In the Balkans.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 9, 9 August 1916, Page 5

In the Balkans.

POSITION AT SALONIKA.

WHERE BULGARIA STANDS.

REASON FOR ALLIED INACTIVITY.

Press Association —Copyright, Austin

ban and N.Z. 'Cable Association, (Received 11.15 a.m.) New York, August 8,

The Times prints a despatch from the London correspondent of the Providence Journal as follows:—A War Office official informs me that there is good reason why the Allied troops at Salonika are not taking part in the drive. Britain and France do not want a conflict with the Bulgarians, because they consider it probable they may induce Bulgaria to desert the Teutons and co-operate with Russia. The official asserts that many Bulgars have been withdrawn from front lines. M. Sazanoff has removed the last barrier to the Roumanian desire to join the Allies, and moicovei the great mass of the Bulgars novei favored a break with Russia. The Balkan Powers are tremendously influenced by the recent Teutonic defeats on all fronts.

ALLIES NOW FAVOP.ED.

GERMANY’S DECLINING

FORTUNES.

Press Association— Copyright, Austra lian and N.Z. Cable Association. Paris, August 7.

With the approach of the Greek elections, ex-Ministers of the Skouloudis Cabinet are displaying proEntente sympathies. M. Gounaiis has arrranged a lecturing tour in honor of Britain. Vcmizelos (laclarod that this conversion is due to Germany’s declining fortunes. BULGARIANS RETURN TO THE BALKANS. London, August 7. Berlin newspapers report that large numbers of Bulgarians recent!} fighting on the East front have been withdrawn to the Balkans. BULGARIAN ANTI-WAR RIOTS.

Athens, August 8

A neutral traveller from Sofia states that anti-war riots are frequent, but severely suppressed by the police. King Ferdinand does not show himself. i

SOUTH OF MOM ASTIR.

SUCCESS OF THE SERBIANS.

TOWN OF PRESPA OCCUPIED.

Toss Association— Copyright, Austin lian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 11.15 a.m.) Rome, August 8. . The Serbians drove out the Bulgarians from Prespa, and occupied the town.