Greece

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 95, 18 November 1916, Page 5

Greece

MACEDONIAN OPERATIONS !*■' 1 1 " , ' . ■ " • t DECISIVE HAPPENINGS. ‘ Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. London, November 16. Tile capture of Keuali and the flight of tlie German-Bulgars indicate decisive happenings in Macedonia. The Allies have reached a plain within Sitmiles of Monastic. Hitherto it was only possible to advance across the rugged mountains east and west of a gap eight miles wide through which runs the Monastic railway. The Serbians fought with magnificent valor, though the Germano-Bnlgars defended entrenched positions with desperation. The trenches were repeatedly taken and re-taken, but all are now definitely sepured. The enemy losses were very severe. The greater part of the prisoners are Germans, proving that Germany has, sent heavy reinforcements to Macedonia.

GREECE’S REPLY TO GERMANY. Atheps, November 17. The Government has handed its reply to Germany’s Note. It is believed it. explains the reasons compelling the granting to the Allies of facilities without thereby exceeding Greece’s neutrality. Larissa reports that the removal of troops from Thessaly has begun and that it is expected the movement will bo conlplbted in a fortnight. SARRAIL SENDS TROOPS TO OCCUPY NEUTRAL ZONE. Press Association —Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association (Received 9.40 a.m.) Athens, November 17. General 'Sarrail is sending troops to occupy the Neutral zone.