The evening world. Newspaper, August 20, 1914, Page 2

— i 2 4 THE NVENING WORLD, THURSDAY, AUGUST. $0, 1014. : GERMANS AND BELGIANS IN BITTER FIGHT NEAR ANTWERP E fhave been conipelled to retire before the overwhelming \ German infantry advance. ef “Communication with Brussels has become very difficult ) since early this morning.” ss ‘ German Army Pierces Belgian Defense Line -__. PARIS, Aug. 20 [Associated Press].—An official com- munication received here from Brussels says: “The Germans have gained ground on both banks of : ' the River Meuse, and are in contact with the armies of the allies. Re “The enemy, finding the routes to the southward strongly > held by French and Belgians, discovered an opening to the morth. This may entirely change the strategy on both sides. , “The Belgians, having held the invaders in check for Be days, have done all that could be expected. Belgian strategy will now be merged into the general plan of the armies. The retrograde movement does not mean at.” 4 , " , portion of the Belgian army has begun to retire in the 4 2 i of Antwerp, according to an official announcement | Bast of Namur the Germans have attained the line be- ag tos to rou and Neufchateau. Large German forces con- a to cross the River Meuse between Liege and Namur. outposts have occupied Dyle. In Hands of French. . Aug. 20 (United Press).—The first official bulletin ; sfgeued from the French War Office said: ' <“Our entire position is excellent. The advance in Alsace= continues. Reports of French defeats at Muel- and La Garge, coming from German sources, are without foundation. -so/“The German retreat toward Strassburg continues. The @ermans are outnumbered by the French, and consequently /Maye failed to make any determined stand against our forces.” According to the War Office the French army of Aleace-Lorraine has reoccupied Muelhausen after a fight had been in progress since Monday. ‘She Germans occupying positions to the west of the ‘were compelled to evacuate after the French artillery “been placed in position and began shelling them. ~ ‘The War Office says that part of the positions held by ‘Germans were taken at the point of the bayonet after a s of desperate charges in which the Prench troops dem- d their worth, ‘The Germans are stubbornly opposing the French ad- tn Upper Lorraine, and have pushed It back at several where only small cavalry guards were massed. _» But it is said at the War Office that the general advance against Strassburg is moving rapidly and that the Germans that direction are falling back without presenting any very serious opposition. | ‘The Wer Office: to-day made public the fact that the ns have been operating in the Department of Mucrthe- le, having crossed the frontier at Cirey and maine positions threatening Nancy until dis!odged on day. |» The German columns consisted of cavalry and mounted ) machine gun detachments and they burned and almost » entirely obliterated many villages. At Badonviller a column jef French cavalry attempted a stand but they were shelled the Germans and driven out, the village being almost ly demolished. Many houses caught fire, and it is claimed at the War ce that women and children and aged non-combatants death in the ruins of their homes, _ According to the War Office all of the Germans have been driven across the frontier and the French cavalry driving them north. That the Germans are making a determined resistance the French operations in Alsace-Lorraine is indicated by War Office's announcement that the Germans have n the town of Ville. It is stated that the fighting lasted for five hours, the Germans charging the French on in the face of a withering fire from the French posted on the hills just outside of the town. . The German Uhlan s charged time and again, using their to good advantage. Although badly decimated and i back, they returned to the attack in ever increasing ‘@unibers, and finally the French retired, leaving the Germans possession of the field. The official announcement says: » “Our troops fought with great bravery at Ville. Despite overwhelming force of Germans attacking them, they out for five hours and then retired in good order.” ST. PETERSBURG, via London, Aug. 20 [Associated ‘Press).—A body of Russian troops, according to an official amunication given out to-day, has occupied Qumbinnen, miles from the Russian frontier of East Prussia, cap- at the same time twelve German guns and a large | guumber of prisoners. xy ANOUNCEMENT, =p honew: report advance in prices of Pires sentetals Tie wilinncwey ctver 'S¥ oung Hats, which will maintain their same high standard of quality at no advance. EARLY FALL STYLES ARE READY, he. ) feat Ee of Map of the Fighting Ground in Belgium Showing Distances Between Contested Points VANDERBILT’S YACHT SEARCHED FOR ARMS AS SHE LEAVES U, S. NEW LONDON, Conn. Aug. 20-— The schooner yacht Vagrant, which went to sea last night bound to a foreign port, was subjected to a gearch for arms and ammun''ion be- fore custom house officials here would permit her clearance. Inspector Beckwith went aboard and looked her over thordughly, pur- suant to the neutrality order, It was the first search eince the war in Eu- ro} Fhe vepent has her owner, Com- modore Harold 8, Vanderbilt, and friends aboard, bound first to Hall- fax and then to Labrador, j asus asset al SHOUT OF “COPY BOY!” GOES UNHEEDED NOW, FOR OFFICE BOY IS THE BOSS. PARIS, by Mall te New York, Aug. 20 (United Press).—The newspapers were hard hit by the general mobilize- tion orders, which took in all men be- tween the ages of twenty and forty- @ Biere, Ing editor of Ex- lator, the biggest of the Paris Gilles: Waa talied tsethe ‘colors. “Hie went as @ private soldier. The tn Blore’s paper Conflicting Reports as To the Fate of Louvain LONDON, Aug. 20 (United Press] —The combined Qerman armies of the Meuse and the first army of the Moselle is to-day attacking the allied lines near Brussels. It was forced to advance against strongly entrenched positions which are heavily supported by thousands of pieces of French artillery. The German advance during the last two days of fighting has been very slow, but none the less steady. Persistent reports that Louvain fell before the German advance are received. Namur ts in danger. German infantry with plenty of artillery has moved through Dinant on the south against the strong Belgian fortifications, while another force, operat= ing from an entrenched position near Gembloux, is moving from the nozth, and the city is enveloped. The losses have been enormous on both sides. The bring» ing into action of the artillery has added to the slaughter. The lines fronting the battle scene are covered with dead and wounded, but so far neither side has been able to gather their wounded and the suffering must be intense. The Belgian War Office, in reviewing the situation, insisted to-day that despite the continued German advance the moral effect af the operations has been a victory for Belgium. The Belgium statement says: “Fighting is proceeding on the whole front, extending from Basle, Switzerland, to Diest, Bclgium, and in these numerous contacts the more the opposing armies approach each other the more one must expect to hear of an advantage on one side and a yielding on the other. “Far from being beaten we are making arrangements for beating the enemy under the best possible conditions.” Britain Makes Mystery of Moves of Its Army LONDON, Aug. 20—(United Press).—The mystery surrounding the whereabouts of the British expeditionary forces was further increased when the War Office press bureau issued an official statement denying that the British forces were engaged along the Belgian-French position now. being attacked by the Germans, Heretofore it had been believed that the British troops were in Bel- gium, sdutant also went, but as an ed to the same i pens, he editor ts now septs under ——————_— BLIND BISHOP HAD PLANS OF FORTRESS; SLAIN BY GERMANS. poise PARIS, Avs 9 (Associated Press).— La Croix, the Catholic newspaper, de- ciu.e@ the blind Bishop, Mer, Kannea- Glesser, ~.-.. .0 have becn shot by the Germans it Totele sn meson, was an ation an. anti- t Geri ft ea Se patie eae tt criress of 1 cein-Glote where a large German force is awaiting the advance of ae ‘rench army mow marching miecenstce i igarie,ce a)get ne of nema:i fortiticavions in that region. (Bieta eat GERMAN FORCES ENTER BRITISH POSSESSIONS IN EASTERN AFRICA. NAIROBI, British Kast African Pro- tectorate, via London, Aug. 20.—A German force crossed the frontier linto British territory to-day raiding the na- Uves’ cattle, Protectorate ta Th ahaa at natty 415,000 square he Ne 2 ee £ salar rer ine perial authorities. has a by poe ihe ibe aemy Wace t4 oy uh: im native ice force of 1,736 men eine tliat Renae si Mau Tee ——— CZECH TROOPS MUTINY; MANY ARE SHOT DOWN ‘BY AUSTRIAN SOLDIERS. i, PUREE oe, Bftait @ Novoe Vremya confirm ior re pee fers oars ‘ [4 despatch from Washington to-day said the British Embassy had confirmed the reports furnished two days ago that the British army had all been landed in France on Aug. 18. A despatch from Maastricht, Holland, says reports are circulating that the British have landed an army corps on the north coast of Germany. The only olreumatance lending color to the rumor is the fact that telegraphic communication with Germany, which bad been in full operation, through Winterswijik near the Prussian border, was suddenly cut off.) — ——————-_ ENGLISH GENERAL’S BODY ARCHER M. HUNTINGTON, IS HONORED IN LONDON; | HELD AS SPY, COMPLAINS OF CHARGER FOLLOWS COFFIN| TREATMENT BY GERMANS. LONDON, Aug. 30.—The body of rl THE HAGUE, Aug, # (United Press), Grierson of the British army who died] Archer M, Huntington, New York, Fea suddenly a few days ago in France,; iit a cee el " yy wre. |°°, where he had been sent to command a #rePt Saeneep ees re British army corps, passed through! Huntington, reached here to-day, London to-day on the way to Scotland. ieples, iy wategiees, H2,, ri se fe tire garrison turned out and sterly complained lined route from the train to the/ ment eS: ue Heotland. belongs ra I How German Troops Won Hot Fight at Aerschot LONDON, Aug. 20.—[Associated Press].—A despatch to Reuter’s News Agency from Ghent, Belgium, says: “Yesterday's fighting at Aerschot was extremely hot. The ap- pearance of two German aviators was the first intimation that the Ger- mans, who had been repulsed on the previous evening, intended to renew the attack. r “Flying low, the German aviators surveyed the position and then returned to report. Soon afterwards the German infantry, supported by machine guns and artillery, opened a fierce attack. The Belgians were outnumbered, but put up a desperate resistance. “The troops on both sides fought like demons and the battle soon became a veritable butchery. Two Belgian regiments, which already had distinguished themselves in the forts of Liege, held the invaders: in check for two hours. Both sides were losing heavily when the retreat was sounded. “Major Gilson, whose nose had been broken by a bullet, took charge of the Belgian rear guard, which fought so stubbornly that only seven out of his force of 288 men returned, ! “When Major Gilson reached Ghent a friend Suggested telegraph- ing to his father. At first he refused, remarking that his father would jlearn about his wound from the newspapers. Finally he consented, jSaying, ‘I'am in Ghent. No need to worry. Will quickly rejoin my | regiment,’ ” ¥ PARIS, Aug. 20 {United Press].—Despatcnes recelved this evening, telling of yesterday's fighting in Belgium in which the Belgians were! forced to abandon their advanced bases, describes the struggle as “a veritable butchery.” The Belgian troops covered themselves with glory, although forced finally to withdraw in the face of a superior force, which charged like demons, cutting down men by the score with their bayonets, The beaviest fighting was reported from Aerschot, a small town eight miles east of Malines. The Belgians were heavily entrenched along the roads with their artillery masked in woods and cornfields, As the Germans advanced they were greeted with withering volleys that mowed the advance guard down like wheat. The Germtan artillery was hurried| into action and under cover of their guns the German infantry moved on like a perfect machine. The main Belgian defense was iheaded by two of the regiments that stood the brunt of the early fighting at Liege. They far outdid their exploits on the banks of the Meuse. For two hours these Belgians held a position on the main road, rak- ing the Germans as they came forward. The firing was almost as though at target practice, and for a time the Germans were checked. But the German infantry, resorting to natural cover wherever possible, pushed for- ward until they were close to the main Belgian lines. Then, as the artil- lery poured in a most murderous fire the German infantry charged, All accounts received agree that the charge was a wonderfully offen- sive onslaught. Their men falling like flies, the Germais closed up the gaps in their ranks, replacing the dead and wounded. As the men surged forward the singing of the “Die Wacht Am Rhein” sounded above the rattle of the musketry. The German infantry used their bayonets to ef- fect, and finding that they could not maintain their position the Belgian officers ordered their men to withdraw. They managed to retreat in good order protected by their artillery, although every Belgian regiment engaged was decimated and the losses were enormous. Major Gilson, commanding the Belgian rear guard, al- though shot through the nose, insisted on remaining with his troops, and they successfully covered the Belgian rear, Another flerce battle was reported from Charlerei on the Sambre River. The reports received here say that the German losses were enor- mous here, some of the reports Placing the dead as high as 6,000, Ultimatum of Japan Rejected by the Kaiser BERLIN, Aug. 20 [Central News Cable).—It Is authorita- tively announced that the German Government has decided to reject the ultimatum delivered by Japan that Germany restore to China Kiaochow and Tsing Tao. PEKING, China, Aug. 20.—China to-day inquired of the United States what its attitude would be toward the cession by Germany to the United States of the territory of Kiauchow, for immediate cession thereafter back to China, The inquiry of the Chinese Government was made to the American Charge d’Affaires and it was understood to be based on intimation from Germany that such a course might solve the programme. The Chinese Government fs not sure that such a programme would meet with the approval of Japan or Great Britain and the opiniort Is freely expressed that It will not. But China has informed the United States that no matter what action Japan may take as a result of her ultimatum, the Chinese ied will preserve an absolutely passive attitude, WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.—Officlals here were silent to-day with reference to the Inquiry of the Chinese Government as to whether the United States would undertake the transfer of Kisuchow from Germany to China, took the ct ing of the e occupation Seat tiaras coil neither nOF 6x Among tigen reported joa was the $2500 N GD REAHESPARS TO ADS. TOURS Treasure Ship Tennessee Goesi to Rotterdam to Help Americans ‘There, PARIS, Aug. 20—(Assoctated Prese), —American officers in charg. of the elie: of stranded Americans in Fraace arrived here on a special train from five sealed casks, each containing $56,+ 000 In gold and weighing 198 pounds, ‘The money was transferred to ap< tomobiles, in which the officers prp+ @eeded to the American, Embassy, ab-; companied by @ gyard of four cyclist Policemen, WASHINGTON, Aur. 20—(United Press)—Seerctary of War Garrison announced to-day that the relief ship Tennessee was proceeding to Rotter- at sho would remain at @ until further orders, Aug. 20 (Associated N. Vaughan of Richmond, 7 hie wife arrived in London to-day from Btockholm, Bpeaking of the situation in Scandinavia, Mr, Vaughan said; “There are 6,000 Americans ma- rooned om the Scandinavian Penin- sula, and only one regular daily sall- ing for England, This is 4 steamer with a capacity of 78 passengers. 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