The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-09-10
100000 TROOPS
FIGHT TO STOP
RUSS INVASION
Battle on for Existence of Haps-
burg Monarchy.
VIENNA IS READY FOR SIEGE
Victory for Care Armies VIII Open
Up Road to BerIIn-Great Battle
Being Fought In Lublin
Region.
BY J. L. GARvlN.

London, Sept. S.-Much depends now
upon the issue of the desperate con-
| fiict between the Russians and the
Austrian first army near Lublin and
| Kholm.
1t is clear that despite the over
throw OF Emperor Francis Josephs
second army at Lemberg, the result
OF the new struggle must not be re-
garded as foregone conclusion. The
| first army numbers 100000 men and
re-enforcements are Eurrying up.
1t is fighting not only for it's own
| existence, but perhaps for that of the
Hapsburg monarchy.
The cars generals in their turn
| know all that is at stake. They are
| therefore straining every nerve to
strengthen the ranks on their right
and to bring up the victorious army
from Lemberg, despite the fatigue of a
fortnigbt's marching and fighting, in
time to participate in the battle.
If the Hapsburg troops can succeed
in holding their ground this will in
deed be long war. If the Austrians
were crushed the main roads into the
heart of the German empire and to
Berlin would soon be clear for the
Russian invasion. The effect on the
situation in France would be immedi-
ate.
Battle to Decide Austria's Fate.
Petrograd, via London, Sept S.-A
battle which, if it results in victory for
the Russian arms, will mean the over
throw Of the Austrian army and the
opening of road through 10 Berlin,
is now in progress. 1t may be several
days before a definite result will be
reached. The rigor of the censorship
precludes the divulging Of the location
Of the engagement.
Austrian Stronghold Near Capture.
Some thirty divisions of Austrians
and several German army corps con-
front the Russian army, which ia in
great strength Przemysl. strong
fortress so miles west of Lemberg and
the last Austrian stronghold in Galicia,
is being gradually invested by the Rus
SLAMS and an assault is expected at any
hour unless the Austrian commander
signifies his intention to surrender.
Przemysls fall will clear the way for
the advance of the Russians westward
and will permit them to effect a juno
ton with the Russian army on the
East Prussian frontier.
Austrian Losses Are Enormous.
flee says:
The Austrian army corps between
the River Nistula and the River Bug
are rsreating with enormous losses.
The resistance of the enemy has been
broken There are evidences Of FAM
inc in Austria.
Deaths Head Hussars Defeated.
A'squadron OF the Deaths Head hus-
sars, formerly commanded by the
crown prince of Germany, is reported
to have been defeated and badly cut up
at a point near Rococzin, in Poland.
Every officer in the squadron is re-
ported to have been killed, Count Stol-
berg, the squadron commander. was
among the fallen
Capture Of lemberg 10 Told.
Details of the taking of Lemberg
and of the furious fighting during the
Ia DAYS battle at HalicZ are now avail
able.
The flight of the Austrians south
west OF Lemberg still continues and
everywhere the Russians are collect
ing arms and supplies with war equip
ment which has been abandoned by
the fleeing troops. 1t is known that
1000 rapid fire guns were captured and
30 900 900 rations seized in the actions
at Lemberg and Halicz.
Austrlans Glad to Surrender.
In the fight Of the Austrians whole
detachments have submitted to being
made prisoners, gladly accepting the
new conditions, as they complained
bitterly of the rigor Of their officers
and the privations they were forced to
endure.
10000 AustrIans Captured.
Paris. France. Sept. SIN a dis
patch from Petrograd, correspond
ent Of the Havas agency says that the
Russians took 10000 Austrian prison
ers and 900 cannon Of various sizes
around Lemberg alone. They also
captured three regimental flags AZ
cannon, two aeroplanes. 10 officers and