Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-07

We have seen Germans paying for pur-
officers and men. and even small parties.
losing their way and getting separated.
II Is known that a very considerable num-
Der Of those now included in the total will
rejoin the colors safely.
Enemy's Loss Heavier.
These losses. II heavy in 70 small a
force. have I'm no wise affected the spirit
Of the troops. They do not amount TO
one-thlrd OF the losses inflicted by the
British force upon the enemy and tho
sacrifice received In the army has not
been out Of proportion to its miliSry
achievements.
Drafts OF i9o0n have reached our army
OF are approaching the men on the ives
Of communication and advantage has been
taken OF the five quiet days that have
passed since the action on September
10 fill IN the gaps and refit aud consol-
date the units.
Germnns NeEIeetinR Paris.
The latest information about tho enemy
Is that they arc negleeting Paris and are
marching In a southeasterly direction to-
and center OF the French lines. The first
German army Is reported to be between La
Ferte-sous-Jouarre and Effisos Boffort.
1.-THE second German army, after takinE
Rheims. 10 advancing ON Chateau Thierry
and TO tho east Of that place.
THE fourth German army is reported
20 he marching south and on the west OF
Argonne, between suippes and vile
Jourbe. All these points we're reached by
the Germans on September 3.
THE seventh German army has been
repulsed by a French corps near Diem
willie. II would therefore, appear that the
enveloping movement on the Anglo
Franco left flanI has been abandoned
by the Germans, because II was no longer
practicable &c continue such a great ex-
tension. or because the alternative TO a
direct attack upon the allied lines, is
preferred.
Reason Not Apparent.
Whether this change Of plan by the
Germans is voluntary or whether Il has
been forced upon them by the strategic
situation and the great strength OF the
allied armies in their front will be re-
vealed by the course OF events.
There Is no doubt whatever that ouI
men have established a personal ascend.
aney over the Germans and that they are
conscious OF the fact that with any
thing like even numbers the result would
DO doubtful. The shooting OF the Ger.
man infantry Is poor, while the British
rifle fire has devastated every column
OF attack that has presented itself.
Their superior training and intelligence
have enabled the British soldiers 70 use
the open formation with effect and thus
cope with the vast numbers employed
by the enemy. The cavalry, who have
even opportunities for displaying persona
prowess. and address. have definitely
established their superiority. Field Mar.
shall Sir John Frenehs report dwellI
on the marked superiority OF the British
troops OF every arm Of the service.
British Cavalry ExeeIs.
"The cavalry" he says do as they
like with the enemy until they are con,
fronted with twice their numbers. Tn,
German patrols simply ny before oul
horsemen. The German troops will mo-
face our infantry fire. As regards tn,
artillery. they never have been opposed
by less than three or four times theil
numbers.
The following incidents have heel
mentioned. During the action at lie Cha
teaus on August g. all the officers am
men OF one OF the British batteries ha'
been killed or wounded with the exception
of one subaltern and two gunners. Thes
continued 10 serve one gun and kept
sound raking fire and came out unharme
from the battle field.
ION another occasion q portion OF
supply column was cut off by detaeh
ment of German cavalry. The officer 4
charge was summoned TO surrender. II
refused and. starting the motor Off a
full speed, dashed safely through. losin
Cniy two lorries
1T Is noted that during a rear guar
action Of the guards brigade on Septem
her I. the Germans were seen giving az
ssstance 60 our wounded
THE weather has been very hot. wit
an almost tropical sun. which has mad
long marches firing 10 the soldiers. I
spite OF this they look well and hard
and the horses, are In excellent condition
IN short IL may be said that the wa