Peking, Oct. 6.
The German Legation has received the following official telegram, dated October 5, from the Embassy in Washington The general situation of the German army in France continues to be most satisfactory. The German right wing has been considerably reinforced and, after sanguinary fighting about the heights of Raye, is making good progress on the line Arras—Albert—Roye. The situation in the centre is unchanged. Two forts have been taken in the attacks against the Meuse fortifications between Verdun and Foul, Strong German forces attempt to advance westward through the breach made at St. Mihiel. The Allies admit that they have suffered enormous losses, especially owing to the strong superiority of the German artillery. France has withdrawn her African troops owing to the coming winter.
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