Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-19

London. Oct. 1s.~ e.45 D. m.-Two im- portant successes in the battle for Dunkirk and Calais, for the possession of which the Germans are striving, are credited to the allies in the off cial communication issued in Paris this. afternoon.
 French Reoecupy Armentieres.
 The French are said to have reoc- cupied Armentieres, an important rail- way junction on the Belgian frontier northwgest of Lille, and to have re- pulsed an attempt of the Germans to cross the river Yser, which hows through that little corner of West Flanders which is all of Belgium that remains in Belgian hands. This would mean a check to the German attempt to reach Dupkirk by the coast route The French also are said to have army which is advancing along the Belgian frontier to the coast.
 Continuous Fighting fer a Wcok.
 The battle which culrninated in Ar mcntieres again coming under Trench a influence lasted for a week. during which the fighting was hard and con tinuous. The town was seized by the Germans last week owing to its lm- portance as a railway center, lines ol- verging from 1t in all directions Be sides, it is on the road to Lille. which the Germans still hold despite reports to the contrary. The battle opened with cavalry fighting which gradually developed into a general battle which indicates that the French are adyanc- ing in force toward Lille
 Germans Being Reinforced.
 The allies also have made an ad- vance north of the La Basse canal &tA n certain points between Arras and the Oise This latter is a rasher long front but the claims in the French official communication are taken here to mean that the German movement westward has been checked. The Ger mans. however, are bringing up rein forcements, seemingly determined to resume the offensive either toward Calais or at some other point of the long front
 Berlin says it is not known where these new troops are going but the allies probably will soon learn their destination as their aviators are said to be busy everywhere over the Ger man lines. It is thought here, how ever, that it probably will be some presence felt, although they have made a reputation for quick movements
 Situation Stationary in Center.
 In the center ana III tue fOSSSS, liie situation is stationary. This Is not taken here to mean that no fighting IS taking place and it is considered like ly that the battle on the A1sace iron tier, which has been going on for some days, has yet to reach its end.
 Ostend Taxed $1,0oo,ooo.
 The Germans have established civi administrations in the greater part o. Belgium and are said to have demand. ed war levies from Ostend and Blank enberghe OStend being called upoI to pay S1,000,000 and Blankenbergh' to supply certain provisions Tor maI and beast The arrival in London O. thousands of Belgian refugees hal stirred up the population in the poore districts of the city against the Ger mans. Thousands of Germans are stil carrying on business or continuing il their places of employment, not onl, in London, but throughout the coun try and the agitation for the discharg of those employed in hotels. barbe shops and other places is growing il intensity.
 Contradictory News from Prussia.
 Again the Russians and the Aus trians f1atly contradict each other a to the progress of events in the eas The Austrians claim that the opera tions are progressing favorably fo them, while an official report froT Petrograd received tonight says tha attempts by the AuStrlanS to cross tn River San failed, and that in the fight Ing south of Przemysl, which took tn form of bayonet charges. they cap tured 16 Austrian officers and 100 men. It would appear from report of correspondents at Petrograd ths the Germans made repeated attempt to cross the Vistula at Josefow br were driven back with heavy casual lies These correspondents say thi lighting was part of the general al tack on the Russian positions on tt yistula and that they proved fai hre.
 Attack on Cattaro.
 The British and French fleets an The Montenegrin army are carrying C m attack on Cattarp. the fortified ses port Of Austria in Dalmada, the fir l, tortie from which the MontenegriI ciainn to 1ave repulsed.
 serviens Sweeping Everything 5efo
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 Th-oushout thefr sphere. of opers Mons, Servian reports say the Se Hans are sweeping rything befo z them. It Is not believed here, how kvur. that very serious fighting hi tean taking place there recently ; Ale weather and the conditions of u suas7s must have. Sneen against it. ESsS S >7