THE BATTLES IN RUMANIA

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2924, 9 November 1916, Page 5

THE BATTLES IN RUMANIA

FIERCE FIGHTING IN THE VULKAN AND ROTHERTHURM PASS NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN GREECE AuslraliattNew Zealand Cable Assdciai'on. Bucharest, November 7. A wireless message states that tho German losses in Jinl Valley exceed a division and a half. In spite of violent attacks, the enemy was unable' to advance on the right bank of the Alt. THE TRAIL OF THE BULGAR.

(Aast.—N.Z. Cable Aesa. and Reuter.) (Rec. November 8, 9.15 p.m.) London, November 7. A Russian official report states: "The Bulgarians are systematically destroying the Rumanian villages." " v AUSTRIAN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. (Rcc. November 8, 0.15 p.m.) London, November 7. An Austrian official communique states: "Near Tolgyas, after several days' stubborn fighting, the Russians pressed back our front on the frontier mountains for some kilometres. We evacuated Mount Bedul, east of Kirlihaba. Wo drove the enemy from the heights and sputs in the Roiherthurm Pass sector, taking 1000 prisoners." GERMAN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. Australian-New Zealand Cablo Aw>ociation.~ (Rec. November 8, 3.30 p.m.) Amsterdam, November 7. A German official communique states: "The Russians have gained ground at Tolgye. The Germans are progressing south of the Vulkan Pass, and south-east of the Rotherthurm Pas, where they took prisoner one thousand of the enemy."

WITH THE ALLIES IN THE BALKANS (A«st..-Jf.Z. Cable Afsn. and Routor.) , _ , _. . , . London, November 7. A Franch official communique slates: "Wo repulsed Bulgarian counterattacks east of Lake Prespa. Our aeroplanes bombarded localities in the Vardar Valley." A CONFERENCE AT SALONIKA. Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. m. t-, ■ • r i,r , r < Rome, November 7. . The French Minister of War (General Roaues) has conferred at Salonika, with the commanders of the Allied armies. GREECE AND THE ALLIES STATEMENT IN THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT. . London, November 7. in the House of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil, replying to questions, stated that certain Greek civil and military officers who .had adhered to M. Venizelos had been dismissed. The Allies would see that they did not suffer. The Allies had no reason to be dissatisfied with tho Greek Government's manner of carrying out its pledges. THE SEIZURE OF THE LIGHT FLEET. _, ~ London, November 7. in? - v Mml ' s "- Athens correspondent says the Greek scheme to make the Allies buy vessels which they have already seized originated with M. Gounaris, who aims at'depriving Admiral C'oundouriotis of warships and at weakening the French naval forces, which will bo obliged to provide crews; and also at securing a large sum which will be largely employed against M. Venizelos. Moreover, Greece can plead to Germany that she refused to hand over the flotilla until the Allies forced her to do so. ANOTHER SEIZURE BY THE ALLIES. fß«uter's Tfileeram.) (Rec. November 9, 0.5 a.m.) .... , . . • , Athens, November 8. Allied detachments have occupied the arsenal at the island of Leros, where the fleets' ammunition depots are located. AN INTERVIEW WITH M. DANGLIS. Australian-New Zealatd Cable Association. Paris, November 7. The Paris newspaper "Le Journal" publishes an interview with M. Danglis. He states that mobilisation has not. commenced in all the Departments in New Greece, because volunteers are enrolling as fast as they can bo equipped. "We are sure to drive out the Bulgars, because of our enthusiasm." • GREEK PROTEST AGAINST HUN SEA PIRACIES. (Rec. November 8, 5.5 p.m.) Athens, November 7. Greece has sent a protest to Germany in connoction with the recent torpedoing of Greek ships.