FIERCE FIGHTING ON RUMANIAN FRONT

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2927, 13 November 1916, Page 5

FIERCE FIGHTING ON RUMANIAN FRONT

ENEMY GALLANTLY HELD SITUATION DAILY IMPROVING (Anst.—N.Z. Ciblo Assn. and Router.) (Rec. November 12, 5.5 p.m.) . _ . . BuoKarest, November 11. A Rumanian official communique states:—"There has been fierce fightin" in tie Prahova valley, especially on our left wing, and artillery action in the Dragoslavele region. Fighting continues in tho Alt district.. The situation is unchanged in the Vullcan Pass,' Orsova, and in the Dobrudja. The enemy's artillery is most active on the Danube. A slight attempt by the enemy at a landing at the mouth was repulsed. Wo repulsed three of the enemy's attacks in the Moldavian valley The enemy repeatedly and violently attacked in the Prahova valley, but was sanguinarily repulsed. Wo captured a trench in the region of Dragoslavele. There was violent fighting on the left of the Alt. We advanced northward, and captured Mount Frurtzila. The enemy's attack on the right bank of the Alt has been arrested."

(Rec. November 12, 11.50 p.m.) . London, November 12. A Rumanian official communique states: "The enemy's attacks in the Slanie Valley, in Moldavia, were repulsed. The onemy in the Praliova region after a furious bombnrdlment, attacked several times, but were repulsed with sanguinary losses. The Rumanians'maintained their positions. The Rumanian captured a trench at Dragoslavele. Fierce fipliting continues on tlie loft bank of the Alt. The R.umanians have advanced northwards, and captured a mountain. An attack by the enemy on the right bank of the Alt was stopped. An attempt by tho enemy to land at tho month of the Alt was repulsed l ." RUSSIAN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. (Rec. November 11, 2.10 p.m.)^ Petrograd, November 10. A Russian official communique announces that Russian cavnlry and infantry are two miles west of Czrunuanoda (?), and is fighting for tho famous bridges. (Rec. Novembor 12, 5.5 p.m.) Petrograd, November 11. A Russian official communique states:—"Wo have occupied two villages on the Danube front, and advanced southward in the Dohrudju. Our artillery repelled theenomy'sattacks in the Trotus valley Tho Rumanians' 1 offensive in tho direction of Predeal is enveloping the enemy's left flank, but thoy have been forced to retreat tliroo miles in the Buzeu valley." GERMAN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. (Rec. November 12, 5.5 p.jn.) Amsterdam, November 11. A German official communique slates i—"Several fortified Rumanian lines were stormed between Predeal- and Sinai."

ENEMY RETIRING IN THE DOBRUDJA Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. Bucharest, November 10. The enemy has retired a further five kilometres (3 miles) in the Dobrudja. THE CHECK TO VON FALKENHAYN RUMANIAN RESISTANCE HARDENING DAILY. Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. (Rec. November 12, 5.5 p.m.) London, November 11. Ihe "Daily Telegraph's" Milan correspondent states:—"Von Falkenhayn's latest dispatch proves that tho Rumanians aro making a more successful resistance than the Germans,expected. The battle now rages along the entire length of the Transylvanian Alps, and stubborn fighting takes placp daily upon every road, path, and pass, with desperate engagements in every mountain valley. The weatlier has. improved—warm days, but cold, foggy nights, causing more discomfort and suffering to the Germans than to the Rumanians. The.net result of tho Rumanians' jiold defence southward of the Predeal Pass during the past month has been von Falkenhayn's complete failure to advance. The coveted march towards Sinai has been baulked. Von Falkenhayn, however, claims repeated victories. Tho Rumanians deputed every inch, and now hold permanent defensive positions in the Anuga region. Tho Rumanian.resistance is hardening every day, gradually destrojing the enemy's hope of forcing a passage. Von Falkenhayn's attempt in the Alt Passes further north has definitely failed. Frequent and successful Rumanian counter-attacks compelled the enemy to hurry up reinforcements at this menaced point. The indications aro that the crisis lias passed, Rnd that the tide is turning in tho Rumanians' favour." RUSSIAN NAVAL ATTACK ON CONSTANZA. , ' fßeutor's Tnleitram.l (Rcc. November 12, 11.5 p.m.) mi •», n ' , i ii,-. Potrograd, November 12. llie itussian Black -Sea fleet bombarded Constanza and Manzalia, doing | heavy damage. VON MACKENSEN IN RETREAT / CJionter'i Telosram.) (Rec. November 12, 11.5 p.m.) _ ,» Rome, November 12. Reports from Bucharest state that Von Mackense'n's retreat continues Great fires have been seen m the direction of Cornavoda and Constanza. The enemy has possibly set fire to. the towns prior to evacuating them. The' Bulgarian section of the population is fleeing towards Bulgaria. WITH THE ALLIES IN THE BALKANS TRENCH OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. (Aust.—N.Z. Cable Assn. and Router.) ( (Rec. November 12, 5.5 p.m.) . . , Paris, November 11. . A trench offioial communique states:—"ln the bend of -the Cerna fresh Bulga.r attacks against the Serbs failed. Bad weather continues. British aeroplanes bombarded the stations at Porna and Puljovo." BRILLIANT OPERATIONS BY THE SERBS (Aust.—N.Z. Cable Assn. .end Renter,) (Rec. November 12, 11.5 p.m.) London, November 12. A Serbian official communique states: "The Serbians yesterday carried out brilliant operations at Cernareka. carrying strong positions, and capturing 600 prisoners and a number of guns." BRITISH NAVAL GUNS IN ACTION. (Aust.—N.Z. Cable Assn. and Kcnter.) (Rec. November 12, 5.5 p.m.) . . r , , . London, November 11. A British official communique from Salonika states:—"Our naval guns successfully shelled the enemy's bivouacs at Provista."

GREEK TANGLE GROWING WORSE GOVERNMENT BETWEEN TWO FIRES Austrnlion-Now Zealand Cabfe Association. (Rec. November 12, 5.5 p.m.) mi - ~ „ ~, , London, November 11. ... , ille Morning Posts" Athens correspondent states tliat the German Minister has presented an ultimatum to the Greek Government to the effect that his Government will regard any Greek cession of war material to the Allies, foar use by the Greek Nationalist army, as a casus belli. } The Greek newspaper "Nea Hellas" states that Germany has plaoed £40,000 at the disposal of King Constanfine as compensation for the Angeliki's and Kiktishai's victims, with a view to ending the Greek maritime' strike.^ Diplomats observe the utmost seorecy over the Anglo-French Note M Lambros (the Greek Premier) has admitted that there will be an unpfeasaut sequol unless the negotiations aohicve a compromise. It is understood that Britain and France have demanded that tho Austrian and German Ambassadors shall leave Athens. THE KALAMIASOTIS SCANDAL-MORE DISCLOSURES <"The Times."* (Rce. November 11, 2.50 p.m.) mL ,m- ,i> ■■ v London, November 10. Iho Times correspondent at Athens states"The Greek Public Prosecutor is requiring into tho Kalamiasotis scandal. .Further correspondence which has been published mentions four more Greek ports as receiving submarine supplies, and also reveals tho fact that a Minister, presumably the German Minister, sent his. congratulations."