SHUT UP IN SALONIKA.
THE MACEDONIAN ARMY. 150,000 REFUGEES IN THE TOWN. ATHENS, November 7. The Turks are retreating on and have destroyed the bridges behind them. The Greek troops have hegun the passage of the Vardar Valley (leading to Salonika). The Turkish troops at Salonika number 15,000 exclusive of the remnants of the army defeated at Yenidje. The number of refugees there is estimated at 150,000. It is reported that the Vali (Governor) has committed suicide in consequence of a divergence o f views between the civil and military authorities in regard to the question of surrender. Commander Disdogue telegraphs that the Turkish army operating against tho Greeks in Macedonia has withdrawn to Salonika. A SERVIAN CAPTURE. BELGRADP:, November 7The Servians have captured Krushevo (20 miles north-east of Monastir) after a slight resistance.
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Auckland Star, Volume XLIII, Issue 268, 8 November 1912, Page 5
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