The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-15
Must Be Postponed In
definitely Pending 6
Outcome of Battle in
Russian Poland
ALLIES HOLDING
OWN IN FRANCE
Resumption of Austro German Offensive
in Gaicia Outcome of Russia s Ac-
tion in Sending Heavy Reinforce
ments to the River Niemen

London. Oct. 10, 1000 A. M.-rne
gloom which mas enveloped England
since the fall of Antwerp has been
somewhat Gghtened by the news con
tanned in otff,ial communications that
the allies are more than holding their
own in the furious lighting along the
Franco-Belgian border; but this feeling
of elation has been tempered by the
growing realization that the Russian in
vasion of Sjlesia, which was believed to
be imminent, must be postponed indefi,
nitely pending the outcome of the battle
in Russian Poland.
Russia in the east seems TO have
been compelled to follow the steps. of
her enemy in the west and sacrifice the
fruits of her victories by sending rein
forcements to another part of the long
battle front. The resumption of the
Anstro-German offensive in 6alicia was
an outcome of the action of Russia in
sending heavy reinforcements to the
rlver Niemen, evidently under the I'M
preston that the German invasion of
the SuwalH district was a real menace
and not merely diverting movement.
The Situation at Przemysl
The withdrawal of Russian forces
from Western Galicia, however. is re
garded here to be not as complete az
first reported, for Vienna admits that
Przemysl is still invested on one side
while Petrograd reports that the gar.
rlson of this fortress mas been invaded
by disease and on the point of capitula.
tlon. Other dispatches from the Rus
s.an capital refer to activity along the
NIstul2 river where several attacks are
said TO have been repulsed and declare
tnat the great battle is probably now
under way unless the Austro,G ernar
advance has been hampered by bad
weadhe-
Some idea of the fierceness of the
fighting in Western France can be gain.
ed from the fact that the town of Rove
now in possession of the allies has been
taken and retaken no less than twelve
times. There is no question in the minds
of British observers but that the Ger.
man army is making desperate efforts to
reach the channel coast and the allies
are no less determined 10 prevent such
a move.
Specializing on German Raid
England already is specializing on the
possibility of German raid which
could only become possible if the Ger
mans are successful in securing base
on the coast opposite the narrow part
of the English channel. The Germans
are reported as having been turned out
OF that corner of French territory which
iuts into Belgium and having retired,
they are said to be strongly entrenched.
This report declares thar the Germans
intended TO dash on Calais co-incident.
ally with the attack on Antwerp bur
their efforts in that direction appear
TO have been checked.
Berlin reports the occupation of Lille
hut declares that other than this yhe
Germans have nothing to recort from
the western front
According to dispatches reachlne
London typhuS has shown itself among
the German trocns along the western
front and rumors of the outbreak of
Narioas other diseases are increasing.
England is taking note of these reports
by sending to the front three of her
most important medical men as an ad.
uisr medical staff in the prevention of
epidemics
War Fever Abating in Italy
\ correspondent in Italy reports that
the war fever in that country is abat-
ing. even the most determined anti-Aus.
trians now agreeing that no belligeren,
move should he made before next
spring.
TurEev continues in truculent mood
md trouble already may have begun in
the Black sea where heavy firing has
been heard and where it is believed the
famous German cruisers Goeben and
Breslau which have been sold to Turkey
may have been engaging the Russian
fleet.
Ostend is now virtually a deserted,
city with its docks still crowded with
terror stricken refugees intent only on
getting as far as possible from uhe
scenes Of suffering.
The repatriation of Belgian fugitives
promises to become serious problem
both in England and Holland. and these
countries NAV call upon the United
States TO assist in this work. Further
detachments of Canadian troops are
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