The following official telegram from the Foreign Office has been handed to Reuter's agent in Peking London, Oct. 7.
The War Office reports thet north of the Oise and at Lens there is hard fighting; elsewhere a slight advance or retreat varies throughout the line. Reports are general-satisfactory.
The French Army is fighting with great dash and bravery.
The German troops attacking Antwerp have pushed forward their positions against considerable resistance by the garrison.
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