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Show GREATER RETREAT OF THEJERMANS Evidence of a Retirement Back to the Lines Along Belgian Bel-gian Frontier. LONDON. March 21, 1 p. m The possibility of a German withdrawal in the region north of Arras, extending into Belgian territory, is forecast in a Central News dispatch from Amsterdam Amster-dam The dispateh quotes a corresponded in northern France as reporting 'hat the Germans are developing great ac tlvity from a point north of La Bassee canal to a point past the Franco-Bel gian frontier, which, he says, "seems to indicate a withdrawal of salient lines. In the direction of Lens and Doual heavy explosions are continually continual-ly heard. "The same patrol activity which preceded pre-ceded the retreat on the southern front," he adds, "is now observed north of Arras." |