Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-10-08

on August q it was generally admit
ted that 100000 troops were under
arms" he says. The total strength
will be eventually 100000, not taking
into account many thousands of volun'
teers."
More Troops for Germans.
German reinforcements estimated at
10000 men are advancing into France
in three columns, according to an Os-
tend dispatch to the Reuter- Telegraph
company of London.
Pope Benedict approached Austria
and Germany through their ENJOYS in
Rome, and both informed the pom
tiff that they are favorably dis
posed to second his efforts for peace.
The car is understood to be prepared
to submit the popes offer to the defer
entail consideration OF Great Britain
and France. Pope Benedict hopes that
his appeal may lead to an armistice.
which would be a prelude to peace.
The British official press bureau
says the Oceanic, the White Star liner
which was in the British service as a
converted cruiser, is a total wreck on
the north coast Of Scotland. The Off
GERS and crew were saved.
The German ambassador at Wash.
ington admitted that in cablegram to
President Wilson Emperor William
had protested against the use of dunn
dunn hI1l1ntc Az hn ol1taA
the participation in the war by Bel
gian civilians.
Germans Retreat From Paris.
On September 8 General Gallieni.
military governor Of Paris. announced
that the allies had thrown back the
German invading army along the
whole line extending from Meaux,
near Paris, to Chateau Senlis, in Lor-
raine.
He said that the Germans were re-
treating over the whole front and that
the French and English have assumed
the offensive.
The French center, General Gallieni
said, had defeated the enemy with ire
menQouS losses.
According to those in a position to
obtain authentic information. the cas-.
ualties have been terrific.
A Russian army, said to number
250,00 men, is now in France, accord
ing to the Rome Tribuna. The Trib-
una usually is considered we'll in
formed regarding Russian movements.
Official confirmation Of the report is
at the press bureau.
Selling the psychological moment
when preliminaries toward the institu-
ton of peace negotiations are under
way, President Wilson issued a proc
amation fixing Sunday, October 4, as
4 day for prayers for peace.
The reduction Of Italian troops. mo-
DiliZed on the Austrian frontier. to a
peace footing may be regarded as an
Indication that the government of Vic.
or Emmanuel is determined to OBJ
serve strictly the situation to a con-
siderable extent, especially in view of |
he fact that the threatened war action |
" Turkey has subsidized for the mo- |
nent. The latter fact may also mo-
nentarily dispel British fears in regard
0 Egypt, where the close relationship
" the khedive with the royal house
f Turkey and his well-known German
have caused apprehension.
Joffre Claims Success.
An announcement issued by the of.
cial French bureau on September
aid
General Joffre's plans are being
teadily carried out. The allied forces,
citing on the offensive, have been sue
essful in checking and forcing back
northeast direction the German
orces opposed to them"
1t was officially announced in Paris
nat the Germans were retreating
ON the line of Nanteuil-le- Houdouin
, Verdun.
"A general action has started on the
ne through Nanteuil-le- Houdouin.
eaux. Sezanne and Vitry-le- Francois
nd extending to Verdun," the official
atement said. Thanks to the Wig.
GUS action of our troops, strongly
by the British. the Germans
arted retiring. Az
THE Germans had advanced into
Q region between Co1lommie4s and
l Fert e-Gaucher."
Houdouin Is miles