THE BALKANS.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume VI, Issue 274, 4 November 1916, Page 5

THE BALKANS.

British Success on the Struma. Offensive Commenced on Tuesday. \ [press association—copyright.] [AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION.] (Received 4, 8.50 a.m.) London, November 3. Mr. Ward Price, reporting from Salonika; says that operations on the Struma began at daylight on Tuesday, the British attacking at half-a-dozen places. Each movement was carried out independently with immediate and full success, resulting in the capture of Barakli Djuma, which is now thoroughly secured. Since capturing Bala Zir Yrkri on September 30th, when 5000 were put out of action, the enemy has gradually resigned the mastery of the Struma valley. Barakli Djuma commands one of the principal roads towards Bulgaria. The enemy resisted half-heartedly and fled to the houses in the villages. We had fewer casualties than the Bulgarians. It is significant that the Bulgarians have not made a real counterattack. (Received 4, 11.30 a.m.) Pans, November 3. A French communique says the British stormed the village of AEsta, on the left bank of the Struma. THE RUMANIAN FRONTS. HARD FIGHTING ON TRANSYLVANIAN SECTORS. Petrograd, November 3. A communique says:—We are still pursuing the enemy in the Jiul Valley. [beuteb’s telegram.] Bucharest, November 3. A Rumanian communique states:—The situation is unchanged. between the Moldavian frontier and the Predeal. There was all-day fighting in the Prahova Valley, which resiAftd in the repulse of the enemy by counter-attacks. jßn enemy attack in the Dragoslavele region, south of the Toerzburg Pass, was repulsed. The pursuit of the enemy continues west of the Vulcan Pass. Numerous artillcrv limbers and much material was captured.

DR. DILLON REVIEWS THE SITUATION. [AVBTBALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION.] London, November 3. Dr. E. J. Dillon, writing from Rome, says that circumstances have made Rumania the pivot of the European campaign. It would be dangerous to argue that the loss of territory was advantageous to the Allies so long as Rumania’s army is intact. He considers that the magnificent stand on the Predeal front encourages the hope of further great achievements. Unless von Falkenhayn reaches the plain before the winter fully sets in, his enterprise must fail. The invasion of Rumania has an enormous attraction for the Kaiser, and would mean a German victory over the Allies. Hindenburg is likely to continue his efforts regardless of the cost. No sacrifices by the Allies can be too costly to frustrate Hindenburg. NOTHING DOING IN DOBRUDJA. Petrograd, November 3. A communique says: —Nothing important has occurred in Dobrudja. Berlin, November 3. A German communique says:—Constanza was bombarded from the sea. THE AUSTRO-CERMAN REPORT. [reuter’s telegram.] Vienna, November 3. A communique states: —Austro-German troops repulsed Rumanian attacks south and south-east of Brasso, on Rumanian territory. A CREEK DEVELOPMENT. PRACTICALLY CIVIL WAR. CONFLICT BETWEEN ROYALISTS AND NATIONALS. [AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION.] (Received 4, 11.20 a.m.) Athens, November 3. Six hundred Greek Nationalists came into conflict with a detachment of Royalist Evzones at the village of Litochari, on this side of the Cerna river. The Evzones were forced to retreat to Katerini, which they later evacuated. The Nationals are occupying Katerini and capturing all military stores. The Government has despatched reinforcements from Larissa. (Received 4, 8.50 a.m.) London, November 3. The “Mail’s” Athens correspondent states that an extraordinary situation has been created owing to the officers at Larissa sending reinforcements to oppose the Venezelists’ advance from Katerini. This act is considered intolerable, and has filled the Venezelists with astonishment. THE ANCELIKI OUTRAGE. DEMONSTRATION AT VICTIMS’ FUNERAL. Athens, November 3. The Allied Ambassadors attended the funeral of the Angeliki’s victims. The crowds shouted “ Down with the traitors and murderers!” and “ Long live Venezelos!” (The Greek transport Angeliki was torpedoed without warning on October 29th.)