Paris, Oct. 4.
A communique has been issued which states that: "Having re-Pulsed all the enemy's attempts on our left wing, we have taken the offensive at various points. Elsewhere our positions have been maintained."
Bordeaux, Oct. 4.
officially announced that President Poincaré, panied by the Premier, M. Viviani, and the Minister of War, M. Millerand, has started to visit the armies in the field to convey his congratul tions.
The President had intended going for some time but, hitherto, the military authorities deemed—thi favourable moment for his vi net arrived.
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