London, May 17, Reviewing the fighting in Belgium, the "Daily Telegraph" comes to the conclusion that the general position is favourable for the Allies, says a special commentary, Under the heading "Open Warfare," the paper writes editorially "It was stated by the French High Command yesterday that the battle of the Meuse from Namur to Sedan had taken on the characteristics of open warfare,' In this area fully mechanized armies are being put to the first fair test with ample equipment of tanks, aircraft and artillery on either side, "The result thus far of the attack and counter-attack in the tremendous clash is such intermingling of opposed forces that no precise account of the line can be given, but ihe general situation has clearly changed to the advantage of the Allies, We still are far from a decision in the battle, Its fortun may change and change again, Whatever the future may bring we are already certain the offensive has check not expected by who ordered it,"—Reuter Germans Attack. Belgian Peasant Village With B.EF. Belgium. May 17
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