The news from Russia is on the whole quite good,
andsuggests that the situation is developing as we hoped and believed it would develop. The Russians have taken up a stand south of the Lublin-Cholm railway, and have not only repulsed the enemy's attacks, but have themselves taken the offensive. Further east they have delivered a severe blow on the enemy's flanks on the heights north-west of Krasnik. During Monday morning no less than two thousand men and twenty-nine officers were taken prisoners, and two thousand dead bodies of the enemy were left on the field. The Vienna wireless message published on Thursday admits the employment of "strong Russian reserves." Here it would appear that the battle is still proceeding with vigour. It looks therefore as if the Russians had reached the point where they hold it safe to turn and rend the foe. It may be, however, that, after all, these are only successful rearguard actions on a huge scale, and that the falling-back process will continue. If it does, there should be no disappointment. The Grand Duke will strike hard when the proper time comes. Of that we may feel quite certain.
