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TIRED GERMANS GIVE BEFORE ALLIES
In Fiercest of Battling 100,000 Retiring-French Surround
Kaiser’s Cavalry-No Peace By England Till Enemy Defeated
THE WEATHER
Fair tonight and Fri
day; rising temperature
Friday.
VOLUME XIX, No. 254.
Declares 100,000 I
Germans Retiring
British Forces in Much Greater Force Than
Supposed—Kaiser’s Cavalry Surrounded By
French
Paris.—All morning long a line of
couriers in automobiles, coming from
the fighting lines east of the city has
been arriving at the headquarters of
General Gallienl, the military com
mander of Paris.
An American well-known as an au
tomobilst, now attached to the head
quarters of Sir John French, British
commander-in-chief, came into Paris
this morning from the east. He said
the British troops are in much greater
force than commonly supposed.
100,000.
One hundred thousand Germans, he
added, who passed through Crecy-en-
Brie in the department of Siene-et-
Marne, Sunday night and Monday
morning, are now retiring. A large
detachment of German cavalry which
was cut off from the army and took
refuge in a forest last night, is now
surrounded by French troops.
On Concave Front.
The task of the allied armies mass
ed along the concave front from Nan
teuil to Verdun is a formidable one.
They must beat an immense German
To Prevent
US. Being
Drawn in
England, France, Spain, China
Agree to Sign Peace Treaties.
Germany, Russia, Japan Sig
nify Acceptance of Principle
Washington.—ln the midst of the
European war Great Britain, France
Fpain and China have agreed to sign
peace commission treaties with the
United States. One effect of the new
< conventions would be to prevent the
United States from being drawn sud
denly into the conflict.
Germany, Russia and Japan have
signified their acceptance of the prin
ciples of these treaties though negotia
tions have not advanced to the point
of drafting conventions. Similar
agreements with Turkey and Greece
are almost ready for signature
Ready For Signing.
The first four treaties are ready
for signature. They aer regarded by
President Wilson and Secretary Bry
an as of far reaching importance,
practically safeguarding the United
States from being drawn into the pres-
conflict over any question of neu
trality or other controversy. Their
negotia'ion was begun, however, before
the European war broke.
Will Be Twenty-six.
With the signing of treaties with
Great Britain. France, Spain and
China the number of pacts of this kind
negotiated by Secretary Bryan will
number twenty-six. Nineteen have
been ratified by the senate, compris
ing tlie principal countries of central
mid South America, Denmark, Nor
way, Switzerland, Portugal, Italy and
the Netherlands Secretary Bryan
hopes to have thirty treaties ratified
!,v Christmas, whlcji he believes will
assure the peace of the United States
with the entire world.
The Provisions.
The treaties provide that all dis
putes shall after diplomatic methods
of adjustment have failed, he referred
for Investigation to a permanent Inter
national commission and no declara
tion of war shall be made during the
investigation. The report of the com
mission Is to be completed within one
year. Although the contracting par
ties reserve the right to act lndepend
i ntly after the commission reports, the
administration here believes a year’s
Hme will have the effect of "sober sec
ond thought" on all nations and pre-
A,ont an outbreak In the predplta-o
W. u*nner In which Europe haa Just
rtunged Itself Into war.
FRESH BATTLE ON
AROUND LEMBERG
London, 6 s. m.-A Reuter dispatch
, in Vienna dated Wednesday « ys:
■officially announced In Vlen- ,
na that a new battle begun around
Lemberg today."
THE AUGUSTA HERALD
force of unknown strength before the
arrival of big guns from the north.
According to the recital of the Amer
ican the French and British forces
occupy a favorable position for future
operations.
15 Days.
“It probably will require 15 days or
more,” said the American, "Por the
heavy artillery of the Germans to ar
rive, as they have to make use of the
best main roads only. These heavy
German guns weigh approximately
four tons each without tlielr car
riages or platforms. The latter are
transported separately by powerful
motor trucks."
Great Difficulty.
It is understood in Paris the Ger
mans are finding great difficulty In
disposing of their wounded in spite
of their splendid organization. On the
other hand the allies are encounter
ing no such trouble, their rear being
perfectly free for the transportation
of patients to hospitals In the pro
vincial centers of France.
Japan
Joins
Pad
Won’t Make Peace Except By
Mutual Consent of the Allies
Petrograd, (via London, 6:55 a. m.)—
A despatch from Tokio says Japan has
joined the agreement of the allies not
to conclude peace except by mutual con
sent.
Japan has informed Russia, tha des
patch says, that she will not make peace
with Germany until the war In Europe
Is ended even If Japan occupies Kiochow
before then.
AUSTRIANS
LEAVING
CRACOW
London, 3:40 p. m.—A despatch to
the euter Telegraph Company from
Petrograd says that the Austrians
have begun evacuating Cracow.
Cracow has been described as the
main rallying point for the Austrian
anil German forces In Galicia. It is
the old capital of the kingdom of Po
land and is situated in a broad plain
on the left bank of the Vistula, 30 miles
from the frontier of Silesia.
Between Cracow’ and I.emberg, 100
miles away, Is the strong Austrian po
sition of Przemsyl, still tn possession
of the Austrians.
completeTT s.~
WAR TAX BILL
Washington, D. C.—Democrats of the
ways and me.ins committee today com
pleted the war revenue tax bill, provid
ing for a tax of three percent on a I
freight transjiortation an increase of
rests a gallon on all domestic wines
This will net an estimated revenue of
U07,00i>,000 a yeur. The tax on freight
was agreed to after a eonference with
the President, who had expressed opposi
tion to It.
To Include Exnrots.
The IVelght tax will be three per cent
of the transportation charges on all
freight parkagea, whether carried by rail
or ship and wll! Include express It will
not Include parcel post. The shipper
will pay the tax to the railroad which
will retain one per cent of the total
smount collected fig administration ex
penses and make returns to the govern
ment on the tasls of the freight bills.
There will he no stamps. The tt cent
j tax on beer la on a barrel which now
pays II making a total tax of It.id. Do
' mestic wines pay various taxes.
:THE ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES—THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOMES
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, THURSDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 10, 1914
American Red Cross Nurses Prevented From Sailing on Mission of Mercy
IN FIELD UNIFORMS.
A group of American Red Cross nurses have been prevented from departing on (lie Red Cross to do service In the European war. The young
women are here seen wearing their field uniforms. One hundred and fifty of them, with thirty surgeons, sailed for the front. The entire number
wfll be divided into ten units several of which will be dispatched to accompany tho troops of each of the warring nations.
ASKS 500,000 MORE
London.—l2:3s P. M.—Premier
Asquith today asked parliament to
add another halt million men of all
ranks to the regular army.
V ILL TOTAL 1,166,400.
London, 12:38 p. m. — remlcr Asquith In his request for 600,000 more
troops said thdt this supplementary estimate represents the probable excess
which will be required beyond the similar Increased voted August 6th. It will
bring the total of all ranks to 1,180,400 men, a figure unprecedented for Great
Britain.
ENGLAND WON T MAKE PEACE
UNTIL GERMANY DEFEATED
Sentiment Conveyed to President Wilson by Ambassador
Page—Efforts for Peace Negotiations by United States
Useless at Present Time
Washington.—Great Britain Is de
termined not to make peure until she
has decisively defeated Germany. This
sentiment has been conveyed to Presi
dent Wilson 1n dispatches from Am
bassador Page at Ixmdon.
No formal message was communi
cated by tho British foreign office to
the American ambassador but after
Mr. Page's conversation with high
English officials he reported that ef
forts to Initiate peace negotiations
through the allies at this time would
he efrultless.
BRITISH OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Paris, 3:15 p. m.—The French war
department did not Ishuc the custo
mary communication this afternoon
regarding the military operations of
the allied armies.
Dark All Along Lins.
London, 2:50 p. m.—The official
press bureau has given out the fol
lowing statement:
"The battle continued yesterday.
The enemy has been driven back all
along the line, Hlr John French re
ports that our first corps has hurled
200 German dead and taken 12 Maxlrn
guns. Rome prisoners also were
GERMAN EVACUATION
Paris, via London---5:56 A. M.---The Temps publishes
a dispatch from Nancy stating it it rumored the Germans
evacuated Luneville, fifteen miles southeast of Nancy, on
September sixth. ,
The Temps says it seems certain the Germans have had
to abandon at least the hights surrounding Luneville.
Efforts Discouraged.
The ambassador's report and the
signing by Great Britain, France and
Russia of an agreement not to make
peace except by common consent have
discouraged efforts by the Washington
government to renew its tender of good
offices.
Officials pointed out that Emperor
William's dispatch to President Wilson
protesting against alleged use of dum
dum bullets contained no references
or Intimations of a willingness to dis
cuss peace.
taken.
"Our second army corps has cap
tured 350 prisoners and a battery.
The Germans suffered heavily. Their
men are stated to be very exhausted.
"British troops have crossed the
River Marne In a northerly direc
tion."
WORKING FOR PEACE.
Paris, 7:60 a. m. A Rome dispatch
to the Havas Agency says the pope
works dully on a document to appear
soon, setting forth his ideas regarding
a solution for European peace.
Germans Tired in
the 4 Days’ Battle
Counter Attack ol Allies Delivered With Great
Speed and Impetuosity
Pari*, 6:45 a. m.—The left end of the curved German battle lino
which on September 7tb extended from Mcaux to Vltry-10-Francois,
about 100 miles to the east of I 'nils, lias been forced to double back for a
distance of approximately 26 miles.
"In spite of tho contained soberness of the French official commu
nications it Is evident that/tha actions of the past two days which made
the German retirement necessary, constituted one of tho hottest battles
of the war.
COSTLY TO ALLIES ALSO.
Late yesterday a large number of automobiles loaded with stretchers
sped out of Parts toward the east, sugegstlng that the octoin also was
costly to the allies.
REALIZE POSITION.
The Germans seem to realize that they have been led Into a danger
ous position, for they have brought up reinforcements for their left.
While the official reports failed to Indicate ttie direction In which the
Germans have retired, It Is believed here .they have withdrawn to the
northeast. In the direction of Epernay. a town 70 miles from Paris.
BRITISH FRENCH FOLLOW.
The British troops, having crossed the River Marne, are now In a
position to follow up their sjecess. They are menacing the Germans con
stantly with a turning movement. They have the support of the French
forces left on the hanks of the Klvei Ourcq, who are ready to ileal with
any German reinforcements that may be brought into action.
BHARP ATTACK.
Washington.—The French embassy today received the following dis
patch from Bordeaux, hearing yesterday’s date:
"The right wing of the Germans has been withdrawn north of the
Petit Morin through fighting on the eighth and has been sharply attack
eil on the right hunk of the Ourcq. « ur troops are making progress it
Hezanne.
"A sharp fight Is taking place In our center with alternations of
progress and recession. The situation continues to he favorable at Nancy
and In the Vosges on the right wing."
London, 1:58 p. m. Tbst the nllles
are doing a little more than holding their
own Is the deduction of English ob
servers today from the meagre available
news of the momentous struggle which
ulresdy hue progressed for four days In
the region of the lllver Marne This
conclusion Is based solely on reports ex
clusively from llrltlsh and French
sources the German general staff not
having revealed an Inkling of their views
of the battle since the advance of thtdr
forces met its first cluck.
Of Fiercest Kind.
Field Marshal French’s reports today
show that fighting of the fiercest char
acter Is In progress and Ills statement
Nothing in Kaiser’s Message
Showing Desire Peace Effort
Washington, D. C.—l*r**ld*nt Wll*on Announce 4 today that he would reply
to Krnperor William'* rniomige, whirl) hr mild contained nothin* that could
jjq construed a* u desire for pence negotiations.
The President told ml torn that ha had received no official word from any
of the warring nation* shout peace. He said tuk about peace wan (itlll “In
the air.'*
$6.00 PER YEAR—FIVE CENTS PER COPY.
that the German force* are v*wy ex
hausted confirm* unofficial information
from other quarter* that tlie? counter «t
--tark of the nllto* ha* been delivered
with such speed and impetuosity that
the invader* have been given no chance
to recover from the effects of their rush
from the north.
May Relieve Preaaure.
Report* that the Kusalftn Invasion of
Hltoaia l* threatening Bre*lsu Indicates
en entirely new move on tin- part of the
Muscovites. which If carried out on a
really serious scale may claim the early
attention of the Oerrn*ri generm *taff
and result possibly In further relieving
the German pressure on Franco.
HOME
EDITION
Russian
Advance
Moving
Onward
Czar’s Troops Invade Silesia,
Breslau Capture Imminent
—Archduke Frederick Has
Lost One Hundred and Twen
ty Thousand Men—Russians
Ready For Germans on the
Vistula
London, 9:31 a.m.—A dis
patrh to Tin; Exchange Tel
egraph Company from
Rome says:
“Despatches from Vien
na state that the advance
guards of the Russian cen
ter arc marching toward
Berlin.
“The Rusian trohps have
invaded Silesia and the cap
ture of Breslau is immi
nent.”
Great Austrian Losses.
London, 9:38 a. m.—A Reuters dis
puted from Rome, says:
“According to Galician advices tho
Austrians have made several attempts
to resume the offensive against the
Russians with disastrous results.
There were further great Austrian
losses.”
120,000 Men.
London, 9:45 a. m.—A dispatch to
The Exchange Telegraph Company
from Rome says:
"A message from Vienna states that
it Is officially admitted there that
Archduke Frederick lost 120,000 men
in ths recent Galician battles, or one
fourth of his entire command.
"The Germans are marching south
toward Poland to assist the Austrians
but before this aid can be given they
must cross the Vistula River, where
tho Russians are preparing to check
them."
Antwerp
Artillery
Skirmish
Many Houses Demolished to
Make Room. Forts Strength
ened, Thought Impregnable
London, 10:35 s. m,—A dispatch to
The Central News from Amsterdam,
says:
"Reports from Putten, In the Neth
erlands, near the Belgian border, In
dicate that skirmishing in which the
artillery, Is engaged has occurred
northeast of Antwerp. Many houses
near Putten were demolished by the
Belgians providing an unobstructed
field for the artillery.
Forts Stronger.
"The Inefficiency of the forts at
Antwerp through the failure of tho
Krupps to carry out their contract,
lias been made good and Antwerp ia
now considered nearly impregnable.
"it is understood only 20,000 Ger
man troops tire between Antwerp and
Brussels, mainly from the landstrum.
"Prince Buutlouin do Binge died in
Antwerp yesterday as a result of
wounds in fighting. He was only It
years old."
Italian Troops and
Ships in Readiness
Romei (8:10 p. m., via Paris, 6:04
m.) —Prince Mohammed Murhain-Eddia
Effnmll, the fourth and favorite son or
Ahdul Hamid, Turkey’s deposed sultan.
Is to he proclaimed prince of Albania
under the sovereignty of Turkey, ac
cording to the Glornale D'ttnlla.
This violation of the decision of ths
conference of London, ssys the news
paper. may Induce Italy to Intervene.
Ships and troops, It says are kept la
readiness for any eventuality.