'Through Renter's Agency. Paris, Oot. 18 A communique states that the Belgian army in Belgium has vigorously repulsed several attacks made against the crossings of the Yeer on the Allies' left wing and north of the La Bassée Canal. They have occupied a front at Givenchy. The Allies at Fromelles have re taken Armentitres.
We have made a marked advance north of Arras and slightly pro grossed at certain pointe between Arras and the Oise. The situation in the centre and right wing is unchanged.
London, Oct. 18.
The Press Bureau states that the British troops have made good progress. In the northern ares,
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