit itself
was virtually wiped out.
The Canadians in their operations
yesterday south of the Scarpe took
more than 1000 prisoners, and they
continued their work of CAPTURING 2
large numbers TODAY