Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-17
(By w. P. simms.)


PARIS, Sept. 14.--Declaring the
danger Of the siege past, Gallieni no.
titled War Minister Miller and the
government that they can return here
at any time. An official decree trans
ferring the government is expected
soon
Most of the defense army Of Paris,
which numbered about half million,
has gone to the aid of the allies.
There is no doubt the German defense
is broken.
l have just returned from a COM
plete inspection of the front in the
neighborhood Of Meaux, Chateau, Thi-
cry and Soissons.
BORDEAUX, Sept. 14.-Milerand,
at noon, said he does not expect the
Germans to be able to establish any
real line of resistance in France. He
said the Marne defeat was complete,
and that large part of the German
forces were in danger of being cut
off.
Torrential rains transformed the
roads into uagmires, and numerous
German cannons were mired and
abandoned.
PARIS, Sept. 14.-This afternoon
the Bordeaux war office telephoned
the German retreat continues every
where. 1t said the Germans prepared
=, limo nf Jofapva, portb of tho Aivpo
river near Rheims, and attempted to
make stand, but overwhelming
French forces compelled its retire.
ment.
1t added: "The Germans evacuat-
ed Amiens. retreating in the direc-
ton of Personne and st. Quentin.
From Nancy to Verges the retreats
are general. French territory in this
vicinity is totally evacuated"
LONDON, Sept. 14.-Overconfi-
dence and overwork lost the German
battle of Marne. The war office to-
day issued review of the operations
based on the reports of General
French.
According to these reports the Ger
mans were brutal to the inhabitants
everywhere in the towns through
which they passed. Chatteaux were
pillaged and destroyed. The reports
say that General Won Kluck on Sep
tember throught the British crush
ed and regarded the French troops
with contempt, and his overconfidence
laid him open to a terrific flank at
tack which resulted in an end to the
German offensive. Only precipitat-
ing in flight saved him.
The report pays tribute to the Brit
ish aviators, and says that during
twenty days fighting they averaged
nine "Reminiscences daily or hun
dred miles each. Recruits in numer-
Gus midair battles declare that on
September 10 the British marching
north discovered the Germans march
ing north by the Caroate road. The
British made an attack overwhelming
the Germans. Antwerp advices say the
loss was 100000.
The Russian infantry and cavalry
landed in Belgium from AZ British
steamers which transported them
from Archangel, cooperating with
the Belgians in an attack on the Ger
mans.
VERLIN, via Wireless, Sept. IA
The war office declares that the Paris
and London reports of German defeat
is massed misconception of the sit
uation, and states that favorable news
is received which is not published for
strategic reasons.
The Russian retreat in East Prus-
sia appears to be becoming a rout.
General Hinderberg reports that he
captured between twenty and thirty
thousand Russians.
PETROGRAD, Sept. 14.-An Off
cial statement admits that General
Rennenkampf's army in East Prus-
sia was compelled to retire before an
overwhelming German army, but is
holding its new position against fierce
attacks.
The statement adds: "The Austrian
military strength is crushed and they
are retreating everywhere in disor-
der, with Cossacks pursuing.
PARIS, Sept. 14.-The Figuroa
says that General Won Der Holtz, the
German military governor of Belgium
entered Antwerp. under safe conduct,
and made overtures to end the Ger
man. Belgium war in return for GER
tain considerations. Belgium refused
to consider the offer.
4 ANTWERP, Sept. 14.--The Bel
gians have retired to the first line of
the Antwerp forts after two days
lparrying between the two German
army corps. They used every effort
to prevent the heavy forces at Land
strum and 10000 German sailors from
aiding the German right wing in
France. Outnumbered two to one,
the Belgians fought desperately, and
not only succeeded in preventing the
Germans from aiding General Won
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