Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-07
Critics Expects to See Part
Of Western Army Sent
Hurrying to the East
TURKISH ARMY is
NOT MUCH FEARED
England Awaits Invasion Of
Egypt Before Starting
Real War on Porte

Paris, Nov. 6.-Grand Duke
Nicholas, commanderln-chief Of
the Russian forces In the field, has
sent telegram to General Joffre,
commanderin-chief of the French
forces, saying the Russians have
gained in East Prussia the great
est victory since the beginning of
the war.
Washington, D. c., Nov. GA
dispatch to Earl Kitchener from
Grand Duke Nicholas, received at
the British embassy here, is al
most identical with that sent by
the duke to General Joffre.
The grand duke refers to the
greatest victory since the begin
ming Of the war as being in Cali
cia, and says:
~ am confident Of the speedy
accomplishment of our common
task and am persuaded that deci-
slve victory will be gained by the
allied armies"
Petrograd, Nov. 6.-The Rus
SLAMS have captured Jaroslau,
GaIicia, and have taken five thou
sand Austrian prisoners, accord
ing to telegram from Lemherg.
Jaroslau is II miles northwest Of
Przemysi.
Austrian attempts to cut off the
Russian attackers have broken
down and the Austrians now are
In retreat along the river San.
London, Nov. 6.-The latest reports
from the western battle front, reach
Ing London from Dutch sources, indi
cate that the Germans have retired
from the User, but the fighting is sale
still to be proceeding within the tri
angle of Ypres, Dixmude and Boulers
The latest official communications
give evidence that the German as
saults are becoming less intense, anc
there are some indications of the
resumption of the offensive on the
part of the allies, with the Belgians
reported as occupying both banks Of
the User, and forcing the Germans il
that neighhorhood to retire on Bruges
In spite of these reports, however
there is no disposition among the al
lies to be over-confident. Some hint
of this feeling is found in the revived
interest in London in the Russian
military campaign. Many military
critics are expressing the hope that
the advance on the eastern German
fronf;or will boc0mo c,1oh a MANA oe
that Berlin will be compelled to recall
several seasoned corps from the west
ern front to meet the new danger.
Turkey Not Feared.
It is not believed here that Turkeys
entrance into the field Of combat will
greatly affect the Russian campaign
against the Teutonic allies. Russia
has three army corps in the Russian
Caucasus, none of which has beer
drawn for service elsewhere in the
var.
Russia is reported successfully tc
have invaded Armenia with four army
corps and the Turkish forces in that
district are said to be today much
weaker than they have been for some
weeks past. Russian troops are re
ported as already we'll across the Tur
kish border, and the fighting is pro
ceeding along battle front estimat
ed from 100 to 100 miles.
Berlin reports little activity along
the Russian border, and indications
are lacking that the German forces
having reached selected positions
along the river Warthe, are prepared
10 check the onrush of the Russian ar
mics. Vienna admits that the Rus
slams have crossed the river San, but
the Austrian armies facing the Rus
sian left wing evidently are intact
and in position to maintain stub.
born defense.
Italy to Be Forced In.
England's warfare against Turkey
Is still naval and is likely SO to re
main until Turkey invades Egypt
Such move the allies hope will prove
the final straw to induce Italy to en-
bark her fortunes with the entente