Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-09-16
The European War Day by Day.

OH detachments and attempting to
lnterpose between them and the
frontier.
1t is generally believed here that
the next phase Of the gigantic war
Will take place in German territory
The allies, according to the military
experts, doubtless will endeavor to
prevent the German armies, should
they succeed in eluding capture, from
taking strong defensive positions
near the frontier
Large bodies of fresh troops are
understood to have been sent for
ward to assist in the pursuit and
many more are ready to share the
chase, it is said. Some portions of
the allied armies who, through the
not and sunny days interspersed with
deluges Of rain. bore the brunt of the
lighting, are taking a brief rest in
preparation for future movements
which may call for equally great ef-
forts.
Germans Claim Success.
Berlin, Sept. 14.-German army
headquarters in Berlin to-day gave
out this official report:
THE German Crown Prince has
captured the enemy's fortified posi-
tion southwest Of Verdun and is now
bombarding with heavy artillery the
outer forts lying to the south.
"A battle Is in progress between
Paris and the river Marne over a
front Of 125 kilometres, stretching
from Nanteul in the west, where the
English forces are, to Vitry, The
Crown Princes army is separated
from the main battle by the forest of
Argonne.
"The armies Of the Crown Prince
of Bavaria and Gen. Won Heeringen
are in formal battles near the upper
MoSelle
Jas. w. Gerard the American
ambassador to Germany, has given
out an interview to the press deny
ing persistent reports that the Uni
ted States was preparing to Join the
/ allies; that Mr.. Whitlock the
American minister to BruSsels) had
attached the mayor Of Brussels to
his staff; that the American flag had
been raised at Ghent; that the Tuck
erton incident was unfriendly dis
elimination against Germany. and
that he is advising Americans to hur-
ry home because the United States
was going to war.
Gen. Hindenburg has defeated the
russians, has crossed the Russian
frontier and up to the present time
has taken O,000 prisoner and CAP
tured 80 guns, many machine guns
and aeroplanes."
As to ItaIy's Neutrality.
Bordeaux, France, Sept. 14.-The
Temps quotes Prince Tasca di Cuto,
an Italian Socialist Deputy, with ref
erence to the attitude Of Italy:
"Opinion in Italy," says the dep
uty, rs unanimous in demanding the
realization of the Anti-Triple ALI.
ance program. Every one-today be-
hcVos tha' Italy must absolutely sep
ar2to her IOiiCy auu destiny from the
Triple Alliance.
United Action with the TRIBE EN-
tente Is the inevitable Outgrowth Of
| the situation. Italy's neutrality has
Deeh d necessary transition; our mil
itary measures have been taken as
| quickly as geographical conditions
| permitted, and the Italian army is
ready for all eventualities. Our fleet
| is modified and coaled, thanks to
arrangements with England.
I'VE are now neutral only in ap-
definitely turn the scale in favor of
the Triple Entente"
Germans and Russians in Sea Fight.
london, Sept. l5.--The Exchange
Telegraph's Rome correspondent SAYS
that it is officially reported that the
German Baltic feet is in action and
that fifteen vessels are engaged in
combat. It is believed the Germans
are engaging the Russians.
Germans Still Falling Back?
Paris, sept. 15.-The war office
gave out an official statement at 3
o'clock this afternoon stating that
upon the allies right flank the Ger
mans have fallen back upon Metz. In
part the announcement says.
ION our left at dawn yesterday the
Germans resisted our advance north
OF the Aisne. The Germans south of
the forest Of Argonne increased the
speed Of their retreat, getting be-
tween the Argonne forest and the
Meuse.
In Alsace and the Vosges the sit
uation is unchanged. In Belgium
the Belgian army continues to spread
out from Antwerp, inlicting serious
loss upon the enemy"
Won ILlult SurTcndCrs.
Dieppe, France. Sept. 15.-Re ports
have reached here that the allies
extreme left, after making an encirc-
Ing movement by way OF Roye and
Ham, Joined forces with troops from
behind Boulogne and compelled Gen.
Won kluk to surrender. According
TO one report, Gen. Won Kmk lost
1900 men; according to another,
Z3'OOO men. Both say he lost many
guns and much war material.
Driving Crown Princes Army.