Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-23

future. as IL sees fit. because of the al
legged breach of neutrality on the part
Of China in permitting the landing on
Chinese territory of Japanese troops
whose destination was Kiauchau. The
German government further reserves
the right to exact compensation for
the losses which It and the German
subjects may sustain as a result OF
this action.
Look for Austrian Surrender.
The British government on Septem-
Der II announced that it was momen-
tarily expecting news of the surren-
der of the remains Of two great Aus
trian armies. These, commanded by
Generals Won Auffenberg and Dankl,
have been shattered by the Russians
in Galicia. The Austrians made des-
perate endeavors to concentrate in the
vicinity of Rawaruska, but have been
completely surrounded.
Caught between rivers, unable to
protect wagon trains or transport ar
tillery in a marshy country. the Aus
trians have been cut of from food sup
plies and ammunition and are at the
mercy of the Russian horsemen and
guns
Il is estimated that the Austrian
generals were unable to withdraw $780,
900 men after disastrous defeats at
Knasnik and Tomaszow. which sue
ceeded overwhelming reverses at Lub-
lin and Lemberg, and that this vast
force, the flower OF Francis Josephs
army, will be made prisoners.
Germans Driven From Brussels.
Passengers arriving at Kolkstone
from Flushing brought the rumor that
the Anglo-Belglan army had feoccu-
pied Brussels, the Germans having
previously evacuated the city.
The precipitous flight Of the German
right wing is being continued, said a
report send on the 14th, and their left,
while giving more resistance to the
constant attacks of the allies, Is slow
iy retreating.
The latest official announcement.
made, says that the forward march
of the allies is being kept up along
the whole front and that the armies
are "in constant contact with the en-
envy" The allies left has crossed the
J River Ceinse.
The evacuation OF Amiens by the
Germans. previously reported in news
dispatches, was officially announced.
Lille also has been evacuated by the
enemy.
An official statement says:
Il. On our left wing the enemy con-
tinues his retreating movement. He
has evacuated Amiens, falling back to
the eastward between Scissors and
Reims The Germans have retired
northward from the vesle. They have
not defended the Marine to the south
east Of Reims.
20. At the center the enemy. though
IT has lost Rivigny and Brabant-le-Roi.
still holds the south end of the For
est of Argonne,
ION our right the hostile forces
which were along the Meurthe are
beating a retreat beyond st. Die and
Luneville. We have reoccupied DTaon,
lie Tape, Baccarat. Remireville. No
mency and Pontamousson.
In the Belgian field OF operation the
Belgian army has vigorously taken
the offensive to the south of Lire"
Mourn for German Regiment
There have been many pitiful scenes
enacted at the headquarters of the
One Hundred and Fourteenth German
infantry. says dispatch from Con
stance. Italy. The regiment is report
ed to have been practically destroyed
Thousands OF 5eInisns Slain.
A telegham to the London Observer
from correspondent at Antwerp
dated last Thursday, says:
The authorities are preparing an
official casualty list of the operations
at Iege and / am informed 1t will
) show that no fewer than $4,000 Bel
!, gian soldiers were killed In that he
roic defense"
German Death List 6,535.
There is a high death rate among
:. the German officers. The ratio o.
. wounded to the dead is about two 4
one. The total casualties. as giver
: out in Berlin. are $685. killed. 1891 Sc
riously and 42,242 slightly wounded.
Germany Hears Of Retreat.
News OF the German retreat, despite
: every prscaution. has passed through
: Switzerland TO the north and caused
e profound depression N Germany, afte
= so many announced victories.
$ According TO advices received a
Geneva. Switzerland, people hav,
gathered in the streets in various Ger
3 man towns, shouting: Tell US tn,
e truth, Give us the news!"
= The newspaper Offices at Munich
T. have been closed. as disorders ar
d feared
II is also reported that news Q
the steady retirement OF the German
n in France has trickled into Berlin an,
j. benumber the people.
4. Along the Swiss-German frontier III
b FUN extent OF the German retreat /
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