Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-10
RUSSIANS OPENING
ROAD TO BERLIN

London Sept. o. Exultant messages from
Petrograde and admissions of disasters from Vienna
indicate that the long series Of military msfortunes
marking the history of the dual monarchy about
to be capped with unparalleled and confused rout
which may not only open the road to Berlin but bring
Austria to sue for peace.
the fateful drama in Galicia the outcome of which
may have tremendous effect the plans Of the in
vaders in the western theater of we'll as the
allies themselves in that region.
Germans Rush ReinfOrcements South
The news from Belgium indicates that the Ger
mans are preparing for eventualities by rushing
inforcements southwark The first definite indication
of this movement is given in dispatch from Belgium
that the waiting force outside of Ghent for the levy
of provisions demanded of that city, has left hurried
ly in southeasterly direction
Russia Surprises Experts
England had looked hopefully for the Russian
"steam roller" to get under way, but the impetus
which the Russian army in the eastern theater OF war
already has acquired has surprised even the military
experts. The movement Of the Russian advance has
been so speedy that the German divisions advancing
the Vstula hardly likely to arrive in time to
assist their sorely-pressed allies in Galicia.
Germans Forced to Retreat.
Reports form Petrograd indicate that the Russian
armies already are driving the Germans before them
on the western bank of the Vstua In this region the
only base left for ryng point for the Austrian and
German forces is Cracow, the OLD capital OF the KING
the left bank Of the Vistula and not than thirty
miles from the frontier of Siesa. If this place falls
before the onslaught Of the Russians is felt in Lon
don that the annhilation Of the Austro-G German
armies in the southeast may result.
The Russian advance now occupies almost
straight line from Kongsberg on the Baltic in East
Prussia to Cracow. IF Austria is disposed Of, tre
mendous battle line from 200 to 300 miles long may
sweep into the German empire
Britons in Heroic Fight.
Many English breakfasts went untasted this
morning while the people read the graphic account by
Field Marshal Sir John French, commander Rim chief
of the British forces the continent OF the heroic
fight made by the British expeditonary force to keep
from being annihilated Like wild cat pursued by
hounds the British force backed stubbornly toward
the Oise constantly showing its teeth but realizing
that it must attain the river or perish.
General Frenchs frank confession has fallen like
bombshe on the English public who, up to the pres
ent time have not been permitted to know how hard
pressed their army has been.
Once Faced Destruction.
On August 26 the British forces faced the bulk
and strength of four German army corps and were IN
danger of being destroyed The heroic stand OF Cen
era Smith Dorrien on the British left undoubtedly
saved the day. On this day the British stood alone;
even the French cavalry on account of exhaustion Of
their horses being unable to cover the retreat Great
comfort is derived from this report particularly from
the indications that thruout these trials the British
troops never lost their morale
The feeling of optimism prevailing IN England IN
tho last twentyfour hours has had only one check;
This was the report of the wreck of the steamer
Oceanic.
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