Bisbee daily review., 1914-11-21

LONDON. Nov. 20 Two big bat ties, either or both of which may have decisive results. are being fought in Poland and a third con- flict of almost equal importance, is progressing in East Prussia Of the three battles that which is now at its height between the Visual and Warthe rivers, in which the Russians tonight claim partial success is ex- citing the greatest interest.
 Germans, it is believed. have brught up by their line strategic railways in Posen and Silesia at least 50O,OOO men. in an effort to break the Russian line at this point. Weather conditions, the frozen ground and the situation of the battlefield favo ra battle decisive to a degree not eduaned by any other field in the present war.
 The other battle in Poland is taking place on the Cracow Czenstochowa front and both Russians and Ger mans claim it is proceeding satis- factorily for them.
 In East Prussia the Russian ad- vance is moving slowly through 8 country surrounding the Mazurian lakes, which is difficult Of passage. In Galicia the Russians are moving steadily westward at the same time seizing passes in the Cargathians. There is now almost complete ab- sence of infantry attacks iu the west ern arena and artillery fighting is cf much less violence.
 All that region about Dixmude through which the Yser canal passes is inundated and the only serious fighting at present appears to be taking place 10 south ~of Ypres. where cannonading of considerable intensity is in progress. Very bad weather which necessarily hampers operations has been experienced and snow has fallen in some places. There has been no important action on the French center but in the Argonne region the Germans made vigorous at- taclls which the French say they re- pulsed
 1 On the French right wing the Ger mans have retaken the village of | Chauvoncourt. part Of which they blew up a few days ago. Activity of the Germans in the vicinity of Rheims has slackened
 l The advance by Austria into Ser l via is creating uneasiness in Bulgaria as to the future Of the Balkan states ] The question as to whether Bulgaria ! should remain neutral CT throw in her lot with the Allies was discussed today in Sobranje Leaders of the democratic parties suggested that the Allies should be consulted as to their intentions regarding the future of the Balkans
 Italy, too, has been affected by the Austrian advance and ambassadors at the European capitals have been call ed home to confer with the cabinet Marquis Imperials, the Italian am bassador to Great Britain will leave for Rome tomorrow.
 In order to prevent supplies reach ing Germany from England through neutral countries, Great Britain has prohibited it's exportation to Euro pean countries except those Of the Allies, Spain land Portugal Since the outbreak of the war exports Of tea to Holland have reached enor nous proportions
 The admiralty has taken further steps for the protection of the east coast ports by extension of the mine field. This seems to give some sup port to rumors, current for several days, that a German raid on the east coast is expected In fact it is gen orally believed that if the Germans are baked in their other designs they win attempt to attack England no matte rhow desperate such an ex petition is considered