Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-03-03
The European War Day by Day.
German Wasp Still Stings.

bNOiuoHi HSD. Et.--l "O blIl-
ish steamers have been sunk by Ger
man submarines within the war zone
established by decree Of the German
admiralty. The Oakby was torpe-
docd off Rye, but her crew was res
cued. The steamer Royperana was
torpedOed off Eastbourne. Her crew
Of 8 men was saved.
The Scandinavian countries, among
which Norway already has lost four
ships, are trying hard for some solu-
tion of the problem, but so far, with
out result, although it is now pur-
posed tentatively to provide some
sort of a naval convoy for their craft
The matter is to be discussed fur
ther.
AS precaution, England has
closed the entrance to the Irish
Channel, excepting narrow strip
near the coast, in which navigation
will be permitted only by daylight.
1t is also officially announced that
the armed merchant cruiser Clan
MacNaughton is missing with crew
of 2S5 men. The British admiralty
states that Clan MacNaughton was
probably lost in the great storm THAT
prevailed early in February.
Austria to Seize Food StuffS.
Vienna, Feb. 24.-The Austrian
government to-day passed a decree
by which all wheat, barely, corn and
rye will be confiscated to the author
tiles. This step, it is said, has been
in contemplation for some time, and
the decision was finally reached on
account Of the danger Of shortage in
the food supply Of the country since
operations in the war zone off the
| coast Of Ireland and England have
! become so serious.
Hopes To Hold Constantinople.
London. Feb. 25.-Foreign Secre-
| tary Grey announced to the House OF
was in entire accord with Russia's
| desire for access to the sea. The
statement was made in response to
| the Russian foreign minister's utter
ance that Russia intended TO perma-
nently occupy Constantinople.
Secretary Grey remarked that this
was the most important development
in the European situation since the
war began. Russia's desire for a
warm water port and an unrestrict
ed outlet from the Black Sea long
has been one Of her most cherished
| aspirations.
Germans Report Another Victory.
Berlin, Feb. 25.-The town OF
| Przasnysz, Russian Poland, yesterday
was taken by storm by German
forces, according to official announce
ment to-day. The Germans captured
10000 prisoners. The report is
| dated February %. 1t follows:
| The engagements on Mcmel, Bohr
| and Narrow rivers continue. The
town OF PrzaSnysz, in Russian Po-
land, which had been extensively for
| titled. was stormed yesterday by the
| stubborn fight we were victorious,
| capturing more than 10000 prison.
ers. over 90 cannon, a large number
OF machine guns and a very large
amount CT war material.
In other engagements fought
north of the River Nistula during the
| past few days we have taken 5000
| Russian prisoners. In Poland, south
| of the Vistula, the Russians advanced
to Mogily, which is southeast Of Bo-
| limow. and occupied this position.
| Their forces in this movement out
| numbered ours five to one. Or er-
wise there is nothing OF importa zee
to report in this region.
| In the West: In Champagne tie
enemy yesterday continued his des-
| Derate efforts, which, in spite Of the
coming forces engaged. were again
absolutely without success. Other
wise there has been nothing of i'm
portanCe on the western front.
Russia Makes Denial.
PetrOgrad, Feb. 25.-The general
staff to-day issued this communica-
ton:
| 'Onlclal announcements in Berlin
that the tenth Russian army suffer-
ed severe reverse in its retreat to
the rivers Niemon and Bobr are abb
sOlutely incorrect. The German dec
larations that the tenth army has
been completely annihilated can be
catcgorically denied.
| AS q mallnr OF fact Tho cnmno-