THE BALKANS.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 October 1915, Page 5

THE BALKANS.

THE CAPTURE OF USKUB. CEU.MA.WS .SAY AI.UKS TuO LATE. PREPARING TO KVACUATK N'bSll. London, (let. '27. An official. Bulgarian report states that murderous street lighting preceded the capture of I'skuli. The Serbs defended every inch wi h heroic fury, and no quarter was given 011 either side. Amsterdam, Oct. 27.

A communique says:—lt is believed that the enemy occupation of Kumanovo, Unktib, and V'eles inakr; (Serbian communication with the Anglo-French impossible. We. do not- know the destination of the Salonika troops, but they are too late to save Serbia or surprise us elsewhere. New York, Oct. 27. The American Consulate at >fish lias been removed to Tchatchok, it is supposed owing to the possibility of the invasion reaching Misli.

GREEK SLIPPERINESS.

OVER MACEDONIA. Home, Oct. 27. Italian political circles are sceptical as to the llreels denial regarding the existence of a Greco-Bulgarian agreement. Tliey believe this concerns Macedonia. Proof of its existence can be found in the present concentration of (jreek forces. 'lt is expected when the Serbians are beaten thte Hellenes will occupy Momistir.

BULCAR SOLDIERS,

KILL SOME OF THEIR GENERALS. Sofia, Oct. 27. Reports state that Bulgarian troops have killed two of their own generals. Tliere are numerous eases of Bulgars refusing to obey German officers.

A DOWNCAST RULER,

BIS LATEST ARMY UKLJiII. Times and Sydney Sun Services. Received Oct. 28, 5.5 p.m. London, Oct. 27. King Peter of Serbia has issued an army order in which lie says:—"l have no longer the strength to lead you to death or victory. lam but a frail greyheaded man, and can only ask God to bless our arms, but 1 swear that should defeat or disgrace be our lot I will not survive the fall of our dear land."

A GAMBLE

ON KING FERDINAND'S REIGN. Received Oct. 28, 5.5 p.m. London, Oct. 27. Underwriters have accepted n rate of five guineas against King Ferdinand remaining on the throne till the thirtieth of Juno next.

GERMAN REPORT.

BULGARS AND AUSTRO-GERMANS JUNCTION UP. Received Oct. 2S, 5.5 p.m. Berlin, Oct. 27. A communique states: We reached the line Valjevo to Moratoci and have crossed the rivers Jasenica and Raseva. We also captured Necresmica, in Pek valley, ami captured twelve guns at Kladovo, Smith of Orsova the Austro-Germans. have established communication with General Bojudzeff's army which is advancing from Negotin,

BOMBARDMENT OF DEDEAGATCH.

THE TOWN RAZEU Received Oct. 28, 10.25 p.m. London, Oct. 28. Admiral de Robcck directed the DedeAgatch 'bombardment, which was continued for six hours by monitors, destroyers, and some cruisers. The first shots hit the barracks, and the soldiers scurried outside.

The destroyers tire harried these, and every building of military importance was razed. The railway was torn up, and trucks containing black powder were ignited. The church is the only lofty building left -standing

SERBIA'S DIFFICULTIES.

REQUIRES URGENT HELP. Times and Sydney Stin Services. Received Oct. 28, 5.5 p.m. London, Oct. 27. The .Serbian mission to Rome comments on the Entente's failure to have troops ready to meet the situation in the Balkans. It insists that there was ample warning of Bulgaria's intentions. Members of the mission are of the opinion that the Serbs alone eannot prevent the junctioning of the hostile armies and the opening of the road to Constantinople.

SERBIANS RALLY.

BULGAR HOLD ON USK.UB INSECURE,

Received Oct. 2ft, 12.20 a.m. Athens, Oct. 28. The Serbians from Veles are advancing on Ishtip. The Bulgarians' hold on Uekub is precarious.