"In the afternoon, they _counterattacked with their motorized forces [snd aircraft, but although severe losses were inflicted on the enemy, we could only retard his advance. in the eve-ping, Germah advance elements were near' Varennes, The latest reports, M. Pierlot went Jon, stated that the enemy had resumed his advance. He mentioned that labour 100 German planes were brought own during the das Belgium's Allies, he said, intervened Smportant aerial engagements {ought since the morning and inflicted Heavy losses on the enemy.
To the east of the Albert Cona}, as well as farther north, the Belgians were resisting successfully, and their ling had not been dented. Many violent attacks on the fortifications of Liege were repulsed, and the glacis of the forts were covered with German corpses.
To the right of the Meuse, in the province of Luxembourg, M. Pierlot Pointed out, superior enemy forces Sitacked Belgian troops, who, alter Fesising heroically, withdrew sccording to plan, French Onslaught in Luxembourg French motorized forces attacked the (Germans in the province of Luxem= tour, which was partly in possession the. enemy. Enemy" parachutists Sropped wear Brussels and elsewhere Were being rounded up and hunted Aiown, he claimed.
"The Allied advance is very satisfactory: Mi. Pierlot asserted, He Baked his hearers not to believe une Confirmed rumours: for example, the Fumour that the Government intended leave the capital was, absolutely ise.
"The Government asks the people not to lose their composure. "We have bear a shock from, a, formid my opposing us, but the military Sivation is not compromised, but Sto be anticipated, it is not free from dificult moments. 1 Shas been restored, this. fe. due' to speedy eastres of the Command, which are executed by the Troops with remarke ble energy and sbiity.™ his bearers to follow ihe example of conclusion, the Premier ur
their gallant "Army, "which was Yalianty (ulbiting te duty: "Remain United, "Be confident of victory, and with the help of our Allies, we'shall
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