FIGHTING RENEWED IN EAST PRUSSIA

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2294, 30 October 1914, Page 5

FIGHTING RENEWED IN EAST PRUSSIA

1 ~. ' . SUCCESS OF THE RUSSIANS ' ENEMY'S DESPERATE ATTACKS REPULSED f ■ Petrograd, October 28. Offioial.—-Fighting has recommenced in East Prussia,-where the Russians repulsed desperate German attacks at Nakalarzewo. The fighting on the Vistula extends from Kutuo to the source of the Uvanka River, near Jezow and Rawa, where part of the enemy's positions were carried. The. Russians forced the Germans to retreat to Altandrano, on the Vistula •River, south of Ivangorod, taking prisoner fifty officer's and three thousand Germans, and capturing machine guns and eight cannons. Telegrams from Warsaw state that heavy columns of Russian cavalry occupied Lmedte (P) on Tuesday. This news caused excitement in Petrograd, as this gain threatens the whole line of German communications. [There is nothing resembling the spelling of Lmedte' 'in the maps at our disposal.] , , REPORTED 'ATTACK BY GERMAN AIR FLEET. London, October 29. ;A Stockholm report states that Warsaw, was bombarded by a German air fleet. The inhabitants were horrified at seeing the Zeppelins approach. Many aeroplanes also swooped upon the town, and dropped a shower or bombs. The Russian guns mounted, on conspicuous buildings, vigorously replied. THE RUSSIAN VICTORY AT WARSAW INTERESTING STORY OF THE GREAT BATTLE. ' ' (Reo. October 30, 0.5 a.m.)' 1 . Petrograd, October 28. The conflict before Warsaw was conducted fiercely. For five days long trains of wounded came in, together with bands of German and Austrian prisoners. Villages were burning in all directions. The German shells burst within four miles of the town, yet the city remained thronged with people, even the aerial visitations did not occasion any panic, although fifty _ were killed and ninety-nine injured.- Villages were taken and retaken many times in the fluc-tuations-of the battle. _ . The German trenches were admirably constructed, as for a long stay. The precision of the Russian artillery wrought desolation among the invaders. Then the Russians forced back the German Wing beyond the Kalosch Road, while the cavalry from the north cut into their rear. The Russians crossed over ten miles south of Warsaw- unopposed, and found that tho German retirement had begun, being afraid of being caught dn a. vice by the Russian armies 'operating north and east. Tho retirement was unexpected. , BERLIN ADMITS A" COMPULSORY RETREAT. (Rec. October 80, 1.10 a.m.) London, October 29. 'An official Berlin message state that the Germans and Austrians have been, compelled to retreat from Poland before fresh Russian troops from Ivangorod and Warsaw. The German reserves will change formation, in accordance with the new circumstances.