Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-09-30

London, Sept. 30.-The fighting of
the past few HAYS. " hfcl, took. the
form OF heavy offensive opereatfons,
has not changed to any marked ex-
mics in northern France. Some hard
blows have been struck by each side,
but the armies remain practically
where they were when the Germans
stopped their retirement and COM
menced to entrench themselves.
n The lengthy official communication
issued by the French general staff
makes this plain. The lines of the
allies are roughly sketched in the
French right still rests on Pont-a-
Mousson. and from there turns south
ward to cross the Meuse near ST.
Mihiel where the Germans have sue
ceAded In pushing short distance for
ward.
Thence the front proceeds north
ward to encircle Verdun. from which
fortress 1t strikes directly westward
to Reims. and thence northwestward
and Roye. which are in possession Of
across the river Aisne at Berry-au-
Bac.
1t follows the Aisne to Scissors, and
runs from there northwestward. cross
ing the river Disc at Ribecourt to
Roye. Albert and Combles. The two
latter places are north Of the Somme
In the west the wings are. in very
close touch, the Germans holding Las
signy, which lies between Ribecourt
the French. and also Chaulness, which
Is In an almost direct line between
Roye and Albert.
Day and Night Attacks Continue.
1t Is here that the allies have been
attempting wide turning movement,
to prevent which the Germans have
apparently sent out strong opposing
forces. The French announcement
says the Germans have continued their
day and night attacks. only to be re-
showing plenty Of force in making a
supreme effort to prevent the allies
from working around their right.
To the north of the Aisne two we'll
entrenched armies still face each 9TH
er. neither being able to make much
headway, while in the center the ar
tiller-- duel continues in the district
between are Argonne and the Meuse.
The French claim slight progress
an indication that thev are making
heavy attacks to compel the Germans
to withdraw from st. Mihiel, where
they might bend. If they did not break
the French front.
The French also report that they
captured number Of prisoners yes
| o.
ture was effected. Both sides profess
to be well satisfied with the position.
which must. however. prove very
wearing on the troops. Naturally
fresh troops are being brought up con-
tinually, but 1t is DANGEROUS for either
side to withdraw manv men from the
hshting line. even to give them a short
respite.
Germans Strengthen Right.
The Germans have already strength
ened their right at the expense Of the
rest OF their line. and many more men
Will have to be sent to assist them.
and must come from Germany or Bel
sium. To take men from Belgium.
with the active Belgium army ready
to take the offensive at the first sign
OF weakening, would be q hazardous
undertaking.
The allies. as is known to all the
woria, are expecting reinforcements Of
well-trained troops from India, hut
when they are due Is not disclosed.
They may arrive in time to turn the
balance in favor Of their side.
A further account Of the operations
In France up to five days ago was
issued by the Official press bureau iast
ntght. It pays hiRh tribute to the
work OF the atrmen. who. since the
outbreak OF the war. on both side
staffs informed Of the movement -
the opposing forces.
Movement Of Russian Army.
Having invested Prxemysl, the Rus
slams are reported to be makinx thar
way not only through the Carpsthians
to sweep across the plains in north
Hungary, but in strength toward
Cracow. which they should reach. be-
fore the week u out. unless the Aus
TRAN field army should Succaed In