REVOLUTION IN GREECE

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 160, 4 September 1916, Page 5

REVOLUTION IN GREECE

A NEW GOVERNMENT FORMED V ARMY BEING HURRIEDLY ENROLLED BULGARIAN INVADERS MUST BE ATTACKED TO SAVE GREECE FROM OBLITERATION —■=- ai — * > ' Jj&ia MARVELLOUS ROUMANIAN ADVANCE »' 1 < TROOPS NEARING SERVIAN CAPITAL * HUNS THREATEN ROUMANIA

SIGNALISING HINDENBURG’S PROMOTION.

BY HUGE HUN SACRIFICES,

LTEEWORKS RATHER THAN LIFE

(Received 8.50.) PARIS. Sept. 3

The German counter attack on Thursday night, in the neighbourhood of Deville Wood, was the fiercest the enemy has yet delivered, picked troops being employed of a desperate character. The assault suggests that the Germans attached the utmost importance to success at this spot. The trenches wherein a footing was ultimately effected were so battered that they did not afford any shelter. The attack is probably meant to signalise JHindenburg’s promotion, but if the casualties are published in Germany, they will assuredly produce blank dismay.

HINDENBURG’S SUCCESSOR,

LEOPOLD OF BAVARIA

(Received 8.50.)

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 3. ;

A German-communique, .shows that Leopold of Bavaria commands,the army group hitherto commanded by;Hindenburg. .;; . . . ,

ENGLAND’S NAVAL GREATNESS,

VISIT TO THE CLYDE.

IMOST GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION.

T (Received 11,15.).,.^

LONDON* Sept, 3,

Mr Alfred, Noyes,’ fourth, .article describes a visit to the Clyde, where pneumatic rivetters ..rang cut on the hundreds of ships in forest-like yards, ikere lay the slipway wherein the Lusitania was born, all around arcthe cradles of her avengers stretching mile after mile.

England lost eight destroyers in the Jutland battle; I saw the shipyard from whence in that same week they launched 15. destroyers, and I saw brood after brood of ships in yard after yard, ready to follow. No sooner was one launched than another was laid down. England was not taking any risks to keep the command of the sea. If she lost half her fleet to-mor-rom she would still have a fleet as large as she started the war with, and many more to follows Never was there buildin® like this in the history of the world.

I saw nearing completion in this one cradle a fleet of destroyers, a fleet of submarines, and a fleet of battlecruisers which would constitute a formiiable navy for any country. There aref certain mystery ships also of a new type, around which screens are built against inquisitive eyes. I saw' several submarines larger than any hitherto built; battle-cruisers , which outstrip any ship in the world, and considerably larger than any battleships yet in existence. Mr Noyes depores the attention focussed on so-called labour troubles on the Clyde. He points out that work goes on in long shifts increasingly. THE ECONOMIC WAR. BRITAIN SECURES FIFTY SHIPS. 3FROM NORWEGIAN SHIPOWNERS. GERMANY RESENTS THE DEAL, {Received 9.25) NEW YORK, Sept. 3. A Berlin correspondent says there is resentment owing to the report that Norwegian shipowners have closed a contract to place at the immediate disposal of the British Government 50 steamers with a tonnage totalling 150, I jDOO. It is believed the contract is for a year, tie. rate being four to five shillings ahead of current rates. Germany sees herein another move in Britain's •qcofcbniic war. ■ f .'V V

f ON THE WEST FRONT. | BRITISH SUCCESS EVERYWHERE. ( THE ENEMY HEAVILY PUNISHED. LONDON, September 3. British official reports say:—We drove the enemy out of a portion of the small area which he recaptured on Thursday north-west of Delville Wood. i French official reports state:—On the Somme the Germans made violent and repeated attacks on the portions of trenches we took on Thursday, south of Estrecs. They re-occupied portions at a cost of sensible losses. A German attack on Finery was arrested by our fire. Another German attack west of Pontemouson also failed. GERMAN CASUALTIES ; VERY SEVERE AT HIGH WOOD* * MOWN DOWN BY GUN FIRE,; J f 0,.: v-v PARIS, Sept. I’’ •A'- British official report, giving further details of the hostile attack made ; by the, enemy yesterday at High Wooc indicates that the German., casulatles i were very severe. In addition to being niet everywhere by rifle fire,, the attackers suffered concentrated fire at various places of trench mortars and massed machine guns:- At several places, we took full advantage of .the excellent targets.-, , f AIR RAID QN LONDON. , .i; A ZEPPELIN BROUGHT DOWN. THE OCCUPANTS KILLED: :h LONDON, Sept. 3. An air raid consisting of an un-. known number of Zeppelins attacked London early this morning. The damage and casualties are unknown. One Zeppelin Avas brought doAvn in flames at North London, the occupants being killed. Spectators Avere thrilled at the sight. Further; particulars Avill be received later. Later. Sir John French officially reports that thirteen Zeppelins participated in the London raid, 10 making the eastern counties their principal theatre. Of the three Avhich reached London tAVo Avere driven off and one Avas destroyed by guns and aeroplanes near Enfield, the occupants beingburnt. The English authorities hope to reconstruct the Avrecked Zeppelin. Numerous bombs Avere dropped in eastern and south eastern counties. The extent of the damage and the casualties are believed to; be slight. The British officially report further ground gained on the Somme. GERMAN CALLOUSNESS, HAS SHOCKED THE DUTCH (Received 8.50.) AMSTERDAM, Sept, 3. As Germans have sent their children to Holland, a committee was formed to receive French children from the occupied districts of France. The German Government, has prohibited their removal. This callousness has shocked the Dutch. j AN ENTENTE NOTE. j TO THE GREEK PREMIER. ! . WILL CLEAR THE SITU AXON. 1 (ReceiA 7 ed 11.35) ATHENS, Sept. 3 The Entente Ministers are handing Zaimis a note this afternoon which is exacted to clear up the situation' with ,out delay.

TO THE ROUMANIANS,

BELGJUM, POLAND, SERVIA

X EVACUATING TRANSYLVANIA

GERMAN VENGEANCE PROMISED.

NOTHING TO ROUMANIA'S WRECKING. (Received 5.50.) NEW YORK, Sept. 3. Van Weigand, in a despatch,, states that Austro-Hungarians are retiring before the Roumanians from Transylvania. Fighting is only rearguard actions. The Austro-Hungarian centre has already shortened its defence line by a hundred kilometres. Five thousand refugees from evacuated districts hav e arrived at Budapest. There is a constant stream fleeing Avestward from the Roumanian border.

Von Weigand in a Avireless despatch, reports an interview with Count Von Herthing, the Premier of Bavaria, avlio admits the great importance of the intervention of Roumania. He says it appears certain that Roumania, in the near future, will become the most tragic and the most terrible of all battlefields. What that means Roumania must learn from Belgium, Poland, and Siervla. Whatever may be the outV come of Roumania being drawn under the Avheels, it is significant that the Entente is compelled to cajole the smaller nations into the Avar. ‘ This is heartless and merciless, coming from a great nation like England. With the entry of Italy and Roumania, Germany has to face a third winter of this terrible conflict.

Von Herthing said he could not understand the pronounced extensive ‘anti-German sentiments in 'America. Perhaps the Lusitania Avas the cause, but in the submarine question Germany gave up her most effective Aveapon against England , for no other reason than to shoAV a sincere desire to maintain friendly relations with America.

REPORTED AUSTRIAN RETREAT,

NEARLY A QUARTER OF TERRITORY VACATED. \ ;PARIS, Sept. 1/ ; It is reported that the Austrians, have .evacuated, nearly a quarter of Transylvania...The,Roumanians, to the. northward have reached Yefgyo, which is the terminus of all the rail-, ways. The Roumanians are cutting, these lines. ; ; i ■ \ SERBIANS LINK UP CO-OPERATING WITH RUSSIANS. PETROGRAD, Sept. 1. It is officially announced that Serbian troops have entered Roumaiiia and are cooperating with the Russians. NO CHANGE ON SALONIKA FRONT , LONDON, Sept. 1. A British report from Salonika states that there is no change on the StrumaDoiran .front. , • •• • MARVELLOUS ROUMANIAN SUCCESS. THE DANUBE: TO BELGRADE. CAPTURED BY THE ROUMANIANS (Received 9.25) | ■ - LONDON, Sept. 3. Roumanian successes in the Orsova district are much commented upon in the Press. It pointed out that the capture of the town and the open road along the Danube to Belgrade was a swift advance, fatal to the enemy. The latest success is the more satisfactory, inasmuch as there was a large stiffening of Germans among the Aus-tro-Hungarians. ■ THE GREEK AWAKENING. | ..MUST TAKE INSTANT ACTION “SAVE GREECE FROM EXTINCj TION.” (Received 5.50.) PARIS, Sept. 3. Mr Jeffries, at Salonika,, states that Germans have fled from Athens. Venizelos, in. a statement, urges instant action. He saysr “Who can doubt that Bulgaria may now seek separate peace; who doesn’t understand if this ' happens before we join the Allies it will mean the permanent extinction of Greece. ’ ’ GREEK PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT. PROCLAIMED IN MACEDONIA. (Received 9.25) • PARIS, August 3. The “Petit Parisienne’s” Salonika correspondent states the National Com mittee of Defence is proclaimed as the Provisional Government of Macedonia. I All troops, gendarmerie, cavalry and j artillery adhere to the national move-' ment.

A RUSSIAN REPORT PUSHING THE GERMANS BACK. FIERCE FIGHTING CONTINUES. (Received 11.35) PETROGRAD, Sept. 3. A communique states the Germans in the region of Riga attacked Lettish battalions, whose counter offensive drove them back with severe losses. Battles are raging' in the direction of Zoloonov and Halicz. We drove the enemy out of fortified positions southward of Rafailov, in the region of the Kapul Mountains, also in the region of Dornavatra, capturing several heights. Fierce flighting continues in the Caucasus, about the region of Ognot. RUSSIANS POURING IN. LONDON, Sept. 2. The “Chronicle’s” Petrograd correspondent says: The Russians continue to pour into Roumania. BULGARIA LOSES CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF. DEATH OP GENERAL JOSTOFF SOFIA, Sept. 2. Obituary.—General Josto’f, chief of the Bulgarian General Staff. SAID TO HAVE SUICIDED, RATHER THAN FACE CERTAIN DEFEAT. ATHENS, Sept 2. It is reported that General Jostoif suicided, not wishing to lead the army to what he considered certain di feat. His suicide delayed the Bulgarian claration of War, GREEK REVOLUTION. IS WELL UNDER WAY. DETERMINED STEPS BEING TAKEN. MEN- OF 1915 CLASS MOBILISED. ' REVOLUTIONARY ARi|iY BRfN(j : ; FORMED. , u; . ; r ’ " (Received 11.35.} , . ... SALONIKA, jSept. 3. The’ Committee of National Defence is' exerting its authority in .a determined manner. It has forbidden Greeks between nineteen and forty-five

I : ,j •( ■ I to leave Macedonia, and is mobilising I class 1915 men of 21, including. Mahom--1 medians and Jews, whom the, Govern- | ment exempted. A few , presented themselves, the gendarmes,. , arresting The revolutionary commandant at Salonika has .authorised soldiers and officers to wear a blue and' white armlet badge of the revolution. Those hot wearing it will,, be considered reactionaries anA .arrested. Any soldier, not sympathising with the revolution may apply for a permit to relhain in his residence, otherwise .lie will bo 'arrested; The revolutionaries have sent detachments to Vodena and other towns to encourage the enrolment of volunteers. Many are joining, even from old Greece.