The Stratford Evening Post WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE EGMONT SETTLER. SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1914. TIRLEMONT.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 4, 22 August 1914, Page 4

The Stratford Evening Post WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE EGMONT SETTLER. SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1914. TIRLEMONT.

Though it may. uofc have been altogether expected, there is certainly no cause for alarm at the fact that the Germans have reached Brussels. Jt is pretty plain that the Allies are well aware of what they are doing, and for reaions which may or may not be those adduced, it was decided that no armed resistance be made at the Belgian capBrussels lies about 2b miles to the west of Diest and Tirlemont, and at the latter place, as reported by an official extraordinary telegram last night, the Germans were defeated with heavy losses. It is possible that this victory was obtained after a certain number of Gorman troops had been allowed to enter, the capital. In any case the battle of Tirlemont cun but have been a more side issue, and with continuous fighting extending over such a wide area it may bo some days before such material advantage is gained as will enable a serious claim to victory to be made. The British troops are now participating in the fighting, and every item from the front will bo awaited with the keenest anxiety and interest.