GREEK REPLY TO THE ALLIES.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2632, 1 December 1915, Page 5

GREEK REPLY TO THE ALLIES.

SITUATION CLEARING BIG ANGLO-GERMAN ARMIES ' MUSTERING LIVELY- FIGHTING IN FLANDERS CLEVER COUP BY THE FRENCH' SHARP FIGHTING ON RUSSIAN FRONT " - BATTLE HONOURS FOR NEW ■■ ■ ZEALANDERS

■ Although the Greek reply to the Entente's demands has not been officially announced, the correspondents at Athens ' and Rome have been busy, and the nature of reply has been forecasted. From what has apparently been deduced, the reply will be such as to pave the way to an, honourable and satisfactory settlement. / Meanwhile 'Dr. Dillon has seen fit; to warn the public to place no reliance upon the word of Greece. The Rumanian Parliament has been formally opened by the King, who has 'solemnly referred to the crisis which is threatening the peace of his own country. There was no hint of intervention, but there have been interventionist riots in the streets. Monastir still stands, but the Bulgarians are now, said to be advancing on this much battered place. The Western front has witnessed some thrilling air combats, in which the British and French airmen ■ have again, proved their superiority. A dispatch from Petrograd relates a series of dashing Russian attacks at 'various points,- to the discomfiture of tile enemy, which has suffered serious loss.

THE REPLY FROM GREECE

, PROSPECTS OF AGREEMENT i BULGARS ADVANCING ON MQNASTIR By Telegraph—Preee Association—Copyright , -New York, November 29. Reuter's Agency reports: The • London-Exchange Agency's Athens correspondent states that Greece is ready to discuss the Entente's propositions, audi to satisfy all demands which will not compromise her neutrality. ' REPORTED CONCESSIONS TO LORD KITCHENER.' . London, November 20. The Milan newspaper "Corriere della Sera" states that Lord Kitchener obtained Greece's consent for the Allied troops to land at ports other than Salonika. , - "BEWARE OF TREACHERY." London) November 29. Dr. E. J. Dillon, who is at Home, says: "Greece's alleged acquiescence in the Allies' demands will only be satisfactory while the temptation to break her engagement is less strong than deterrent. Experience has taught that lesson. Since she repudiated her solemn obligations to Serbia, Greece is bankrupt of honour and cannot be trusted; confidence cannot be felt towards a country which oscillates like a pendulum between fear of, Germany and fear of the Allies." The "Daily Telegraph's" Rome correspondent reports that the Greek Cabinet has discussed the' Allies' second Note, and resolved that the proposed military concession should bo examined by a Gjreco-Franco-British Commission. The King approved this. Meanwhile Greece jvill not send troops to Salonika. " WAY OPENED FOR DESIRED COMMUNICATION. (Rec. November 30, 6.30 p.m.) Paris, November 29. A semi-official message from Athens states that Greece has replied to the Entente's Note in friendly terms, which are expected to pave the way to a desired settlement. . / The negotiations continue. 1 REPLY EXPECTED TO-DAY. , , . (Rec. November 30, 9 p.m.) London, November 30. Mr. Stevens, the "Daily Telegraph's correspondent at Athens, believes that Greece's reply will be given to-morrow. "I understand that explanations will be asked as to the intentions of the^Allies in the Balkans. The general opinion is that full compliance will be given. Some consider that it will be a compliance under protest. _ Though tho crisis is the absorbing topio, the Venizelos party, is standinf aside. , GERMAN DISTORTIONS., ... (Rec. November 30, 5.30 p.m.) , London, November 29. The German Press is endeavouring, to induce the belief that Greek neutrality is a diplomatic victory for the Central Powers. " The "Frankfurter Gazette" asserts that King Constantino listened,to Lord Kitchener for an hour in silence, and then ironically remarked': "I might be regarded as the one person who is most called upon to safeguard Greece's interests in what I believe to be neutrality deliberations."WHEN WILL THE RUSSIANS STRIKE ? ■ RUMANIA STILL VACILLATING. ("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.) (Rec. November 30, 5.30 p.m.) London, November 29. The "Times" correspondent at Bucharest that opinions differ as to the date for the inauguration of the Russian offensive in tie Balkans. "Some time may elapse beforo the troops destined for tlio Balkans arrivo at the Danube: -;The attitude of Rumania is uncertain, and will largely bo influenced by the number of troops the Allies can muster on the Balkan Peninsula in tho next few weeks. The Allies' more decidcd attitudo towards Grcece and the .arrival of the Tsar at tho Danube have impressed Rumania." TSAR'S VISIT TO THE DANUBE! London, • November 29. The "Daily Telegraph's" correspondent at Renl (the Russian base on the Danube, opposite Galatz) describes tho Tsar's and Tsarewitch's t."sit. The Tsar reviewed numerous troops, and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed. The town, was beflajzeed. The Tsar conversed familiarly with Hit: soldiers, who said tlsttt . thfly would ikht to tho last droß of »lvou.

OPENING OF RUMANIAN PARLIAMENT

"PARLIAMENT MUST PACE THE SITUATION." (Rec. November 30, D p.m.) Bucharest, November 30. Tlio King, speaking at the opening of the Rumanian Parliament, said: — "This war which is drer.ching the world with blood, continues with increasing bitterness.' Our duty is to unite our efforts for the defence of Rumania's interests. Parliament must face the present conditions. I liavo full confidence in the future of Rumania." INTENSE INTERVENTIONIST AGITATION (Rec; November 30, 9 p.m.) London, November 30. Tlio "Daily Telegraph's" Rome correspondent reports that at Bucharest there is an intense 'Interventionist agitation, with fresh demonstrations 111 the capital against Austro-Germany. The correspondent adds: must no believe fliat the Russian operations against Bulgaria are imminent. We may necessarily liave to wait for a month, as Russia can only operate with colossal forces. A further 150,000 Russians are marching on the Rumanian frontier, where already there are five army corps." AUSTRIAN REGIMENTS IN BULGARIA. (Ree. November 30, 9 p.m.) London, Isovembcr 30. The "Daily Telegraph's" correspondent at Buoharest states that three Austrian regiments have arrived at Rustchuk (the Bulgarian port on the Danube). ___ SERBIANS STILL AT MbNASTIR The High Comraiesioner reported London, November 30, 1.15 a.m.. "In the Balkans, the Serbs have not been attacked at Monastir. ■"The British announce that there are a number of Bulgarian deserters. By Telegraph-Press Association-Copyrtglu (Rec. November 30, 6.30 p:m.) Paris,. November 29. The Bulgare are marching on Monastir, and have crossed the Carrason Snow has stopped the operations on the Franco-British front. SERBIAN REMNANTS RETREATING TO ALBANIA. London,' November 29. The remnants ol the Serbian Army are retreating to El Bassan, Central Albania, thirty-six miles south-east of Durazzo. • GERMAN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. Paris, November 29. A Berlin communique states: Pursuit of the Serbians continues. AVe have captured 502 guns during the campaign, including many of heavy calib.re. BIG FRANCO-BRITISH ARMY MUSTERING 125,000 LANDED, AND 45,000 EN ROUTE. Paris, November 29. Athens cable messages state that 125,000 Franco-British troops have been landed at Salonika They are abundantly supplied. Forty-five thousand additional men are en route, and 4000 are landing. WATCHING THE HOSTILE ARABS IN EGYPT BRITISH CONCENTRATING THE FRONTIER POSTS.. Cairo, November 29. Official: "The Sherif el Semiasi continues to maintain a friendly attitude towards the Government, but certain hostile agencies have induced some of the western Arabs to commit minor acts of aggression against frontier posts. We are therefore concentrating the smaller frontier posts at Matruh.

T THE WAR. IN THE' WESTERN THEATRE

MINE-FIGHTING AND AIR COMBATS DESTRUCTIVE WORK BY OUR SKY-RAIDERS

- By Tolcsraph—Prtas Association—Copyright Paris, November 29. A French'official communique states: ••'Four German aeroplanes bombed Verdun but did little damage. Five French aeroplanes,jn reprisal, dropped twenty bombs on the railway .station at Brieulles, south of Stenay, and cut up the line. A train hurriedly turned back." , REPORT FROM SIR JOHN FRENCH DASHING RAID ON ENEMY'S TRENCHES. (Rec. November 30, 9.45 p.m.) London, November 80. <3ir Tobn French reports: "A party of our troops on November 25 forced an entrance to tho enemy's trenches near Gommecourt AVood, bombed several dugOTts !<^ d mine in front of Givenchy the same night, and destroyed two of tho enemy's galleries, causing considerable casualties. . "Wo have bombarded various portions of the enemy s trenches during the last few days The enemy's artillery has been active east of Avely, north-east of Loos, and east of Neuve Chapelle, Armentieres, and \pres. "On November 25 the enemy's aeroplanes were active. There were fifteen aerial encounters, and on© of the Germans was brought down. One of our pilots fought five aeroplanes in a single flight. "We made successful bombing attacks against tho German aerodrome at Gits and the ammunition factory at. Lachapelctte. Fourteen machines attacked the former, and nineteen took Dart' in the latter attack. Considerable damage was done, and all returned, safely. . . "•V British aeroplane on November 28 destroyed one of the enemy's submarines off Middelkerke. The submarine was seen to break in half." HIGH COMMISSIONER'S REPORT.' The High Commissioner reports:— , London, November,3o,l.ls a.m. "In the North Labyrinth, after a lively attack, we chased the' enemy from a crater which he had occupied since Saturday. The enemy's losses wore heavy; ours were light."

RUSSIANS SCORE DASHING LOCAL SUCCESSES

SEVERAL GERMAN POSITIONS CAPTURED By Telegraph—Press Association-Copyright i ' (Rec. November 30, 10.40 p.m.)' Petrograd, November 30. 'A Russian officiafcommunique states: "X German attack near Kazimirichki, -Hm nvion of Illukst, was repulsed, counter-attacked, capturing the Gerwan positions, and also a portion of Illukst and other German positions m the VICU " Our troops ivitli a brilliant dash, surprised-the Germans at a chateau near Nr-vfll in the region of Pinsk, which-was the headquarters of the 82nd German division. We annihilated the guard and took prisoner two generals «\V"e forced the enemy to Totironear Kosluntchi and Oliartorysk."

GORIZIA IN FLAMES

LORD KITCHENER'S - TOUR

FURIOUS ATTACKS BY THE ITALIANS Br Telegraph—Press Association-Copyright (Rec. November 30, 9 p.m.) Zurich, Novembor 30. A semi-official Austrian dispatch states that tho suburbs of Gorizia are m ilamcs. AUSTRIAN REPORTS. Amsterdam, November 30. ' An Austrian communique states: "The Italians are hurling assault after assault at tho Gorizia bridgehead. Notwithstanding em- heavy kasuu. Ui« attacks wars all JBBUWMi

A VISIT TO TEE ISONZO FRONT By Telegraph—Picas Association—Coßyrteht Rome, November 29. Lord Kitchener and General Cadorna visited tho Isonzo front, and witnessed the bombardment of Gorizia. Lord Kitchener then visited l the Italian headquarters, and conferred British decorations on Generals Cadorna and I'orro. King Emmanuel dccorated Lord Kitchener, who then left on his way homo. ARRIVAL AT PARIS. (Rec. November 30, G. 30 p.m.) , , Bftfj?, November 2D. Kitshsftsc kg aniwd here,