The Chitina leader., 1914-08-18

conflict way Seemingly all possible kind of efforts
are being made to force Italy into the fray this country
declined to join forces with Germany and Austria Those
now trying force Italy into declaration of
war An incident occurred today which result Austria
making declaration It sought send Austrian
army corps italian SOIL in order help Germans
IN Asace The invasion forbidden and Austria makes
vigorous protest to this country against the action
which will undoubtedly be upheld The Petit Journal this
afternoon authoritative information that Japan will
soon declare Germany This action will be because
OF Japan's relations with Great Britain.
LONDON Aug 15.-This afternoon was reported that
seven German bateships bombarded and sunk in the
Sea- The fleet supposed to have been cruising along
the northern part of Norway where had been by the
English several days and venured back sea-
attack was then made by the English and French fleets and
with their superior numbers they succeeded in annia
ing the foreign enemy, the report goes.
PARIS Aug. 14-This afternoon it was announced that
Field Marshal Sir John French of the British army had
joined General Joe supreme commander French army
The location of the atter headquarters given This
evening officially announced that large of French
were nearing Namur Belgium It further stated that
Generals French and Je supposed to be where the
French and English had joined the Begans The
feeling prevalent that with the combined forces
Germany will be driven from Belgium the border
into her territory expected however stubborn
battle will first have to be fought
LONDON, Aug 14-The German forces have been concen
ratng nearer Brussels and all day battle has been going
with the Begians 1t is expected that be announced
any hour that will determine the German campaon of
invasion in Belgium Unless the Germans defeated it will
be difficult to stay the progress their the battle
OF Haeen there fierce resistance the attack
conflict held Lege which brother of the former
German Chancellor Won Bueon was killed
LONDON, Aug 1.-THE Central News dispatches from
state that dispatch rider from the Belgium ouposts
reports that the Belgans battle that was fought
between Dest and Hass in the Lmbourg province the
Germans lost 5000 killed and wounded while the Belgian
losses were 200
ST PETERSBURG, Aug 14-Russian warships made a
sudden advance into the Baltic Sea and seized 73 German
IL Austrian steamships, then retreating
forts These especially desired facilitate the
passage of artillery and transport wagons which it
impossible to get through
BERLIN Aug. 13-The encroachment Of the French in
the Asace country has been severely rebuked Although
of Muhausen had been taken Germans returned with
increased forces and drove the French back capturing 25
officers and 100 men, The fighting for time fierce
Another had today Lowry The Germans
won another big victory and captured 1000 of the
Detachments and this evening reported that
the French have been entirely cleared from German SOIL
BRUSSELS Aug. 13-The battle between the Germans
and Belgans has continued all day in the vicinity Diest It
Will be known as the battle OF Haelon it conferred around
Haeon although it extended from Dies the province
Braban passing around Zeelhe This province in which
Brussels located When nghtfa hostilites ceased
In district within space of fifty yards the Germans
gathered 200 of their dead It has reported
the losses have BEEN and expected that the fight will be
resumed in the morning.
BRUSSELS Aug 13-The first battle in the open country
occurred today between the left wing the Belgian army
the massed force of German cavalry infantry and artillery
Ten thousand engaged in the combat which resulted
victory for the alien forces and result the Germans
reported being ublant and greatly encouraged The
Germans built bridges Mouse river below Liege
and these and the bridges north of Liege the
invaders pouring in large numbers into Belgium territory
Meanwhile heavy guns being brought up make
assault the Lege forts Early this afternoon the fight
again commenced for the capture and possession the ege
ROME Aug 15-Reports received indicate that there is
serious trouble in Albania and that of the residents wish
to take This of the provinces of Turkey,
although is frequently ruled by turbulent and nearly
independent chiefs 1t has coast line of $50 miles north
to south the Adriatc Sea.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug 14-In Russian Poland there
disposition avoid the call to and by of this
feeling the authorities have realized the necessity taking
extreme proclamation issued this afternoon
declaring that tenth nhabtant the would be
shot in the event of further resistance.