South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-08

left wing without energetic opposition
from the enemy.
2-The situation is unchanged on
the French center in the region of
Nerdun, the allied force their alter
nately advancing and retreating.
There have been some partial success
es on the allied right near the VOsges.
3-The advancing French and Eng
lish troops defending Paris have had
several cOmbats with the Germans on
the Ourcq river with the result in IA
Vor Of the allies.
4-Maubeuge is still holding out
against the German bombardment.
The German army Of Gen. Won Kluck,
whose advance has been the most brill
liant Of all, was the first to feel the
crashing force of the allies This was
the army whose advanced positions
were driven back from COulommiers
and La Ferte-Gaucher. The advance
guard of the second German column
was driving southwark between Mont
miraill and Epernaya whan it was
checked
The fifth was south of Verdun and
southeast of the fort of Argonnais be-
tween TriucOurt and Thiacourt
The advance guard of the sixth
German column is reported to be en-
gaging the twentieth French army
corps near GerbervilIier. which is
nearly 200 miles east by southeast
from Paris.
(Note the fighting at Gerbervillier is
not regarded as a part of the conflict
in progress between Nerdun and
Paris )
The strength which the British ex-
peditiOnary force has impaired TO the
allied army cannot be Overestimated.
Tt has proved the backbone in much
OF the lighting.
The Turcos were again on the firing
line in the lighting Immediately east
of this city and "A number of them
were wounded and brought into Paris.
Germans Enter Paris.
The Germans entered Paris today.
They came as prisoners, however. and
not IS COnquerors. \ detachment of
IS Uhlans who had been captured in
skirmishing near the capital were
brought i'm and QuaTteTed in one OF
the central barracks
The work OF taking a census OF the
population to ascertain the amount of
food that will be required brought the
vivid realization TO the people of Paris
that a siege Cf the capital is possible.
The price OF the Paris edition OF the
Herald. one of the few newspapers
which continues to publish here, was
raised 10 five cents. An editorial
announcement said:
An increase i'm the price was made
necessary as this newspaper is now
being issued at loss of $1,000 week
ly."
VIII Not Surrender City.
The silly rumor TO the effect that
Paris might be surrendered TO pre-
vent its destruction. which was pre-
viously circulated in some quarters,
is refuted 10y every development IL
necessary Paris will fight TO the last,
but since news Of the German retreat
began 10 come in. hope is rising that
the city Will not have 10 stand siege.
But the French military authorities
are taking no chances. Military
preparations 20 forward day and
night. The Boise de Bologne which
was formerly the rendezvous of Pari-
sian society. has been turned into a
vast stockyard with many thousands
OF cattle and sheep grazing where
lovers used TO promenade.
Cattle trains continue TO pour into
the environs OF the capital. Passenger
trains. even troop trains in some in
stances. are sidetracked TO give way
10 the trains bearing provisions. Long
professions OF motor vans. piled high
with bags OF grain, meat and other
supplies. roll into the suburbs.