2 SEPTEMBER 1916, Page 1

On the Western Front there is nothing of great importance

to report. The exceedingly bad weather, which always tells more against the attack than the defence, has hindered our operations, and both we and the French have been obliged to content ourselves with minor trench activities. In spite, however, of these adverse conditions, there has been during the week quite a perceptible gain both in ground and in prisoners. Again, we note with satisfaction that the French continue to make good progress in the terrain near Fleury. In the Verdun region, indeed, the tables now seem to be almost completely turned.