BALKAN DEVELOPMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 338, 15 November 1915, Page 5

BALKAN DEVELOPMENTS

THE BALKAN STRUGGLE. A SERVIAN VICTORY. BULGARS IN FLIGHT AT TETOVO. FRENCH ROUTED THE BULGARS. IN THE STRUMNITZA SECTOR. (Reed 8.35 a.m.) SALOJNIKA, Nov. 14. The Serbians captured Tetovo, putting to flight two Bulgarian jegiments. Some guns were taken. The total Serbian casualties from the outset, including prisoners is 30,000. The main Servian army is concentrated northwards of Tetovo, and in the mountains towards the oid Serbian town of Novividgar. Mitrevitza and Pryshtina are able to offer a stubborn and prolonged defence. The French routed the Bulgarians In the Strumnitza sector and in the Vand sector, inflicting heavy losses. UNREST IN GREECE. ANGLO-FRBNCH CRUISER SQUADRON. STEAMING UNDER ORDERS. (Reed 8.35 a.m.) PARIS, November 14. Messages from Athens describe the unrest in Greece and mentions that the powerful Anglo-French squadron of cruisers at Malta is under steam. GREEK UNCERTAINTY. KITCHENER VISITS KING. BEARER OF BNTENT’S NEW PROPOSALS. ATHENS, November 13. The “Patras” says King Constantine received Lord Kitchener as the bearer of new Entente proposals. GERMANS PRESSING GREECE. - ENTENTE INTERFERES. ' A STRONG WARNING. SALONIKA, No . ember 13. Germany is exercising tae utmost pressure on Greece, but the Entente has intervened firmly in order to convince Greece of the seriousness of the situation in the event of Skouloudis yielding to intimidation. FRIENDLY TO AUSTRO-GERMANY. GRECO-BULGARIAN ALLIANCE HINTED AT. COPENHAGEN, November 13. The Greek Minister in Sofia, in an interview with German journalists, said Greece’s relations with tbs Central Powers would be very friendly. He hinted at the possibility :f a Greeo-Bulgarian alliance. GREECE AND BULGARIA. DILLON’S OPINION. \ LONDON, November 14. J Dr. Dillon does not share, the Italian opinion that a Greeo-Bulgarian ag “cement has already been concluded, lor does he believe that Greece will assail tihe Allies under any circumsrtances.

KITCHENER IN GREECE A COMPLETE BULGARIAN BOUT ANGLO-FRENCH SQUADRON UNDER STEAMING ORDERS GREECE MUST DECLARE HER HAND GERMAN REINFORCEMENTS IN FLANDERS SENSATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS IN AMERICA

GERMANS IN PERSIA. A SERIOUS SITUATION. • an ANGLO-RUSS'IAN WARNING. PETROGRAD, November 13. The “Retch” and “Novoe Vremya” draw attention to the growing gravity cf the situation in Persia and the ominous resemblance to the developments in Turkey and Bulgaria. The Germans have already begun the 1 formation of the Cadi’s future regular I army under the very eyes of Russian diplomatists. If Persia is unable to end German agitation Russia and England must take the matter in hand immediately. RUSSIANS MARCHING. TO TEHERAN. A DANGEROUS ATMOSPHERE. Reuter states that Russian reinforcements for Teheran arrived 40 miles distant a few days ago and were due at Teheran on the 12th. The Russo-Turkish embassies, which adjoin, have been combined for common defence. A large number of armed tribesmen 'are drilling in the grounds. ZANGWILL MISUNDERSTOOD. HE WAS MERELY SARCASTIC. CONTORTIONIST AMERICAN PRESS. (Reed 8.35 a.m.) The “Observer” accepts Mr Zangwill’s explanation concerning his article in an American newspaper, cabled on the 7th as being merely sarcastic and misunderstood. Mr Zangwill complains of the contortions made in what lie said by the Amreican Press. ZEEBRUGGE CHANNEL CHOKED. GERMANS STOPPED FROM DREDGING. (Reed 8.85 a.m.) AMSTERDAM, November 14 ' Owing to British bombardment the Germans were unable to dredge Zeebrugge. It is therefore choked. PERSIA AND RUSSIA. PROSPECTS MORE FAVOURABLE. TEHERAN, November 14. The Shah is remaining here and the prospect is favourable of the issue of the pourparlers with Russia being somewhat reassuring. (Natives in the Turkish Embassies at Teheran have combined. UNHAPPY BELGIUM. MORE RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED. (Reed. 8.15 a.m.) AMSTERDAM, Nov. If. The German Governor-General has while a Consul at ’Frisco last year, die £1,600,000 sterling on the Belgians for the requirements of the army and civil administration. Fresh restrictions have been imposed on the population of Brussels. All Belgians must be indoors, and shops and theatres are to be closed at seven. No person can visit even the immediate neighbourhood without a permit. A similar policy is adopted at CouHraf.' I The “Telegraaf” states that large re-1 inforcements have arrived in Flanders 1 from i he East. i

SERVIANS FOLLOW UP VICTORY,

ALLIES MAY RE-TAKE USKUB

BULGARIAN ARMY IN DANGER

SERVIANS’ GALLANTRY

LONDON, Nov. 13

The Chronicle's Monastir correspondent says the Serbians are following up their successes at Katchanik Pass ami are pursuing the enemy in the direction of Uskub, which the Allies are likely to re-occupy. French cavalry are dashingly clearing the ground between Ivrivolak and Voles.

The Francc-Serbinn movements arc an increasing danger to tlie Bulgarian army westward of the Yardar. Although the Serbian situation is difficult, a serious retreat is proceeding with masterly skill. The stubborn gallantry wherewith the Serbians are retarding the German advance has never been excelled. Five thousand Serbians held the Bubonna Pass against twenty thousand Bulgarians whose artillery was superior. Serbian Official: The Serbians have occupied good defensive positions southward of Kraljovo. where there was heavy fighting on ,Thursday. ROUMANIA’S ATTITUDE STILL OBSCURE. ATHENS, Nov. r Roumauia’s attitude is still obscure, without a clear leaning to either side. OFFICIAL REPORT.

MR. CHURCHILL RESIGNED. OFFERS HIMSELF TO THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT. The High Commissioner reports:— ’ LONDON, Nov. 12. 1 Mr. Churchill has resigned from the i Cabinet. In correspondence published between Mr. Churchill and Mr. Asquith, Mr. 3 Churchill says he appreciates the inton- [• tion of Mr. Asquith to include him in i the small War Council, but he fore- ) saw personal dffieulty had to be faced . in its composition. He had no conn I plaint against the changed scheme, but with change his work in the Government naturally ceased. Knowing the present situation he could not accept a position of general responsibility in the war policy without an effective share in its guidance and control. He therefore submitted his resignation, placing himself unreservedly at the disposal of the military authorities as an officer. Mr. Asquith replied expressing regret. also that he was certain that Mr. Churchill would take an active and an 1 effective part in .the prosecution of the war. i WINSTON CHURCHILL. GOING TO THE FRONT. (Reed 5.15 a.m.) LONDON, November 14. Sir Winston Churchill goes to the f | front on Wednesday. TRIBUTES TO CHURCHILL. - FOR USEFUL ADMINISTRATION. 1 3 (Reed 8.35 a.m.) LONDON, November 14. t Striking tributes are paid by the “Observer” and other newspapers to Mr Churchill’s administration, especially for securing command of the sea • from the outset. BRITISH SUBMARINE SUNK. IN THE SEA OF MARMORA. LONDON, Nov. 13. ! The Admiralty has announced that submarine E2O, detached for service in the Sea of Marmora, lias not. communicated since October 30th. It is therefore feared she has been sunk. An enemy wireless announces that three of her officers and six of the crew are prisoners. ITALIAN STEAMER SUBMARINED. ROME, November 13. A submarine sank the Italian steamer Firenze in . the Mediterranean. Six I passengers and fifteen of the crew are missing Twenty-seven passengers and ninety-six of the crew were saved. j SUNK BY AUSTRIAN SU3i MARINE. ROME. November 13. H i s semi-officially stated that an Austrian submarine sank the Firenze in ti e vicinity of Syracuse, going tovarcg Port Said. The Firenze’s crew were mostly Lascars and they abandoned their posts when the submarine opened fire. After six boatloads had be r, lowered the submarine sank the Firenze by shellfire. u SUBMARINE FLIES FALSE COLOURS. , IR OM E, No veab e r IS . A IT boat sank the Ancona and the Firenze, theugib Hie AntAriaa Tag was jfiewn m each case.

LEADERS CRITICISED.

A VIOLENT OUTBURST. LONDON, Nov. 13. In the House of Commons, Mr Joynaon Hicks (Unionist) drew attention to the air services, alleging that there was a weakness of organisation and a lack of the Zeppelin type.

Mr Arthur Lynch (Nationalist me rubor for County Clare) followed with an amazing outburst, attacking Lord Kitchener, declaring that lie had blundered by not acting promptly at Liege, at the Dardanelles and in Servia, while a stalemate had been reached on the west front. He suggested Sir John French's removal, and declared that Lord Kitchener's blunders would stand out like the Rock of Gibraltar in the realms of blunderdom.

Mr Balfour declined to answer Mr Lynch. 110 said such criticism was valueless. He fully recognised the importance and the pressing necessity of the air service, but he did not believe we were behindhand. In addition to building the latest typos of aeroplanes, wo were building a considerable number of lighter-than-air craft for scouting purposes.

SUCCESSFUL RECRUITING,

ROUTE MARCH DOES WELT

SYDNEY, November 13

The city gave a great welcome to the Gilgandra route marchers on the last stage from Ashfield of the 322 miles tramp. They had a. triumphal precession through In-flagged linos o. rosdents. They were travel-stained and laden with booty gathered in the towns en route, including handsome cheques for the Comfort’s Fund. The men swung through the dense crowds in the city with soldierly bearing, to the Domain, where Parliamentary loaders welcomed them. Mr Gann congratulated the men on the end of the first section of the march, as he understood their destination was Berlin! Starting with thirteen recruits, they reached the city 233 strong. The enthusiasm aroused by <he city oemon stratum added considerably to thenranks. ON THE RUSSIAN FRONT. 11 DAYS’ FIGHTING IN W^ F .ll. RUSSIANS CAPTURE KEMMER'L ft PETROGRAD. Nov. 13. A communique indicates severe fighting on the Riga front. The Russians, after eleven days’ constant fighting, waist-deep in the -marshes, captured Kemmern. MOVING FROM RIGA. GERMANS ABANDONING RECENT GAINS. WEATHER HELPING RUSSIANS. (Times and Sydney Sun Services). LONDON, November 14. \ German official report states; We ar j a I an doming parts of the com ’.try west of Riga recently won because the rains have transformed it into swamps. This significnatly coincides with the recent Russian successes in this region. The German troops are undoubtedly suffering great hardships. The ground is frozen five feet. GERMAN LOSSES SEVERE. A USTRO-GERMAN FRO T ? PIERCED. PARIS, November 13. The “Petit ournal’s” Petrograd correspondent describes the German losses in the Riga region as continuously severe Soldiers and officers enter battle completely drunk. He adds: Thanks to superior artillery, the Russians have pierced the Austro-German front .between Budka and Kolki. A RUSSIAN WEDGE. GERMAN POSITION LOOKING BAD. LONDON, November 13. A correspondent at the Russian headquarters of the Russky group says winter has set in the northern sector. There are ice and snow at Dvinsk and Riga with heavy frosts. The advent of winter does not affect the Russian plans and the cutting of the RigaDvinsk railway does not interfere with supplies which are effected Pom the rear. We have pressed back the German flank south of Riga where the enemy has arrayed new and inferior troops. We are driving a wedge in the centre and in superior formation are threatening the lines west of Dvinsk. The railway service in the rear of the northern group is working satisfactorily. The main junctions are faiily free, for refugees have gone. Copious supplies of ammunition are reaching Dvinsk and Riga. RUSSIAN! MILITARY MISSION. , PETROGRAD, Nov. 13. The “Fi-aakfartar Zeitnng” says a military mission under a Russian general on like active list is expected in Rcumania.

SOME STARTLING PREDICTIONS

(WHAT AMERICA IS THREATENED WITH. GERMANY’S FRENZIED EFFORTS. PRODUCING CAPACITY LIMITED. GREAT ECONOMIC STRAIN. (Reed. 5.15 a.m.) WASHINGTON, Nov. 14. Mr Goricar alleges that the United States is honeycombed with AustroGerman spies, under the direction of Dnmba and Bernstorff. Since the beginning of w nr eight millions sterling have been spent to create political and social upheaval, and to prevent the shipment of munitions to the Allies, Their activities are daily increasing owing to economic strain, Germany having reached the limit of her producing capacity. Within the next few weeks America will he faced with a grave situation, involving attacks on railroads, warehouses, wharves and shipping. Mr Goricar declares that while a Consul at San Francisco last, was ordered to secure plans of the defences of the entire Pacific Coast he declined to act as a spy. This resulted in his resignation, and he asserts that 'Austrian Consuls at Cleveland, Saint Louis, Pittsburg, Saint Paul, Chicago, and Philadelphia, are spreading propaganda among foreign workers in munition factories. The Austrc-German Embassy denies the allegations.

PRISHTINA ENTERED. AMSTERDAM, Nov. 13. German advices state that Bulgarian | cavalry entered Prishtina. GERMAN AMBASSADOR CALLS ON ROUMANIAN KING. L BUCHAREST, Nov. 13. The King received Count Wolff Metternich, the new Ambassador in Turkey, going towards Constantinople. GERMANY’S INTENTIONS. CONTEMPLATING COUP-DE-MAIN. TO FORCE PATCHED-UP PEACE. SUEZ CANAL TO BE ATTACKED. LONDON, Nov. 13. The Times’ Lausanne (Switzerland) correspondent reports: A trustworthy source states that the Germans are contemplating a coup-dc-main to force a peace while they still hold the advantage in the field. It is likely to take the form of an attack on the Suez Canal by means’of a light railway across the desert and counting on England ’s slowness to move. If the Canal be immediately entrenched, the coup-de-main will prove a disastrous failure. GERMANY SHORT OF MEN. INTER ESTING REPORTS. GENEVA. Nov. 14. The German losses have been so great that they will soon be unable f< fill the gaps. Vienna reports that German headquarters find it impossible to send reinforcements which Yon Linsing and Von Vothmer urgently demand. GERMANY’S FOURTH WAR LOAN. AMSTERDAM, Nov. Iff. Germany is launching a fourth loan in February. BRITAIN'S GROWING NAVY. AN ILLUMINATING REPORT. 14 SUPER-DREADNOUGHTS BUILT AND BUILDING. LONDON, November 14. The “Daily Express” has been nerGnitted to indicate the new ships added to the Fleet. It states that fourteen super-dreadnoughts will have been completed by January since the bcgi.ining of the war. SHEFFIELD ARSENAL. LONDON, November 14. Nearly all the great industrial centres are almost wholly devoted to munition works, and the biggest part of the Government’s colossal task to provide a torrent of ammunition lias been accomplished. The organisation is almost completed. . The great railway companies have put aside their own work, and placed their workshops at the Government’s disposal for (he manufacture of war material. There has been a marvellous concentration of energy. Huge armament works are working night and day. Experts declare (bat Sheffield is now the vasUst arsenal in the world, easily surpassing Essen.

:.,J- ga -J._ ltl j rtj! 'HSggsmuq* I BOROUGH OF TAIHAPE. TENDERS for the Grazing Rights on the Taihape Oval Domain will be received by the undersigned up to 4 p.m. on FRIDAY, November 19th, 1915. Conditions of lease may be seen at the office of the Borough Council, Town Hall. WM. J. DTNNTSON, Town Clerk. November 15th, 1915. WOOL-CARTING. NOTICE TO RANG I WA E A SETTLERS. Carting of wool during the cur re it season will be charged at the rate rf 6/ per Bale and 30/ per ton (or imokloading. After the season 30/ will be charged for a full load: broken Pads, a: per day. SAM. PUDNEY & CO. r -C NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. WANGANUI SHOW, NOVEMBER 17th and 18th, 1915. HOLIDAY EXCURSION TICKETS available" for return to 20th NOVEMBER will be issued to Wanganui from Ohakime, Bennett’s and intermediate stations on 16th and 17th NOVEMBER, and from Taihape, Cliff Road and intermediate stations on 17th NOVEMBER, and by the train which leaves Taihape at 6.5 a.m. on 18th NOVEMBER. On 17th and IStlh [NOVEMBER the usual 7.5 p.m. train Marton to Taihape will not leave Marton til! 7.42 p.m. (after arrival of train frim Wanganui) For further particulars see sandhills and posters. BY ORDER. TENTH REINFORCE ncnTi. TRAIN ORDERS. The Infantry quota of the Tenth Reinforcements will assemble a l -be Tadiape Railway Station at a nu on TUESDAY, the 16th inst. The train will leave Taihane ar, 6 5 a.m. and men will be required to change at Marton and Palmerston North. Refreshments will he provided on the train an (! tea supplied at .Marton free Arrangements have also been made for lunch at Palmerston North No liquor will be allowed on 'the train. This order will he rigidlv enforced. Any man under the influence of liquor or bringing liquor on to the train is liable to be put off at the first stopping place. No leave will be given en route. No man is to leave his carriage without permission. S.S.M. Tuckey will he in charge of Reinforcements as far as Palmerston North.