BULGARIA

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 319, 14 October 1915, Page 5

BULGARIA

DECLARED WAR AGAINST SERVIA THE ENEMY DRIVEN BACK SERVIANS EFFECTIVELY RESIST INVADERS GERMANS OUSTED FROM ORSOVA ALLIES STILL AT SALONIKA RUSSIAN VICTORIES IN GALICIA - PROGRESS ON WESTERN FRONT

THE BALKANS.

ATTACK ON THREE SIDES,

SERBIA'S PLIGHT

ODDS TWO TO ONE.

ALL ATTACKS REPULSED.

LONDON, October 12

Latest Nish telegrams confirm that the Serbians are being attacked on three sides. The Bulgarians are stabbing their ally of 1912 in the back by attacking both north-east and southeast of Nisfa, where the Bulgarians. moving along the Vlasina River, reached a point 25 miles from Nish and only 10 miles eastward of the main railway connecting Nisk and Salonika. It is estimated that 250,000 Serbians are facing 400,000 Austrc-Gennans and 150,000 Bulgars. Telegrams show that all attacks have hitherto been heavily repulsed. The "Gicrnale d'ltal ! a's" correspondent at Nisjh states that the Austrians lost 20,000 in the battle for Belgrade. One brigade was virtually wiped out.

THE TEUTON ONSLAUGHT.

BELGRADE STREETS

CARPETED WITH THE DEAD.

GERMAN REGIMENT DESTROYED

NISH, October 12

Tbe main enemy forces were engaged at Belgrade. The inhabitants were taken by surprise, and hurriedljy fled. The enemy's artillery swept the roads leading out of the eity, and many civilians, mostly women and children perished. Refugees speak of the hail of fire and the terrible sufferings of .tfae inhabitants. The Serbian commander states that the ground was. so covered with corpses that the Germans could not advance without marching over them. Stubborn fighting continued on Saturday in the suburbs south of Belgrade Considerable forces are operating at Obrenovatz, on t{be border south-west of Belgrade, where an entire enemy regiment was annihilated by a bayonet change after the Serbian artillery had destroyed the bridge of boats over the River Kolubara.

TERRORISING WOMEN AND CHILDREN

HUNS BOMB HELPLESS VILLAGES

GERMANS DRIVEN FROM ORSOVA

SEVERAL GUNS CAPTURED

(Reed 8.55 a.m.) NISH, October 13

German aeroplanes are bombing Serbian towns and villages, killing women and children with the hope of terrorising the population. The Serbians captured several guns on the southern outskirts of Belgrade. Austro-Germans were forced to evacuate Orsova, under fierce Serbian artillery fire, W(hich destroyed the barracks and ammunition depots.

AN AUSTRIAN REPORT.

PROGRESSED AROUND BELGRADE AMSTERDAM, Oct. 13. An Austrian commuique states that the Austro-Hurjgarian troops, advancing from Belgrade, stormed the Ligar mountain, eastward of the town; also the Landon entrenchments, capturing three guns. All the heights round Belgrade commanding the river crossings are in possession of t{he Austro-Ger-mans.

BULGARIA DECLARES WAR.

AGAINST SERVIA

(Reed 8.55 a.m.) NEW YORK, Oct. 13. Keuter's Loudon correspondent states that Bulgaria has declared war against Servia.

DISPOSITION OF BULGARIAN

FORCES

LONDON. October 12,

The "Times*' Bucharest correspondent states that ©even Bulgarian divisions, forming throe armies, are under the command of Prince Boris. The first army, under General Bogaceff, is to cut the railway from Nish to Salonika; the second, under General Tcnceff is watching Greece; and the third, under General Teotiocoff,' whose objective is Sumec, is watching Roumania.—(Times and Sydney Sun Special Services.)

SERVIANS GET UPPER HAND.

EjNEMY THROWN BACK

HEAVY LOSSES INFLICTED

BY ANGLO-FRENCH GUNS

PARIS, October 12

"Le Matin's" correspondent at Nish says tfhat the Servians on Sunday morning regained the advantage, seized some excellent positions, and threw hack the Germans into the suburbs of Belgrade. .. • I ;<•«.* The British heavy guns inflicted severe losses on the Austro-Germans.and sank two monitors.

The fighting continues on the hills about Belgrade. • -

French artillery is co-operating with the Anglo-Servians

BULGARIA'S rNTERNAL AFFAIRS,

EXTREMELY CRITICAI

RECRUITS CHEER FOR BUSSIA

LONDON, Octobor 13

Letters from Bulgaria indicate that the situation is extremely critical. A special l train conveying the Allied Ambassadors to Dedeagatch passed trainloads of recruits, who greeted them with frantic cheers for "Mother Ens- • • • sia. Popular indignation and disgust at King Ferdinand's policy threaten an outbreak at any moment.

GREECE.

ADVICE FROM VENEZELOS

ATHENS, October 13

M. Venezelos, in the Chamber, stated that the Entente had given assurances concerning the restitution of Dodekenese and Cyprus. He recommended the new Government, if it remained neutral to suit the interests of the Central Powers, to obtain through responsible channels similar compensation and a guarantee of territorial integrity for 12 years after the war.

BUX.GAES TOAST THE KAISER,

LONDON. Oct. 12. The Daily Telegraph's correspondent at Rome reports that King Ferdinand at a banquet proposed the., health of the Kaiser and the alliance with Germany. He smashed his glass after drinking the toast, aind everybody imitated his example. It is expected that the Servian capital will be removed to Monastir. The Allied troops have not yet departed from Salonika.

AUSTRIANS FAIL

REPULSED BY MONTENEGRINS

ROME. October 13

Tbo Anstriaris are exerting, great pressure on the Montenegrin frontier, but have been repulsed with heavy losses at Ghahow, on the DrinaJ

ANGLO-FRENCH POURING IN

SALONIKA. Oct. 13

Protective measures ensure the arrival of troops and: war material under the best conditions. Convoys of AngloFrench troops are landing uninterruptedly.

Greece, is hastily completing mobili sation.

A FRONTIER SKIRMISH

ROME. Oct. i:;

The Idea Nnziannle'states That Bulgarian eomitndjis invaded Greek territory near Grumulgina. Greek troops, believing the invaders were Bulgarian regulars, who had occupied (lie neutral zone, attacked, and sharp fighting ensued.

GERMANY TAKING- THE REINS

LONDON, October 13

The Evening News' Paris correspondent says that six German generals, eight coin els, and 00 other officers, and two Austrian genrals and three other officers, have arrived at Sofia. Jealousies are already evident. The Bulgarian Staff is departing for the frontier.

ALLIES' COMBINED PLAN

SERVIA TO BE ASSISTED.

RUSSIANS TO FIGHT WITH ANGLO-FRENCH.

ALLIES IN COMPLETE ACCORD

CONFIDENT OF VICTORY

PARIS, October 12

M. Viviani, in making a statement regarding the Balkans, said: The chief essential difficulty was negotiating at Sofia, Bulgaria advancing claims to all frontiers at the expense of her neighbours. We had reason to hope that, (\veece ryid Servja would finally consent to sacrifices, for which they would receive conipensaion. Our efforts with Roumania were •lot without success. The state of seni.i-jn.obi is-ation in which she is holdng her trc-ops would enable her to repel digression and keep a close watch on the frontiers. Roumania knows, moreover, that only the victory of the Quadruple Entente will assure her independence and satisfy her national aspirations. Th'e equivoral. attitude of the Bulgarian Government, led Greece to maintain a policy of expectation. . •

At the moment when the Quadruple Entente announced extensive concessions, to which Servia had consented, King Ferdinand signed an agreement with Turkey and bound himself definitely to Germany. To a friendly question regarding his intentions, lie replied by mobilisation of the army. From moral and military standpoints we were unable to consent to the isolation of Servia and the interruption of communications with our friends and Allies. Our action must be energetic to correspond with the efforts of our enemies, who, dominated by the Allies on the western front, and checked in Russia, are now seeking success in a new field. To help the Servians it wa s necessary to pass through Salonika, and as soon as Bulgaria began to mobilise we entered into negotiations with the Greek Premier. These negotiations were natural in view of the treaty between Greece and Bulgaria, it has been said that we violated the neutrality of Greece. Some even dared to compare our action with that of Germany's violation of Belgium, wjhen she disowned her signature. The conditions under which we went to Salonika and the reception accorded us, suffice to prove the inanity of the accusation. Energetic action has been taken by France and Britain in agreement with the Allies."

Our own special duty is a. double one. Our chief pre-occupation wftich dominates aK other considerations is the defence cf cur froj.it and the deliverance of our territory. We must devcte our strength and sacrifice our blood for victory on our own soil, but, without weakening our own front it is our duty to perform a mission affecting,our interests and honour. The understanding between Britain and France is complete. We have now fully agreed to help Servia, who has asked for assistance, also to ensure for the benefit of Servia, Greece and Roumania, respect for the Bucharest Treaty. Russia has expressed anxiety to help Servia. To-morrow her.troops will fight side by side with ours. Gentlemen, with our Allies we have done our duty. Never has accord between us been so complete and close. Never have we been more confident cf common victorv.

ROUMANIA WITH THE ALLIES

A POLITICIAN'S VIEWS

MILAN,-October 13

A correspondent at Bucharest reports that M. (Tonescu repeats his unshakeable conviction as to the ultimate defeat of Austria and Germany. He appeals to the Allies to act quickly. The whole of Roumania desires to throw their sword into the balance. The army is longing to receive marching orders.

The Roumanian National Federation petitioned the Government to intervene in favour of the Allies.

MILITARY EXPERT'S VIEWS.

-WE SHOULD TAKE IXITTATIVI-

LONDON, October 12

Colonel RepJHgton says that, judging from reports, Mackensen 's Danube group of armies is entirely composed of Austro-Germans withdrawn from the Russian front, totalling nearly 300,000. They hope to aid the Bulgarian army and finish Servia before the Allies intervene. Servia *8 chances of successful resistance are not very great unless 300.000 Allied troops speedily go to her aid. If Greece and Roumania side with us, the failure of the attack on Servia is assured. Otherwise Germany will- have the best of tie deal. It would perhaps be unwise to submit to the dictation of the German initiative and open a great campaign in the Balkans. The decision of the war rests on the French and Russian frontiers. Even were Germany installed at Constantinople, with the Balkan States under her heel, it would not profit her if we are victorious in the main theatre. Should Germany's ambition tempt her further East, under .the treaty with Japan she will have to face a fresh enemy. •

EASTERN BATTLE FIELD

RUSSIAN COMMANDER SUMS UP. London; Oct, 12. A Petrograd message states that General Russky, who i s an invalid, points cut that 350,000 of the enemy's bayonets and sabres were concentrated on the Riga, Dvinsk, and Vi-na, front.comprising 12 divisions under Von Bulow on the left bank of the Dvina between Riga and Dvinsk; 15 divisions under Yen Eichorn in the region of Vilna and Sventsiam:. and 15 divisions in the region of Dvinsk. Deduct live divisions from Von Bulow to cover the section of tihe Dvina between Riga and Jacobstadt, Von Eichorn is unable to divert above one (bird of his forces for the operations against the Dvinsk fortified positions, and this- leaves a total of 32 divisions. ArtiKery battles are a chronic feature of this front, and in this the Russians are evidently superior.— (Times and Sydney Sun Special Services.)

DESPERATE BATTLLE AT DVINSK

GERMANS CAPTURE SOME TREN CHES. .

ENEMY DISPERSED BY RUSSIAN ARTILLERY.

FETROGRAD, Oct. 13 communique* states:

There is desperate fighting at Dvinsk. The Germans occupied portion of our trenefhes. north-westward, towards Illukßi. . ".''■■•■;

Our artillery: near Lautzehhia dispersing the Germans, forced the abandonment of their trenches and the vilJage of Jorjjok southward of Lake Demmet.

We crossed the River Prom a and captured three villages. The Germans southward of Pinsk were dislodged with tfne bayonet at Komora, and fled in disorder, our machine guns inflicting heavy loss

AUSTRIANS ROUTED,

RUSSIAN VICTORY AT STRYPA

Our troops.at Haivorake, westward of Trembovla, forced the enemy's last line and occupied two more trenches. We stormed a stronghold on a height east, of Haivornke, comprising a system of covered trenches, and protected by steel plates. A strong counter-attack was repulsed.

We forced the enemy's line at Mt. Mova in the vicinity of Hairvornke, capturing a whole Austrian, battalion. The enemy was completely defeated, retiring in disorder beyond the Strypa, We pursued cZosely, beyend Haivornke, but the bridge was set afire. Later we crossed the Strypa., i"ie cavalry sabring manly an d a convey. four guns, and ten machine gun-.

GREAT GERMAN LOSSES,

LONDON, Oct. I?:. A states: The Germans suffered great lossus in Monday's .fighting north-west of Scuchez. Our progress towards Lagoutte continue*. sifions "'i i.Uigf l ;. ml Schratxnjsu'iUielM a •-. ■ •••- ;!»• trenches but were ijrvnv "'- ''■ - : !:•!•.<■!: out.

WESTERN BATTLEFIELD.

BOSCHE NO GOOD IN THE AIR. ELEVEN FIGHTS OX MONtUY. BRITISH WIN, NINE. • LONDON, October 12 Sir John Frencfa reports: "There were eleven fights in the air yesterday. Our airmen were successful m nine. One hostile aeroplane was driven to the ground in the enemy's lines and almost certainly destroyed. To-day another enemy machine <vis brcugbt down in our lines. We lost one aeroplane.

FRENCH COMMUNIQUE.

GERMANS STILL COUNTERATTACKING -•- (Reed 9.35' : a,ni.) % ; ";'. PARIS, Oct. 13. The resignation of M. Delcas.se, Foreign Minister, on account of ill health,, has been accepted;. M.' : Vivahi : takes the portfolio.

xV communique states: We completely repulsed infantry attacks after heavy bombardment of our positions north-east of Souchez, and a part.icularly intense artillery engagement at nigbt between the Somme and the Oise

We are further progressing from trench to trench east of the Trapeze. The enemy renewed their attack in. the Vosges after artillery preparationThe assault en the whole front failed. The enemy was on the point of gaining a footing in our first line of trenches on a front of from 60 to SO metres, but our counter-attacks recaptur» ed the portion of lost ground.

GIANT BATTLEPLANES

FLEET OF 200 NEARLY READY.

PARIS, October 12.

A party of Anglo-American journalists inspected the French fleet of 200

Pew armourer canrLon-carryinig aeroplanes. They witnessed lmiaoeuvring high in the air. firing llu-c) \i\ eh. rap-

id-fire guns.

Seme of these planes stretch ISOft. ;V,rosfi. A monster battleplane of three superimposed planes with an average speed of 71 miles, a crew of 12, and with two 3-inch, cannon, flew as steadily as an ordinary biplane. The crew for actual fighting consists of an officer and four men.

Cruiser aeroplanes are sraalf biplanes of high power capable of rising almost vertically, and with a speed of 90 miles per hour. The evolutions were thrilling. The battleplanes maintained a, steady fire while circling and plunging. The fleet is almost ready to carry out an attack on the enemy's rear. The improvements in French aviation are astounding. One factory is turning out five aeroplanes per day, and others are almost equalling that record.

FIVE STEAMERS SUNK

IN THE MEDITERRANEAN.

(Eec. I a.m.)

LONDON, Oct. 13

A cable to tbc Underwriters' Association reports, that submarines have sunk five steamers in the Mediterranean. Details are not available, but the

news caused an increase in rates.

BRITISH BLOCKADE GERMANY.

COPENHAGEN, Oct. 13.

The Politiken says that British sub-

marines' activity is very pronounced and they have sunk Sve German steamers. The crews were saved. The Swedish and Danish traffic towards Germany is suspended.

GERMAN SUBMARINES AT VARNA

ROME, IS

The Corriere della Per:; Fays that four German submarines have taken refuge at Varna from the Russian fleet. A JLINER SUNS:. LOXDOX, October 13. The liner Halizones lick been sunkThe erew vrere