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<PB y gf®* w Krai : FOR z VON KLUCK THE WEATHER Fair tonight and Wed nesday. VOLUME XIX, No. 259. SURRENDER OF VON KLUCK The Report From Dieppe, Not Yet Confirmed, That German General Forced to Capitulate By the Allies. London, 2 p. m. —The correspondent of The Cen tral News at Dieppe under date of Monday, Septem ber 14, transmits a report that the German army un der Gen. von Kluck had been forced to surrender. BY ENCIRCLING MOVE. London, 2 p. m.— The correspondent says: “A report has reached Dieppe that the extreme left of the allies after making an encircling move ment by way of Roye and Ham and joining a force from the Boulogne district, has compelled Gen. von Kluck to surrender with, according to one statement, 14,000 men and according to another statement with 25,000 men and a quantity of guns and war mate- Gen. von Kluck’s army, operating on the German right wing, has been retiring before the allies for several days. Roye and Ham to the southeast of Amiens, were occupied by the Germans two days ago. Recent reports show that these towns are now in the possession of the allies. Jap Cavalry Capture Chi Mo In First Land Encounter Ger mans Were Defeated. Japs All Nearing Kiaochow. Chi Mo, Shan Tung Province, China, Sunday, Sspt. 13, 1:30 p. m.— (via Peking, Sept. 16.) —The first en counter between German and Japan ese forces on land occurred this morning when there were a number of sharp skirmishes between patrols of the contesting forces at a point close to Chi Mo. Previous to these engagements a German aeroplane flew over the dis trict. The Japanese fired on the ma chine but without success. A consid erable Japanese force is reported 26 to the north of here. A dispatch received here from Wei- Hsien (60 miles northwest of Kloa show), says fifty Japanese troops arrived there Sunday. Jap Cavalry. Peking. —A report from Tsing Tau of German origin, declared that a vanguard of Japanese cavalry is at Kloachow City. Kioachow City is about five miles outside the border of the German ter ritory of Kioachow to the northwest. Sight Aeroplane*. Under date of September 12th the war office has given out an official statement relating to the situation at Tsing Tau in which it is declared that Japanese cavalry captured Chi Mo, ten miles outside the Kioachow zone. No signs of the enemy were discover ed north of the River Pisha. Aero planes of the enemy occasionally are sighted. ‘NO DECISIVE RESULTS’ Berlin, via Amsterdam and London, 12:05 p. m.— The German general staff today gave out the follow ing official announcement: “In the western theatre of war the right wing of our army has been engaged in heavy but undecisive battles. The French, who endeavored to break through our lines were defeated. “At other points where there has been fighting nc decisive results have been reached.” THE AUGUSTA HERALD SHOUTS FOR ALLIES BY ITALIANS Rome Demonstration Charged By Troops. Call on Govern ment to Fight for France and England. Rome, 10:10 p.m., vis Paris, 7:30 s. m. —A demonstration occurred in the center of the town tonight, the people at the meeting crying out in favor of England and France. The troops charged the demonstrators several times and a number of persons were injured. Troops have been detailed to guard the Austrian embassy. Greatly Significant. Paris, 12:20 a. m,—A dispatch to the Havas Agency from Rome says the committee of direction of the radical party at a meeting yesterday partici pated In by members of parliament, passed a resolution considered of great significance. It declared Italy's in terests in the Adriatic must be safe guarded and called on the government "to consider whether the grave but lnevitablj task is not Imposed to change f.-om neutrality to jactive par ticipation in the conflict" Say Roumanian Ministry Resigns London, 9:07 a, m. —ln a despatch from Rome, the corespondent of the Central News says it is declared the-e that the members of the Roumanian ministry have tendered their resigna tions. Surrender to the Allies Reported. French‘British Occupy Rheims. Army of Crown Prince is Giving Big Defeat to Four Russian Corps zTHE ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES—THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOMES AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 15, 1914. Wounded English Soldiers on Their Way Home From the Front $ g- / 'liftwß? J_ . » mPm* • s§ , * <c *^** $| * • ■fcwt >; ffraJßMKr?BH^flPb- , mi'gMK , -'**t.*# t flWßMiHw - ; ’ "ALL IN A LIFE TIME." These pictures are reproduced from pictures taken ten days ago in France. The upper picture shows a scene on a hospital ship crossing the English Channel. From the expressions on the faces of the men In the deck chairs it is evident that the English "Tommy” lakes his troubles cheerfully enough and counts it "all in a life time." The lower picture shows an English trooper who has been wounded in the fighting being helped from the Red Cross ambulance to a field hospital, later to be sent back to England for further treat ment. Reports show that the English losses in dead and wounded during the last week have been enor mous. East German Army In France Is Retreating; On West and Centre, Resisting Says French Report BIG DEFEAT RUSSIANS Berlin, by wireless to New York vis Sayville, L. I.—lt was officially an nounced In Berlin today that Gen. von Hlndenberg had telegraphed Emperor William that the Russian army of Vllna, composed of the 2nd, 3rd, Ith and 20th army corps, two reserve di visions and five divisions of cavalry have been completely defeated by the Germans. The Ruslan casualties were heavy. The number of Russian prisoners is Increasing, Gen. von Hlndenberg goes on, and the destruction of the Russian army continues. There have been spoils of war in enormous quan tities. THINK 25,000 JAP TROOP, SHANTUNG Peking,—lt is believed here 28,000 Japanese troops In all have been land ed on the Shantung peninsula. The Chinese are sending twenty-five Red Cross men to serve among both com batants at Kiaochow This Is the first time the Chinese Red Cross has work ed among foreigners. Paris, 2:55 p. m—The western and central armiea of the German forces continued their resistance today north of the River Alsne and north of Rhelms and Chalons while the east ern army Is retreating. This is the substance of the French official com munication given out this afternoon. The text of the communication is as follows: On Left Wing. “On our left wing during yesterday the Germans offered resistance on the north side of the river Alsne along a line marked by the forest of I‘Augle arid Craonne, (12 miles southeast of Loan). "fin our centre the German line of resistance was located yesterday to the north of Rhelms and of Chalons. In order to reach Vienne the town In the western section of the Argonne region the forces of the enemy which were in the southern part of the Ar gonne. hastened their movement of retreat. PRECARIOUS POSITION OF GERMAN CROWN PRINCE * London, 5:10 a.m, —The correspond ent of the Times at Rordeaug, dis cuss ng what he te:ms the precarious position of the German crown prm-e, reported about to be enveloped near Verdun. It Is possible that if he is strong enough to hold the Argonne forest that the Germans may be able to com plete a change of front and swing Doubling Baok. In passing between the Argonne re gion and the river their front yester day, at the end of the day, extended from VareneH to Consenvoye. "On our right wing the Germans were doubling back on Etaln (In France) and on Metz, Dclme and Chateau Hnllns (ail in Ig>rralne.) "In the Vosges and In Alsace the situation is unchanged. "In Belgium the Belgian army Is continuing to operate around Antwerp causing serious losses to the enemy." WOUNDED PRINCE WIRES. London, 3:00 a. m. According to the Exchange Telegraph’s Hague corres pondent Prince Jouchlrn, youngest sun of Emperor William, recently sent to the dowager grand duchess of Baden the following telegram: "God has allowed me to be wounded Bless Him. I am proud of the day I fell. It was the finest day I have lived." their armies on the pivot of Argonne around to the Meuse Valley. "It looks at present as though the whole German army Is withdrawing to maks a stand on the Peronne-Bt. Quentln-Vervlns-Mesleres line which would give them a line of retreat through Luxemburg. This Is known to have been prepared by the sap pers for » determined defense.’’ $6.00 PERKEAR—FIVE CENTS PER COPY. ALLIED TROOPS OCCUPY RHEMS Crown Prince’s Army Driven Still Further Back. Rain Increasing Difficulty ot the German Retreat. London, 4:06 p. m.— The occupation of Rheims by the allied troops was announced by the official press burca this afternoon. CROWN PRINCE GIVING. London, 4:05 p. m.— The crown prince’s army has been driven further back and is now on the line of Varennes, Conscnvoye and Ornes. i > IN STRONG POSITION London, 4:06 p. m.—A statement given out liy the official press bu reau this afternoon says: "The enemy are still occupying a strong position to the north of Alsne and fighting Is going on along the whole line." HEAVY RAINS. London, 4:08 p. m.—'•Six hundred prisoners and t 2 guns were cap tured yesterday by the corps on the right of the British. Rain has made the roads heav y and Is Increasing the difficulty of the German army In Its retreat." QUAGMIRE ROADS HARD ON VON KLUCK’S ARMY London, 3i 16 p. m.—A dispatch from the German general stuff on the bat tle of the Marne, received In London today, suffered at the hands of the censor. In Its truncated form the only claim made for (he Gorman army is that of having* successfully de feated the French endeavors to break through the German lines. Unless Report True. This apparently is Quite true unless the report from D!»ppo this afternoon alleging that Gen. von Kluck’s army on the German right had been forced to surrender, turns out to be correct. There bits been no confirmation of the story. BIG BATTLE IS WON BY SERVIANS Enemy Repulsed Everywhere. Estimated 10,000 Dead and Wounded. Austrians Fire on Own Men to Prevent Retreat. Nish, Bervia, (delayed in transmis sion.)—A great battle was fought Sep tember 8 and 9 on the whole of the northwestern frontier of Hervltt. The Austrians, who were trying to Invade the country at different points, were everywhere repulsed and suffered heavy casualties. It Is estimated that they lost more thun ten thousand men In dead or wounded. Military au thorities consider the victory a decis ive one. The success of the Servian army is said to have been due to the precise artillery fire urid the quick maneuv ering of the Servians, and especially to their brlllunt bayonet charges. Firs on Own M*n. The Austrians are said to have di rected machine gun fire against their own troops in order to prevent their retreat. In northern Servia the offense by the Servians is said to be progressing successfully. APPEALB TO ITALY. Geneva, (via Paris, 6:96 a. m.)— Prince William of Wled, who is still at Lugano, according to the newspa pers here has appealed to Italy to protect Albania. REGARDED IMMINENT. London, 10:07 a. m. —A despatch to The Central News from Rome says that a telegram from Petrogrsd states that tiie Austrian crown prince, Arcn duke Charles Francis, is with the Aus trian army whose capitulation is re garded aa imminent. HOME EDITION That von Kluck’s position Is a dif ficult one seems to be unquestionable, if, as reported the German tins Is swinging Its extreme right back on tlie Meuse In tile vicinity of Mesleres, Vervines, Ht. Quentin and Peronna, If Part Sacrificed. Gen. von Kluck, however, haa shown masterful skill and even should ha have been forced to sacrifice a part of his army to the offensive stroke of the Ilrltlsh and French allies, unless beaten by a break in the weather which Is turning the roads Into quag mires, observers here think he will reach his appointed position. BELGIANS AMBUSH GERMANS Complete Success of Opera tions Reported at Antwerp. Enemy Lost 2,000 Killed and Wounded. London, 4:32 a. m,)—A despatch from Antwerp to Reuter's gives the following official communication: "The Importance of the results of the recent battle between our army and the German army of occupation Is fully confirmed by the Inactivity of the enemy yesterday and today and b;’ the latest details of the enemy’s severe losses. "Retirement of our divisions on Antwerp was effected without any attack being made by the enemy.” A despatch to The Times from Ant werp states that the operations of the lielgians near Malines were a com plete success. The enemy was am bushed and suffered a Joss of 2,000 killed and wounded. AS OOVfcnNOR OF PARIS. Paris, 2:26 p. m.—lt I* reported to day that a German general captured and brought Into Part* ye*l»rday wes found to have In hi* pocket hi* nomination to the govemonhlp of Paris signed by Emperor William. The name of th* general was not divulged. ATTEMPTED SUICIDC. Bordeaux, 2:16 p. m.—An officer Just nrrlvad from the front says a German general commanding an ar tillery division of the army of the center, attempted suicide on receiv ing an order to retreat. Afterwurda he was captured hy the French and sent to the center of France.