The Washington times., 1914-08-22

bigger game to the north and to the
west. more especially to the north.
London advices state that the
French were compelled to abandon
their aggressive operations in Lor-
raine and to retire into France be-
fore the great numerical strength
Of the enemy" This begins to look
as though my estimate might be
borne out to the letter. wherein was
prophesied that the Kaiser would
hardly remain 80 undisturbed, II
lurking in the French attack to the
south. Another dispatch adds that In
Alsace the French have been re-
pulsed again. All of which shows
that the southernmost Of the three
invading German armies may be be-
ginning flank movement to cut of
the French on German territory. by
coming upon them in their rear. 1t
would have been monstrous folly to
suppose anything else. But all this
Is still to come. In the meantime,
the French were repulsed by the
Baden corps in the Valley Of the
Breusch and Seille, and have taken
position near Nancy. in their own
Considering the non-arrival of d.
rect news from Germany and the
are sent out by London and Paris.
in favor Of the allies. 1t is exceed
ingly pleasing to fair-minded readers
to find that truth-loving editors are
determined to publish, as nearly as
obtainable, the German side OF the
war happenings. in order to obtain
q balance Of the truth" especially
hvtn0 tho
United States face to face with q
serious problem. By being enabled
to form an unbiased opinion. the
American public win be able to form
the right sort Of Judgment
There can be no doubt that the
Germans have broken through the
center Of the allies or else they
never would have reached Brussels.
The Belgians. as a factor among
ed to all intents and purposes,
though no one will say that they
did not fight like men when they
had the chance to do so. They
were routed. That Is all there Is
to it. But let me ask this: Was
It fair for France, the big broth,
er" in this alliance. to let the small
stemming the German tide. when
istence of the little buffer state
was in the balance? But this Is
the predominant trait of the Gallo
character. despite their proud talk
Of French generosity. Belgium
has received q double lesson, whicn
II should not easily forget: what
has become Of the strong French
force that, according to Paris ad-
vices was sent last week to de-
fend Belgian Independence at Gem
bloux? And where are the three
British corps that on August
landed in Belgium? 1t Is well
enough to envelop the doings OF
the different armies In secrecy. put
why is 1t that. despite this care
"victories" regularly finds its way
out to the world. Had the English
been in a fight so far. 1t would have
become known. No doubt Of that.
Incidentally, this war ito aid poor.
stricken Belgium" is seen from an
entirely new angle. when taking q
look at the London papers.
"There is wide commercial IN
terest in the war."-!1mes.
Merchants are ready to assist IN
the war on the enemys trade: All
that is worth having Will be seized"
Daily Chronicle.
"The British attack on and seizure
OF Germany's trade presents 4 great
opportunity. DAILY Telegraph.
1.-THE way to make fortunes during
the war is to capture the markets Of
Germany. DAILY Mall.
let us have no more about goods
made in eGrmany."-Dai1y Express.
The war was not made In Ger
many: but. as far as England Is con-
cerned. Made in Germany is the
real cause Of II. 1t had been for
years the desire Of the British trad
ers to wipe of the mercantile map
an enemy. and open a way for an
other and stronger competitor for
the worlds commerce. A. D. ].