PLANS OF BALKANS OFFENSIVE

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 5, 1 October 1917, Page 5

PLANS OF BALKANS OFFENSIVE

BIG MOVE NEXT SPRING GREECE TO BE MUNITIONED GERMAN CHANCELLOR'S '• SPEECH TRUCULENCE AND EVASIONS AMERICA'S BIG ROLE IN ■ U-BOAT WAR Another lull has intervened in the storm of battle: on the Western . front, patrol encounters, and air raids furnishing the main features of the dispatches to-day. There are no important developments on, the Eussian front. General Kaledin has been elected Alaman of the Ukraine, which means, it-is stated, that he is master of Southern Russia, and may possibly prove-to be Keren6ky's most powerful rival. A German conspiracy ", in Finland has been revealed by the discovery in Stockholm of a^, "plant" of bombs, rifles, and other suggestive 6tores. , On the Italian front our Ally's line on the Monte San Gabrielle slopes has been rectified, and the new positions held against counter-attacks. A destructive air laid on a formidable scale has been carried out by the Italian air-fighters. A report from Washington conveys from the Greek Embassy a statement indicating that preparations are intrain for an Allied offensive in the Balkans on an extensive scale nest spring. Bulgaria is to be invaded, German supplies cut off from Turkey, and the general situation closed up, 60 to speak. Meanwhile, Greece is awaiting the munitionmont of her Army.. Tho German Chancellor's expected speech in the Reichstag proves to be a series .of evasions und truculent assertions. The Vatican is un- ■ able, apparently, to obtain a clear and definite statement from Germany .with regard to the evacuation of the occupied territories. Austria, oa the other hand, is stated by the Vienna correspondent ' of a leading Dutch journal to be quite ready for peace, and is willing to jmake 6ome sacrifice. A statement made on behalf of the Ministry of Munitions affords some speculation to the reader as'to the Teal gravity of the XT-boat menace. . The solution of the problem, and the hope of the Allies, lies in the shipyards, and 'America is urgeutly appealed to to specially apply her Vast resources in aiding her Allies to maintain a floating tonnage that will outpace the sinkings. REPORTED PLANS FOR BIG OFFENSIVE IN THE BALKANS 1 GREEK ARMY WAITING MUNITIONS ? , • ! A BLOW AT BULGARIA AND TURKEY .. . '■ : —~ x r . ' By Tolograph--Pross Association. Copyright., \ r , (Rec. September 30, 5.5 p.m.) ' . Washington, September 29. The Greek Eoreijrn Office lias informed its Embassy here that the delay* in the mobilisation of the Greek Army is due to lack of. equipment, which England, France, and the United States will 'furnish. Greece; will supply three hundred thousand men. It is understood that the Allies' plan is to advance on Sofia, cut off great supplies from Turkey, neutralise Bulgaria, and force Turkey^to a separate peace. - The Allies have already equalised the situation in/ the Balkans, and tho Greek troops will give enough to advance and overcome tiie enemy. An- extensile offensive is probable ilate next, spring.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . .. ' / ' ' ' : I THE WAR IN THE WEST ANOTHER LULL IN THE STORM ) . PATROL ENCOUNTERS AND AIR RAIDS London, September 28. Sir Douglas Haig reports: "We broke up a hostile counter-attack yesterday evening against our positions at Z-onnebeke. Wo cleared up isolated strong ' points south of Tower Hamlets and south of the Polygon Wood. We made a successful raid south-west of Cherisy. There is considerable hostile artillery firo south of. Lens."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable. Assn.-Keuter. (Rec. September 30, 5.5 p.m.) . f ' London, September 20. Sir Douglas Haig reports: "There, have been no further counter-attacks. Infantry encounters have been confined to patrols. A strong enemy party attempting to approach our lines early this morning eastward of Polygon' Wood was caught by oup artillery, riile, and machino-gun fire. Many were killed and the survivors were captured. "Our airmen yesterday bombed the aerodromes at Carnieres, St. Denis, Wes-' ; trem, and Controde, with good results. Ten German machines were brought'' One of ours is missing."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Eeuter. " (Bee. September' 30, 11.5 p.m.) , ; • London, September SO. Sir Douglas Haig reports: "We Tepulsed an attempt to raid our lines at two points near Hill 70. Northward of Lens we captured a few Germans and also took a few prisoners in patrol encounters in the neighbourhood of the Bapaume-Cambrai road. Our artillery is active on the Ypres front. There is considerable hostile artillery activity at points between the Ypres-Comines canal and St. Julien. • . "Our aeroplanes' dropped four tons of bombs on the enemy's aerodromes at Controde and Carnieres, and dumps, billets, and railways. • Another six tons at night were dropped on similar targets, including the Controde aerodrome. Despite a heavy barrage, all returned safely. During raids our fliers used their machine-guns with good effect against troops and transports. We brought down fourteen of the enemy's aeroplanes. Three of ours are missing."—Aus.-N.Z.' Cable Assn.-Keuter. FORTY GERMAN DIVISIONS EXHAUSTED IN TWO MONTHS" FIGHTING. London, September 28. Correspondent* at British Headquarters estimate that forty German divisions have been exhausted in the Battle of Flanders since July 31. Ten have been broken and withdrawn since tho commencement of the battle of Menm road a week ago.—Aus.-N.2. Cable <A6sn. ENEMY WITHDRAWING HIS HEAVY GUNS BRITISH HOLD SPLENDID ADVANTAGE OF POSITION. (Rec. October 1, 0.20 a.m.) Paris, September 30. The "Petit Journal's-" correspondent on the British front states that the enemy is withdrawing his heavy guns opposite Inverness Copse and Glencorso Wood The British soon will dominate the long stretch of country eastward of Becelaere, and only ono remaining ridge will enable the enemy to assemble his troops without direct observation. It is believed that tho new German lino runsf rorn Blankenbergho and Zeobrugge. Tho. civilians have left Hogledc, Moorslede, and Dcdizele, and are leaving Roulers.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ' GERMAN OFFICIAL REPORT (Rec. September 30, 5.5 p.rm) London, September 29: A German official report states: "We repulsed attacks north-east of Frezenberg and the Menin road. The enemy still occupies crater positions on our front line on the Ypres-Passchendaele road."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Router. (Rec. September 30, 11.5 p.m.) ■ ~ London, September. 30. A Germau official report "Wo ropulsed English local attacks at Zonnebeke, and drove the enemy out of a crato line on the Ypros-Pusschendaele road."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Keuter.

ON THE FRENCH FRONT FIGHTING IN THE ARGONNE AND CHAMPAGNE. / London, September 2S. A French official communique states: "The enemy three times attacked at Four de Paris (in the Argonne), north-west of Tahure, and west of Navarin Farm (Champagne). We prevented him ;from reaching our lines, and the enemy had heavy losses. Our air squadrons heavily bombed a number of aerodromes, railway stations, and cantonments, and all their objectives were attained."— Aus.-Iv.Z. Cable Assn.-lieuter. ' 1 A MID THAT STOPPED A RAID. London, September 28. The newspapors applaud the raid on the St. Denis aerodrome, pointing out that it stopped a raid on. Loijdon before it started.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ANOTHER BIG NAVAL. AIR RAID (Rec. September 30, 5.5 p.m.) London, September 29. The Admiralty reports: "Naval aircraft dropped seven tons of explosives on Thursday night on the look gates at Zeebrugge, the St. Denis Westrem and Houttave aerodromes, and the Controde airship shed. All returned."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Router. MASTER OF SOUTHERN RUSSIA GENERAL KALEDIN MAY RIVAL KERENSKY GERMAN PLOTTING, IN FINLAND Copenhagen, September 2S. General Knledin has been elected Superior 'Alaman of the Ukraine. Ho thus becomes -actually master of Southern Russia, between the Dniester and the Don, and possesses an army in fighting trim. He is regarded as a dangerous ad. versary for M. Kerensky—Aus.-N.Z. 'Cable Assn. ANOTHER GERMAN BOMB "PLANT" DISCOVERED PLOT TO ORGANISE REVOLUTION IN FINLAND. (Rec. September 30, 5.3 p.m.) • Stockholm, September 29. There has been a further discovert-of German bombs, rifles, and ammunition at Stockholm, in a cellar belonging to R-ondorf, a German engineer. Tho munitions iron? intended for .use in Finland against Kussia —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. Copenhagen September 29. The "Aften Tidringcn" states that the plan was to sart a revolution'in Jinland to synchronise with tho German offensive at Riga, but it failed, as the lead, ers in Finland were unable to establish, tho necessary organisation, and ihere was al6o 6ome reaction against German intrigue, the Finns realising that separation from Russia would make Finland dependent on Germany with no real gain.—Aus.N.z; Cable Assn. ALL-RUSSIA DEMOCRATIC CONFERENCE OPENS ' Potrograd, September 28. The All-Russia Democratic Conference has opened, with twelve hundred delegates in attendance. All the Provisional Ministers were present. M. Tcheidze, in inaugurating tho sittings, said tho reason for the conferences was the grave condition of the country. M. Avksenhiil' said that tho time had- come for the democracy to collect its forces to ( prevent an irreparable catastrophe.—Renter. LENIN UNDER OPEN ARREST.. Petrograd, September 28. It is reported that the anarchist Lenin (who some weeks ago escaped from custody) had arrived in Petrograd. Orders have been issued for his arrest, but he must not tfe arrested if he appeal's at tie All-Russia Congress.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. i ' RESIGNATION OF M. TERESTC.HENKO- . ' ' ' ' Petrograd, September 28. , M. Terestchenko has resigned in consequence of revolutionary attacks. Thus the Cabinet is now exclusively Socialist.—Reuter. KIEFF SOVIET DEFIES THE GOVERNMENT.' \ . Petrograd, September 23. The Kieff Soviet (Workmen's and' Soldiers' Connoil) refuses to hand over Generals Dcnckin, MnvkofT, and Elsioer fa> the General Commission of)lnquiry. Tho Soviet demands a direct military court-martial.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. RUSSIAN DESTROYER SUNK BY A MINE _ . . London, September 28. \ A*Russian official report states: "An enemy mine sank a destroyer off Osel Island. F,leven men were saved."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. , [A New York cablegram identifies the destroyer as the Okhotnik, of f.25 tons, carrying 100 men.J , ' , .