World War News From Paris and Madrid Gales Reports
Letters from Paris April describe Colonel Taff’s force of 450 men captured by Spaniards near Madrid after an ambush. Montandre factionists report capturing Montandre troops. 315 soldiers and officers plus servants were taken. Spaniards repelled by 60 horse and foot from Alicante, while 22 officers died. King Philip grants honors to captured officers. Further reports say Portuguese forces pressed by Spaniards. rebels in Savigaia and frontier towns fall back with prisoners and baggage. Diet confirms Hanover Elector, while Count Caroli besieges Arath. Marlborough remains away from active theaters.