Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-27

the Germans.
An official explanation Of the Bel.
gian field arrays backward movement
towards Antewrp was given in the fol-
lowing cablegram from London to
Washington made public by the Brit.
ish embassy: "The Belgian field army
based on Antwerp, has fallen back in
that direction to cover its communi-
cation with that fortress. In anticipa-
tion that this might become necessary
the seat of government already had
been transferred to Antwerp. AS Brus-
sells Is an undefended city and no long
cr the seat of government, the fact
that the Germans may have occupied
it is not Of great importance. More
over the present position of the Bel
Gian field army is a menace to the
right flank of any further German
advance westward"
Tie death of Pope Plus will be made
the occasion for another effort to
bring about peace. 1t was stated that
elect a new Pope it will send an ap-
real 10 tho warning nations for peace
and vii ask the United States to aid
in bringing about tranquility.
August 21-"German cavalry forces
passed through Brussels today going
westward. They were followed later
by an army corps.
"a war tax of s4O,OOO,OOO was lev
led on the city of Brussels by the
German general.
Arrangements were completed for
the dispach twice daily Of trains from
Switzerland across France to the coast
under diplomatic auspices. 1t Is ex-
pected the service will commence In
few days and quickly repatriate
10000 Americans and 5000 English
who are in that country.
A French official note said: "a
French dirigible last night threw a
number of projectiles upon two Ger
man cavlary camps in Belgium, caus-
ing great excitement Despite the fire
of the enemy, the air craft returned
safely to the French lines"
The Matin said the French had cap
tured thus far 81 German field guns,
four flags and 10 automobiles. Lieu
tenant Colonel Roussett, a retired mil
itary critic of excellent reputation
said the great battle has begun along
a front of nearly $50 miles, 2,5OO,OOO
men taking part.
Great Britain decided to make
loan to Belgium of $50,000,000. The
money will be raised by treasury bills,
for which tenders were called today.
August GA great battle between
the Germans and the allied forces has
begun, according to official announce
ment. The battle line extends from
Namur to Charleroi, which lies about
20 miles to the west.
A despatch to the Reuter- Telegraph
Company from Client said 1t is rumor-
ed that the Germans are marching to-
-~axas=RssAee.b OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
de, town IA miles southwest OF
Client.
A Central News dispatch from
Amsterdam said large detchment OF
German cavalry suffered virtually an
initiation in the suburbs OF Malines,
Belgium, Friday afternoon. They were
met suddenly by a squad of Belgians
in motor cars armed with machine
guns. Most OF the Germans were kill
ed A handful surrendered and were
made prisoners.
The official information bureau an
nounced that an artillery attack upon
Namur by the Germans was now in
progress.
An English and German cavalry
brigade had a sharp fight on the bat
tlefeld at Waterloo.
August 23-The emperor OF Japan
declared war on Germany. This act
ion was taken at the expiration of the
time limit of Japan's ultimatum to
Germany demanding the surrender OF
Kiao.Chow. The Japan government
has ordered the beginning of opera
tions on land and sea.
Coincidentally with Japan's decla-
ration of war against Germany, the
British official news bureau announc-
ed that the Austro-Hungarian Govern,
ment ordered the Austrian cruiser
Kaiserin Elizabeth now at Tsing-Tau.
to disarm and instructed the crew to
proceed to Tien-Tsin.
The French and British troops face
the greater part of the German army
along battle line which extends from:
Mons to Luxenburg frontier. The al
lied armies, which have been concen
trating at stategic points for the past
two weeks, are believed to be strongly
entrenchei, with powerful forts to lend
support in holding back the invaders
Reports are current that Emperor
Francis Joseph is seriously i'll.
While the Liege forts are said to be
holding out. an official statement from
the French Government told Of the
blowing up Of Fort ChaudefOntaine by
the Belgian commander after it had
been razed by German guns.
Official Russian dispatches claim
victory for the Russian forces, over
three German corps. Grand Duke
Nicholas. commandments of the
Russian army describes Russian VIC
tories in East Prussia.
The Servians apparently are driving
out the Austrians, and late dispatch
by way o. Italy said it is announced
at Viel.na that the operations agains:
Sprvia on the Drina River have been
abandoned