The Washington times., 1914-11-27
Austro- Germans Begin
Retreat Along Front

LONDON, Nov. Z7.-offcial news re-
oeived in London declares that the rout
of the German and Austrian forces In
Poland has been complete. The gen.
eral staf. however is not yet able to
give any details Of this fighting
1T is now clear that the Russian vfo-
tory in Poland is decisive" says tho
Petrograd correspondent OF the Express
The number OF prisoners taken by the
Russians is estimated at $4,000.
The Germans have begun a retreat
along the entire front" the correspond
ent continues. land in many places the
Tight is a disordered rout, marked by
IN. abandonment OF artillery. maxims,
and transports.
Berlin. meanwhile, is beginning to
talk about repulsing Russian attacks.
which is subtle method OF announcing
that the German troops are on the de-
Tcnsive.'
The Petrograd correspondent of the
Morning Post says:
1t is clear that my previous tele-
gram about the expectations Of an over
whelming success was thoroughly well
grounded. The German retreat is being
pressed from al sides by the Russian
troops, and the Germans are putting
forth their utmost efforts to break
through northward, where, however,
circumstances favorable to the Rus
"f the troops which broke through 1e
ttussian defense are now bands Of wan
Gering stragglers in the rear of the
Russian positions, and are being gath
cred IN as prisoners"
Another Petrograd dispatch says:
''Semi-official adyices received from
Poland show that the German Gefeat at
Lodz, eliminating in the capture OF a
German army corps, was the result OF a
Russian maneuVcr by which the Ger
mans were led into IN knextricable trap.
The Russian left wing, resting on the
River Warthe, and the Russian right
wing on the N-iStula both lying along
The Warsaw-Kaisz railroad, moved for
ward in unison in the last two days.
Simultaneously the Russian center
gave ground and tn" Germans follow
cd. apparently relying upon a German
column from Wialun fifty miles south
west Of Lodz). 10 repulse the Russian
fpff wing, and Ia form a juncture with
-he main GerInBn forces.
The German plan failed as a result
Oc the battle on November %. when the
German force from W!elun was re-
pulsed. Thereafter the Russian wings
advanced and closed the gay through
which tho German center had passed.
In thc meantime Russian reserves
had come Up and they surrounded the
Germans, thousands Of whom surren-
aeTtd. Others fought their way north
IN an effort to Join the German left in
b" vicinity Of Lowicz. a town forty
Jour miles southwest Of warsaw
ne correspondent Of the Chronicle IN
i'erOglad. in describing the reported
''erman defeat. says:
The weakness OF Central Won linden
hurg's position VA that he was isolated
rom the Crown Princes army, which
was nghtns south OF CzenstOchowa.
With the object Of keeping the main
tnburg operated ~ the north. but the
Russian resources were equal to both
armies and when Eon HindenburE
found himself hard pressed he ordered
INTO the gap al WirIun the Austrian
troops, who were intended to turn the
russian left.
These Austrians shared the fate OF
q Austrians who have been made TO
2 ght the Prussian battles. The Rus
sian Grenadicrs foiled their turning
movement ana put them TO flight, cap
ring 5000 prisoners and several scores
o. machine gun.
General Won Hindenburg's position is
E"w hopeless. and the thousands OF
'risoners streaming into Warsaw speak
c.Oquenuy OF his failure.
In the battle with the Crown Princes
army tho Russians are steadily WIN
ling.
The Russian army advancing west
ard from the river San is now within
t@-ive miles OF Cracow. The civil popu-
,: ton, fearing the destruction of the
C.iE. demanded fits surrender In reply
-" military governor ordered the
. hCiesale expulsion OF civilians