The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-07

attention to the Austrians who have held their positions stubbornly along the San river in Galicia
 According to a telegram from Grand Duke Nicholas the Russians have won victory more important than any pre- vious one. The Russians say they again have occupied Jaroslav. north of Prze- mysl. capturing 5000 prisoners. It Is be- lieved here, however, that there will be another big battle on the Warthee before the armies of Emperor Nicholas seriously threaten Silesia
 In the struggle between the Germans and the allies In the west there again has been little if any change. The Ger mans, twice baked In their attempt to reach the French coast, are preparing for another attack, which, like the last Is directed at the line held by the British on both sides of the town of Ypres, where for a fortnight some of the most san- guinary fighting of the war has been in sides have been larger than those on such a restricted front in any previous battle.
 A Berlin official report claims the Ger mans have made progress here. but this directly contradicts claims of the allies, who say they are holding all their posi- tions and have made some advances.
 Reports come from the Dutch frontier that the Germans are preparing for retire. ment, but military observers here say that the bringing up of endorsements proves they have not yet despaired of breaking through the allies front and reaching either Calais or Boulogne.
 Elsewhere along the great front there has been q repetition of isola ted encoun- tsrs which in the French official com munication are referred to as minor af- fairs, but which in ordinary wars would be considered fair-sized battles.
 The British fleet, according to unof- ficial accounts, again has been in action along the Belgian coast, bombarding Knocke and Zeebrugge. where the Ger mans are understood to be organizing submarine bases.
 Except for the Russian announcement of their invasion of Turkish territory from the Caucasus. silence prevails as to operations in the near east.
 For the present interest is centered in the possibilities of the Balkan states be- coming involved in fhe war It is de- c!ared Greece has annexed Epirus, de- nied her by the London conference after the first Balkan war.
 It is said also on good authority that negotiations are proceeding for an agree ment by which Bugaria will receive Mac edonia, which is largely Bulgarian, if she will consent actively to support the allies. Servia, which won Macedonia by the sword. hesltatee, 1t IS sald, 10 give 1t up: but 1t is thought here she can hardly turn a deaf ear to Russia, who entered the war on her account Further 1t is stated she would receive compen- sation in Bosnia through which she would get route to the sea.
 The Germans hoisted the white flag at T o'clock this morning at the weather observation bureau of Tsingtau
 The quick equalization of the Germans was the cause of much surprise and Joy to the men of the army and navy oper- ating against 1t and also to the people of Tokio.
 The charge against the middle fort was brilliant one.
 It was led by Gen. Yoshimi Yamada at the head of companies of infantry and engineers.
 The number of the German and Jap anese losses have not been announced
 Paris. November 6.-U0:40 D. m.)--The following official communication was is- sued by the French war office tonight:
 "In the north tho fighting continues to be severe. According to the latest re- ports our offensive was proceeding in tho region to the south and east of Ypres.
 In the region of Arras and from Ar