Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-30

While tl1e French and British of- fcial announcements indicate satis- faction with the situation along the hattie front in France and confidence tn the outcome, an unofficial report f-o,n Psris declares the German right ,.. a..r f,rolxen and is being pursued t,v inc allies. This report also de- ciares that the Germans have been s,,rrnr1nded fin the Somme department and that Peronne has been recaPtur- ed. rao,, The official press bureau at London xvt,Ie making no objection to the pup licsfion of these reports. declined to take any responsibility for them.
 Official Reports Say No Change
 The announcements issued late at night by both French and British or ficiaIs declared that there had been no change in the situation which they had previously reported as favorihg the allied army to some degree. s. = A narrative from F1ld Marshal Slr :John F,rencil's headquarters, issped at London by the official press bureau cives the reason for the long drawn ~,,t battle, which has now lasted eighteen days ..a-el4 -F 2
 Caused of Prolonged Battle.
 .yrbe extent of the country GOV vers-: CT: ed"-it says, "is so great as to renoeT
  |. march. around the flank in order to escape the costly expedient of a front- al attack against heavily fortified po- sitions"
 This refers to the fiercely contest ed operations of the allies left m an endeavor to outflank the German right wing under General Won Kluck. In these operations French and British, :. heavily reinforced, have been engagef for several days and the encounters al times are reported to have been un- precedented.
 Japanese Becoming Active.
 In the Far East there are signs of much activity on the part of the Japanese, who are engaged in move ment. by both land |and sea, against the Germai concession of Eiao-Chow, in Shantung province, China. The Japanese have occupied the heights outside of Tsing-Tau. the capital ov- eflooking the Germans main line or defence. Chinese Blow Up Railroad Bridge
 Chinese troops have blown up the railroad mridge at Tayu-Ho, six miles west of Wei-Hsien, which has also been occupied by the Japanese and are thus apparently opposing Japanese military operations in Shantuag pro- vince.
 Calm in Russian Campaign.
 The meagr6 reports OI Iuo IuSSlSJl campaign against Austria and Ger many indicate a period of comparative calin, while the gret armies of these nations are getting into position for offensive and defensive.
 British SquadronSfor Pacific.
 A British cruiser squadron under command of Rear Admiral Sir Chris topher Craddock who recently com manded the British warshipS in Mex ican waters, has arrived at Punta Arenas, Strait of Magellan and is be- lieved to be on it's way to the Pacific
 German Cruiser Sinks Four Ships.
 The German cruiser Emden which recently captured six British steam CTS and sank five of them in the Bay of Bengal, has added to its laure1s by sinking four more and capturing 6 collier.
 Italy to Enforce Neutrality.
 The Italian government has issued a warning to Italians, who have talk. en or intend toke service in the army of any country now at war, that thi: is a breach of neutrality and is pun ishabie by imprisonment.
 Late despatches declare that thu Germans have begun their attack ol the first line of the Antwerp defences that they have recaptured Malines occupied Moll, an important railwa. junction, and are bombarding Licrr a few miles from Antwerp, wher many houses have been detroyed