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Show GE11S SAY HI 15 IIMHCEO LOVDON Dee 17 2 p m Ger man newspapers for the most part seem to be uncertain how to view the appoint ment of General Sir Douglas Ilaig as British commander in ch ef in pla e of Field Marshal S r John h reuch Com ment from two Berlin Newspapers how ever is quoted by Reuter's correspon dent at Ymeterdam The Vosusche Zeitnng character zes Field Marshal French as a pushful boastful dille taste, while the Lokal Anzetger says General Uaig has had no experience in the command of large masses of troops PARIS Dec 1 4 oO p m The em ployment of General S r Douglas Ilaig as British commander in ch ef in place of Field Marshal Sir John French was entirely unexpected in France where it has made a great impression The press is unanimous in expressions of regret at the departure of Field Marshal French and lays part cular emphasis on his services during the trying times of the opening period of the war The newspapers express satisfaet on that Field Marshal French s succeeded by one of his most apt pup Is whose proverbial good luck is ment oned with the hope that it may prove to be a fa orable omen. General Ilaig has been in close and constant relationship throughout the war with the French general hea lquarters vhere h s appo ntment is rece vel'w th mmense sat sfact on says the Mat n |