Reater's Agency.
Paris, March 15. A semi-official ' communique tates:
The enemy's whole effort of Verdun yesterday was directed against the narrow front of three miles extending from Bethincourt to Cumid res, which is dominated by Mort Homme Hill. The conquest of this singularly embarrassing position necessarily tempted German tactic cal ambition. The action continues at the two points in our trenches where the Germans gained a footing, which are scarcely half a mile apart. Probably we have already retaken them.
Briefly the day was satisfactory, the Germans making no progress. Ib la confidently expected that the balance of strength will be destroyed to the detriment of the enemy, who is recklessly expending himself.
Amsterdam, March 16.
Remnants of the German regiments which have been smashed at Verdun have arrived in Belgium to recuperate, Many of the men are making a dash to escape into Holland. They say that their experiences in the fighting at Verdun wore very ghastly. It was impossible to organize regular transport for the wounded.
Reinforcements and much material have gone to the Verdun front from Belgium.
Paris, March 15.
Members of the Chamber of Deputies who have visited Verdun state that the French) motor transport is working splendidly and is much more flexible than the railways, of which the Germans have 14. General Petain, the Commander at Verdun, said that load is now off his mind and he is certain of success, A French official announces that a third of some of the German regiments at Verdun belong to the 1916 class, while no French soldiers of the 1916 class have yet been in action.
Rotterdam, March 15.
A neutral from Berlin says that the people are convinced that the German offensive at Verdun is an attempt to end the war. Officers say openly that Germamy cannot endure the war much longer. the tren¢éa warfare continues soldiers will no longer be the idols of the public. It is impossible to exaggerate the longing for peace. If Verdun is not captured it will be the most terrible blow Germany has suffered up to the present.
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