Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10

as the Germans have been compelled to
advance through the swamps Of the
Petit NORM, and then over bare uplands
to the extremely strong French position
however and it is expected that they
will strike and strike again. They are
bringing their reinforcements down
from Chalons on the roads leading TO
puts. in the face of the French artillery
posted on the heights, which give 1t a
great advantage.
English Troops Forge Ahead.
In spite, however. of the Germans des-
perate attacks the English troops not
only held the ground already gained.
but forged ahead. While the official re-
ports failed to indicate the direction in
which the Germans have retired. 1T is
believed that they have withdrawn to
the northeast in the direction of Eper-
nay, q town about seventy miles from
Paris.
A dispatch to the Daily News from
Crecy describes a battle in the gloom,
preceding a thunderstorm. during which
the Germans were forced back from the
Marine valley. A combined rush of
French and British cavalry, says the
dispatch, had smashed into a patrol Of
German cavalry and had utterly
demolished them on the outskirts OF
forest A battery of Royal Horse Ar
tillery, with half their men and horses
gone. did splendid work behind screen
made by a few forest trees they had
felled.
New British Guns Used.
The British new thirteen-pounders par
ticipated In the duel the gunners being
directed by an aeroplane circling high
above the Germans. but out of range.
The English guns appeared TO work
better than the Germans. because there
was no recoil and therefore no need to re-
cover the range once 1t was FOUND. A
number of prisoners were captured by
mitted that they had not the courage to
face the British cavalry charges
The storm that followed the battle was
welcomed by the French and Engfish SOL
tiiers, who stripped and enjoyed their first
bath in many days.
English Claim Captures.
The official press bureau has given out
the following statement:
THE battle continued yesterday. The
enemy has been driven back an along the
list Corps has buried 200 German dead
and taken twelve maxim guns. Some pris-
oners also were taken.
"our I'd Army Corps has captured $50
prisoners and battery. The Germans
suffered heavily. Their men are stated to
be very exhausted.
British troops have crossed the River
Marine in northerly direction"
Indian Forces Turn Tide.
Lord Kitcheners unknown factor"
heretofore held 10 be a great secret.
which has so altered the situation In
France. is now known to be the ar
rival of forces from India. Two d.
visions of infantry and a brigade of
cavalry constitutes these forces A
dozen Indian potentates have been Sc
1ected to accompany this expedition
airy force. These include Sir Pertab
Singh, Sir Ganga Bahadur, Maharaja
Of Bikaner. and Sir Bhupindra Singh,
Maharaja Of Patiala.
If the Indian divisions are organ
lied on the same basis as the British
home army. the Indian contingent adds
about 10000 combatants to the allies
100 pieces of artillery. comprising field
pieces. both light and heavy. and
howitxers.
The British troops, having crossed the
river Marne- are now in 4 position to
follow up their success. They are men
acing the Germans constantly with a
turning movement. This is particularly
true, insomuch as they have the support
OF the French forces left on the banks
of the River Ourcq who are ready to
deal with any German reinforcements
fh.af 1k. ryxyI,t
Gen. Pau, who commands the center
of the French army in this district, Is
reported to be advancing north of
Sezanne toward the plateaux which COM
field. On his left the British forces have
driven the Germans across the Grand
NORM and Petit NORM rivers. while on
the extreme left the French sixth army,
river. has had further successes and is
threatening Gen. Kluck's communities
lions.
Teuton Flags Captured.
On the banks of the River Ourcq two
German flags have been captured by the
French In the course of a great battle.
One was taken from the enemy by force
by a reservist named Gullmard. who has
received the military medal from Gen.
Gallieni. commander of the French forces
at m.a Paris r. hiz nag ,s Of the ssth Reg-
decorated In 1870 with the Order of the
Iron Cross.
According to the reports there has been
no action aga inst the Grand Couronne of
Nancy and in the Fosges and Alsace
the situation remains unchanged.
Battle Not Yet Won.
All this favorable news has cheered
the allies. burt military critics warn
the public that the battle has not yet
been won, and that there probably
will be a week or more of fighting be-
fore a decisive result is attained either
way. r
There is a poa sibility that the Ger
mans are trying to draw the allies
into an attack upon the high ground
that lies between the Marine and the
Aisne, about Rhe inns, and while 1t is
believed that SOME of the edge has
been taken off che German defensive
X is not probable that 1t all has been
Gen. Joffre, the French commander
in-chfef, however. has won some points.
He has gained the time he REQUIRED.
is In better positions and has COM
pieted his concentration, so that he
Is now believed to have a fair chance
against the invaders. who have hewed
their way from Mons to the gates of
Paris.
Short Of Ammunition.
Wounded soldiers arriving in Paris
cay the Germans In the vicinity of
Montmirail, department OF Marine are