Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-30

Sahuol say, put wnen l lett Berlin
on August 27 It was generally admit
ted that 100000 troops were under
arms" he says. THE total strength
VIII be eventually IL 900. 900. not taking
INTO account many thousands OF volun-
teers"
Nor. Troops for Germans
German reinforcements estimated at
$4,000 men are advancing into France
in three columns. according to an Os-
tend dispatch to the Reuter- Telegraph
company of London.
Pope Benedict approached Austria
and Germany through their enyoys In
Rome. and both informed the pom
ln that they are favorably dis
posed to second his efforts for peace.
The car Is understood TO be prepared
to submit the pope's offer to the defer.
entail consideration OF Great Britain
and France. Pope Benedict hopes that
his appeal may lead to an armistice,
which would be a prelude to peace.
The British official press bureau
says the Oceanic, the White Star liner
which was in the British service as q
converted cruiser, is total wreck on
the north coast of Scotland. The Off
GERS and crew were saved.
The German ambassador at Wash
ington admitted that in a cablegram to
President Wilson Emperor William
mad protested against the use OF dunn
dunn bullets by the allied army and
the participation in the war by Bel
gian civilians.
Germans Retreat From Paris.
On September 9 General Gallieni
military governor Of Paris. announced
that the allies had thrown back the
German invading army along the
whole line extending from Meaux
near Paris. to Chateau Senlie, in Lor
raine
He said that the Germans were re-
treating over the whole front and that
the French and English have assumed
the offensive
The French center, General Gallieni
said. had defeated the enemy with tre-
mendous losses
According to those in a position to
obtain authentic information. the cas-
ualties have been terrific.
Russian army, said to number
100000 men. is now in France. accord
ing to the Rome Tribuna. The Trib
una usually is considered well in
formed regarding Russian movements
Official confirmation OF the report il
refused at the press bureau.
Selling the psychological moment
when preliminaries toward the institu-
ton OF peace negotiations are under
way, President Wilson issued proc.
lamation fixing Sunday. October 4. as
a day for prayers for peace.
The reduction OF Italian troops mo
bilized on the Austrian frontier. to a
peace footing may be regarded as an
indication that the government OF Vic.
tor Emmanuel is determined 10 oh
serve strictly the situation to a con.
siderable extent, especially in view OF
the fact that the threatened war action
Of Turkey has subsidized for the mo-
ment. The latter fact may also mo
mentarily dispel British fears I'm regard
10 Egypt. where the close Relationship
OF the khedive with the royal house
Of Turkey and his well-known German
symDathies have caused apprehension
Joffre Claims Success.
An announcement issued by the or
fetal French bureau on September 8
said
General Joffre's plans are being
steadily carried out. The allied forces
acting on the offensive. have been sue
cessful in checking and forcing back
in a northeast direction the German
forces opposed 10 them"
II was officially announced I'm paris
that the Germans we're retreatinq
from the line Of Nanteuille- Houdouir
10 Vordun
"A general action has started ON tho
line through Nanteuille Houdouip
Meaux. Sezaune and VitryIe.Francois
and extending 20 Verdun." the official
statement said. Thanks 10 the vic
orous action Of our troops. strongly
supported by the British. the Germans
started retiring.
"The Germans had advanced into
the region between Coulommiers ana
La Ferte-Gaucher"
Observation-Disclosures is miles