The Calumet news., 1914-10-05
Allies Attempting Decisive Blow
at German Right Which May
Be Caught in Trap
FRENCH YIELD GROUND
Officially Admit RepuISe at Ger
tain Points North Of the
OiSe River

London, oct. j.-I'ighting is reported
Of Arras, and if true, General Won
Kluck is in as dangerous a predica-
ment as he has been since the allies
began their determined movement to
turn the German right. A lull, betit-
ting the day, occurred Sunday along
most of the great battle front.
The fact that fighting is now in
progress in and around the town of
Douai midway between Arras and Va
lenciennes, on the railroad 10 Mons, is
taken in London TO show how surely
the allies in northern France have
pushed forward the movement they
hope viii envelop General Won Klucks
right wing in a net Of steel.
Apparently the allies intention now
is 20 attempt something decisive
against the German right. and if pos
sible bring TO an end this contest
which, for magnitude and stubborn
ness, is without precedent in history.
The Germans have had a long time
in which To make their positions Sc
cure, SO there is a lot Of hard fighting
for both the attacking forces and the
defenders. The defensive role is now
apparently being assumed by the in
vaders.
Germans Pushed Northward.
In the Argonne district. where the
crown princes army attempted an add
vance "a few days ago, there has been
additional fighting. with the result thai
the Germans have been pushed back
uorthward
In southern Woevre the French are
making progress, but very SLOWLY
against the Germans, who crossed the
Meuse at 1t. Mihiel but later Wee
forced back over that river.
In Lorraine and the Vosges, there is
no change in the position OF the OPP
posing armies. This probably is ac-
counted for by the fact that the Ger
mans have not sufficient forces to at
tack the almost impregnable line ut
fortihcations, while the French are top
busy elsewhere To- attempt an invasion
of the lost provinces. They have set
themselves the task Of getting the
Germans out Of northeastern France
and If this can be accomplished, they
are faced with the necessity of at
tacking the German positions in Al
SAGE Lorraine.
German Report is Optimistic.
London, oct. 5.--A Reuters Berlin
dispatch gives this official statement
issued last evening;
The battle on the right wing and in
the Argonne district is proceeding sue
ccssfully.
Operations off Antwerp and in the
eastern theater have been carried out
according to plan"
French Admit Losing Ground
Paris. oct. .--CAfternoon-Omci
-"On our left wing to the north OF
the Oise the battle continues with
great violence. The result remains in
decisive. We were obliged at certain
points TO yield ground.
Along the remainder OF the front
there is no change"
Poineare Visits Battle Front
Bordeaux, oct. president Poin-
'are. accompanied 10y Premier Nivani
ana Minister for War Alexandra Mile
rand. left at noon yesterday to visit the
battle front.
The president goes TO the battle
iue. not to take part in the strategy.
rs is the case Of Emperor William and
possibly Emperor Nicholas. but that
he may personally congratulate the
troops upon the bravery they have
displayed in the long and stubborn
lighting.
Portugal 10 Enter War;
Berlin. oct. 5.-Cwireless 20 say
'ille. l.. I.-OfhciaD- force OF nat~
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