IN THE BALKANS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3003, 14 February 1917, Page 7

IN THE BALKANS

THE RUSSIAN BOMBARDMENT

OF TUGAL

TURKISH FLEET SUPPLIES CUT OFF

Amsterdam, February 12. A neutral resident from Constantinople states that the Russian bombardement of Tugul cut oif the coal supply of the Turkish fleet aud destroyed four vessels. Merchantmen can only remain in tho Bosphorus,, which is shut off. Foreign trade is at a standstill. The Germans, are unablo to repair tho Goeben, which has been docked. The Breslau is afloat, also some torpedoboats and submarines. Meat, broil, and sugar-cards have been introduced. The Turks resent this German innovation. Swindlers arc sending Government stores to Germany. No fish is procurable, sugar is Bs. and tea -10s. per pound, boo,ts 10s. a pair. 'Pile feeling of the people is strongly anti-German" though they are afraid to show it.—Tho "Times."

ACTIVITY IN MACEDONIA

DISCLOSED IN A TURKISH

report: London, February 12. 'A Turkish official report states: "We repulsed a strong British attack, inflicting heavy losses, south of Lake Dolran (in Macedonia)."—ifis.-K.Z. Cable Assn. THE SALONIKA ARMY. NEW SYSTEM OF SUPPLIES. (Rcc. February 13, 3.30 p.m.) London, February 12. Speaking in tho House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law, Chancellor of the Exchequer, referring to the Salonika front, staled that -the Anglo-French commanders believed that in tho event of a Germano-Bulgar offensive the daugsr from attack in the rear would he nothing like what it was a few weeks ago, thanks to tho measures decided at the Rome conference, and later. As a fruitful instance, ho stated that it had been arranged that supplies for Salonika-, and also large quantities of coal, should be sent overland, thus effecting a- saving in shipping and avoiding submarines.—R-eu-ter.

GERMAN STRENGTH EBBING ' BULBARS DESERTED. London, February 12. A correspondent writes from Salonika: "Tho Elulgarians know that the German strength is ebbing. Recently they hoisted a sign from tho trcnchcs declaring:—"The .German troops arc retiring. When they aro gone, we will join you."—Tho "limes." BRITISH PRISONERS' IN TURKEY CONDITION OF MEN "DEPLORABLE/' London, February 12. In the House of Commons, Mr. Hope, on behaJf of the Government, said that Turkey had repeatedly refused to allow the American Ambassador to visit camps iu which British prisoners we're interned. The Government believed that the conditions for the officers' were tolerable, but that the conditions for tho men wore deplorable. Tho Government was making efforts to obtain an improvement.—The "Times." SLAVE-GANGS ON RAILWAY WORKS. (Rec. February 13, 7 p.m.) Cairo, February 12. It is understood that tho Turks have pulled up two railways, in accordance with German orders, and aro constructing another lino from tho material. Allied prisoners ace being employed cn thoVwork. They are overworked, ill-fed, and discas-stricken.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

A BIG DEAL IN WAR LOAN

STOCK LARGEST PRIVATE APPLICATION ON RECORD. (Bee. February 13. 5.5 p.ni.) London, February 12. Sir George Cooper has applied for 2,100,000 of war loan stock, the largest private application on record. Ho now holds £2,635,000.—Au5.-N.Z. Cable Assn.