FOUR ARMIES ADVANCING.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1576, 21 October 1912, Page 7

FOUR ARMIES ADVANCING.

HEAVY FIGHTING IN TURKEY.

GREAT BULGARIAN FORCE MASSED NEAR FRONTIER.

ENGAGEMENT WITH GREEK TOOPS.

By Telocraph-Preas Aesoclatlon-Copyrltthl (Rec. October 20, 5.5 p.m.) London, October 19. A battle Is in progress tiotwecti Turkish and Greek forces northwards of Neluna, in the Elassonn district, which lies across tho noi'th-oastorn frontier of Greece, (Rcc. October 20, 5.5 p.m.) London, October 19. The Bulgarians havo captured Mustafa, a town adjacent to tho railway running from Constantinople through Adrianoplo to the Bulgarian frontier, and thonce on via Sofia and Belgrade to the main European system. Nustafa is five miles south of the Bulgarian frontier. Router's Constantinople correspondent states that heavy fighting is reported northward of Kirk Kiliste, 35 miles east of Adrianople. Large forces are engaged on both sides, BATTLE IMMINENT. RIVAL ARMIES APPROACHING. RAILWAY DYNAMITED. London, October 19. There are 250,000 Bulgarian troops concentrated in a quadrilateral area 35 miles by 20, tho four points oC which are Eski Snghara, Nova Snghara, Khaskoi, and Hcrmnnli, the latter lying .on the main railway sixteen miles from tho Turkish frontier. There are indications that the three main Bulgarian armies, each of three divisions, are being concentrated against Mustafo, from which the Turks have retreated. Thero are twenty thousand Turkish troops at Adrianople and the remainder are camped behind fieldworks stretching eastwards to Kirk-Kilisse, 35 miles distant. Besides the destruction of the telegraphs many- miles of railway between Uskub nnd Salonika in Macedonia, have been dynamited. The Bulgarians have occupied Kurtkale, otherwise Kurtkenikal, a strategically important position, seven mile 9 south-west of Mustafa.

ALBANIAN SUPPORT. 200,000 MEN TO AID TURKEY. Constantinople, October 19. Tho Albanian chiefs nt Monnstir, Uskiib, Jnninii, nnd Scutari linvo intimated to Iho Porte their willingness lo support Turkey with 200,000 men. They dpcliiTe that they will not allow anyone to occupy Albanian territory.

MONTENEGRINS CONCENTRATING. OUTPOSTS DECAPITATED. Podfloritza, October ID. Tho Montenegrin troops oro concentrating at Tnsi, preparatory lo advancing in force on Scutari. Three of General Martinovic's outposts were surprised and conveyed to Scutari, where they were decapitated.

■. A FEROCIOUS WAR. TURKISH BEHAVIOUR COMMENDED (liec. October 20, 5.5 p.m.) London, October 19. The Constantinople' correspondent of "The Times" emphasises the admirable demeanour of thn Moslems in Constantinople towards the Balkan Legations. Hβ states that though (he war will undoubtedly be most ferocious on tho part of tho nrmy, the leaders will do their best to prevent the horrors extending to non-combatants. RUMANIA MOBILISING. EFFECT OF BULGARIAN SUCCESS FEARED. London, October 18. Router's correspondent at Bukarost, tho capital of Rumania, says it has been semi-oflicially announced that Rumania has decided to prepare for the mobilisation of three nrmy corps'to await events. It is feared that Bulgaria's eventual success may prove serious to Rumania's ambitions.

BULGARIA'S AIM. WAR SERVICE IN CATHEDRAL. MANIFESTO BY KING FERDINAND. (Rec. October 20. 5.5 p.m.) Sofia, October 19. King Ferdinand, in a manifesto to tho nation, says war has been declared for tho human rights of the Christians of Turkey. Tho Bulgarians are indebted for their peaceful life to the great Christian Liberator, the Emperor Alexander II of. Russia. They had often remembered tho Tsar Liberator's prophetic words that the work begun must be comploted. The manifesto adds that in the strug. gle of tho Cross against tho Crescent, of liberty against tyranny, they are assured of the sympathies of all lovers of justice ami progress. Tho Queen, the Premier (11. Gueahoff), the Cabinet, and tbe Servian and Greek Ministers attended an impressive service at the Cathedral when prayers wore offered up for the .Tsar and the sovereigns of Greece, Servia, and Montenegro. The service concluded with a prayer asking God in His justice and mercy to grant victory to tho united armies of tho Christian Balkan States. Thousands gathered in the Square outside the . Cathedral and frequently gave vent to their enthusiasm in rounds of cheering.

SERVIANS ADVANCING. REPORTED CAPTURE OF LARGE TOWN. TURKS RETIRE. (Rec. October 20, 5.5 p.m.) Belgrade, October 10. The Servian forces aro advancing into Turkey, and have occupied several villages. It is reported that Prishtina, a town of about 20,000 inhabitants, lying , eleven miles south of tho Servian frontier, has boon taken. Tho Turks guarding the railway whioh runs from Sorvia into Macedonia aro retiring, rind loaving tho Servians lo advanco on Kumanovo unopposed. Tho Servians have occupied the Ristovao line to the third station in tlio direction of Vskub.

A PREMATURE MESSAGE. (Rcc. October 21, 1.0 a.m.) Belgrade, October 20. The reported capture o'f Prishllna wan premature. It is merely a small town , that has been captured. Tho Turks have retreated, destroying tho railway. TURKISH SUCCESS REPORTED. Constantinople, OcloW IS. A telogrnm from Uskub etates thai (ho Turks attacked tho Servians at I'rcpii. latz, and captured n blockhouse and other positions, jils-o arms, ninmunilioii, anil provisions, and thai; I lie Servians then retired. CREEK FLEET PUTS TO SEA. EAGER TO ATTACK THE TURKS. TURKISH EFFORTS TO YTiN OVER GREECE. (Km. October 20, .1.5 p.m.) Athens, October 18. The Greek fleet, which consists of three small battleships, an armoured cruiser, six small gun-vessels, and a number of torpedo Iwats, has put to sea from Phalflvnu. M. Coromilas, Minister for Foreign Aifairs, lias informed tho Chamber of Deputies, that the Porte has striven by all sorts of promises to detach Greece from the Balkan allies. Tho Minister for Jlarine staled thnt the licet was coaor to attack tho Turkish ticeU

BRITAIN AND CRETE. A REPORT DENIED. (Rec. October 20, 5.5 p.m.) London, October 19. Official circles absolutely deny tho truth, of tho report thnt Sir Fnirfnx Cnrtwright, British. Ambassador to Austria, has declared that Britain wants Crete. From tho British standpoint any change in Crete's status is a matter for <he signatories to the Berlin Treaty.

A GERMAN VIEW. Berlin, October 18. Tho nowspapor "Vossicho Zoituug" declares that the presence of a British fleet in Suda Bay, Crete, signifies that though Creto may now be regarded as belonging ta Greece, it is Britain's distinct interest to seo thnt Suda Bay falls into no other hands than those of Britain.

PROTECTION FOR FRENCH SUBJECTS. , Toulon, October 18. • Five French warships aro proceeding to Syria to protect French subjects. AMNESTY TO ARAB REBELS. Constantinople, October 18. Tho Sultan has granted an amnesty to the Yemen rebels, in Southern Arabia, including Seyd Idris and all his followers. RED CROSS AID. London, October 17. The Red Cross Society is sending an Ambulance to Montonegro. Dr-s. Antony, Bradford, ami I l '. Goldsmith,(Australians) accompany it. i The Turkish Administration has notified the postal authorities that the lines bordoring on tlie Servian frontier aro interrupted.