GREECE BOUND TO COME IN

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 348, 26 November 1915, Page 5

GREECE BOUND TO COME IN

CONSTANTINE CORDIALLY CONSENTS TO ALL ALLIES’ DEMANDS HIS TALK WITH KITCHENER HELPS MORE ALLIED TROOPS WANTED f 1 11 A LARGE RUSSIAN ARMY READY AT ROUMANIA’S GATE JAPANESE BIG GUNS AT ODESSA

GREECE’S ATTITUDE

GREECE TO REMAIN NEUTRAL

A SATISFACTORY OUTCOME.

NOT A FINGER AGAINST ALLIES,

ENTENTE’S DEMANDS ACCEPTED

CONSTANTINE CONSIDERS THE NOTE.

LONDON, Nov. 25

QUITE FRIENDLY IN TONE

Reuter’s Athens correspondent says the Government’s written reply to the Entente's Note accepts the demands regarding the Allied forces and liberty of action in Greek territory with a view' to their security. Greece also accepts the. demands regarding railway and telegraphic facilities. It makes reservations concerning further examination of certain details.

SATISFACTORY ASSURANCES GIVEN.

(Reed 12.10 p.m.)p) LONDON, November 25. The Greek Cabinet considered riio Entente’s demands. .After .Cabinet rose some Ministers said t.Par the situation was clearing and the Entente’s demands were now defined and found much less comminatory than was generally believed. The Entente demanded, assurances of tse security of ADied forces in Macedonia, which the Government had never‘refused to give. The “Echo de Paris” Athens correspondent states that the partial demobilisation of the Greek army is being discussed in Government circles. Greece’s financial circumstances have become very difficult, ct The “Petit Parisian's” Athens cor- ' respondent who interviewed M. Sconloudis, stated that Greece was neutral and would remain neutral, notwithstanding pressure from any quarter. She will preserve her regard for the Entente and for France in particular. Her neutrality was of such a benevolent character that never -would a finger be raised in Greece against the En-

The declaration that, the parts of Greece occupied by the Allies shall be restituted in due course and that no, justifiable demand for indemnities shall be paid, favourably impressed the Government regarding the Entente’s friendly disposition. Greek steamers detained at Marta hav been released. CONSTANTINE ANXIOUS. TO SEE KITCHENER. HIS FRIENDSHIP PROTESTED. | (Reed. 8.35 a.m.) LONDON, November 25. Stavredi, the Greek Consul-General at Athens, has returned to London from Athens. W]hen interviewed, he remarked; “Several members of the Greek Cabinet told me that Greece was bound to come in with the Allies if only sufficient Allied troops were available on the spot. Constantine’s wish to see Kitchener was entirely spontaneous. He said, “I am not much of a diplomat, I am a soldier and to talk matters over with another soldier like Kitchener will help matters. “It -was a mistake to think that Constantine was unfriendly to England, for he was most anxious to see* Kitchener.” ■ ■■■ ■- r FIGHTING IN NORTH SERBIA. ENEMY ATTACKS REPULSED. PARIS, November 25. A Serbian communique reports sharp fighting between the Mlava and Morava rivers, in Northern Serbia, AM the enemy attacks were repulsed. Tw r c strong attacks were repulsed at Brailvitza.

tente troops. Prominent Government officials at Athens state that King Constantine and M. Scouloudis, the Greek Premier, gave Earl Kitchener definite assurances that Greece would not take hostile action against the Allies under any circumstances, and that existing differences would be quickly adjusted in a manner satisfactory to the Allies. Reuter’s Athens’ correspondent says that the Allies’ Note was presented yesterday and was discussed during the King’s luncheon to M. Demys Cochin, the French Envoy. King Constantine announced that the Note was friendly in tone, and demanded confirmation of Greece’s assurances relating to the Allied troops. He added that it would he favourably receive.

i No time limit was fixed, but Greece Iwas asked for the speediest reply possible. It is generally believed that Greece will completely accept the de-

Stubborn fighting continues west of Kraljevo, on the left bank of the Michava.

mands. The ‘ 1 Coureire Della Sera, 0 Milan, publishes an interview with M. Venizelos, in which the ex-Premier of Greece stated that his conviction that the Quadruple Entente would finally win remained unshaken. Greece s safety lay in the hands of those command-

The Bulgarians on the extreme southern ,front wore everywhere repulsed, and fled towards Ishtib. We gained successes in the region of Vlassina and Vranje.

ing the sea.. He was now able to disclose the sc totnd' one division He G ee wonld be co-operation of tbe rn’Tobnised formcJ “bin and bad also tl,e "TCglcPrenclc assistance tbe secured Anpl aia not desire King replied &** Greek 80 iR foreign troops to

SITUATION MOST SERIOUS.

LONDON, November 25

Latest telegrams from Serbia sihow that the situation is most serious. Th / ' Serbians have lost their hold on the historic Kossovo Plain, where fighting continues, in whidh the Bulgarians claim to have captured many prison-

The Serbian victory at Leskovatz was only partial and the success did not avail to stop the enemy's advance. It was followed by sanguinary battles between the Serbian rearguards and the Bulgarian vanguards north of Monastic neither side giving nor asking quarter. A GLOOMY PREDICTION. LONDON, November 25. Colonel Repington, in the Times, deprecates an offensive in the Balkans, where we will lose 50 per cent"through sickness and exposure.

) AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. adues’ demands cordially (Reed. 8.35 a.m.) ATHENS, November 25. official• —Greece cordially agrees to JTim «*• »ade by tbe Allies.

AT SALONIKA. HOW THE ALLIES STAND.

MESOPOTAMIAN CAMPAIGN.

BRITISH IS MILES FROM BAGDAD.

THE FUTURE OBSCURED,

TWO THOUSAND CASUALTIES. LONDON, Nov. 24. It is officially announced that General Townshend’s division on Monday captured Ctesiphon, IS miles from Bagdad. The British casualties number. 2,000. THE GENERAL STAFF. REARRANGEMENT IN PROGRESS. THE NEED FOR ECONOMY.

LONDON, Nov. 25

A war correspondent in Salonika states that the future of the Allied forces is obscured. They are awaiting Lord Kitchener’s tour to clear up uncertainties. They were landed under, a misapprehension.' which it is important to remember. Greece requested certain forces to co-operate with her troops, the French landing at. Salonika. When Yenizelos was forced to resign, Greece abandoned her promises. With 200,000 Greeks we could have defeated .th Bulgarians, whihst the Serbs held back the Germans, but our objectives —to rescue the Serbs and prevent the Germans linking up with Constantinople to send much-needed shells and supplies to the Turks —are now defeated for > the time being. It is impossible to hanyter from Salonika the Germans’ route for munitions to Gallipoli and thus prevent considerable increase to the difficulties at the Dardanelles. Our front is 120 miles from the railway to Constantinople. This is a great distance in the Balkans. Furthermore, the anomalies and uncertainty of the Greek attitude overcloud the position. Greece is dominated by a desire to keep out of the Avar, or if this is impossible, then to fight on the winning side. The King, the General Staff, and the majority of the people believe that Germany is winning. On the other ’’and v. great part of their wealth is in the hands of Britain and on the sea. Battles on her frontiers are inevitable soon and the enemy will probably be following the Serbs across. The Bulgarians occupying Monasui would stir up jealousies in Greece. Anything might sting her into action on "either side. The French are howig the' Bulgars at Cerua, also on the heights on the Bulgarian frontier, where part of the British contingent is held in reserve. The rest are encamped eight miles from Salonika. They are in excellent health spirits. The Anglo-Frer.ch and Greek armies, with a sprinkling of herbs, Bulgars, anil Turks, rub Bl.oi.Uers while there is a remarkable arraj o warships, transports, and hospi a ships in the harbour.

LONDON, Nov. 24

In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith said that steps would be taken by additions and redistribution to increase the effectiveness of the General Staff, but it hvas not desirable to giA 7 e particulars. It Avas not considered advisable to place the AngloFrench forces l.i the West under a supreme commander.

The Government 'would- not hesitate to adopt the most effective measures to impress on the community the need for the most rigid economy. There Avas e\-ery reason to hope that there Avould be no necessity to legislate in order to obtain sufficient recruits.

VOLUNTARY SYSTEM.

MORE CHEERFUL NEWS,

ARMY INTACT STILL

LONDON, November 25

Serbian accounts of the fighting, state that the forces are intact and the commissariat working well The Serbian morale has not been affected by reverses and the strategic situation is not beyond redemption The Serbians continue on the defence in defiles in the mountains in order to tire their adversaries and permit the Allies to concentrate. They are still retaining the way of retreat through Albania. The Serbians are attempting to pierce the Bulgarian front towards Uskub in the, hope that the BritishFrench advance in the direction of Veles will necessitate the retreat of the Bulgarians from the western part of New Serbia.

The Salonika correspondent of the Paris “Journal” .telegraphs that General Boyovitch has decided to maintain a mere curtain of troops against the Austro-Germans and to huH his 90,000 against 120,000 B'ulgars, guarding the defiles at Kachanik in order to junction with the Allies.

200,000 SERVIAN TROOPS

SHORT OF HEAVY ARTILLERY.

LONDON, November 25

The Serbian Minister of War, interviewed at Salonika, said there were still 200,000 troops after 35,000 had been killed and wounded, and 20,000 taken prisoners. Servia’s only deficiency was in heavy artillery. Italy’s participation was encountering difficulties owing to the divergent views regarding Albania.

The Minister added that Prance and England were preparing surprises in the Balkans.

THE TIMES’ WAR ARTICLES. COMPLIMENTED BY RUSSIANS. (Rec. 8.35 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 25. The Times, commenting on Mr. Simons statement, publishes Sazonoff’s am] Krwoshein’s expressions of appro al of the Times’ war editorials, and saj-s that even the Czar sent compliments on the military articles. WAITING FOfTThe FOG. MORE SUBMARINES FOR THE BALTIC. ' COPENHAGEN, ;N o v. 25. Another British flotfl-Ia of suhmr'vines is at the entrance a? the Sonne! awaiting, the first fog for zn oppoST-to-ity to slip into the Baltic

BIGGER ENLISTMENT WANTED

LONDON. Nov. 24

Earl' Derby stated on the Stock Exchange to-day that recruits were coming in in large numbers. They must, however, come in larger numbers during the next three weeks if the voluntary systm is to be ple.ced in an unassailable position. FOR GERMAN SUBMARINES. SUPPLY SHIP CAPTURED. ROME. Nov. 21. The military authorities at Naples sequestered the Greek boat Epiros. loaded with 120 barrels of benzine. is believed that she was supplying German submarines. ON GALLIOPOLI. BOMB AND BIG GUN FIGHTING. AMSTERDAM, Nov. 24. A Turkish comunique says: We captured an English aeroplane, which was shot down, the pilot being taken prisoner. Violent fighting occurred on the right wing at Seddul Bahr, and violent fighting in the centre.

AUSTRIAN GUNBOATS. ROUMANIA REFUSES PASSAGE. PARIS, Nov. 24. A-»“ wireless message states that Roumania refused the Austrian request to permit gunboats navigating the Danube to reach the Black Sea. • REVOLT IN PERSIA. HEADED BY SWEDES. IN GERMANY’S INTERESTS. - LONDON, Nov. 24.

The Foreign Office reports that on November 10th Persian gendarmes seized the Consul and superintendent of the Indo-European Telegraphs, and the European staff of the Imperial Bank at Shiraz. All were deported to Ahram, where apparently they are under the charge of Herr Wassmuss. The bank building was seized, and all private property confiscated.

The Government is informed that the gendarmes in Northern Persia revolted under Swedish officers, holding Kum, south of Teheran, in German interests. They cut the telegraph lines and robbed Britishers and Russians. The gendarmerie, under Swedish officers, attacked Hamadan. 200 miles south-east of Teheran. GERMAN BATTLESHIP LOST. PERSISTENT REPORTS. ROTTERDAM, Nov, 25. There is a persistent report that the Glerman cruiser Derfflinger was nined and sunk in the Baltic that’ 33 were drowned. (The Derfflinger, one of Germany s biggest and most up-to-date ships, was badly damaged in the North Sea battle. A GERMAN COMMUNIQUE. 17,500 SERVIANS CAPTURED. AT METROVITZA AND PRISHTINA. (Rec. 9.50 .am.) AMSTERDAM, Nov. 25. A German communique states: We made prisoners of 100,000 Servians and captured ID guns nealr Mitrovitz, and 7,500 men and six guns near Prishtina.

LARGE RUSSIAN ARMY READY. AT THE GATES OP ROUMANIA. (Rec. 9.50 a.m.) PARIS, Nov. 25. The Petit Journal’s Bucharest correspondent states: It is 'reported that a strong Russian army is at the gates of Roumania ready to help if that' country comes into the Avar. RUSSIA’S BIG ARMY. ALL READY TO MOVE. LONDON, Nov. 25. A German semi-official report concerning the announcement that 200,000 Russians ha\-e concentrated to assist the Serbians. Reni has been transformed into a huge military camp. The harbour is full of barges containing completely equipped troops ready to move at c. moment’s notice across the Danube. Traffic betAvecn Reni and Gajatz has been suspended. THE HUNGARIAN LANDSTURM. ALL CLASSES CALLED UP. (Rec. 9.50 a.m.) ZURICH, Nov. 25. All classes of the Hungarian Landsturm are called up for December G.

JAPANESE HEAVY GUNS. ARRIVED AT ODESSA. (Rec. 9.50 a.m.) COPENHAGEN, Nov. 25. German newspapers state that a large consignment of heavy Japanese guns is arriving at Odessa. A BERLIN VISIT. INFORMATION ASKED FOR. (Rec. 8.500 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 25. Mr. 4 Asquith has issued a reply to a request for a statement on Mr. Haldane’s mission to Berlin in 1912. He said: In January 1912 an intimation reached the Government from B'erlin informally asking that a British Minister should visit Berlin witjh a view to improving the unofficial interchange of opinions. The Government, after consideration, approved the suggestion and asked Mr. Haldane to go, and the Cabinet and Foreign Secretary fully instructed M(r. Haldane, who carried out the mission to the Cabinet’s satisfaction. It was not in the public interest at present to add to what !had already been published.

ITALY’S PROGRESS. NOW WEST OF GORZ. ROME, Nov. 24. It is officially announced that the Italians have occupied Calvario Crest, -, west of Gorz. GERMANY WILL BE CRUSHED. BRITAIN MUST ECONOMISE. SOUND' ADVICE TO THE NATION. LONDON, November 25. Lord Inchcape, addressing the Institute of B’ankers, said the loan from the United States was the best method of restoring exchanges, but it was only palliative. The restoration of a favourable trade balance was the only cujre. Therfore it was highly important that our exports should be maintained, rendering services to neutrals and thus attracting money. British recruiters were unavoidably denuding factories, farms and ships, but reasonable give and take would enable Britain to pull through and lick the Germans. We had avoided the slippery path taken by Germany, where eveSry successive loan was of freshly-inflated currency, resulting in increased prices. An exhausted nation would be compelled. at the conclusion of the war, to face the task of redeeming securities with notes. Lord Inchcape hoped B’ritain would respond to the urgent appeal for economy to enable Britain continue in the path fc financial rectitude. The daily expenditure was five! millions, which meant that the normal annual expenditure was used vp r, -ery six weeks. He believed that to-day was the darkest hour before the dawn. It might be three, six, nine or possibly twelve months, but it was certain as that the sun would rise that Germany would be crushed and the world’s Peace be secured for another century.

A THOUSAND PITIES

AUSTRALASIANS SHOULD BE IN

FRANCE.

LONDON, (November 25,

Mv Ashmead Bartlett, lecturing at the Queen's Hall, said it was a thous* and pities that the Australians and Ne-v .Zealanders, who were magnifi-

cent fighters -were not concentrated in France, where they would play a big part. Then in any important attack in future we really could hunt the Germans out of France and Flanders.

HINDENBURG’S MARCH ON LONDON.

A FANTASTIC DREAM,

LONDON, (November 25.

“Hindenhurg’s march on Lon don," a book issued in Berlin, has run into many editions, and is the most popular publication of the season. It gives a highly-coloured picture of the German array marching into London, and Hindenhurg in a Zeppelin over London Bridge watching the t|roops swinging past doing the goose step. Crowds of awed Londoners are depicted respectfully -watching the army as it passes' Mansion House, the Bank, and Stock Exchange, which is worried and has net kept up the Stock Exchangers’ Club, and the men are mournfully gazing. Later, Hindenburg and the higher command visit the Houses of Parliament, and then Hindenburg, in an address to the troops, says: “Soldiers! After beating the world of enemies you are bivouacking in front of Buckingham Palace.” A terrible battle is supposed to take place in London, the Germans fighting against Indians, Moroccans, half Mofoccans, and tipsy Australian negroes, who are

screaming like wild animals while 'hey are being wiped out by finely cultivated German brains— (Times and Sydney Sun Services.)