The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-09-11


the seventeenth and fourteenth corps.
This army appears to have been de-
feated completely. During the pursuit
by the Russian troops the Austrians.
who beat a retreat from Guila, Lipa.
were forced to abandon an additional
81 guns. Our troops are moving over
roads encountered with parks Of ar
tillery and conveys loaded with pro-
visions of various kinds. The total
number of guns captured by the Rus
SLAMS around Lemberg amounts to
$50"
Turkey and Greece Next.
Great Britain has asked the United
States to prepare to care for British
diplomatic interests in Turkey, indi-
eating that the allies had practically
lost hope of persuading the Ottoman
empire to remain neutral. Dispatches
received at the British embassy re-
ferred to the incorporation in the
Turkish army of several German Off
GERS, which was regarded as the fore
runner of Intervention by the porte in
behalf OF Germany. Turkeys entry
into the conflict means the immediate
alignment of Italy as well as Greece on
the side Of Great Britain, France and
Russia, Servia, Montenegro and Rou-
mania, diplomats now believe. Just
what the attitude of Bulgaria will be
is a matter of uncertainty, though the
Turkish ambassador has given out
statement speaking Of the community
OF interests OF Bulgaria and Turkey.
The situation is being watched
with deepest concern by diplomats be-
cause OF the imminence Of general
war in the Balkans and extension OF
the war drama to all eastern Europe.
Air Battle over Paris.
A fight in the air took place over
Paris. Three German aeroplanes how
cred over the capital and Immediately
two French machines were sent up
to engage them. Meanwhile rifles and
machine guns mounted on public
buildings kept up a constant fire. BY
this means one OF the German ma
chimes became separated from the
others, and the French aviator flew
swiftly in its direction. The German
opened fire, to which the French re-
piled vigorously. The engagement
seemed to turn to the disadvantage
of the German who mounted speedily
to a higher level and, holding this po-
sition, was saved from further attack.
He finally disappeared in a northwest
direction over Fort Romainville, after
vain pursuit. The other German
aeroplanes also escaped the fire OF the
guns, and after circling about for
considerable time, disappeared from
view.
A Great Battle.
The battle of Lemberg was one OF
the greatest ever fought Evidently 1t
resulted in a decisive and perhaps
overwhelming defeat of the Austrians.
The battle line extended over 200
miles and 1t is estimated that 1901
900 men were engaged. According to
an official dispatch received by EN-
peror Nicholas from Grand Duke Mich
olas, commander in chief of the Rus
sian forces, the victory was won af-
ter seven days OF fighting The climax
came when the Austrians were routed
in a final desperate assault on the
Russian center, which was held by
General Ruzky.
Only 80 Of 1000 Survive.
London.-The Chronicle Boulogne
correspondent sends the personal
story of wounded soldier who has
arrived there and who declared he
was one OF thirty survivors of a Brit
ish force of 1000 troops who were
practically wiped out by the German
artillery.
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