The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-05

defeat at Lemberg assumed the character
OF disorderly flight and panic, and the
Russians took 200 guns. together with
the baggage and tens Of thousands OF
prisoners. 1t is believed that the rema-
nant of the second Austrian army is no
longer of any military value
"On September 2, when Russians were
drawing UP within cannon shot OF Lem
berg, the surrounding forts did not stop
this advance. The same day Lemberg
was closely surrounded by Russian troops
and was captured with enormous guam
titles OF war materials. All the buildings
in the town were packed with Austrian
wounded. who had been abandoned in the
enemy's headlong flight.
To Push Forward.
Besides the political and military i'm
portance of Lemberg as the center of
Galicia, its capture is very important
from a strategic viewpoint as 1t consti-
tutes a great railway junction, command
ing the lines leading to the rear of the
Austrian army which is now halted in
line with Opole. Gamostie, and Belz.
The capture of Lemberg will enable
the Russian army to push forward with
stiT greater intensity"
The Russian headquarters staff reports
that the struggle has been resumed along
the whole line. Prisoners state that the
Austrians defending the environs of Lem
berg were seized with indescrIbable panic.
In the suburbs of the city the Russians
captured twenty more cannons.
The Russians are still advancing.
$4,000 Men Routed.
Minister of War Sukhomlinofr an
nounced today that the Austrian forces
routed in the recent fighting in Gslicia
consisted of eight army corps. or about
$4,000 men.
This spells disaster for the Austrians,"
he said. The Russians are absolute mas
tiers of all of Eastern Galicia-"
Grand Duke Nicholas. commander-In-
chief of the Russian armies. sent the fol-
lowing dispatch to the Gar from the
front today:
with extreme joy and thanking God.
/ announce to your majesty that the
victorious army under Gen. Ruzsky has
captured Lemberg. Gen BrussiiOS has
taken HalicZ.
Asks Decorations for Generals.
II beg your majesty to confer on Gen.
Ruzsky. in recognition of his previous
service, the fourth class of the Order of
st. George: for the capture Of Lemberg,
the third class of the same order. and on
Gen. BrusslIoff, for his services in all the
fighting. the fourth class of the Order Of
St George"
Two million Russian soldiers operating
along a front of go miles from Zamost.
Russian Poland, to the vicinity of
Sucewa. in the Austrian province OF
Rukovina. have driven the Austro Hun
garian armies back with heavy losses.
according to an official statement issued
by the general staff.
II is stated that the town Of CZerno-
witt, in Bukavina, and Zolkiew. in Gall
ella, had been captured. According 10
the official statement. which was A re-
sumo of the operations covering a period
of twelve days. the Austrians who fed
Lemberg, after being routed east OF the
city. surrendered. and the Galician capI-
tai is to be used as a base by the Rus
sian army in Northern Galicia.
The statement gave no details as to
the operations ia Eastern Prussia, but |
said that satisfactory progress was be- !
ing made there.
Austrians Surrounded.
Our victories over the Austrians,' said |
the statement, were greater than the |
carly reports had indicated. Apparently !
their forces have been shattered. In ad- |
iftion to their terrific losses in killed and |
several bodies that were cut !
of in their retreat were surrounded and .
forced to surrender.
The Austrians that tried to strike at
Zamost were temporarily successful but .
Russian re-enforcements arrived and /
forced them back in disorder.
THE occupation Of Zolkiew followed |
the battle east Of Lemberg. The rear
guard Of the retreating Austrians is be-
ing cut to pieces by Russian cavalry, hut
their main force has reached and crossed
the river San.
Took Vast Supplies.
TN addition to the great number of
guns We took from the Austrians. we
also acquired vast supplies. Part OF those
at Lemberg were destroyed before the
enemy surrendered"
According to latest reports the battle
IF September . resulted in Russian vic
.ories. In order to counteract Austrian
intentions. a vigorous attack was made
which resulted successfully. The enemy
precipitately. Our trophies are
/ flag, mitrailleuses and many prisoners"
The location OF this battle was not
given. but is believed to have been north
vest of Lemberg.
Germans Sent to GaIIcIa.