Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-30
Russian Claims Moderated.

Russian Claims Moderated.
LONDON, November 80, 11:50 am
References to the Russian success in
North Poland have become somewhat
chastened since the cautionary report
issued by Grand Duke Nicholas. COM
mander of the Russian forces In the
field, was made public. Nevertheless.
the military critics in the capitals OF
the allies. according to dispatches
reaching London. remain convinced
that the German invasion Of Russian
Poland has suffered a check which only
the most strenuous efforts of the Ger
man commanders can save from de-
generating into disaster.
A news report from Petrograd sets
forth that the Germans, apparently ig-
norant of the extent of the Russian op-
position along the Vistula, or holding
this opposition in contempt. threw
heavy forces against the Russian cen
ter, leaving very thin lines of commu-
nication between their wings. This
created a situation said to be without
precedent in the history Of military
strategy.
Wedge Through German Center.
In the meantime the resumption Of
the Russian offensive resulted in a
wedge, dominated by Lodz. being thrust
into the German center. II the Germans
can hold their lines Of communication
with their wings intact, the invaders
may be able to withdraw. in the view
of British observers, without suffering
disaster.
Berlin and Vienna continue to report
that the battle along the river Vistula
and Warta is proceeding without deci-
sive result. although minor successes
attended with the capture OF prisoners
and guns are claimed for the Austrian
and German operation.
TT is impossible as yet accurately to
estimate the German losses around
LODI" saws Reuters Petrograd corre-
spondent The Germans in groups ana
even IN battalions. are wan
derine. starving and half frozen, In the
snow-covered woods and felds seeking
an opportunity to surrender.
TT would require something like six
or seven fresh army corps to shut on
the German retreat completely.
According to a dispatch from Geneva.
the Journal de Geneye
trains, each composed Of fifty cars,
artillery and cavalry. pass
ed through Luxembourg from Flanders,
on the way to the German eastern
frontier.
Defy Winter in Carpathans.
LEMBERG, Galicia. via Petrograd
and London, November 50.-The Rus
slams appear to have accomplished the
difficult feat of. throwing an army
the Carpathian mountains
southwest of Lemberg. Fighting in the
Rov
being carried on under extraordinary
difficulties, which were increased by
the severe cold, the bitter winds
and occasional snoWstorms. Reports
here say that In their opera
tons against the Austrians the Rus
slams have won important successes
during uninterrupted fighting for the
last two days.
Austrian officers who have been
ca ptured say that they never consider
ed the possibility that the Carpathians
would be crossed at this time of the
year with such degree of success as
the Russians are reported TO nave at
tanned The assertion is made by Rus
sian officers that the Austrians are not
in a position to defend Galicia. The
army which crossed the mountains.
they say, found a distracted popula-
lion suffering from hunger and prtva-
Lion.
Ten Miles of Trenches Taken.
PETROGRAD. Russia, November 80.
ia London. ? p.m.-Six hundred prison.
ers, seven guns and many wounded fell
nto Russian hands in yesterdays fight |
ng to the west of Lowicz. where the
Russians took ten miles of German |
.renches between Glovno and Sobota. |
according to information received today |
through Trustworthy sources.
Glovno is sixteen miles northeast of |
xodz and Sobota is twelve miles north |
,fGlovno. The trenches were protected |
~ triple earthwork and wire defenses. l
It is semi-ofhctally announced that |
he Germans have received reinforce |
nents in the shape of two infantry |
divisions and one cavalry division.
The occupation of Glovno, Bielavy |
md Sobota straightens and strengthens \
he Russian right wing. which already