RUMANIAN OFFENSIVE IN FULL OPERATION

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2864, 31 August 1916, Page 5

RUMANIAN OFFENSIVE IN FULL OPERATION

: 'SUCCESSES' IN TRANSYLVANIA DESPERATE FIGHT FOR THE PASSES , . Anstralian-New Zealand Cable Association. The on Monday attacked on the whoLTon^obta^nw\ lo . cesses. King has gone to the front, and,will command an army., Newspapers publish a message from Austrian He^raartwf lß^^, that fighting between the Austrians and Rumanians is in full swint' On the_ Hungarian frontier, - the Rumanians are making desperate efforts io capture important passes. 1 io THE MILITARY- OBJECT IVES IN THAN SYLVANIA.' ••(Rec. August 30, 10.5 p.m.) < Tho initial Rumania offensive was begun in thoTVa^ Rumanians moving through tho Rotelurm Pass in tho direction of' tl « - Hermannstadt and Torsburg Passes- the latter is 3500 feet liich Hp™ the Rumanian objective is Brasso. The Roteturm Pass is only one thousand feet high, very narrow, but it is the eas.est route to Austrian territory Long after the Rumanians have reached Transylvania they will be fi-htinn in a tangle of forest-clad Mis, and'rapid progress will bc\ impossible" The .Hungarians also expeot an invasion through the Verciorova' Pass 'where Italian prisoners are preparing hasty defences. The Rumanians 'here are aiming at. the recovery of Banat and Temesvar, one of tho dearest obiects of Rumanian ambition. ' | • ' EVIDENCE OF A POWERFUL RUSSIAN MOVE. | • (Rcc. August 31, 0.30 a.m.) r * . • , • London, August 30. i . The Russians are throwing pontoons over tlic Danube at Reni, where the ' Rumanians have erected miles of landing stages, suggesting a powerful Russian invasion through Dobruja. THE RUMANIAN COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF. ; - Petrograd, August 29. General lliesco has been appointed Commander-in-Chief in Rumania. BOMBARDMENT OF DANUBIAN PORTS. » ("The Times.") . ... London, August 29. ■ M. Bouohier, writing from Buchaiost, says that Austrian monitors and j batteries bombarded the towns betweeh the Iron Gate and Ginngevo, includi ing Turmi Severin. * '

AUSTRIAN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. ' Australian-New Zealand Cable Association, (Rcc. AngUGfc 30, 10.5 p.m.) / Amsterdam, August 30. Ail Austrian official communique states: —"Our troops are fighting in all the passes along the .Rumanian frontier. The enemy has sustained heavy losses, especially in the region of the Roteturm Pasi;, tho heights south- * ward of Brasso, and the'Gzdbyo Mountains. A repetition of attacks by strong Rumanian forces compelled l our advanced forces to rotire." VON MACKENSEN ON RUMANIAN FRONT. Berlin, August 20. ■The "Ijokal Anzeigor" announces that Field-Marshal Maokensen commands the Teutons who are opposing Rumania. HOW RUMANIA PREPARED AR-MED STRENGTH OF OVER A MILLION. London, August 29. Th# "Morning Post" says that a well-informed authority states that Rumania has 800,000 men trained and equipped ready to take the field to-day; also 300,000 trained reservists. The authority stated: "AVo have-had money from England, guns from France, and transport from Russia." s GENERAL MOBILISATION PROCLAIMED. (Rec. August 30, 10.5 p.m.) ~ . . . . Bucharest, August 30. General mobilisation has been, proclaimed in the streets, amid scenes of enthusiasm. Declarations of war against Germany, Turkey, and Bulgaria have not been issued. EQUIPPED FOR EIGHT MONTHS OF WAR. • * (Rec. August 30, 8.5 p.m.) • London, August 30. Messages from Bucharest state that great consignments of munitions' from England and France have arrived ill Rumania, which is abundantly supplied for eight months of warfare. WHERE HER MUNITIONS CAME FROM. !' ' I ' . . The Hague, August 28., .Rumania has been making munitions at high pressure for tho last three montliß. _ (Renter's Telegram.) / , ' _ Paris, August 29. _ \ The "Matin" relates how R\jmania obtained the necessary war munitions. A Rumanian military mission was established in. France a year ago. Three-quarters of Rumania's m Unitions were manufactured in France and England, and conveyed to Rumania via Archangel and Pctrograd.

ENEMY'S PETROL SUPPLY CUTOFF. Australian-New Zealand Oable AKociation. New York,. August 29. Mr. MacCulluni, the manager of the largest oil company in Rumania, in an interview, says: —"Tho factories in Rumania have been working day and night for months munition- making. The country is now thoroughly equipped. The Central Powers have been depending largely on Rumania's'great 'petrol supplies, of which they will now ho deprived:" RUMANIAN WAR MINISTER. ("The Times.") London, August 29. M. Bratiano's brother has beon.appointed Minister of War in the Rumanian Cabinet. THE WISDOM- OF HOLDING SALONIKA. Paris, August 29. British opponents to tho Salonika -Expedition on military grounds now have cause to thank M. Briand (the French Premier) for his firmness, in maintaining that it was vital from political Masons. , RUMANIA'S INDICTMENT OF THE ENEMY Australian-New .Zealand Cable Association. !. m , -r, . London, August 29. Tho Rumanian .declaration of war constitutes an indictment of Austria and Germany as'the makers of the war. Rumania foresees territorial and political changes which menace her future security, and now joins in to accelerate the coming of peace. . HOW THE DECLARATION WAS RECEIVED , KING GEORGE'S MESSAGE OP FELICITATION London, August 29 King George has telegraphed to King Ferdinand of Rumania expressing satisfaction at Rumania's entry into the war, "Myself and my Government and the whole nation, rejoice that your valiant army will fight at the side of the Allies' armies and bring still nearer the approaching triumph of our great cause, hastening thereby the fulfilment of Rumania's aspirations." Viscount Grey and Mr. Asquith seiit cordial congratulations to Baron Sonnino and M. Bratiano (Italian Foreign Minister and Rumanian Premier) respectively. (Rcc. August 30, 5.40 p.m.) f Mr. Asquith (tho Prime Minister) has telegraphed Bratmno Government sincere congratulations on Rumania's decision to side actively with tlie Allies in the great struggle for liberty and rieht. "There is no need to assure you," he said, "that the real friendship which for so lone has existed between the two peoples will bo strengthened and consolidated bv tho memorable action of your King and Government." . HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED ON THE SOMME \ ' * GREAT ENTHUSIASM IN THE TRENCHES. (Rec. August 30, 10.5 p.m.) News of Rumania's intervention reached the Somme ' Moiulav' 3 and aroused tremendous enthusiasm. It was telephoned along the trench tront, and conveyed to the Germans by airmen. Double wine rations wore served, and special concerts and other festivities were organised.

' . OFFICIAL OPINION IN AMERIUA, r, •, , • , Washington, August 29. Rumania s entry into the war is regarded in State circles as the most propitious event for the Allies sinco tho battle of tho Marne. BITTERNESS AND WRATH IN-GERMANY RUMANIA'S DISGRACEFUL ACTION. \ s m j „ 7- • Ha S UO . August 29. A.roport from Cologne states that tho kaiser heard of the Rumanian declaration while he was at Cracow, and is now rushing at top speed to the Eastern headquarters. There is intense bitterness in Germany at Rumania's "disgraceful action," and outpourings of wrath in the newspapers Tho German Chancellor bluntly refused tho Rumanian Minister a farewell interview. The Minister, with his stiff, left Berlin on Tuesday by spqeiaT train. The Rumanian Minister, in Austria joined the partv at Vienna. | ' A BOOMERANG SPECULATION. % ... Copenhagen, August 29. A Berlin telegram stales that the Rumanian declaration caused indescribable consternation and indignation, as a Teutonic-Rumanian commefr cial agreement was signed.only a few days previously, and had lulled everyone info the belief that the storm hkl blown over. The great quantities of ammunition which, the Germans had delivered to Rumania in exchange for grain will now be hurled back on tho Germans', own heads. ' ' " A CRUSHING SURPRISE FOR -VIENNA _ . Amsterdam, August 29. Rumania s decision had a crushing,effect in Vienna, particularly in view oi the recent optimistic reports, statin s that tho difficulties wero being settlecU- The Anstrp-Hunganan newspapers all proclaim that they were prepared for Rumania's entry into the wnr. ' Austria-Hungary has 'requested Holland to take over her interests at Bucharest. ( . GREECE GETTING BEYOND CONTROL KING CONSTANTINE'S REPORT TO THE KAISER Rome, August 29. A wireless message states thai, King Constantine has telegraphed to the Kaiser that it is impossible to hold back the population? Greek enthusiasm for tho Entente is increasing daily. THE KING'S ILLNESS. (Router's Telegram.) Athens, August 29. King Constantino is suffering from inflammation of a wound. A small operation has been performed.

GREEKS LEAVING GERMANY. Australian-Heir Zealand Cable Association. The iHague, August 29. The Exchange's Copenhagen correspondent states that German diplomatists expect that Greece will shortly enter the war. Many Greeks aro shortly leaving Gormany. M; VENIZELOS SPEAKS OUT CRcuter'a Telegram.) Athens, August 29. M. Venizelos, in a speech, boldly condemned King Constantine's policy. Hte declared the King to be the victim of ill-informed militarists ana also of his own admiration for Germany, through whose victory he hoped to weaken the Constitution and concentrate the power in the Monarchy. Australian-Netr Zealand Gable Association. ; London, August 20. The "Daily Telegraph's" Athens correspondent states that tho occupation of Palerimo (on the coast of Southern Albania, north of Corfu, and about forty mjles from the Greek frontier) and tho expulsion of the Greek officials is passing unnoticed in Greeso. GREEK CHIEF OF STAFF GOES TO SALONIKA. Athens, August 29. General Moskopoulos, the new Greek Chief of Staff, has gone to Salonika, to confer with the Allies' Generals. He says bo hopes to strengthen relations between the Allies and Greecc, and dispel misunderstandings. It is'believed that his appointment will be satisfactory to tho Allies. Three members of tho General Staff have resigned, apparently owing to their pro-Gorman sympathies. v ' , REPORTED ASSASSINATION OP GERMAN AND TURKISH OFFICERS. Now York, August 29. A wireless message from Rom© to London states that German and Turkish officers are reported to have been assassinated, at Sona. PENDING CRISIS IN BULGARIA BLEAK PROSPECT FOR KING FERDINAND ("The Times.") (Rec. August 30, 8.5 p.m.) London, August 30. The "Times" correspondent at Paris- states that M. Briand (the French Premier), in an interview, said: "While we must not anticipate too rapid military results, Bumania's preparations have been well made, and her plan 6 are being speedily executed. Although she has declared war on Austria, the immediate effects of her intervention will probably he seen in Bulgaria, where the position is extremely critical." FERDINAND LEAVES FOR VIENNA'. Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. (Rec. August 30, 8.5 p.m.) i Romo, August 30. Messages from Bucharest state that King Ferdinand of Bulgaria has left Sofia for Vienna. Prince Boris has become a Bussophile, while IL Radoslavoff (Bulgarian Premier) is prepared to become a convert. Grave events are portended in Sofia. A Bussophilo Ministry is possible. ' i

PLANS FOR A SOMERSAULT. (Bee. August 30, 8.5 p.m.) Rome, August 30. A message to the "Daily Telegraph" from Dr. E.- J. Dillon, at Rome, states tliat the Bulgarian plan of action lias been decided. Directly a catasti'Oftlio becomes inevitable the Russonhile party will make an overture to tile Entente Powers, withdraw from the German Alliancc, depose King Ferdinand, and proclaim Prince Boris King, on condition that. Serbian Macedonia atid Enos-Midia frontier are accorded Bulgaria. THE OPERATIONS IN THE BALKANS I ' " '• *. / ' - NO CHANGE ON THE BRITISH FRONTS , London, August 29. Official.—"Thero have been no developments on the British fronts at the Struma and Doiran," BULGARS OCCUPY SERES. ' Salonika, August 29. ' It is reported that the Greeks haro withdrawn from Seres, which the Bulbars have occupied. Bulgar residents welcomed tho invaders, and comitndjis are being formed to co-operate with the Bulgars. After tho failuro of thr,ee violent attacks^ on Sunday on the Banitza-Ostrovo road, the Bulgars have been content with desultory artil lory lire. Tho Serbians maintain their positions. There is no change in the situation on the Struma. Epglish patrols are in tho habit of leaving newspapers for the. Bulgars, who left a message: "Wo will not fight you. Leave us alone, and we will not molest you." BULGARS KILLING THE WOUNDED. ; ("The Times.") London, August 29. Mr. Ward Pricc states that the Bulgars aro killing tho Serbian woundled. Thero were seventeen authentic cases at Nevolani. The Mayor and another official wero murdered at Actos. . Tho Serbian Headquarters is making an official protest. Tho British Headquarters, in which Bulgarian wounded liad been placed, was bombod several times. Mr. Calvert, the "Times" special correspondent in tho Balkans, states that the Serbian Staff has certain information that tho Bulgars frequently murdered wounded Serbians. FRENCH OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. .Australian-New Zealand OnMe Association. (Rec. August-30, 7.20 p.m.) Paris, August 29. A French official Teport from Salonika states: —"There is great artillery activity in the Lake Doiran region, and on the banks of the Vardar, where we destroyed an aviation establishment at Meneence. Westward of the lake w© continue to mako progress towards Djumenica, "The Serbians pursued thoir advance towards Vetrenik, and repelled strong Bulgarian attacks north-west of Lake Ostrovo and further to the •south." ■ ;