If the news is "fair to moderate" in Flanders, it
must be called "very good" in Poland. During the week the Russian advance and the German-Austrian retreat have been rapid and continuous. Not only have large portions of Poland been reconquered and the line of the Warta almost reached, but the Austrians in the south have given way along their whole front and suffered a very severe reverse. It is said, indeed, that they have lost fifteen thousand men and numerous guns. A study of the map will show that the retreat of the Germans and Austrians is still on divergent lines. This means, of course, that the further the Russians push the enemy back, the more difficult joint action will become, and the greater the possibility of one or other of his forces being isolated and destroyed. In this context it should be mentioned that apparently new developments are taking place in East Prussia. As the Military Correspondent of the Times points out, we know very little just now in regard to the situation between Warsaw and Thorn. It is quite possible, however, that developments there may soon force the Germans to give up their hold upon the eastern borders of East Prussia. It is obvious that if Russian hopes come to fruition here the situation will be Ter,' greatly improved.
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