THE BALKAN CAMPAIGN.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 11652, 22 August 1916, Page 5

THE BALKAN CAMPAIGN.

INCREASING IN INTENSITY.

Renter. Received August 21, 3 p.m. Loudon, August 20,

A British official account from Salonika states: We established a line west and north of Bekeali and Cidemli, south of Woldyeil, where we repulsed counter-attacks. (Jur cavalry is in touch with the enemy on the Struma front.

A BULGARIAN EXPLANATION.

NECESSARY TO FIGHT IN GREECE EXPECTS FAVOURED TREATMENT. Copenhagen, August 21. A Bulgarian official message says ; Our offensive is necessary to forestall General Sarrail. It becomes necessary for us to fight in Greek territory. Bulgaria expects Greece to give the army the same freedom of action as she has given the Entente.

THE BULGAR ADVANCE.

GREEKS IN AGREEMENT.

Salonika, Aug. 31.

It appears that the Bulgarians advanced in force from Monastir and occupied the town and station of Fiorina. They had no difficulty, because there was only a battalion of Servians, which withdrew. The Bulgarians, before occupying Rise and Starasta, sent a message to the Greek commanders requesting their withdrawal. The Greeks compiled.

SERVIANS MOVING FORWARD.

ADVANCING ON FLQRSNA.

CERMAN-BULCAR "OFFENSIVE < ANNOUNCED. Athens, Aug. 21. It is reported that the.Servians are advancing on Fiorjua and that the Bulgarians are evacuating Monastir. The Bulgarian Minister visited M. Zaimis on Saturday morning. It is announced that the GermanBulgarian general attack is beginning. ATTACK ON HORSESHOE IHILL BRILLIANT WORK BY BRITISH.

EVIDENCE OF GOOD TRAINING.

Salonika, Aug. 21

The British infantry's attack on Horseshoe Hill, commanding Doldzeli, was a brilliant affair, the men showing great keenness in their lirst experiences of close lighting. They used bombs and bayonets with great effect.