The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-07
Costi-ncd from First Pogo.

south OF me Marne and in line with the
French forces on our right and left.
The latest Information about the
enemy IL that they are neglecting Paris
and are marching In southeasterly d.
rection toward the Marine and toward
The first German army 10 reported TO
be between La Ferte- sous -Jouarre and
Essises. The second German army
after taking Reims, has advanced to
Chateau-Thierry and to east Of that
place. The fourth German army ia re-
ported west OF the Argonne ridge be-
tween Suippes and Ville-sur- Tourbe
All these points were reached by the
Germans on September 3. The seventh
German army has been repulsed by a
Therefore II appears that the enveloping
movement upon the Anglo-French left
flank has been bandoned by the Ger
mans. either because Il Ia no longer
practicable TO continue such a great ex-
tension or because the alternative or a
direct attack upon the allied line Is
preferred
whether this change OF plans by tho
Germans IL voluntary or has been forced
upon them by the strategic situation
and the great strength OF the allies
armies on their front will be reveale>
by the course of events.
Shooting of German Infantry Poor.
There Is no doubt whatever that our
tendency over the Germans and they
are conscious of the fact that with any
thing like even numbers tho result
would not be doubtful. Tho shooting OF
the German infantry is poor. while the
British rifle fire has devastated every
column OF attack that has presented IT.
self. Their superior training and in
telligence has enabled the British TO
use open formations with effect and
thus to cope with vast numbers EN-
ployed by the enemy.
Tho cavalry, who have had even
greater opportunities for displaying
their personal prowess and address have
definitely established their superiority.
Sir John French's reports dwell upon
the marked superiority OF the British
troops Of every arm OF the service over
the Germans. Tho cavalry he says, do
as they like with the enemy until con-
fronted by thrice their numbers. The
German patrols simply ny before our
horsemen. German troops will not face
our infantry fre. and as regards our
artillery they have never been opposed
by less than three or four times their
numbers.
THE following incidents have been
mentioned During the action at lie
Cateau on August rs the whole Of the
officers and men OF one of the British
batteries had been killed or wounded
with the exception Of one subaltern and
two gunners These continued TO serve
one gun and kept UP sound first rate
fire and came unhurt from the battle
field
"On another occasion a portion OF a
supply column was cut of by a detach-
ment OF German cavalry. Tho officer
IN charge was summoned to surrender.
but refused. and starting the motors at
full speed dashed safely through, losing
only two lorres.
During a rear guard action Of the
Guards Brigade on September Cor
mans were seen giving assistance 20
our wounded
"The weather has been very hot. An
almost tropical sun has made the long
marches trying 20 the soldiers. In spite
OF this they look we'll and hearty. The
horses in consequence OF the amount Of
hay and oats in tho fields are in excel
lent condition.
I'm short. the war 80 far az II has ad-
vanced has given most promising op-
portunitles, adding to the reputation Of
the British arms and achieving notable
and substantial successes. But We