11 DECEMBER 1915, Page 1

We wish we could think that the Germans were about

to make a serious attack along the whole Western front. Nothing would suit us better, for at this time of the year, with the ground in the condition in which it is in Flanders, he who attacks is at a grave disadvantage. In all probability, however, the Germans are merely trying to keep us busy. Their various commitments as well as their losses have made their line very thin, and they find it necessary to create an appearance of strength by constant movement.