Oct. 24 (Sat.)

The French advance near Zonnebeke. The Germans cross the Yser.

South Africa:—De Wet seizes Heilbron.

H.M.S. Badger rams a German submarine off the Dutch coast.

Oct. 26 (Mon.)

South Africa:—Union troops under Colonel Brits defeat and break up rebel forces under Maritz at Kakamas.

The Cameroons:—Edea is occupied by the Allies.

The French liner Amiral Ganteaume is sunk by a submarine off Cape Grisnez.

Oct. 27 (Tues.)

The British line is drawn back at Ypres.