The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-12-03

London. Dec. Preferences to the
Russian success in north Poland have
become somewhat chastened since the
rautionary report issued by Grand
Duke Nicholas, commander of the
Russian forces in the field, was made
public. Nevertheless, the military
critics In the capitals of the allies, ac-
cording to dispatches reaching London,
remain convinced that the German
invasion of Russian Poland has suf-
tered a check which only the most
strenuous efforts Of the German COM
manders ran save from degenerating
into disas ter.
A news report from Petrograd sets
forth that the Germans, apparently
ignorant of the extent of the Russian
opposition along the Eistula, or hold
Ing this opposition in contempt, threw
heavy forces against the Russian CEN
ter, leaving very thin lines Of COM
munication between their wings. This
| crested a situation said to be without
precedent in the history of military
| Itategy. In the meantime the re-
sumption of the Russian offensive re-
suited in a wedge. dominated by Lodz
being thrust into the German center. If
the Germans can hold their lines OF
communication with their wings intact,
hey may be able to withdraw. in the
view of British observers, without suf-
! iering disaster. k..
Berlin Claims Advantages.
Berlin and Vienna continue to re-
port that the battle along the Rivers
Vistula and Warta is proceeding with
but decisive result, although minor
successes, attended with the capture
of prisoners and guns. are claimed for
| the Austrian and German operation.
Say Success is Near. ..
Fighting on the Russo Prussian
| front Is turning advartageously for our
| Sides" telegraphs a correspondent of
the Petrograd Army Messenger Our
cavalary has dispersed the enemy, who,
tions of war The energetic pursuit
of our forces prevents the Germans
from taking up the positions which
they had prepared for their use in the
event of retreat" ...r ...
Referring to the operations in
Galicia, the Army Messenger says:
"All of our operations in Galicia are
| ending successfully for use. We con-
tinue to push the Austrian army In the
direction of Cracow. In spite ,of in
tense cold, which is delaying our Of
| fensiye we are advancing VIGOROUSLY
! Several Of our contlngents already
are abreast of Cracow, the defenders OF
i hiiiSi liS NuIhcu the SOulD
side. The morale OF our troops Is ex-
cellent."
A review of the military operations
| In the last week by both sides at the
rear of Lodz, as given out semiofffi-
cially in Petrograd indicate the Ger
man army under General Mackenzie
| has been cut in three parts.
| The right wing is still struggling Is
! miles west southwest of Lodz in an
| attempt to unite with the column sent
&c its assistance from Wilen. The
| center is 10 miles northeast by north OF
| LodZ and is still engaged in a des-
perate effort TO cut its way west ia
| rejoin the left wing, which is partially
| cut off from the strongest position on
the Vistuln. This army. the review as
| serts, is moving back by the Russian
| onslaughts. but is stubbornly disputing
| the Russian advance.
In this quarter the Russian advance
is from Goblin. 90 miles north of LODI
1t is estimated that the centers of the
three parts Of the German force are n
least 20 miles apart and that the mid
die cne Is acting entirely on its own
initiative, being completely isolated
from the others.