FRESH MEASURES TO HELP SERBIA

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2603, 27 October 1915, Page 5

FRESH MEASURES TO HELP SERBIA

LARGE CONTINGENTS TO BE SENT FRANCO-SERBIAN ATTACK BREAKS BULGAR v FLANK By Tdeemph-PreEfi Association-Copyright The "Figaro" states that the Allies have resolved upon Iresl? measures'to help Serbia. Large contingents will be landed without delay and sent to Serbia. The British will immediately dispatch troops and material. SERBS URGED TO FAST. (Reo. October 26, 10.35 p.m.) , . , , , , , „ London, October 26. It is understood that the Anglo-French Staffs have asked the Serbian Headquarters Staff to resist for five more days, when effective assistance will be forthcoming. Tie Serbians are keeping up a rigorous defensive, delivering counter-attacks in order to gain time. BRITAIN MUST ACT QUICKLY. (Rec. October 27, L 25 a.m.) rni tim . . Paris J October 26. i'he Temps says: "Tho Serbian resistance deserves more rapid and more energetic help. Britain lias to considor how she is going to oppose the German advance on Constantinople, which is intended to strike tho British Empire by land. If England, whioh does not lack the necessary men, does not leave the necessary sacrifices until too late, the Austrian attacks will fail." BULGARIAN FLANK BROKEN rm. -ci u jot.- i , , Athens, October 25. Hie French and Serbians have broken the Bulgarian flank at Krivolak The Bulgarians are falling back on Strumnitza. The French at Strumnitza_ lost thirty-one killed and 250 wounded. Fighting has been resumed at Derairkapou, and an intense artillory duel is proceed-

THE LATEST—BULGARIANS DEFEATED BY THE FRENCH PURSUIT BEING PRESSED TO THE FRONTIER, (Rec. October 27, 1.25 a.m.) . ,-t ~ , , , , ... „ , Athens, October 26. As the result of a frcsb battle near Valanera, the French defeated tlio Bulgarians, and aro now pursuing them to the frontier JValanova is on the Vardar, on the Salonika-Mitrovitza line, in tho southeastern comer or Serbia.) . , HIGH COMMISSIONER'S REPORT. The High Commissioner reports . ~ .. . London, October 25, 3.10 a.m. "The French troops engaged the Bulgarians on Thursday, towards Rabrovo, fourteen kilometres (8| miles), south of Strumnitza. The villace remains in our liands. Our losses were light." , t FRENCH OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. ... _ , • , • mo London, October 25. A French official communique says: The first Franco-Bulgarian encounter, on Octobor 21, at Robova, was unfavourable to the enemy, who attacked on October 22 on a- larger front, and were repulsed on a larger scale. SERBIAN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. (Rec. October 26, 10.35 p.m.) nn , • • i . I(rn , , , Nlsh, October 26. A Serbian communique states: flireo of the enemy's battalions have crosscd the Drina, near Itishgrad. "The Bulgarians are strongly pressing towards Kniazevatz. We have taken up a position immediately tlelentling the town, and have crossed to tho left bank of the Timok." GERMAN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. . t , Amsterdam, October 25. A German communique states: 'Generals von Mackensen and von Koevess continue to repulse the Serbians. "General von Gallwilz has gained the south bank of tho Jasrica, despite very obstinate Serbian resistance. AVo buried great numbers of Serbians. "Wo crossed the Danube near Orsova, capturing the opposite heights." (Rec. Octobor 26, 10.35 p.m.) ... Amsterdam, October 20. "General von Koevess lias readied tho Laimrcvac-Northaiigelovcr-Rabova line. "General von Gallwitz sl/irmcd and. captured Livadsra and Kilioari, in the advance on the Presedna Hoiyht, south of Pcterovar. "W« bavo occuDicd tho heights west and aortli-wost of Kuchevo."

BULGARIAN PASTY LEADER IMPRISONED FOR LIFE. (Roc. October 26, 9.5 p.m.) ' Bucharest, October 25. ■Telegrams from Sofia state that M.Stambulivski lias been sentenced to imprisonment for life for promoting an anti-militarism agitation. [In the recent interview between King Ferdinand and the B-ilgarian party loaders, M. Stambuliyski, representing the Agrarians, said: "Speaking on behalf of every farmer in Bulgaria, I hold the King personally for our disastrous adventure of 1913; it will be irreparable if the adventure is repeated, and the nation will not hesitate to call you personally to account. It is a policy which can only bring misfortune, and compromise not only the futuro of the country, but your dynasty. It may cost you your head!" King Ferdinand, astonished: "Don't mind my head. It is already old. Rather mind your own."} DEMAND FOR RUMANIAN INTERyENTION VIOLENT ATTACK ON THE GOVERNMENT. „ . . . Bucharest, October 25. Al. I'ilipescu, a Conservative, in a sensational speech, accused the Government of evasion concerning military sullies. He pointed out that the German treaty with Bulgaria concluded in August, 1914, and Rumania having arranged an alliance with Greece and Serbia ought to go to Serbia's assistance. M. Take Jonescu said that the Opposition could not longer support the Government in delaying in participation in the war, which was materially and morally necessary. AN ARBITRARY COMMUNIQUE. ' (Rec. October 26, 8.40 p.m.) Bucharest, October 25. A Rumanian communique denies M.Filipesou's allegation and declares that no explanation of the external question will be gitan until the proper time. The Government threatens the proclamation of a state of siege if public order is disturbed, and prohibits processions and demonstrations. THE SHUFFLING OF THE GREEK KAISER'S BARGAIN WITH KING CONSTANTINE. (Rec. October 26, 8.40 p.m.) Roma, October 25. Dr. Dillon, the 'Daily Telegraph's" correspondent in the Near East, states that King Constantino promised the Kaiser that he would maintain an attitude of neutrality in Greece, the Kaiser guaranteeing as a reward that Greece would be given Cyprus and the coveted portions of Albania. In view of this understanding, Dr. Dillon thinks that Britain has lost valuable time in making her offer, which included more than Cyprus. He ad3s: "A powerful Allied army in Serbia would attract Rumania to the Entente."

IMPORTANT STAGE IN BIG ITALIAN OFFENSIVE TOO BUSY AT PRESENT TO HELP IN THE BALKANS. ("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.) ' (Kec. October '20, 5.5 p.m.) London, October 25. The "Times" correspondent at Rome reports that the big Italian offensive has now reached an important stage. The reason why Italy is unable to send troops to Salonika is that her whole weight must be behind the blows which are to be given during the next few weeks. A SUCCESSFUL STROKE. (Rec. October 26, 9.5 p.m.) Rome, October 26. An Italian official communique states: "We have captured positions in the Adige zone, completing our hold on the road from Riva to More, capturing a great quantity of material. "Wo repulsed attacks on Merzli, and carried strong entrenchments in the Tlava zone."

ITALIAN LINER SUBMARINED IN THE AEGEAN. Salonika, October 25. A German submarine in the Aegean Sea sank the Italian line-: Sicilia without warning. < THE OUTLOOK IN THE DARDANELLES MR. ASHMEAD BARTLETT'S VIEW London, October 25. There is much discussion as to the prospects of the Gallipoli campaign. The consensus of expert opinion is that the Government is as determined °as ever to push on to Constantinople. Mr. A-slimead Bartlett, in an article in the. "Daily Telegraph," says that the Dardanelles expedition is an excellent example of tho peculiar liabit of the British of conceiving great schemes and rushing them at a moment's notice, without counting the cost. "Our officers and men," he says, "have a wonderful ability to adapt themselves, and this takes the place of the years of study devoted by foreign general staffs. Our method allows us gradually to pile up weight. When we lost the three battleships at the Dardanelles, the Near East believed that the expedition was doomed to failure. When an army inadequate in numbers appeared, that opinion was uot changed. Now the view of the Near East is changing to admiration. It realises that we are determined to 'see the show through.' "The fleet has the enormous responsibility of guarding the Conks of the army. After the Goliath was torpedoed, the army's right wing was left to take care of itself at night time, as the warships were withdrawn from the danger points in the Straits. The German submarines had wonderful chance of sinking the British warships. One admires the enterprise of the commanders, but thinks that British submarines with similar opportunities would have done better. The Admiral continually transferred his flag to the smaller and less valuable vessels, all the ships remaining to carry out their duties with the same precision and coolness as the earlier vessels, though they were from twelve to twenty-year-old ships, which would have been on tho scrap-heap but for the war." "WE HAVE MADE REMARKABLY FEW MISTAKES." London, October 25. Sir, A. Conan Doyle, in the course of his article in the "Daily Telegraph" in answer to the question: "Have we failed in the Dardanelles?" concludes' by tracing our operations on the Western front and the seaj adds: "It" seems to me we have made remarkably few mistakes, and are wonderfully fortunate in our leaders. If we search the glorious_ pages of British history we will not find a man so fitted by nature training as Lord Kitchener. His cold mathematical brain, his Dower of thinking in terms of the year after next, and his enduring and inflexible will make for an ideal leader. Unreasonable criticism tends to dishearten our best men. We have no cause for pessimism." "FACE THE SITUATION AS IT STANDS." (Rec. October 26, 10.35' p.m.) - . London, October 26. Lord Cromer, in a, letter to "The Times," says: "Germany's success against Russia lias induced King Ferdinand of Bulgaria to join Germany, and King Constantine of Greece to ignore the Serbian treaty. It is doubtful whether the most skilful diplomacy could have availed. Recriminations now are useless. We should grasp the_ situation as it stands. The Germans, having failed against France and Russia, are now seeking to carry out a pan-Germanism programme, prepared long before tho war—namely, the establishment of a German Empire A'om the Persian Gulf to the Baltic. We will make a great mistake if we fail to reeogniso the fact that the centre of gravity of tho war has temporarily shifted." Lord Cromer doubts the efficiency of a Cabinet of twenty-two members to grapplo with the situation. The War Committee could not do much by •way of improvement, and some more drastic change is required.

EGYPT PREPARING FOR A TURKISH ATTACK . - Cairo, October 25. The Sultan has undertaken to raise half a million troops in readiness for a Turkish attack. TURKS CLAIM TO HAVE DAMAGED A' TORPEDO-BOAT. Amstardam, October 25. 'A Turkish communique states: "Our gunners damaged an enemy torpedoboat off Djug Bair. It was towed 1 to Imbros."