The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-30
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entrenehed armies stili face each other
neither being able to make much head
way while in the center the artillery
duei continues in the district between
the Argonne and the Mouse.
The French claim slight progress
an indication that they are making
heavy attacks 10 compel the Germans
TO withdraw from the ST. Mihiel where
they might bend. IL they did not break
the French front.
Report Capture.
The French also report that they
captured a number of prisoners yes<
terday. but do not say where this cap
ture was effected. Both sides profess
to be wen satisfied with the position
which must. however. prove very wear
ing on the troops. Naturally fresh
troops are being brought up contin-
ually. but IL is dangerous for either
side to withdraw many men from the
fighting line. even to give them a short
respite.
The Germans already have strength
ened their right at the expense OF the
rest of their line and many more men
to assist them will have to be sent
from Germany or Belgium. To take
troops from Belgium with the arctive
Belgian army ready to take the OFTEN
sive at the first sign of weakening.
would be a hazardous undertaking.
The allies. as Is known to all Sh,.
world. are expecting endorsements
OF well trained troops from India. but
when they are due has not been dis
turn the balance In favor OF their side.
A further account of the operations
in France up to five days ago was is
sued by the official press bureau today.
IL pays high tribute to the work OF
the airmen who. since the outbreak
OF the war, have succeeded in keep
ing the special STATS on both sides
informed OF the movements Of the op-
posing forces.
Russians Sweep Ahead.
Having invested Przemysl the Rus
SLAMS are reported to be making their
way not only through the Carpathians
10 sweep across the plains in northern
Hungary, but. In strength, toward era
COW. which they may reach before the
week Is out, unless the Austrian field
army succeeds in checking the ad-
vance. Their arrival at Cracow void
be the signal for a battle along the
line.
L The Germans are in force at Cracow.
where the Austrians would form their
extreme right. and they have consid-
erably reinforced their front extending
north OF that fortress through Ralisz.
Russian Poland. TO Thorn. in the prov
ince OF West Prussia. Further north
they have crossed from East Prussia
and have got as far as the River Me
men, where they are reported to have
suffered a reverse. The two armies,
however. are in close touch right
across the country. so that a battle
along this extended front cannot be
hong delayed.
The Russian emperor's immense ar
mics will oppose the Germans at every
point, and will themselves try to in
wade Germany in more than one dis
trict
OF the operations around Saraievo
nothing has been heard to-day. but the
Servians and Mpntenegrins must soon
be ready for a grand assault on that
city, which. beyond all others, the Ser
vians would like TO occupy.
Attacking cattaro.
The Austrians also are being at
tackled at Cattaro. where. in addition
TO land operations by the Montene-
grins. the French and English fleets
are making an effort 70 reduce the
fortress.
There is more talk OF Italy, Rouma-
MIA and Turkey becoming involved in
the war. but for the moment Italy is
being held back by the government
Turkey. IL is believed. would like to
take hand in the hope Of recovering
some Of the territory she lost in the
Balkan wars. but the moment she does
Greece would be in arms against her.
while this would also be the signal for
Roumania to. come in.
The German cruiser Emden has
again been busy in East Indian waters
and. besides sinking four more Brit
ish steamers-making nine to her
credit-has captured a collier which
will ensure her mobility for another
week or more.
The British government is taking
steps to put stop to the supplying
Of coal to the few German cruisers
which are at large. On different oc-
casions the government has made
representations to the governments
Of the countries from which these
vessels get their supplies and Is also
hunting down the colliers.
Examining Steamers
Dutch steamers are being examined
and In this way check has been put
on commodities shipped TO Germany
through the Netherlands The big
Dutch steamship lines announce that
they will only accept cargo from
America consigned to the Netherlands
government which. 20 avoid breach
Of neutrality. must see 20 u that this
cargo does not got into Germany.
Fishing by neutral vessels on the
coast Of ENGLAND and Scotland has
been prohibited
Following the example Of Irishmen.
prominent Welshmen. headed BY tho
Earl ~ Plymouth and David Lloyd
George, chancellor Of the exchequer.
have set out 10 raise Welsh army
corps for service on the continent