Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-10-08

PARIS The Germans have
undeniably gained ground in the re-
gion OF Roye at the hinge of the al
lied line General Joffre admits a re-.
verse.
The allies line has bent under ire
mendous pressure but remains unbrok-
en-. North of the Disc. where the bat
tie front forms right angle, the fight.
ing IS violent but indecisive.
Meanwhile the Germans have ap-
pareItly failed to check the thanking
movement whose point. according to
unofficial information, is within six
teen miles of the Belgian frontier,
more menacing than ever to Van
Kluck's western communications.
General Joffre's purpose now re-
vealed points to a drive at Mons and
Brussels. while holding fast in the
main battle line. This contemplates
the relief Of Antwerp as we'll as a
weakening of the German center nee
essitated by army corps sent from the
center to support Won Kluck.
Along the fortified hills Of Cham
paigne, the deadlock continues, but in
the Argonne and along the Meuse, the
Germans, summoning fresh resources,
are sleepless in their efforts to break
the allied right wing and so open an
urgently needed east and west line Of
communications from Metz. General
Joffre assures the government that
the attacks have been beaten back
The communicates of the twenty-third
day Of the battle are mere paragraphs
of generalities, an indication, invar-
liable of a poignant stage Of conflict
The night communique was as follows:
The general situation is unchanged
On our left wing fighting still con-
tinues. In the Argonne and on the
heights Of the Meuse we have re-
night
Grand Duke Nicholas, commander
in chief of the Russian army, has sent
telegram announcing the Russian
victory at Augustowo to the minister
of war to be communicated to General
Joffre. General Joffre has sent in his
name and in the name of the French
arr his most hearty congratulations
TO the generalissimo of the friendly
and allied army because of the victory
as an indication of future successes"
Allies Admit Reverse.
Official admission of the first French
reverse for several days, a setback in
the region where success was noted
Sunday. was contained in the COM
munique Of the afternoon:
"On our left wing north Of the Disc
Tho battle continues with the utmost
violence. the enemy having again been
heavily reinforced. The result of the
action continues undecided. We have
-.-,scn compelled to give ground at GER
tain points.
"AIong the remainder of the battle
uns there has been no change in the
situation
Erreror Nicholas Reaches Front.
pETROGRAD Emperor Mich
olas commander in chief of the Rus
elan armies, has arrived at the head
ouorters of the active army This IN
formation was given out from general
headquarters.
AeropIanes Battle over Antwerp.
ToNDON News agency dis
matches from Antwerp say tnat SIX
aeroplanes were engaged in battle
a. ,bo air over that city, but that
snailv all dispersed without any be
ing disabled. ,ho,
PARIS - The Figaro says tha'
the grand duchess of Luxemburg has
hecn deported and is now held as a
.s,so,er Of war in a castle near Nur'
smburg 1t also says that the Luxem-
bnrg army of $50, including its com
nander. are also held prisoners in Ger
many. ,
roNnON - Concerning the nus