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VOLUME XIX, No. 255.
Wearied Kaiser’s
Forces Pursued
Bordeaux Declares German General Staff
Realizes Situation—Furious Onslaught By the
French While British Have Crossed the River
Marne
London, 8:30 a. m.—A dispatch to
the Times from Bordeaux dated
Thursday says:
“Since Sunday, when the enemy’s
sweep southeast of Paris was check
ed on the Grande Morin, the German
war machine has been showing signs
of wear and each fresh day of battle
has closed with the allies in a more
favorable position.
“On Sunday there was furious
fighting along the Grande Morin,
continued at La Fetere-Gaucher
throughout the night and on Monday
morning the enemy began a retreat
upon their next line along the Petit
hilorin.
Allowed No Rest.
“Here they were allowed no rest,
for the allied forces were tasting the
rare joy of the offensive and wished
to taste it to the full.
“On Tuesday the German command
became apprehensive for the safety
of its communications, and saw, look
ii*.; on its right flank, a possibility of
d .ster.
Cortli of Paris the French found
ampi# room for assembling a large
army and while the British were slip
ping from the northeast of Paris to
the east with the Germans their
place of glory was taken by a strong
French force which moved up to the
River Ourcq and became a very ser
ious menace to the enemy’s retreating
movement.
Gradually Closed.
The Ourcq formed the upper blade
of a pair of shears, of which, as they
were gradually closed, the Grande
Morin, the Petit Morin and the River
Marne formed the lower blade.
“Immedi|tely the German staff
realized this situation and endeavor
ed to extricate itself from between
the blades by a rapid retreat and by
a series of furious but fruitless on
slaughts upon the French holding the
right bank of the Ourcq.
German Regiments Cut
Oft; Situation Precarious
_______ /
London, 3 a. m.—A Paris dispatch to The Daily Chronicle Bays:
"In the haste of the Germans’ atest retrograde movement many regi
ments of Germans have been cut off and remain in the wooded country
within the triangle of Senlis, Gonesse and Dammartin. It is believed
they amount In all to about one army corps. They have been cut off from
the main body by the allies’ lines between Compiegne and Meux and their
situation is precarious.
"The remarkable resistance of the fortress at Maubeuge to the invad
ing Germans Is one of the most interesting features of the campaign. Be
cause of its stubborn stand it has undoubtedly seriously embarrassed the
Germans in bringing up field guns against Paris and maintaining their
communications.
"Laon and Lafere have been invested by the Germans and have per
haps fallen. It is not known what has happened at Rheims, which may
play an important part If the German retreat continues."
Turning Movement East
of Paris is Defeated
London, 4:37 a. m.—The correspondent
to the Times at u»i jeaux sends the fol
lowing:
"It Is now beyond doubt that the Ger
man turning movement to the south
east of Parts has been defeated and
there Is a dnwnlg hope that the ullles
left, which has borne a rain of the
enemy's blows since the fighting at
Mens began Is about to take Its revenge.
Forced to Retreat.
"The Germans have been fighting des
perately to guard their line of commu
nication. which Is In considerable dan
ger from the allies left. They have been
TURKISH WAR MINISTER AND CROWN
PRINCE EXCHANGE PISTOL SHOTS
IN DISCUSSION OF WAR POLICY
Paris, 643 a. m,—A dispatch to the Havas Agency from Rom#
, say*-
{ "A telegram from Athens to the new*p»per Vita say* a violent
discussion arose between the Crown Prince of Turkey and Enver Pasha,
the Turkish minister of war on the subject of the political policy of
Turkey.
"Enver Pasha, becoming greatly excited, fired two shot* from a
revolver at the prince, who was slightly wounded. The prince shot En
ver Pasha in the leg
"According to another version Enver Pasha has died of the wound
:t. Meted by the crown prince."
THE AUGUSTA HFBAT.n
Of Desperate Character.
“The fighting here has been of a
peculiarly desperate character.
“The French, however, stand firm
along the Ourcq while the British
have crossed the Marne and driven
the enemy a distance of 25 miles.
“From the censor news is meagre,
but the French are understood to be
progressing.
“The Germans apparently are suf
fering from lack of ammunition and
itl would seem that their difficulties
in obtaining supplies from their base
have only begun. If all their plans
succeed, as they have done during
the hist few days, the allies should
be well on their way to victory.”
Romania, Greece,
Bulgaria, Agree
Against Turkey.
London, 9:35 a. m. —Telegraphing from
Rome, correspondent of the Dally Tele
graph declares he has learned from dip
lomatic sources that Roumania, Greece
and Bulgaria have signed an agreement
which may be regarded as a real al
lince, under the terms of which they en
gage to Interfere whenever necessary to
prvent Turkey’s aiding Germany and
Austria. If Turkey remains neutral,
however the three states will do the
same.
It Is reported in Rome, the correspond
ent continues, that Berlin has become
resigned to the idea of Italian neutrality
but she is determined that Italy shall
at least remain neutral until the end.
WITH U. S. CARDINALS.
Rome, (10:55 p. m., via Paris, 5:30
a. m.) —The steamer Canopic with 411
Americans aboard. Including Cardi
nals Gibbons and O’Connell, sailed
from Naples today for New York.
forced to retreat before the onslaught of
the British and the withdrawal of the
German right Is bound to assist the
French In forcing back the center un
leaa the Germans desire again to ,'fna
themselves obliged to follow the Im
perial chancellor's advice and 'hack*
their way through.
Upon Nancy.
"The German check In front, of the
Meaux and Verdun line has hud Its echo
throughout the field of operations. On
the extreme French right the enemy’s
division bearing down upon Nanvy, lias
been thrown back behind the Forest of
Champenoux."
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IN PERILOUS POSITION.
The first Austrian army is reported to be In a perilous position, be
tween the Russian force operating south from Lublin and tile Russians
operating northward from Lemberg under General Ruszky. Russia is
reported to have taken Nlchlalcff and Mlkalajow, two strong Austrian
forces south of Lemberg.
Germany, Austria Also in Pact
Not to Make Peace Separately
Copenhagen, via London, 4:10 P. M.—The Vosxi
che Zcitung of Berlin declares that previous to the
outbreak of the war Germany and Austria-Hungary
agreed, as now have the parties to the triple entente,
not to make peace separately.
PRES’T OF FRANCE CABLES PRESIDENT
WILSON IN REPLYING TO KAISER’S
PROTEST
Washington. —President Poincare, of France, has raided to President
Wilson a reply to the protest of Emperor William which charged that, the
allies bad been using dum-dum bullets.
The French president declared In tils message that Emperor William
was attempting to shift the responsibility for the use by Germany of the
dum-dum bullets practically since the outbreak of the war.
MOST VIGOROUS TERMB.
President Poincare used most vigorous terms In referring to Emperor
William's statement, speaking of them as a calumny, lie charged,
moreover, that the message of the emperor was, In his opinion, an ex
cuse for the committing of further atrocities by the Germans.
President Poincare asaured President Wilson that France was observ
ing the rules of clvlllgea warfare and pointed to numerous violations of
the same, which he said had been committed by Germany.
Belgians Pursuing German Corps
Towards France; Evacuate Scheldt
London, 2:10 p. m. —A dispatch to
The Exchange Telegraph Company
from Ghent, says that Belgian troops
are pursuing a German army corps
which ts marching towards France
An engagement has taken place on
the right bank of the Scheldt in the,
Key To Outcome Lies in Center.
Battle Tide East of Paris Ebbs
and Flows With Terrific Losses
triangle formed by Atidenard, Cour
tis! and Renals.
The Germane are said to have com
pletely evacuated the region of the
Scheldt between Antwerp and Ghent.
Many German soldiers detached from
their units are being made prisoners
in the environs of Termonde,
General Retirement of Invaders
Reported Before Advance of
Allies From 37 to % Miles
The German
Baltic Fleet
is Moving
Squadron of Twenty-Nine War
Vessels Observed—Nine Big
Battleships and Three Cruis
ers Also Sighted
London, 2 a. m.—“Th« German Ilaltlc
neet In beglnnlg to move,” Ba>H (lie
Ktockholm correßponderlt of the Dally
Telegraph. “ixint Monday a mjuadron
of 29 Gorman vc»Meln was aeen between
Gotskn Kandoen and KoppaVa Tenarne,
the former a email inland north of Goth
land and the latter a port on the north
e.aHtern count of the Inland of Gothland.
“Tuenday a nqaudron of 31 large Ger
man warnhtpn wan neen from Ilufvud
nkaer Hteumlng eantward, and Monday a
nquadron conulHtlng of four butth-nhlpn
and throe eminent wuh ulghted noutheatit
of Htockholm, //teaming noutheaat.
Nine Big Ones.
Hmnll f lot Ilian have been neen from
Hvarkan and nine big battleahlpn were
flighted Monday from Strora Jijoern,
nteainlng towardn Finland.
“Consequent on the movement of the
German Haltic fleet traffic between
Stockholm and Kaurno, Finland, with
Flnnlnh Htearnern will ceaae. Thin how
ever, will caune little decrenne In traf
fic hh Hwedinh boata will be nubatltuted.
“An old Flnnlah paanenger ntoamer,
the tTleabcflrg, which ii.hu/illv has piled
between Stockholm, Helfdngfors and I*«-
trograd, has been captured by the Ger
mans and taken to Danzig.”
Russians
Left Flank
Defeated
London, 1:03 p. m. In a dispatch
from Copenhagen the correspondent
of the Routers Telegram /Company
says that Gen. Von lieneckendorff
und von liindenhurg has defeated (tie
left flank of the Russian army in East
Prussia, with ids eastern army and
has thereby opened the way for an
attack on the enemy’s rear
The Russians are said to have aban
doned their resistence and ti be In
full retreat with the German eastern
army purusing them In a northeaster
ly direction toward Memel.
First Admission of
German Defeat.
London, 2:03 a. m.—" The first of
flclal admission on the German side
of success by the allies,” says a Cen
tra) News despatch from Amsterdam,
“appears In official communication*
issued in Merlin this afternoon. Gen
eral von Stein announces that the
German army, which had advanced
across the Marne to the east of Paris,
was heavily attacked hy the enemv
between Paris, Meaux and Montrnlralt.
"The fighting lasted two days. The
German army hail checked the enemy
and had even Itself advanced hut
stronger hostll columns carne to the
assistance of the allies and the enemy
won the battle, compelling the Ger
man troops to retire. Fifty guns were
captured."
UNDER CENBOROHIP.
Washington. Ttie Cuban govern
ment's wireless station at llavan has
been placed under censorship rules
identical with those governing Amer
ican stations.
$6.00 YEAR—FIVE CENTS PER COPY.
Paris, 3:10 P. M.—Nows from the fighting line
to the oast, of Paris is to the offoot that at some
points the Gormans have retired from sixty to seven
ty kilometres (from 37 to 4(» miles). *
RETIREMENT CONTINUES.
London, 3:25 p. m. —The official press bureau today gave out the fol
lowing announcement:
“The general retirement of the enemy continues.
“The British forces yesterday captured 1,500 prisoners, Including
wounded, and several guns, Including Maxims and large quant Hies of
transport."
RETREATING RAPIDLY.
"The enemy Is retreating rapidly east of Solssons in some disorder.
“In a later telegram It Is declared that from further Information thn
Raptures of yesterday are higher than first reported. Considerable bodies
of Infantry are being found hiding In the woods, having been left behind
owing to the rapid retirement of their officers. These surrender at sight.
"This and the rifling of villages and evidences of drunkenness point
to the demoralization of the enemy.
"The pursuit of the enemy Is being vigorously pressed.”
Allies Gain 40 Miles;
German Left in Danger
Satisfaction in Paris at Result of Four Days’ Battle of
Champaigne—No Indication Yet That Enemy on Lorraine
Frontier Will Be Able to Get Through
Paris, 6:45 a. m. —The popular feeling
here over the result of the four (lays
fighting In the g'.eat battle of Chain
palgne Is one of lively satisfaction. The
surceases, it Is admitted, do not moan
ttiat the battle has been won but the
gain of forty miles on the German left
increases the jeopardy of their line of
communications and most cause, It k<
considered, a demorullMitlon of the
enemy’s tired forces.
No Indication Ye*.
As yet there Is no Indication that the
German army on the lanratiie frontier
will be able to get through to help I lie
main force, as last accounts reported
that Mauheuge wus still holding out,
though several forts had been placed
hors du combat. The fall of this place
might have a great bearing on the re
sult of ttie battle In opening a ready
means of communication.
Aa Way Out.
Horne critics say that even If Mou
heuge rails, that route will not become
available for at least two days, and the
battle may be derided before it can lie
of any practical use, except es a way
out In case of disaster.
Ttie latter contingency is not counted
MUELHAUSEN RECAPTURED
London, 10:30 A. M.— Dispatches from Basle,
Switzerland, state that the French have recaptured
Muelhauscn, says a dispatch to the Exchange Telr
egraph Company from Rome,
EVACUATION CONTINUES
London, 4:50 P. M.—A Central News dispatch
from Rome says that telegrams from Berlin state
that the evacuation of upper Alsace by the Germans
continues. They are withdrawing to Ntrassburg and
Metz. It is admitted that the German army in
France is extremely fatigued whereas the enemy is
continually receiving fresh troops.
Searchlights Play Over Camp of the
Kaiser and General German Staff
to Prevent Approach Hostile Airplanes
London, 3:22 a. m A Reuter dispatch from Amsterdam quotes tho
Nleuws Van Hug that Emperor William Is at Luexmherg. where th#
Uhlans are camping In 700 tents. The general staff Is quartered In the houew
of the Herman legation there.
"During the night" the dispatch continues, "the legation is guard
ed by aeroplanes which pierce the ulr with searchlights to prevent liostil#
aeroplanes from approaching unobserved.
"A Kreneh or Helgian aeroplane succeeded in dropping four bombs
without, however, doing any serious damage.” j
HOME
EDITION
on ns much uu it Is hoped for by Parts
but the undoubted reverse of the Ger
man right wing one glv n the peopla
here Immense courage.
Rhelma In Path.
It Is pointed out that In a forced
march the Germans would find the forti
fied city of Miioims lti their path. On
the whole It Is considered here that If
the invaders do not retrieve their for
tunes rapidly they will iuive to get out
of Pro nee.
The Crown Prines.
London, 1:03 p. m. Telegraphing
from Copenhagen, the correspondent
of Reuters, says dispatches received
there from Berlin announce that tha
general headquarters of the German
crown prince have been established
in a fortified position to the westward
of Verdun. Parts of the crown
prince's army have attacked forts
south of Verdun which since has been
bombarded by German heavy artil
lery.