THE RUSSIAN BLOW AT THE BALKANS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2631, 29 November 1915, Page 5

THE RUSSIAN BLOW AT THE BALKANS

. , ; HUGE FORCES MASSING DIPLOMATIC DUEL IN RUMANIA . / ' By Telegraph—Press Association—Oopyrlgtn 1 London, November 26. The Tsar inspected a Russian Army of 250,000 men, under General VisolIsky, on the Danube. • _ I The Austro-Germans have initiated a vigorous offensive on' the Styr along the Kieff railway,-wit! the object of inducing the Russians to detach troop* from Bessarabia. - ' German telegrams, via Holland, show that the reports of the. assembling of Russian armies on the Danube continue'to ifgitate the authorities at Berlin. Hints are thrown out of terrible things in store for Rumania. If ' sho allows the Russians passage, Austrians.will enter the Rumanian frontier. Bucharest newspapers state that an important Russo-Rumanian conference is being held in Silistria to discuss the contingencies arising on the Danube. 1 Prince Urosoff is representing Russia. ' , Tho Kaiser's nephew, Prince Schaumburg Lippe, has arrived at Bucharest to assist t'he German,-propaganda. •' RUMANIANS IMPRESSED BY RUSSIA'S PREPARATIONS. _ Rome, November 26. The "Corriere della Sera" states that the activities of Prince Hohenlohe and'the Prince of Schaumburg Lippe and the renewed German' intrigues with the' Rumanian newspapers and politicians are having little effect. The Rumanians aro enormously impressed by Russia's concentrations, believing that they amount to half a million men with 2000 guns. ' TWO ■ HUNDRED RUSSIAN TRANSPORTS READY.. Berlin, November 26. The "Morgen "Post" states that 200 Russian drips are collected at Reni, expecting oarly sailing orders. PREPARING THE WAY FOR THE RUSSIANS RUMANIAN TOWNS ON THE, DANUBE EVACUATED. . (Rec. November 23, 5.5 p.m.) , . Athens, November 27. The Rumanian authorities are evacuating all the Rumanian towns on the Danube, in view of the impending Russian attack on Bulgaria. THE RUSSO-RUMANIAN NEGOTIATIONS. .("Times" and Sydney, "Sun" Services.). (Rec. November 27, 5.20 p.m.) ' ~ London, November 27. The "Petit Journal's" Bucharest correspondent states that the Russo. Rumanian negotiations are succeeding. M. Bratiano officially announced that the relations of tlie two Governments had never been better. M. Take* Jonescu states that the Government has decided to follow a national policy. He' believes that Greece will intervene on tho side of the proAllies. 8 AUSTRO-GERMANS BLOCKED BY RUMANIA (Rec. November 27, 8.15 p.m.) London; November 27. Router's correspondent states that A'ustro-Germany a few days ago ad- ■ dressed a joint demand that Rumania should allow tho Austro-German war vessels to proceed down the Danube towards Galata, in the Black Sea. Rumania refused. It is fairly cortaiu that Austro-Germany desired to menace the Russian concentration on lleni from Galata; Rumania's decision will prevent tho enemy reaching Galata. TURKISH TROOPS AND MUNITIONS LANDING AT .VARNA'. (Rec. November 28, 5.5 p.m.) Athens, November 27. Transports, escorted by the Gocben, Brcslau, and three isubmjirines, ar® landing troops and munitions at Varna. ■ AUSTRO-GERMANS MARCHING TO CONSTANTINOPLE. (Rec. November 27, 8.15 p.m.) _ , , , , . Athena, November 37. i One hundred ana five thousand Auntro-komans and many heavy batteries Ijira traversing Bulfiaxia for Constantinople.

ARE THE BULGARS TIRING OP THE STRUGGLE 1 , (Hoc. November 28, 5.5 p.m.) rm „ , . . London, November ?!7. newspapers are unanimous m asserting that after tlio occupation of' Macedonia Bulgaria's mission will have ended, as she is not disposed to consent to fresli sacrifices. Bulgarian public opinion is troubled by the presence of Turkish forces in iiiraco. lucre are fivo divisions at Sufh, one at Mustafa- Pasha, one at ?''<}, one f fc" r eas. The Turkish newspapers claim that Germany, has denies this aCO Turk °. v » but M ' Radoslavoff (the Bulgarian Premier) FRENCH ATTACK ON THE BULGARS AT BRUSNIK DESPERATE BATTLE FRENCH LEFT. The French troops on November 23 attacked tlie Krivolak, and occupied Rrusnik. m, T> i ~ ... Salonika, November 26. Iha Bulgarians are apparently concentrating their efforts on the lower Uerna against the French. Fightm" has proceeded for several days in the Gradsko region. The Bulgarians made furious efforts to capture the R-ajez Bridge, on the Clierna, wJiicl! marks the extreme, left of the French. Hitherto tliey have failed, but a desperate struggle continues. SEVERAL LOST POSITIONS RECAPTURED. (Rec. November 28, 5.5 p.m.). mi , <r> -i ,r -ii M i i. ir, . London, November 27. • The Daily Mail's" correspondent at Salonika states that tlio Frenoli have retaken the offensive and captured the majority of the positions which were lost on tlio Ivrivolak-Rajec lino. The Bulgarians have been obliged to retreat, as fchoy were attacked m full force, and are holding no covering troops in rear. The Serbians aro continuing their retreat in a now direction, and have attacked the Bulgarians at Pnlep. Fighting continues. SERBIANS CAPTURE KRUSHEVO. (Rec. November 28, .5,5 p.m.) ' mt. o v r. ■, -rr i ™ Athena, November 27. The Serbians have captured Krushevo. The Serbs and Bulgare are engaged m a battle north-west of TJskub The Serbs are fiditine with desperate courage. * 1 BIG ENVELOPING MOVE REPORTED' 1 EXPECTED DEVELOPMENTS ON THE MONASTIC FRONT. (Reo. November 27, 8.30 p.m.) London, November 27. The Exchange Telegraph _ Agency's correspondent at Ge.neva states that from a Bulgarian source it is announced that a vast enveloping movement by heavy Allied forces is in progress on the Monastir front from the Coma River at Reka, to Orvenik. The Bulgars are falling back before violent Serbian attacks. General von Galhvit-z has arrived at Prilep to direct the Austro-German operations against Monastir. . SERBIANS SECURE A SAFE REVICTUALLING BASE. (Roe. November 28, 5.5 p.m.) , . Paris, November 27.The Serbians are concentrating on a fresh position on a. line parallel to the Albanian frontier, and have established communication with Durazzo. This haa ensured them a safe revictualling base. Thirty thousand Bulgarian wounded have been repatriated in one week. The Serbians fought with unexampled heroism at Prishtina, and although greatly outnumbered kept the enemy at bay for ten days, inflicting terrible losses, -and retreating only when their ammunition gave out. The struggle has oxhausted the Bulgarians, who are now marking tiino. i The aviators' bombardment of the stores and troops in the town of Strumnitza was completely successful. STRATEGIC VALUE OP SALONIKA BASE FOR A BIG FLANE STROKE. London, November 26. M. Gabriel Hanotaux, statesman and writer, in an article in the "Figaro," points out that Salonika is the only base for operations against Sofia, and that She Allies will rcquiro from 300,000 to 400,000 fully-equipped men for trench ind open warfare. Such an army, operating on the enomy's flanks, would preset the Balkans, the Black Sea, and Egypt alike. If another fortnight is lost t will be too late for the Russians to advance. _ ■ - Tho Paris "Journal's" correspondent at Salonika says that the first imjortant British reinforcements reached Salonika yesterday. ALLIES' BASE ■ SWARMING WITH SPIES. London, November 26. Renter's Agency states that Salonika swarms with German, Austrian, Bulgarian, Turkish, and Jewish spies, who pursue their work openly. Rest-aur-uit waiters visibly stretch their cars to overhear conversations. Not a transport arrives and not a (soldier is landed; but the event is reported immediately so Serbia, Berlin, and Constantinople. « AN IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THE GREEK PREMIER (Rec. November 28, 5.5 p.m.), Athens, November 27. ; The Ministers representing the Allies have handed M. TikiKfloudis (the jreek Premier) an important Note, defining the material disposition, expected >f Greece in conforming to the previous agreement "in principle, and adds: 'It has been takeji for granted that GreecS_ will not rppose the practical measures involved, especially after the Allies' benevolence in the matter of ;rade, and the ensuring of facilities for supplies-." FRENCH PRESS DEMANDS FURTHER ACTION. ("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.) (Heo. November 27, 6.20 p.m.) ' , London, November 27. The Paris Press is demanding further action in Greece. M. Pichon (the French statesman) says that the Greek Government, trembling before the Sermans, is deluging us with fine words and protesting friendship. That Govsrnment is the illegal representative of a minority. We have rights under existing treaties_, and will not tolerate this shuffling any longer. The "Gaulois" says that between a system of terror and magnanimity ihere's room for firmness; between a'gentleman and a bandit there is room 'or a soldier, and we should occupy it. STOCK EXCHANGE BAROMETER RISING (Reo. November 28, 5:5 p.m.) . London, November 27. The Stock Exchange is buoyant and optimistic on Greece's reply, and tho var news, though indefinite, is regarded as satisfactory, and has produced uore confidence. _ , . ■■ The Exchange • recognises that prioes have been unduly lowered when ;he minimums were reduced and the market, uncertain. Consols touched 61. ! ' ' LORD KITCHENER ARRIVES AT ROME SPLENDID RECEPTION TO THE BRITISH WAR MINISTER, ' T , London, November 26. * Router's agout at Rom© reports that Lord Kitchener lias arrived theroj ind is tho object of general deference by all classes. The entire Press is welcoming him. ' ITALIANS STILL SUSPICIOUS OF GREECE. The Italian Press comment favourably on Greece's reply to the Allies' S T ote, but members of Parliament are distrustful still. They, fear a secret >greement between Kings Coustantme and Ferdinand. ! ' FRENCH ENVOY LIONISED AT ATHENS'. _ . Athens, November 26. M. Denys-Cochin, the French Envoy, was given an immense public ovation. \n honorary citizenship of Athens has been conferred on him. HUNS ALARMED AT BULGAR ATROCITIES Athens, November 26. General von Mackensen has peremptorily informed General Jekoff that the Bulgarians aro perpetrating horrible cruelties on the Serbians. This renders ;ho conquered districts a danger to the rear army. The Serbian authorities have persuaded a section of civilians to remain in Serbia-. . - THE CAMPAIGN IN GALLIPOLI The High Commissioner reports:— . „ ~ . , , London. November SS. I,Wn,m, "At the Dardanelles there « a wurlsea eafeeblement of toB Turkish wtiUery/ 1