Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-18
BATTLE
ON EVEN TERMS;
100000 FIGHT

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centive Of knowing that should the Ger
man right be again turned there are no
great defensive positions behind the in
vaders until they reach the Meuse river.
The position Of the army OF the German
crown prince. making it's way toward the
stenay gap, remains full OF interest. The
French army which barred the exit of
the crown prince by Toul is still hurry
ing in pursuit Of him.
There is no confirmation of the reported
would not be surprising, in the opinion of
observers in London to see the Germans
quit Belgium altogether II there is any
truth IN the report that the eastern area
OF the war has become the decisive posi-
tion in German eyes and that Germany
will be content to maintain a defensive
attitude in the west.
Italy and Rumnnia Busy.
Italian and Roumanian activities seem
today to point 10 decisivs action in the
near future Should these countries take
the field against Austria Hungary. II ls
argued here that Russia would have its
hands freed and that Germany would be
thrown entirely on its own resources 20
repel the Russian hosts thus strongly re-
infcrced.
Italy seems 10 have called It's reserviSts
to the colors and to be on the point of
occupying Aviona in order to safeguard
It's interests In the Adriatic.
French official View.
PARIS, Sept. I7-The text Of an Of
ficial communication today is as follows:
First, on our left wing the resistance
OF the enemy on the heights TO the north
OF the river Aisne has continued in spite
of the fact that the enemy gave back
slightly at certain points.
Second, on the center between Berry
Au-Bac, on the Aisne and the Argonne
tho situation shows no change. The
enemy continues to fortify itself along
the line previous indicated. Between the
Argonne and the Meuse the Germans arc
entrenehing themselves in the vicinity
Of Mont Faucon. In the woevre district
we have come in contact with several
and Thiaucourt.
Third. on our right wing, in Lorraine
and the Vosges. there has been no
change.
Summing up. the battle is being con-
tinued along the entire front between
the river Otse and the river Meuse. the
Germans occupying positions organized
for defense and armed with heavy
artillery.
Our progress lie of necessity slow, but
our troops are animated by a spirit OF
offensive action and they are giving
evidence of vigor and enthusiasm. They
have repulsed with success the counter
attacks undertaken by tire enemy both
during the day and at night. The morale
OF the French soldiers is excellent
The Austrian armies evacuat,ng
Galicia are in full rout. Their losses in
killed, wounded and prisoners are esti-
mated at several hundred thousand men.
The German army corps which went to
their succor are retreating."
Deny Allied Victory.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 1.-THE German
embassy today received the following
wireless from Berlin:
IAN the French and English reports of
victories of battles in France are untrue
The German retreat of the western wing
was tactical maneuver not affecting the
strategical position. The French attempt
\ to break through the center of the Ger
man position was yictoriously repulsed
There is confirmation of German
successes at several points of the long
extended battlefield. The Temps reports
that the losses of the British army In the
| recent fighting amount to 1900 dead and
wounded"