Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-08-26

office issued the following announce
ment tonight:
"The French and English (the
! plan of attack having failed, owing
| to unforeseen ditIiculties) have re
tired on the covering positions"
Reports were in circulation in
Paris to-day that the Germans, have
occupied the unfortitied town of
| Nancy, France.
Omcial announcement is made in
| the German capital that a German
army has defeated French army at
Neufchateau, capturing guns and
prisoners, including several generals.
The Germans are pursuing the
French vigorously, in one case be-
yond Longwy. Another German
/ army captured $50 French guns in
the French department of Neurthe
and Moselle.
The Germans are reported west Of
the river Meuse, advancing against
Maubeuge. They have defeated an
English brigade Of cavalry.
The bombardment of Tsing-Tau,
China, by the Japanese fleet has be-
gun, according to the Tomato, in
Toxic.
The German troops, according to
reports from Upper Alsace, are MAX
ing another offensive movement
against the French army occupying
Muelhausen.
The Russians, according to Paris
reports, now occupy territory so
miles wide on the German frontier.
A Vienna report says the Austri-
ans are about to abandon their ope-
rations against the Servians on the
Driana river to concentrate. their
forces against the Russian advance.
The agreement of Austria to dis
mantle ber cruiser, the Kaiserin
Elizabeth, at Tsing-Tau, has remov-
ed the danger Of war between Japan
and Austria, according to diplomatic
information in Washington.
British Deeply Moved.
London, Aug. 24.-This day of
waiting has brought home the reali-
ties Of war to the British people. Not
before has the whole nation been
so deeply moved. Englishmen know
that most Of the best regiments of
their army are fighting a battle on
which the future Of the Empire may
depend. Many thousands have rela-
tives and friends in the army; they
know the death roll probably will be
longer than in the case of any British
force since the Crimean war
The only information the country
has had regarding the battle is con-
tanned in brief official bulletins, of
vague character, and these have not
been cheering. Throughout London
the people tonight are IN much
more serious mood than at any time
since they faced the war. There are
no scenes Of gaiety in the theatres
and restaurants and the crowded
streets are quiet.
This does not mean that there is
any less determin alton upon the part
of Britons--only that the people are
beginning to reaiizc what this war
may cost. On every side are heard
declarations that the country must
be prepared for long and exhaust
ing struggle.
Thus far, England has felt the war
far less than any European nation
ngaged-probably less than Holland
and Switzerland-but now waiting
for the issue Of the battle and for
the lists of killed and wounded the
English people understand all that 1t
means.
crowded with impoverished refugees,
who have fled before the German in
vasion. An organization is being
formed to care for these people and
part Of the Prince of Wales relief
fund, which amounts to more than
$7,5OO,000, will be sent to Antwerp
for sufferers who have taken refuge
there. Thousands of Belgians have
crowded hn
lum, and committee will arrange
for their relief.
England and France apparently pro-
pose to care for their smaller ally,
who thus far has borne the brunt of
the hardships which the war entails.
Desperate Conflict Continues.
Paris, Aug. 24.-"The general en-
gagement continues to-day with des-
peration," is the wording of an Off
| cial communication given out this
afternoon. ALREADY both sides have
suffered serious losses.
"A general battle is now being
fought in Upper Alsace upon the
Vosges mountains and along the
river Mourthe. The main body of
| troops is under command OF Gen.
Pau. These forces hold the front
| heretofore indicated, roughly speak
| ing, between Badnoyiller and Lune-
Vile
AN army from the North Wayre
is approaching Nuefchateau and is
attacking the German forces which
| have defiled through Luxembourg and
are now upon the right bank of the
Semoie.
'Another army from the direction
| of Sedan has crossed the department
OF Ardennes and is engaging the
German army corps wh>h has been
proceeding between the rlyer Lessee