The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-09-25
NO NEW INFORMATION
is RECEIVED BY LONDON

London. Sept Virtually no new
Information has reached London con-
corning the progress of events in the
western war area, but from the east
comes news which here is taken 80
show that Russia has almost com
pIeted the first stage of what may be
considered the most colossal operation
ever undertaken by a military power.
The fall Of the Austrian fortress
Of JaresIau virtually completes the
investment Of Przemysl so far as lines
Of communication are concerned. Even
the continued occupation Of CracOw
by Austrian and German forces has
not aided in that junction Of Austrian
and German armies which is neces-
sarv TO keep Russia from overTun-
ming Galcia and pushing the armies
Of Austria back to the ridge Of the
Carpathiaus. BY her conquests in Ga
licia Russia now controls the greatest
supply Of gasoline in Europe. This
product is Of the utmost Importance 70
Russia because Of her necessity for
motor transport.
The Russian movement is now de-
scribed as a huge wedge, the riSAt
line Of which extends roughly from
Libau on the Baltic, along the rail
road line to Warsaw. The Russian
general Reunenkampf is guarding this
line Il protects the Russian sources
Of supply and prevents any Outfiank-
ing against the Russian army Of at
tack which already, according to news
in London. is beginning to operate in
the direction Of POsen and Breslau IN
GERMANY The left Of this line rests
on Warsaw from which point rail-
roads tap the rich and populous dis
trict extending to Odessa. The occu-
patton of GaEcia links the Warsaw
railroad system and is regarded in
London as insuring both supplies and
reinforcemeuts for the attacking army.
STAGE SET FOR ATTACK.
That the stage is virtually set for
this attack is indicated by the news
that the Germans are hastily rein
forcing their line between Them and
Kalisz. this latter point being south
east Of Posen. even to the extent OF
abandoning their positions against
General Rennenkempf Not only have
the Russians cut off Austria's domes-
tic supply Of gasoline. but the ban on
the exDortation Of coal to Austria, re
ported from Rumania, may be toI-
lowed, it is held here, by a similar
measure with regard to gasoline. rms
would virtually deprive Austria ana
her ally Of this very necessary pFoduct
for their automobile transport and
aerial service
With all the necessary motor trans
mort. together with absolute command
Of her few railroads which are no
LONGER threatened by invaders, English
observers expect Russia to continue
to move with that rapidity which has
in the past amazed military experts.
It had been predicted that on account
If her lack Of railroad facilities Rus
STA would take six months to get as
many men into the field as she has
already stationed along the line OF FhlS
great wedge in two months time.
Combined Montenegrin and Servian
force. are said today to be in occu- |
patton of the entire southeast section
Of Bosnia and Herzegovina No Off !
cfaI confirmation has been received
from Russian sources of the report
that a Russian cruiser has destroyed |
a German cruiser and two torpedo /
boats in the Baltic.
The British public this morning IS /
EXPRESSING elation at the feat Of Brit |
ish airmen in having dropped bombs (
IN Zeppelin air sheds near Cologne !
and confidence is growing that Great ,
Britain is better protected than hlthar- /
to believed from an aerial assault ~ F.
Germany.
In Belgium defenders and invaders |
hold their relative positions without !
change but many reports are being /
transmitted to England that the Ger
mans are feverishIy entrenChing along !
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