Milford chronicle., 1914-08-14
Allies Preparing TO Meet the
KalSHr'S Troops,
JAPAN MAY WAR ON GERMANY
Italy Expected TO Begin HOStiIi-
ties Against Austria.
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The French forces have been COM
PEELED to withdraw from the town Of
Muehlhausen, in Alsace.
This town had been occupied by the
French on their advance into Alsace,
and on Monday it l..s reported that
they had repulsed a force Of Germans
despite the fact that they were out
numbered.
Later it was announced from Paris
that, in the face Of the Germans, ad-
vancing in force, the French had re-
tired to high ground to the south Of
the city, where they successfully re-
pulsed all attacks.
The French war Office announced
that the Germans and French were en-
gagged for a distance along the from
tier, being in contact at LongWy, Ian
guyon and Marville, in France, and at
Virton, in Belbium.
French forces have defeated the
German invading army in the first
battle on French soil. according to the
war office in Paris. This was at Spin
| court, in the department of the Meuse.
There was a lull in the fighting
throughout Belgium following a bonn
bardment of the forts around Liege
in a desperate effort to carry these
distractions in the Germans path to
the northern invasion Of France. Gen
eral Won Emmich's forces were report
ed to be reforming to renew the ad'
vance.
Berlin's version Of these activities
has not been received, and might well
put a different aspect on the situa-
tion.
Nevertheless, dispatches from Brus-
sells and Paris indicate that a con-
siderable German force has moved,
or is preparing to move, around Liege
and against Huy and Namur. Cavalry
outposts have clashed in that direc-
ton, and the allies, presumably includ-
ing British as we'll as French and Bel
gian forces, are reported as having be-
sin their advance to check the Ger
mans before Namur or Huy or to at
tack them around Liege.
The latest attack upon the Belgian
forts around Liege began at dawn on
Monday. TIE forts held out, despite
the heavy FIRE concentrated on them.
The German losses so far in the
Liege campaign, according to Belgian
official statements, are 1000 dead. 20
600 wounded and 300 prisoners. Even
If this is not exaggerated, as many
military experts believe, the figures
would show that the tales Of slaughter
in which whole German regiments
were swept to death, have been very
much overdrawn.
The recent fighting at Liege has
been described as the fiercest. Among
those reported slain are Prince Viii
liam of Lippe and his son, who led
the van of one German attack.
1t is admitted in London that the
Germans have captured Tongres, ten
miles north OF Liege. One hundred
Germans have been shot as spies in
Belgium.
John Clarkson, of Chicago, who has
reached London from Belgium, said
the number Of Belgians wounded in
the fighting at Liege is vast. He said
the hospitals in Brussels, Client and
other cities are filled.
Great Britain evidently has landed
a considerable force in France and
Belgium in the effort to stem the
German invasion there. This was indi-
Gated by another call for 100000 vol
unteers. This is taken to indicate that
all available troops have been sent to
the Continent The LOndoD Times
saws Great Britain now has between
100000 and 100000 men under arms,
not including the national reserve.
Japan is expected soon to align her
self with Great Britain. 1t is report
ed that the Toxic government is pre-
parting soon to declare war on Ger
many. because of the activity Of the
kaiser's warships in Far Eastern wa
ters.
The situation involving Austria and
Italy also is growing still more acute,
and a declaration of war that will
place Italy in the ranks Of the Ger
man and Austrian foes is expected
shortly.
Belgium has announced that she
considers herself in a state of war
with Austria. Two Austrian ships
were seized at Amsterdam.
The Netherlands has announced
again that she is prepared to maintain
her neutrality in any eventuality, ana
has declared a state Of war" or mar
ual law. in several provinces.