King Ludwig of Bavaria, addressing the troops, emphasized the possibility of a prolongation of the war. Germany had decided not to make peace before she had obtained a definite victory. Only the German school training had rendered possible the German successes until now.
The French provincial papers cautiously hint that France wishes to see the end of the war ap-Proaching.
The feeling of the Belgians against England is increasing. The Belgians accuse England of having exposed their country to the ravages of war and inundations from selfish motives, viz., to protect the coast of the Channel.
The occupation of Belgrade by the Austrians seems to be imminent. The Austrians have captured in northern Servia a large number of locomotives and rolling stock. The Servians are now concentrating three divisions south of Belgrade and are building fortified positions for the imminent struggle. The Austrians have taken the Servians in the last fights forty-two guna and thirty-one machine The Austrians have defeated the Montenegrins near Grabovice in a three days' battle.
The Turks have defeated the Russians in Lasistan in Trans-Caucasia. They have occupied Kotur, which town was formerly Turkish but had been taken a few years ago by the Russians, who asserted that it belonged to North Persia, The Russian garrison has been chased from the town.
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