In the Balkans

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIII, Issue 76, 29 November 1915, Page 5

In the Balkans

GREECE AND THE ALLIES. ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE. [United Press -Association.] Athens, November 27. The Allied Ministers have handed M. Skouloudis an important Note defining the material disposition expected of Greece in conforming to her previous agreement and principle. The Note adds that it is taken for granted that Greece will not oppose the practical measures involved, especially after the Allies’ benevolence in the matter of trade, thus ensuring facilities of supplies.

PARIS PRESS DEMAND FURTHER ACTION. London, November 26. The Paris press is demanding urther action in Greece. M. Pichon says that the Greek Government is trembling before the Germans and deluging us with fine words, protesting friendship. 'ibc Government is illegal and is in a representative minority. We have a right under existing treaties and cannot tolerate the position any longer. Le Gaulois says that between a system of terror and magnanimity there is room for firmness; between a gentleman and a bandit there is room for a soldier, and we should occupy it. THE SITUATION CRAVE. ASSURANCES WANTED AT ONCE. (Received 8.5 a.m.) London, November 28. The Daily Chronicle’s Athens correspondent says that the Allies’ Note asked Greece to give a categorical assurance at the earliest possible that she -would adheye to the conditions laid down therein. The situation is regarded as grave.

CREEK LEADERS CONFER. a ALLIED OPTIMISM WEAKENING (Received 8.5 a.m.) I London, November 28. Reuter at Athens states that after the receipt of the Note the Premier, M. Skouloudis. conferred with King [Constantine, and the Cabinet Council met. Jt was stated later that the 'Allies’ optimism has greatly weakened. There are indications that Greece will propose to the Entente to appoint military experts to discuss with the Greek' General Staff the Allies’ latest demands. ALLIES' THREE DEMANDS, SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT. (Received 9.5 oa.m.), Athens, November 28. The Allies make three demands. These tie— Adequate Railway Facilities; The Withdrawal of the Greek Troops from the Vicinity of Salonika; The Policing of Greek Territorial Waters against Anstro-German Submarines. ELBOW-ROOM IN MACEDONIA. CREEK MINISTER’S ASSURANCE. (Received 12.45 p.m.), London, November 28. The Observer’s Athens correspondent interviewed on© of the Ministers, who said that Greece would never commit the folly of disarming and interning the Entente forces. The Entente demands elbow-room in Macedonia, to which Greece will accede, as an assurance had been given that the territory occupied .would he restored and the damage indemnified. THE DEMANDS DISCUSSED. "CERTAIN POINTS DIFFICULT TO

ACCEPT.” (Received 12.80 p.m.) Athens, November 28. Although there have been long discussions on the Note at successive Ministerial Councils, and repeated conferences with- • the,, headquarters' staff, fhe.,Premier (M. .Skoulaudis) has, nob trenched a decision. The jGovernrtion&’s journals .point out centaiii points ~which are difficult tb accepti !i. • ! arii ! »vin r»tr-i ■■-.vccrT c; ; THE EBB OF* FLOW. , j .1 r- 1 . « -/! .V 'lfit PROGRESS REPORT FROM SALO* „ | NIKACi :i lif. | (Received 9-30 a.in.) ' Salbiiikh/ No veinbet '*2B'. The Austro-German advance compelled the Serbians to relinquish the offensive in the Kachanik arid IJskiii i districts. Their only hope of juuc- I tioning wilTi’the Anglo-French is via. the h?iglU,ij, - The Serbian force which was victorious- ab jlleskovatK wis v abandon : the ground 'conquered', arid " is: i-etrpating .under,difficulties.., „ .. On other hand, the Monastir detachment: progressed towards Pl’ilep. The bnlgarians at Uskub await the Austro-Germaii reinforcements. ’ • .(;• 70.MONASTIR ABANDONED.

BULGARIANS MENACED BY FRENCH. (Received 9.5 a.in.) Paris, November 28. The Journal says that the Bulgarians abandoned Monastir. order to concentrate their efforts on the Lower Cernia towards Fnrclar against the French, which menace large forces. , ———— THE GERMAN INTENTION SERBIANS TO BE PURSUED INTO GREECE. (Received 8.35 a.mb Paris, November 28. Munich papers state that as the Allies arc violating Greek territory, Germany Hvill not hesitate to pursue the Serbians thither.

ENEMY PREPARATIONS FOR FRESH OPERATIONS. (Received 8.35 a.m.) Rome, November 28. A Montenegrin communique states that the enemy are busy reconnoitring, but are concealing the direction of the main action, for wdiich they have been preparing fbr some days. MONTENEGRO THREATENED. CONQUEST TO BE UNDERTAKEN SHORTLY. (Received 8.35 a.m.) Amsterdam, November 28. German newspapers state that the Austro-Germaus will soon undertake the vigorous conquest of Montenegro. They anticipate that the Montenegrins will soon be without ammunition. AUSTRIANS AT MITROVITZA. (Received 8.5 a.m.) Amsterdam. November 28. An Austrian communique states: jSince the occupation of Mitrovitza, eleven thousand Serbian soldiers were [brought in. also 3500 civilians who ' wre 1 ibale for service

SERBIANS AND FRENCH COOPERATING. (Received S.j fi.m.) Paris, November 28. A communique states: Our aviators bombed the Bulgarian eucami meiiis at Stnnnnitza village and also istib. In view of the present situation, the Serbian armies and our troops on the left bank of the % Coma have been withdrawn to the right, an , operation which was accomplished without, difficulty.. THE FIRE OF BRITISH BATTERIES. BULGARIAN ATTACKS MELT f- ' AWAY. #•—' ; (Received Bvs a.m.) 1 ■■ Paris, November 28. The Petit ParisieiVStates that Bulgarian attacks on the British at Valandovo melted under the powerful fire of the British batteries. ROUMANfA FIRM. THE POSITION ON THE DANUBE. AUSTRO-CERMANS STOPPED AT RUSTCHUK. MOVEMENTS OF ROUMANIAN TROOPS. ]_ ( • , jj ; i J . (Received 9.30 a.m.) Home; November 28. The Corriere della Sera says that portion of the Austro-Germans have withdrawn from Sew (a apd .hayo been sent to Rustchuk. ' -*■ 1 The Roumanian Premier (M. Bratiano) has intimated! that he chiinot allow the Austro-German troops below Rustchukin Bulgaria. ' ' The Roumanian troops, a,t. Gvp/gevo have been transferred To 'bßenitsa. The Roumanian teViatory bordering on the Danube lias been declared a mitilarv zone.