The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-05
CAP TURE OUTPOST
LaFere Surrendered without
Resistance, German Report.
Austrian Defeat Around Lem
berg Consolation to Allies.

London, Sept. 6.-What was de-
scribed as the arrowhead Of the Ger
man army, which has been slowly
forcing its way through the Anglo
French armies toward Paris, has
maze further progress, according to
the German Offic. al report issued FRI
day and has now driven the allies back
behinn Conde.
La Fore has been captured without
resistance. says the German statement,
and with the exception OF -, (name
deleted), which is now being attacked
and Maubeuge, which the Germans
have mashed the outpost forts are now
in the hands of the invaders
Cavalry raids, too, are being made
in the direction OF the Paris fortifica-
lions. which will. il the German ac-
counts are correct. be the next stop OF
the allied armies.
News Disappointing.
This news was a great disappofnt-
ment here where earlier official re-
ports from Paris to the effect that the
Germans had suffered a check near
Verdun led to the hope that the ao-
vance had at last been stopped.
In Lorraine and the Vosges re-
gion, where the German forces were
weakened to strengthen their right
flank. the French appear to be hold
ing their own. IL not making an adj
vance.
The allies take some consolation
from the fact that the Russian defeat
of the Austrians around Lemberg,
which town has fallen into the hands
Of the Russian emperor's army, with
its immense stock of war material and
provisions. is apparently complete. The
possession of Lemberg gives the Rus
Sians q base from which they can
work and from which they can attack
in the rear the Austrian army which
has been invading Russian territory.
Austrian Losses Heavy.
d.
the Austrians have suffered terrible
losses. $4,000 having fallen in one
place alone. while the Russian general
claims to have taken thousands of
prisoners and zoe guns. The Austrian
retreat, it appears from official adj
vices, has been turned into rout.
Belgium. which saw SO many battles
during the early stages of the war, is
again the scene of fighting. German
advices indicate that the Germans are
completing a half circle around Ant
werp.
Information has reached England
/ that seven of the German destroyers
which the British fleet engaged off
HeligOland Light, and which escaped
| in a damaged condition, when three
sunk, have reached Kiel. Others were
SO badly injured that they went down
| before reaching that refuge.
Recruiting Stations Filled.
The speech of Premier Asquith, who
has started a campaign in which al
| political leaders are taking part tc
further recruiting. was the most stir
ring heard in England in many day
It's effect has been almost immediate
as the recruiting stations have been
crowded all evening.
J Besides the Prince Of Wales fund
for the relief Of the dependents Of sol
diers. other funds are being raised fol-
those who have been thrown out OF
work through the war. Queen Mary
yesterday appealed for money to pro.
vide work for women and today she
received 100000. among the sub.
scribers being Lady Stratchcona, VIII.
gave $4,000, Andrew Carnegie. who
donated $4,000, and half q dozen 9TH
erS who contributed similar amounts