THE WAR.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 25, 16 September 1914, Page 2

THE WAR.

(The following waa issued as an "ex* tra" last evening:— • SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS OR | THE ALLIES. CROWN PRINCE'S ARMY DRIVEN BACK.. London, September 14 (5.20 p.m.)

Official: All day yesterday the enemy stubbornly disputed the passago of the Aisne by our troops, but in spite of the difficulty of fording the river in the face of strong opposition, nearly all the crossings were secured by sunset. On our right and left the French were confronted with a similar task, in which they were successful, many more prisoners being taken. The Crown Prince's army has been driven back, and he has moved his headquarters from St. Menehould to Monfauson.

NO RUSSIANS PASSED THROUGH GREAT BRITAIN.

TO FRANCE OR BELGIUM.

The following message has been received by the Prime Minister:— I London, September 15 (12.30 a.m.)

The Press Bureau has authorised the press to state that there is no truth whatever in the rumors that Russian soldiers have landed in or passed through Great Britain on their way to France or Belgium. The statements that Russian troops are on Belgian or French soil should be discredited.

GERMAN RED CROSS MAN CAP-

TURED.

AFTER FIRING AT BELGIANS.

Times and Sydney Sun Services

In an affray near Ostend a German Red Cross man was captured after firing his rifle and revolver at the Belgians.

AN OPINION OF OUR TREATMENT OF PRISONERS.

GERMAN PAPERS DISGUSTED.

German newspapers express disgust at the unnatural manner in which women are treating the French and Russian prisoners with kindness.

APPALLING WASTE OF HORSES IN FRANCE.

WHAT FRESH HORSES DID.

The waste of horses by war in France was appalling. French Dragoons had to return to Paris and obtain fresh horses and take the trains to the front, and with the help of the fresh horses captured whole sections 01 Germans who were helpless for want of sleep. Even the sentries were asleep. All those capable of doing so, would creep into barns and rest.

KAISER SUPERINTENDED ATTACK ON NANCY.

LOSSES AT NANCY AND LUNEVILLE. The Kaiser superintended the attack on where, it is stated, the German losses were 20,000. Their losses at Luneville were 11,000.

DEMONSTRATION OF AUSTRIANS ENDS IN PANIC.

400,000 UNEMPLOYED IN VIENNA.

A panic occurred in Vienna, whero 400,000 unemployed demonstrated in the street.

RUSSIAN VOLUNTEERS FROM THE FAR EAST.

200,000 AUSTRIA PRISONERS.

Russia has instructed all volunteers from the Far East to assemble at Harbin. It is estimated that Russia holds 200,000 Austrian prisoners.

REJOICING OVER RUSSIAN VICTORIES IN PETROCRAD.

AMBASSADORS' ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.

News of the victories caused tumultuous rejoicing in Petrograd. The audience in the Opera House sang national songs. The Allies' and Japanese Ambassadors who were present in their boxes bowed their acknowledgments.

CONTINUOUS PAYMENT OF BRITISH FIGHTERS.

ISSUE OF AN ARMY ORDER.

| London, September 14. An Army Order has been issued providing for the continuous payment of British fighters who are taken prisoners unless it occurred through neglect or misconduct. A ZEPPELIN DROPPED BOMBS IN ANTWERP.

DESIGNS UPON ROYAL FAMILY

WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED.

Dr. Seamen, of New York, who has returned from Antwerp, says: A Zepplin dropped five bombs on August 25th, above the Royal Palace. Undoubtedly they were intended to destroy the Royal Family who were asleep. One of the bombs cut a man in halves and injured a second. Another bomb passed through a house where several people were sleeping into the, cellar. The inmates were dug out of the debris, having only been scratched.