The Belgians see Red.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 94, 11 August 1914, Page 5

The Belgians see Red.

CERMANS SHOT IN fcHE BACK AS THEY RAN. APPROACHES RUN WITH BLOOD. I J 'By Er,ECTRio Tki,egrapit—Gottright] [United' Press Association.] (Received 9 a.m.) Brussels, August 9. The Belgians charged repeatedly. They saw red. Nothing seemed to stop them. Every time they charged the Germans turned and ran, and wero struck in the back and killed like cattle. Then the cavalry charged them. Another account stated that the Germans gained a footing at Glacis under the great gun., and believed themselves safe, utterly forgetful of the machine guns. Tn a moment Glacis was swept cleiir.aiul it ran with blood. The Belgian* in the trenches, not sat-j

isfied with firing their rifles at fifty yards, demanded to go on in bayonet charges. At the sight of steel, many Prussians ran; others held up thenhands and surrendered; others were courageous enough, but were beaten by bad leadership. The attack proved that the days of an automatic machine army were gone. The attack continued unabated throughout Thursday. Thousands in broken bodies massed in the fields and were ploughed by terrific cannonades. A Zeppelin and aeroplane assisted in the attack.

AIRMEN IN ACTION. BOMBARDMENT LASTS CONTINUOUSLY FOR 48 HOURS. LEIMAN'S REMARKABLE RUSE. (Received 9 a.m.) Brussels, August 9. It is reported that a Belgian airman lost his life in destroying the Zeppelin with his aeroplane. Shots destroyed several aeroplanes. Torrential rains on Thursday night added to the suffering of the wounded.| i The bombardment of the forts lasted; for forty-eight hours without relaxation. Thirteen 15-ceutimetre cannon and fifteen-centimetre mortars produced no effect on the cupolas. The Germans are now awaiting mortars of the 28 type. Even if the cupolas are put out of action, the excellent disposition of the forces on the counter scarps will enable tho forts to continue resistance. General Leimau prepared the field with mines to the north of Liege and sent a, detachment to the north of tho field. The Germans immediately fell into the trap and attempted to cut off a small force, but the current was switched on, and the whole German force was destroyed. Similarly the death or capture of two Uhlan patrols was due to a Leiman ruse in making the Uhlans believe they would capture him. Germans on Thursday evening found spaces between the forts open. They entered in small parties, including Von Emmich and his staff. At the citadel Von Emmich informed the Government burgomaster that unless tha town and forts surrendered the Germans would bombard and raze the town completely. On the order? of the Belgian Government the Governor left the town with seventeen notables. On Friday night seventeen notables headed by a bishop and several Deputies of Senators begged Von Emmich not to bombard tho town, but the whole deputation was detained as hosi - ages. The Germans admit that two com panics of German soldiers it Liege fired on their comrades by mintrke.