THE ATTACK ON SALONIKA

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2673, 20 January 1916, Page 5

THE ATTACK ON SALONIKA

MAY BEGIN TO-DAY FINAL/ SCENES AT THE CAPITULATION OF • MONTENEGRO By Telegraph-Press Association—OppjiriEht (Rec. January 19, 9.55 p.m.) •' Paris, January 19. The "Temps" correspondent at Salonika states that it is reported that the attack will begin to-morrow by the Germans and Bulgarians along the Ghevglieli-Monastir front, while the Turks, under Enver Pasha and von Sanders wi(l attack from the East. It is expected that General Mackensen will be in supreme command. NEW LANDING BY THE ALLIES . Amsterdam, January 18. A Berlin message states that Entente troops have landed at Phaleron Bay (close ,to Piraeus, the port of Athens, and the part of the coast nearest to the Greek capital). (Roc. January 19, 9.55 p.m.) London, January 19. A message from Sofia, via Amsterdam, reports that French troops have landed at Piraeus and Phaleron. The report possibly originates from the Allies' systematic search of the Greek coasts and islands, and Crete, with the object of discovering German and Austrian submarine bases. The "Neohasty," the Government organ at Athens, publishes articles strongly protesting against the action of tho Allies. It states that the search is being made without the permission of tho Greek Government, which would never have sanctioned such an infringement of its rights." . SUCCESSFUL RAID BY FRENCH AEROPLAKES. (Rec.° January 19, 6.15 p.m.) Athens, January 18. Twenty-six' French aeroplanes bo mbarded Petritsi, killing hundreds of Bulgarian soldiers, and wounding a large number. WILD RUMOURS ABOUT KING CONSTANTINE (Rec. Jamiary 19, 8.25 p.m.) . . London, January 18. It is noteworthy that the publication of the news of Montenegro's downfall synchronises with the circulation of wild rumours regarding the situation in Greece and King ConsMntine's position. The "Cologne Gazette" states that strong anti-Royalist demonstrations are threatening at Athens. "King Constantino only retains the sympathy of high military, officers ; the support of the rest of the Army is doubtful." MARTIAL LAW IMMINENT IN GREECE. \ Athens, January 18. ■ The newspaper "Kosmos" states that the Government is about to proclaim' martial law. THE OCCUPATION OF CORFU: PROTEST BY AUSTRIA. (Reo. January 19, 6.15 p.m.) „• Amsterdam, January 18. 'Austria has protested to the United States a'gainst the French occupation of Corfu as a flagrant, violation of the agreements of London, dated November, 1883. THE FALL OF MONTENEGRO PARIS NEWSPAPERS DOUBT HER SINCERITY (Rec. January 19, 8.25 p.m.) ... -.j., . London, January 19. Telegrams from Cettinje describe tho pathetic scenes which marked the surrender. The white flag was hoisted at G rahnovo, and King Nicholas handed over his sword to General Herlees, while the Montenegrin staff officers wept. Generals Mistovio and Yalutovic refused to surrender, - and escaped and joined the Serbians.^ Some of the Paris newspapers express doubts as to Montenegro's sincerity. "La Patrie'' says: "Probably we have assisted a well-staged farce, similar to tho fall of Scutari in the last Balkan war. We are incliued to think that the Montenegrin court, after a feeble resistance, fulfilled an earlier treaty with the Central Powers. It must be remembered that Princo Danilo is the Kaiser's cousin." MALE POPULATION TO BE SEQUESTERED. (Rec. January 19, 8.25 p.m.) Amsterdam, January 19. A telegram from Vienna states that a Montenegrin major and two of the Minister's .appeared at the advanced posts on January 13, and intimated that they wished to open negotiations for capitulation. They were informed that there must be an unconditional surrender of all arms, including weapons which had been handed down as family heirlooms. Later it was arranged that all the men fit for military service should be assembled, and literally lay down tlieir a rms. Special care 'is being taken to prevent guerrilla bands being formed lator, and the whole of the laale popula* itiar, mil ha *«u± fa a certain district*

EXULTATION IN AUSTIIIA AND GERMANY, (Rec. January 19, 8.25 p.m.) , , „~i- London, January 18. Hie unconditional surrender of Montenegro has aroused exultation in Berlin and Vienna, it being hailed as the first tangible indication of the ultimate triumph of the Central"Powers. It is expccted that Priuce Ton Billow will represent the Kaiser in the negotiations. ANNOUNCEMENT IN PRUSSIAN DIET. (Rec. January 19, 8.25 p.m.) ~ r> -i t rn, t> • Amsterdam, January 18. When the President of the Prussian Diet announced the capitulation of Montenegro, ho said: "I tope a second ivill soon follow, and the last will have to pay the bill." A storm of applause followed, and then a. deputy interjected: "We are not there yet; it is a long way to Tipperary!" AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE MONTENEGRINS. (Rec. January 20, 1.10 a.m.) " 4 Paris, January 19. An official message from Montenegro states that the eapitnlation was due to the exhaustion of the ammunition and the impossibility of escape seaward owing to the hostility of the Albanians. A MAZE OF PROBLEMS PUBLIC ANXIETY ABOUT THE NEAR EAST. London, January 18. Newspaper discussion and questions in Parliament indicate a growing public anxiety at the complexity of the situation in the East, particularly at Kut-el-Amara. Anxiety is not allayed by Mr. Austin Chamberlain's statement in tho House of Commons that the War Council had considered and approved the operations in Mesopotamia, and that the Government was alive to the necessity for providing tho expedition with, adequate reinforcements and equipment. Apart from Mr. Chamberlain's statement the most encouraging pieco of news is the decision announced that General Sarrail commands the combined Brtisli, French, and Serbian force in Macedonia, with General Malum as second in command. The British and French newspapers applaud the decision. There is the liveliest satisfaction at Salonika. that unity of command has been established. General Sarrail's breezy, open temperament; his brilliant defence of Fort Troyou, Verdun, and his dashing advance to assist the 'Serbians, and his masterly -retreat, have gained him the confidence of all ranks. STORY OF A TICKLISH ENTERPRISE HOW WE TRICKED THE TURKS AT GALLIPOLI. ("Times" and Sydney ''Sun" Services.) (Rec. January 19, 5.50 p.m.) , . London, January 18. Mr. Ward Price, the British accredited correspondent at Salonika, writes: "The able organisation and bloodless evacuation of Cape Helles, similar to that ofAnzac and Suvla, relieves us of a melancholy spectacle and ill-judged enterprise. The fact that there were no losses might lead one to undervalue the resource and minute care which.was shown in preparing the plans. able losses were expected—a loss of 30 per cent, in killed or wounded would not have been surprising had the Turks discovered the movement, shelled the beaches, and attacked the emptying trenches. The process of the evacuation of Suvla, and no doubt of Cape Helles, was also spread over teu nights, divided into three periods. First, the winter stores and superfluities were removed; second, everything was shipped except the actual food and ammunition needed • for the men, and the first drafts also began to depart. Finally, two nights were taken up with embarking guns, animals, and men, in carefully-calculated detachments. It had been determined to fall back on the second line of defence for tho last stage, but this would have given a clear hint to the Turks, and the idea was abandoned in favour of the preservation of absolutely normal conditions. This was so often repeated that ono.ov envorked Staff-officer, on receiving news that a baby girl had been born to him at home, cabled back: "Christen her Normality."

Ou the last night, from 8.30 p.m. to 1.30 a.m., the first line trenches ware held by a.few picked men from each brigade, giving thorn one rifle each and seven yards of front. But a detach ment of the 88th Brigade' had the whole' of the 29th division's front, and were responsible for five thousand yards. Tiers wore two lines of trenches behind the advance lines, and also posts where a last stand could bo made. The men wore ordered not to leave until the word came from the beaches, "All clear." MORE "BOOTY" FROM GALLIPOLI. . Amsiordam, January 18. A Turkish communique mentions th at- amongst the booty at Scddul Bahr were motor-car ambulances, fifty thousand blankets, a largo quantity of jam, and thousands of tons of barley and oats. MESOPOTAMIA AND THE CAUCASUS PROGRESS OF EVENTS ACCORDING TO TURKEY, (Rec. January 19, 6.15 pjn.) \ London, January 18. Reports from Constantinople state that there has been no important change on tie Kut-el-Amara front. "The Turkish artillery destroyed an enemy monitor which was sighted at Sheik Shad. "Our troops in the Caucasus are offering an heroic resistance to tho attacks which the Russians are delivering with superior forces between the Aras River and Arasid. Violent snowstorms continue." ; MOVEMENT OF TURKISH TROOPS. Rome, January 18. A number of troops have traversed Anatolia, apparently going towards Egypt, but in reality, it is believed, they are destined for Mesopotamia.