The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-24
BATTLE OF AISNE
IS IN PROGRESS
Pushed Back Near Belgian Border B!
Allies Germans Make Dssper.
ate Stand
RUSSIANS ARE in CONTROL
OF Situation In Galicia and Are Pro
crossing in Poland and Russia
Against Germans

Against Germans
The second great battle between the
allied armies Of Great Britain and
France against the Germans in the
northern part Of France is in progress
It is the battle Of the Aisne. The
Germans are strongly entrenched in
the mountains in the region Of the
Noyon on the river Disc, northwest OF
Paris. Their battle line extends to the
river Meuse, north Of the Verdun
Strong reinforcements, probably from
Lorraine, has strengthened their lines
Allies Win Battle Of Marine.
When the German armies invaded
France from Belgium they swept the
allies before them and pushed steadily
forward until they were almost under
the walls Of Paris. Then the tide OF
the battle turned The allies were the
pursuers and the Germans the pursued
This was known as the battle Of the
Marne. The battle ended when the
Germans had been driven north of the
Aisne river and the allies were the
victors.
Three Million Men Engaged.
1t is predicted that the battle Of the
Aisne will be even more appalling
than the battle Of the Marne. Military
experts estimate that there are nearly
100000 men assembled on a battle
line about 10 miles long. Thousands
Of lives will be sacrificed in the az
tempt Of the armies Of the defenders
to push the invaders out Of France
The Germans have left sufficient
force in Belgium to protect their re-
treat through that country in the
event they are forced to fall back.
Renforcements For Germans.
Word has been received that Ger
many has recalled the armies she sent
from the north Of France and Belgium
to East Prussia to check the onward
rush Of the Cars armies through
East Prussia, and will send them to
the assistance Of the Germans in
France.
Move For Peace Is On.
The negotiations that have been 60
ing on between the United States and
Germany with regard to a movement
for peace have given little encourage
ment. Won Bethmann-Hollwegg the
imperial chancellor Of Germany, has
suggested to United States Ambassa.
dor Gerard at Berlin that the United
States secure terms of peace from
Great Britain, France and Russia.
Germany" he said, wants permanent
peace and protection from further war.
fare" President Wilson announced he
would continue his efforts along this
line
Russians Moving Forward.
According to dispatches from Rome
and Petrograd, the Russian capital, the
armies Of Austria in Galicia are in a
pitiful condition At present they are
lowering under the protection of the
forts surrounding Prezemsyl, but the
Russians have surrounded this loca.
zion and are expected to make an at
tack at any time The German troops
that were sent to the assistance OF the
Austrians failed in their mission and
themselves were forced to fail back.
Undaunted by the former defeat at
Konigsberg, in East Prussia, the Rus
slams are preparing to take advantage
of the withdrawal Of a large portion Of
the German soldiers in that vicinity,
who have been ordered to the relief
Of the Kaiser's armies in France, and
are planning another assault on Ko'
nigsberg. The Russians are also en-
ioying victories against the Austro-
German armies in Poland. The armies
of the Car in Galicia and Poland are
already marching on Berlin and in the
event they are successful in defeating
the Germans in East Prussia it will
be only a short time before there will!
be three great armies pushing their
way to Berlin.
Fighting Spreads to Asia
The European war during the past
week spread to Asia and Africa. The
japanese, who declared war against
Germany several weeks ago, have be-
gun an attack on the German posses,
sions in China. The British forces
in Africa have begun campaign
against the Germans in Africa.
Austria In Deep Gloom.
The deepest gloom overspreads Aus
tria. The government has called the
last reserves to the colors. News OF
victories over the Servians was given
out to the people of Austria, but this
has not helped to dispell the depres'
sion caused by the continual defeats
suffered by their soldiers fighting the
Russians in Galicia. Vienna lives in
constant fear that the Russians will
change their course in Gallcia and in
stead Of continuing on to Berlin they
will encircle the Carpathians and be,
siege the capital of the dual-monarchy.