THE RUSSIANS.
SUCCESS ALL THE WAY
Petrograd, October 15
Grand Duke Nicholas reports that the battle in East Prussia continues, and the enemy aro retreating Irom Seiny somewhat disorderly, owing tithe activity of the Russian cavalry and artillery. The Germans rushed reinforcements form the railway region at Suivalki to assist those m retreat. The enemy were attacked wit Ii the bayonet, and repulsed with heavy losses. The Russians bombarded Auguatovo. Thou the infantry drove back the enemy. The Russians were successful at Ozclucyzyn and Gra.jevo. and invaded German territory, sci-3-
LAST NIGHT'S WAR NEWS.
ing part of a convoy of motors. The fighting in this region was the most desperate oi any since the war began, Rains compelled the German artillery to keep to the main roads. The Russian infantry were able to carry out attacks without waiting for cover for their own guns. The wooded and marshy country was the scene of scores of isolated attacks upon bogged and trapped Germans, the Russians finally breaking the enemy into at least four sections and capturing much transport, besides a number of guns. The Russians captured two forts at Przemysl, wlien they were enabled to silence several batteries..
It is reported that the Germans sire advancing in great force from Galicia, seeking to cut the /Russian lines at Warsaw. Cossack outposts are far afield in Hungary. Nearly 1000 guns were in action during the fight at Uzsok Pass. The Austrians made ah obstinate defence, but entire companies wero wiped out, and they retreated, after being dislodged from three positions.
The Russians have occupied Raigrovd, Marianpol, and Kulvaria. The Germans were repulsed at Os<> vie**, and are now occupying tbo Grojevo, Lyck, Loetzew line.
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Feilding Star, Volume XI, Issue 2464, 5 October 1914, Page 3
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