Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-18

London, Sept. 17. 9.07 p. m.-An- other great battle even more vital for the countries concerned than those which have preceSSd 1t. is now in region of Noyon, on the River Disc, northwest of Paris to the River Mouse north of verdun.
 The front is somewhat shorter than was the case in the battle of the Marne, but this will only result in a masses of troops throwing themselves at each other and every available piece of artillery concentrated in the determined effort of the armies to break through the lines.
 Germans in Strong Position.
 The Germans, who a fortnight ago had to abandon their first swift en- deavor to destroy the armies of France and Great Britain and cap selves on the mountains north of the River Aisne. through the plains of Champagne and in the Argonne mour1- tains through which the Mouse flows. They are in stronger positions than they were for the battle of the Marne and have been strongly reinforced with fresh troops from the north and east. They have attempted some coun- ter attacks against the allied troops which, flushed with victory. have been trying to prevent the Germans from entrenching themselves
 According to English and French of :. .fciai reports. these attacks have been repulsed and the Germans compelled to give way at certain points. but the German general staff claims just the opposite results. So. the public is teft to judge for itself.
 Scene of Battle a lilly Country.
 It is certain, however, that the hilly country north of the Aisne offers good ground for such tactics. It would ap- pear that these western wings of the two armies, the German right and the allies left. are again to bear heavy part In the fighting. Upon the armies of General Won Kluck and General Won Buelow depends the safety of the rest of the German army, should re- treat be decided upon or forced upon them, and besides holding the front, they. have to be prepared to withstand another attempt on the part of the allies to outflank them.
 These German forces hold position from a point near Noyon on the Disc, along the district north of the Aisne to the junction of the latter river with the Suippes. Behind them are splen- did lines of railway running in all di- rections, which facilitate the move ment of troops from St. Quentin, Guise and Mezieres; so that, in this respect, they are well placed
 Northwest France Open to Allies.
 The allies, on the other hand can, and it is believed they are, bringing in new troops through Rouen and Amiens ts threaten the Germans flank. In fact, nearly the whole of northwest France is now open to the allies. the Germans having withdrawn most of their scattered troops east ward towards the Disc.
 Field Marshal Kitchener, secretary of state for war. speaking today with full knowledge of the situation at the front, declared:
 "The tide has now turned" So that he. although telling the public that the war will be a long one, ap- pears to be hopeful of the outcome which is pending.
 Indians to Reinforce British.
 The little British army that has ought so long and so hard is look ng forward to support from the In- iian troops which should soon be al he side of the Englishmen, if not foI he present battle, then for the one which must soon follow it, no matter low it goes.
 The French troops. who also occupy ! valuable centre of occupation al soissons--the engineers having close. followed the army and repaired he railways-are being reinforced Ire being reinforced, and on the whole 10th as to positions and strength O. orces, the opposing armies should b. jvenly matched except for the advan. age of the allies in having an army tt hreaten Won kluck's flank.
 The situation along the rest of thu inc is much the same In the center ,etween Rheims and the Argonne, tn, Germans continue to fortify them elves, while between Argonne and tn, deuse they are entrenching themselve. t Montfaucon.
 The Frerch officials warn the publi, hat ss the Germans occupy position srecared for defense, and are support d by heavy artillery. any progres must be slew.
 sernrana Preparing fer Emerseneies
 The Gerrnans are preparing for ev ny eventua1ity ard are maintaining orce superior to that of tEe Belgian rTny in Belgium. to cover the rstire nent of the main army, shculG tna iecome necessary.
 They are reported to be strengthen ng the Notifications on the Rhine There, if necessary, they could con inue a long defense.
 Critical Position of Austrians.
 All reports, both from Petrograd an uch independent sources as Rome an Bucharest, tend to confirm, or paint | ioonier colors, the critical position c he Austrian armies in Galicia. Thes Imies. which set out to arrest the ad ance of the main Russian army termany, have had the tables turne il them by the Russian Generals RuZ ky and Brussiloff and are threatene fIth envetopment. Having abandone semberg, they are now leaving Prze
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