Official communiques issuing from various sources yesterday convey the following intelligence as to the progress of the war:
A further statement of casualties among the Expeditionary Force was received last night. It includes: Killed, 18 officers and 52 other ranks; wounded, 78 officers, 312 other ranks; missing, 86 officers, 4,672 other ranks - a total of 182 officers and 5,036 men.
It is explained that the missing are those not accounted for, and include unwounded prisoners and stragglers. As to the total for other ranks, 2,682 are returned as having been sent back to the base, and a large number of these will be included in this and the previous return.
In respect of this statement the names of officers only have been as yet received.
Further lists of casualties give the names of eight officers wounded and of three killed and 62 wounded among N.C.O.'s and men.
The President of the French Republic and the Government left Paris yesterday for Bordeaux, whither the seat of Government has been transferred. The whole Diplomatic Corps, with the exception of the American Ambassador and his Staff, is leaving with the Government.
In explanation of the removal of the Government from Paris, the President has addressed a dignified and eloquent proclamation to the French people. "To give this formidable struggle all its ardour and all its efficacy," the proclamation declares, "it is indispensable that the Government should remain free to act on the demand of the military authorities." It is added that "the National Government does not leave Paris without having assured the defence of the city and the entrenched camp by all the means in its power."
General Gallieni, the Military Commander of Paris, has also issued a proclamation to the inhabitants of the City, in which he declares, "I have received orders to defend Paris against the invader, and these orders I shall fulfil to the end."
From the western theatre of war, there is no further news of any kind.
From Petrograd comes confirmation of the sweeping character of the Russian victory over the Austrians near Lemberg. The offensive is being maintained, and a sortie by the garrison of Königsberg has been repulsed.
The German Governor of Samoa has surrendered, and has been sent with other Prisoners to Fiji.
The Commonwealth Government has sent to the Colonial Secretary a telegram congratulating the Army and Navy on their splendid achievements.
A Proclamation was issued last night varying the terms of the moratorium.