HELP ARRIVES FOR THE SERBIANS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2608, 2 November 1915, Page 5

HELP ARRIVES FOR THE SERBIANS

' / BRITISH TROOPS LINK UP FAVOURABLE OUTLOOK IN FRANCO-SERBIAN OFFENSIVE ° By ®el«gna,pli—Pxesa Aiwciation-Copjrijlii Paris, October 31. The British nave junctioned with the Serbians. A Serbian communique states that fierce fighting continues in the Southern Morava front, while at Timok the army is taking iip new positions in the rear. ' The army defending Pirot was compelled to withdraw its wings behind the town. The enemy's superior numbers repelled the Serbians for soffie miles on the north-western front. Fresh Anstro-Bavarian mountain troops have arrived. BULGARS REINFORCING AT XRIVOLAK, ' , Athens, October 31. The Bulgarians are pouring reinforcements into Krivolak (on the Vardar) in view of the critical position at TJskub. AUSTRO-GERMAN ADVANCE OFFICIALLY DISCOUNTED. ("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.) London, October 31. The Serbian Legation discounts the Austro-German advance. Serbia's armies are still intact. She always recognised the impossibility of preventing the Germans overrunning the north-east corner. The Franco-Serb offensive in Macedonia justifies optimism. Speedy reinforcements will not only save the Serbian army, but possibly prevent tho triumphal entry of the Germans into Constantinople. SERBIANS HEARTENED UP. (Rec. November 1, 10.30 p.m.) . . Paris, November 1. file Serbian Minister at Pans says: "The Serbians, now that they are assured of the effective co-operation of tha Allies, wall fight to the last man." THE FINAL BATTLE-AUSTRIAN PREDICTION. (Rec. November 1, 10.30 p.m.) Copenhagen, November 1. A message from the Austrian front says that it is expected that {he final battle between the AustroGermans and Serbians will tako place in : three weeks' time, at Kragneovar. ; _ •, MOST IMPORTANT NEWS "GRAVEST INTERNAL DIFFICULIES."; ' ("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.) ,m — • itT ,» , , , London, Ootob'er 30. Ihe Pans Journal says that from Salonika- most important news has been received, despite strict censoring. The gravest internal difficulties have Arisen, and the Bulgarian troops have broken out at various points. DESPERATE RESISTANCE BY MONTENEGRINS. m■ ii ~, ~« . , , ■, Rome, October 81. It is officially announced that the Austrian® have crossed the Drina. near Visegrad, after desperate fighting. The Montenegrins retreated: to their second line of defence. An artillery duel continues.

GERMAN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. . Amsterdam, October 31. A German official communique states: "General von Koevess and General ran Gallwitz have further pushed back the Serbians." AUSTRIAN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. (Rec. November 1, 10.30 p.m.) Amsterdam, November 1. Aji Austrian communique states:— "We stormed several strong Serbian positions at Tilanovac, capturing four guns. Tho Germans co-opcratcd, and we entered. the town. "Our troops are progressing everywhere north-went of Srogijjow. • : "Tho Germans have captured the heights south-west of Lajsovo."- .

BULGARIAN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. (Rec. November 1, 10.30 p.m.) , . Amsterdam, November I. A Bulgarian communique states: —"'Since l»lio capture of I'irot 011 Thursday wo have defeated and are pursuing tiio Serbians. "The Anglo-French fleots liave resumed the bombardment of the Aegean coast." TURKISH OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. ( 1 (Rec. November 1, 10.30 p.m.) . Amsterdam, November 1. A itirkisn couiniumqtio states:—"There is increased activity by our infantry and artillery, supported by warships. Our Anafarta artillery hit a transport, which withdrew, enveloped in dense smoke." BAREFOOTED ARABS IN THRACE. „ Athens, October 31. Thousands or Arabiaai soldiers from Mesopotamia arc arriving barefooted at Constantinople, and being sent to Thrace aftor ten days' training. A MILLION RUSSIANS INVADING BULGARIA London, Octobcr 31. The "Daily Chronicle s Balkan correspondent says that a million Russians, under General Davidoff, are moving towards Bulgaria. THE RUSSIAN BOMBARDMENT OF VARNA. (Rec. November 1, 10.30 p.m.) j Bucharest, November 1. I The bombardment of Varna was extremely violent on Thursday, the Bulgarians returning the fire of the Russians. BULGAtt DESERTERS JOINING THE RUSSIANS. Pfltrograd, October 31. Bulgarian deserters are petitioning to serve in the Russian armies, provide they are not asked l to fight against their own countrymen. BULGARIAN PREMIER STILL EXPLAINING. ■ - , , Copenhagen, October 31. M. Radoslavoff, in an interview with the "Cologne Gazette" correspondent, stated the Bulgarians deplored the conflict with Russia. The latter, however, had systematically ignored Bulgaria's righteous aspirations. Bulgaria had been long in a state of defence against Russia. , VIOLENT BATTLE IN THE BLACK SEA GOEBEN AND BRESLAU ENGAGED BY THE F/JSSIANS, , , Copenhagen, October 31. Bucharest telegrams state that tho Goeben, Breslau, and Hamidieh attacked throe Russian battleships,-several cruisers, and destroyers. ' There was a violent battle, but tho result is not known. THE DOUBLE-DEALING OF CONSTANTINE

REPORTED DEMAND FOR WITHDRAWAL OF ALLIES. ("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Sen-ices.) . . „ London, October 30. ine -Pall Mall Gazette says that King Constantine's duplicity has gone to such extremes that he will not hesitate to strike the Anglo-French troops from behind if he is convinced that Germany is winning and retribution will not be forthcoming. The Allies must convince this double-dealing potentato of their resources.' The Budapest paper, "Vilag," reports that Greece has informed the Allies that she maintains her demand, for the re-embarkation of all troops landed at Salonika, including those in Serbia. Greece would regret to find it necessary to disarm and intern the troops, bufis prepared to enforce the demand, has taken measures, and has 'sufficient Greek troops at Salonika for this purpose. The report is not confirmed. Paris has been authorised.to declare that there is no foundation for the mischievous rumours that Greece is under pressure from ("'ernmiiy and Bulgaria and intends to expel the Allies' contingents from Salonika. KING CONSTANTINE AT SALONIKA Kiiig Constantino has arrived at Salonika. Prince Nicholas (the King's brother), who commands a division of the Greek army, has received Genera] Hamilton (P Monro). ATTEMPT TO ENGINEER A DISSOLUTION. (Rec. November 1, 11.50 p.m.) Athens, November 1. The "Gournais Press' js endeavouring to provoke M. Vonizelos to vote out the Cabinet, thereby offering a/pretox' for a dissolution. Zaimis opposes a dissolution. GREEK DEMONSTRATION IN FAVOUR OF THE ALLIES. (Rec. November 1, 10.30 p.m.) It is reported that a Greek demonstration in favour of \ho Allies is being arranged. GERMAN PRESS DANGLES THE BAIT. ("Times" and Sydney "Snn" Services.) (Rec, November 1, 5.5 p.m.) „ London, October 31. Thd German newspaper "Frankfurter Gazette" states that Bulgaria is ready to cede all of Eastern Macedonia to Greece, and that Turkey will recognise Greek rights to the islands annexed in the Aegean. IN LEAGUE WITH THE AOSTRO-GERMANS

DR.' DILLON'S INDICTMENT OF GREECE. (R«c. November 1, 8.5 p.m.) T, -r, T ~,, ~ m , , , London, October 31. Dr. E. J. Dillon (the ;'Daily Telegraph's" correspondent in the Near East) writes: "Now that a junction has been effected by the Auscro-Gerraans Bulgarians, and Turks, the utmost the Allies can hope to achieve is the preservation of the Serbian army and its maintenance on Serbiau soil. If the Serbs are driven into Albania the consequences will be extremely grave. Greece's real interests in Albania have recently become greater. The Serbians cannot possibly resist an enemy five times superior, numerically, to them, and the Anglo-French troops, owing to lack of time, cannot dispatch sufficient numbers to reinforce them. "Grecce and King Constantine, without the slightest doubt, are in league with our enemies, and King Constantine will redeem his promise to the Kaiser. If neutrality for Greece is untenable, be will side with the Austro-Germans" unless constrained by the Entente Powers, if the Entente group bestirs itself it may yet. transform our enemies' advantage into a source of weakness." RUMANIA AND THE WAR HIGH OFFICERS VOTE FOR JOINING THE ALLIES. (Rec. November 1, 11.30 p.m.) London, November 1. .. The "Corriere dello. SeraV' Bucharest correspondent states that a council of high Rumanian officers, by a two-thirds majority, favoured joining the Entente.