IN THE BALKANS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17198, 19 June 1916, Page 7

IN THE BALKANS.

BEFORE SALONIKA. ENEMY’S HEAVY CANNONADE. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. SALONIKA, Juno 1(5. A violent enemy bombardment is reported between Lake Ardzen and’ Kilindir. CREEK SITUATION. FINANCE COMMISSION. THE ALLIES’ ATTITUDE. LONDON, dime 16. An official message states that the International Financial Commission considers that the needs of commerce in no way justify the circulation of an additional 30,000.(100 francs, m ban. notes. If the Government insists on the issue Britain and France will withhold from Greece all iinaueial support. AN UNREAL CALM. GREECE FELT THE BLOCKADE. (Received Juno IS, E.o n.m ) LONDON, Juno, 17. The "Evening News” correspondent .at Athena says that a calm • has

supervened in Alliens, but it is unreal and temporary. The real situation is grave. The Government seems disposed to court extreme measures. The pressure of the blockade was felt oven in isolated loans and villages. Many of the wealthiest people are trying to nuit the country. Tho newspapers are writing feverishly. The Piraeus is idle. Tho crows refuse to sail unless the owners immure them and their families from blockade risks. GENERAL DEMOBILISATION. ATHENS, Juno 17. The Government has decided on a general demobilisation. GREEK SHIPPING. ATHENS, June 16. Seventy merchantmen have been detained at Piraeus owing to the Allies’ restrictions. Vessels are allowed to leave Mitylcno for any destination save Kavala, in view of Bulgarian proximity. GREEKS AND BULCARS. FIGHTING NEAR SERES. (Received June 18, 11 p.m.) ATHENS, Juno 18. Greek and Bulgarian detachments fought for several hours near Seres. The result is unknown.