Rumania and the Balkans.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume VI, Issue 270, 31 October 1916, Page 5

Rumania and the Balkans.

The Transylvanian Front Enemy’s Advance Held. W [PKESS ASSOCIATION COPYBIGHT.] [AUCTRAIXLN AMD MW ZZALAND c A BI Ji ASSOCIATION.] (Received 31, 9.15 a.m.) London, October 30. Ml A Rumanian communique says:—We repulsed two attacks tiorth of Aznga, in the Prahova Valley. We advanced our left wing at Dragoslavele. We continue to pursue the enemy in the Jiul Valley. [•‘THB TIMES.” ] London, October 30. enemy has been strongly reinforced, and is again atin the Roterturm Pass. A tenacious Rumanian resistcontinues at Torzburg and Predeal, with varying fortunes. THE ENEMY REPORT. [ACSTBAUAN AND NEW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION.] Vienna, October 30. An Austrian communique states:—We captured the heights dominating Orsova. We progressed south of the Rotertum Pass, north of Kimpolung, and south of Predeal, after desperate fighting. [AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION.] (Received 31, 12.25 p.m.) London, October 30A German communique says:—We stormed several high Rumanian positions south-east of Rotertum Pass. The Rumanians were forced back on the flank south-west of Szurduk Pass (? Szurul Pass, east of Rotertum Pass). THE RETREAT IN DOBRUDJA. I ENEMY NEARING THE NORTHERN END["Tnr times. ”J London, October 30. The Russo-Rumanians are retiring without real resistance in Dobrudja. LThe Bulgarians claim to have reached a line 25 miles from e northern end. A GERMAN DESPATCH. (Received 31, 12.25 P-m.) London, October 30A German communique says: —Our pursuing forces are in contact with Russian infantry and cavalry in Northern Dobrudja. OPERATIONS IN MACEDONIA. FURTHER SERBIAN SUCCESSES. (AVSTBALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION.] (Received 31, 8-50 a.m.) London, October 30. A French communique states that the Serbians have gained advantages north of Veliselo. A Serbian communique states: —The fighting on the whole front was favourable to us. We captured some trenches. THE BRITISH REPORT. (Received 31, 12.25 p.m.) London, October 30 The War Office Salonika report states:—We raided a position north-east of Macukovo. We bombed a transport park west of Demirhissar. We drove back enemy patrols north of Ormanli. THE GERMAN VERSION. k (Received 31, 12.25 P-m.) London, October 30A German communique states: —Strong Serbo-French attacks t Cerna, Volesolo, Kenali and Gradisnica failed.

PORTUGUESE FIGHTING BESIDE THE ALLIES. , 'Received 31, 2.20 p-m.) i Berlin, October 30. A wireless message states that Portuguese are fighting with the Allies in Macedonia. THE GREEK SITUATION. A TRANSPORT SUNK. [VNITEb SERVICE.] Athens, October 30. Mr. Jeffries fthe “ Daily Mail’s” correspondent at Athens) reports that the steamer Angheliki. whereon were 400 volunteers, was attacked without warning, resulting in five casualties. The captain succeeded in beaching the vessel. The Germans must be well informed, as the vessel was an ordinary Salonika packet. LIVES LOST THROUGH PANIC. [RKUTXB’a telbgbam.] • Athens, October 30. There was a panic on the steamer Angeliki when she was torpedoed, and many jumped into the water and were drowned. The pumps kept her afloat for 13 hours, until the torpedoers had rescued the crew’. Trades unionists have decided to strike unless a guarantee is forthcoming that Greek merchantmen shall not be torpedoed. A VAIN PROTEST. [rxvtkb’s tzlzgbam.] (Received 31, 11.5 a.m.) Athens, October 31. The Government has decided to protest to Germany against the torpedoing of the Angeliki.