The defence of the Russian line at this point has
been splendidly stubborn. With Marshal von Mackensen remaining .motionless, as he has done for some days, the great German enveloping movement is still a long way from succeeding. Once againmany Austrians and Hungarians have been taken .prisoners at Sokal, which lies behind Marshal von Mackensen's line, We venture to think that even if he advances lie will not be very happy with such things occurring in his rear. .Speed, as we have said elsewhere, is necessary to the German plan. But the pace is slackening while vital points have not yet been reached. The Russian Grand Duke fights on interior lines, and still has all the railways. The outlook has improved since we wrote last week. Meanwhile the Tsar has called up men of nineteen years of age, and Marshal von Hindenburg has invited Dr. Sven Hedin to be present at the entry of the German Army into Warsaw. We draw much encouragement from such premature invitations, as past episodes entitle us to do.
