6 MAY 1916, Page 3

With regard to the Western Front there is very little

of special importance to record. The French, however, have had some very promising successes at Verdun, where they have been taking the local offensive. In these actions our gallant Allies gave brilliant examples of the furies francese and of their power of assault. Along the rest of the French line, and also in the British line, things as we go to press are reported to be quiet. In Russia it is stated that General Hindenburg has been active both to the north and south of Dvinsk, but that he has made little or no progress.