Imperial Valley press., 1914-10-16

Berlln, via Amsterdam, Oct. 10
1.-The Russian attack which had the
object of the invasion of East Prus-
sia has been broken. There is a Ger
man army of eight corps before War
saw. The Russian attack against the
German troops on the Ivangorod-
Warsaw line has been repulsed with
very heavy losses," is an official
statement today.
Petrograd, Oct. 16.-"After having
advanced to within seven miles of
Warsaw, the Germans were repulsed
and driven back. They are now thirty
miles from Irty. Heavy fighting is
going on and the advantage is in our
favor.
"Fighting has been most severe for
two days. The Germans were cut in
two and retired to the line from Lodz
to Petrokrow to Kielce.
Russian troops are advancing
steadily all along the battle line and
our troops have again taken the Of
fensive, with every advantage in our
favor" says an official statement
Petrograd, Oct. 16.-The war office
today simultaneously asserted that
the German advance on Warsaw had
been checked and denied that the
Austrians had raised the siege of
Przemysl. The official statement
said:
"The Germans were permitted to
advance within ten miles of Warsaw,
because the Russians wished to fight
on ground of their own selection. The
conflict which followed was of great
severity. The Germans made most
determined efforts for two days to
cut the lines, but failed. They have
been driven baqk twenty miles today.
and the fighting continues. The ad-
vantage is almost wholly on the Rus
sian side. We took 10000 prisoners,
several cannon, machine guns and
auto batteries.
Fighting in Mountains.
Paris, Oct. 16.-Furious fighting is
taking place in the passes of the Vos-
ges mountains.
Cannot Flank Allies. ]
Paris, Oct. 16-Having extended the
lines from Ypres to the sea, the al
lies are in i position to prevent the
flanking movement by the new Ger
man forces in Belgium, it was Off
cially stated this afternoon. The al !
lies movements reported yesterday
are progressing satisfactorily today,
it was added.
Ostend Occupied.
London, Oct. 16.-The Germans are
believed to have occupied Ostend,
though there is no official confirma-
tion available. Communication with
Ostend is interrupted. When the
last boat left there yesterday the
uhlans were already in sight.
1t is raining heavily throughout |
Belgium today, hampering military
operations, but nevertheless it is evil
dent the Germans are attempting an
ether general advance.
London, Oct. 16.-German cavalry
occupied Ostend for a few hours, at
least, yesterday, according to advices
to the London Globe. The message
failed to state whether they remained |
or departed. The story is entirely
without details.
Germans Take Ostend.
London, Oct. 16.MA Central News |
dispatch from Amsterdam states that ,
fugitives arriving there confirm the
report of two days ago of the Ger
mans having taken Ostend.
Rheims Bombardment Continues.
London, Oct. 16.-A Reuter- dis
patch from Chalons Sur Marne states
that desultory -bombardment of
Rheims by the Germans still is in
progress.
Allies Report Progress.
(By Franklin p Merrick)
Paris, Oct 16.-The following state
ment was issued at 3 this afternoon
at the war office:
"Tne progress indicated in yester-
days communication is confirmed.
"AJ our left wing the action of the
allies forces now extends from the
region of Ypres to the sea.
"In Russia, on the left bank of the
Vistula, on October 13, the Russians
repulsed German attacks against War
saw and Ivangorod. A battle is now
on south of Przemysl."
Path to the Coast.
Paris, Oct. 16.-Fighting under or
ders said to come direct from EN-
peror William to "cut path to the
coast" German troops in the north,
along the Belgian border, are bat
Ting like demons to stem the advance
of the allies.
uaay,y roinctornc bava hrolyap ovar !