* * * * * The rulers of the allied powers of Austria-Hungary and Germany have given notification of their resolution to form of the Polish territory delivered from Russian tyranny the new autonomous Kingdom of Poland. Your most ardent desire, entertained in vain for more than a century, is thus fulfilled. The importance and danger of this war-time and regard for our armies standing before the enemy oblige us for the present to keep the administration of your new state still in our hands. Readily, however, we will give, with your aid, to the new Poland by degrees those public institutions which guarantee her consolidation, development, and safety. Of these the Polish Army is the most important. _Proclamation by_ GOV. GENERAL VON BESELER, _Warsaw, Poland, November 10, 1916._ [Illustration] _THE EYES OF THE ARMY_ * * * * * THE ROYAL FLYING CORPS In this combination between infantry and artillery the Royal Flying Corps played a highly important part. The admirable work of this corps has been a very satisfactory feature of the battle. Under the conditions of modern war the duties of the Air Service are many and varied. They include the regulation and control of artillery fire by indicating targets and observing and reporting the results of rounds; the taking of photographs of enemy trenches, strong points, battery positions, and of the effect of bombardments; and the observation of the movements of the enemy behind his lines. The greatest skill and daring has been shown in the performance of all these duties, as well as in bombing expeditions. Our Air Service has also coooperated with our infantry in their assaults, signaling the position of our attacking troops and turning machine-guns upon the enemy infantry and even upon his batteries in action. SIR DOUGLAS HAIG'S _Official Report on the Somme Battle, December, 1916._ [Illustration] _"DO NOT MISS HIM THIS TIME, TINO"_ * * * * * It is assumed here that the agreement on the part of the Greek Government to surrender six batteries terminates the Allied control of the Greek railways and the postal and telegraphic censorship. _Telegram from Athens, December 3, 1916._ [Illustration] _SCENE IN THE GREAT PEACE PANTOMIME. THE ROBBER'S CAVE, GERMANIA GUARDING THE DOOR._ _Robber Chief to his Gang: "Boys, it's time for us to get away with the swag."_ * * * * *