IN THE BALKANS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17289, 3 October 1916, Page 7

IN THE BALKANS.

MACEDONIAN CAMPAIGN. SERBIANS ROUT BULGARS. SCENE OF SAVAGE SLAUGHTER. “The Time*" Service. , LONDON, October 1. Mr Calvert, the war correspondent, witnessed the attempt to rocaptiure Kaymakehatau. The Bulgarian commander did not nse artillery but attacked at night with troops well primed with raw spirits. An impetuous rush carried the first line and wiped out the occupants. The remaining Serbians held jftrm and mowed down the intoxicated Bail gars. The first wave reached the trenches, and after three hours of most horrible fighting the trenches were iiaken, the Serbs finally winning. Sunrise revealed a scene* of bestial, savage- slaughter The ground between the first and set'o&d lines was covered with corpses. It was impossible to take a step without trampling on them. _ A thousand Serbs and two thousand Bulgars were killed. /Wounded Serb officers were massacred*. ' A SERBIAN SUCCESS. Australian and N.2, Cable Association. (Received October 2, 11.50 p.m.) ’ I*ARIS, October 2. The Serbians attacked a height in the region of Kajmackalam. which was strongly held by the Bulgarians, who wore forced to abandon the position. * BRITISH TAKE BULGAR LINES. The High Commissioner reports LONDON, October 1. The British official report from Salonika says-Below Orlijak Bridge, on the Struma, we took possession of a portion of Bulgarian lines. Our gains were extended later, following stubborn lighting. We repulsed six counter-at-tacks, and 100 prisoners have "already been -taken. The fighting continues. The High Commissioner reports:—' LONDON, October 2. A French official message says: —On the eastern bank of the Struma the British troops carried by brilliant assault two fortified villages near the Seres road. IN BULGARIA. A GERMAN NEWSPAPER. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association AMSTERDAM, October 1. A German daily newspaper mil shortly be established aT Sofia. GREEK CRISIS. THE REVOLUTION. CRUISER JOINS ALLIES. Australian and N.Z. Cab&e Association. , , HOME, October 1. The Greek cruiser Giorgis Averoff has arrived at Salonika and has been placed at the Allies'' disposal. (The. armoured ci-aiscr Giorgis Averoff was completed in 1911 at LeghornHer displacement is 9956 tons and she carries as her principal armament four 9.2-inch and eight 7.5-;rch guns. Her designed speed is 23 knots and she cost £1,100,000.) POPULAR DEMAND FOR WAR. ATHENS, October 1. Crowds made a demonstration outside King Constantine's Palace, demanding war. REVOLUTIONARY AUTHORITY EXTENDED. /. “The Times” Service. , (Received October 3, 12.35 a.m.) / ’. LONDON, October 2. jMThe Times” correspondent at

Athens says that the provisional Government has extended its authority to Chios and Mitylene. A GERMAN THREAT. v . Reuter’s Telegrams. (Received October 2, 5.5 p.m.) v ROME, • October 1. The Athens newspaper “Nea Imera” states that the German Minister has warned the Government that German submarines will sink steamers conveying volunteers to Salonika. NO ALLIED PRESSURE. GREECE MUST DECIDE HER OWN FATE. Reuter's Telegrams. (Received October 2, 5-5 p.m.) ATHENS, October 1. The Government is still ignorant of the Entente’s intentions, and will probably resign on Monday. It seems that the Entento is determined to refrain from pressure with a view to imposing any_ policy on Greece, who siiouid decide her own course. THE KING'S HESITATION. Reuter’s Telegram*. (Received October 2, 5.5 p.m ) ROME, October 1. It is reported that the prolongation of the King’s hesitation is due to the fact that he has heard that strong German forces have been despatched against Rumania. LATIN ARCHBISHOP’S VIEW. ' GREECE SOON FORCED TO ENTER THE WAR. Router’s Telegrams. (Received October 2, 5.5 p-m.) ROME, October 1. In an audience with the Pope, the Latin Archbishop of Athens expressed the opinion that despite the King’s efforts Greece would soon be forced to enter the war. The Pope said that he would deeply regret such an extension of the conflict. RESERVIST LEAGUES. ACTIVITY RENEWED. Router’s Telegram*. / (Received October 2, 6.45 p.m.) ATHENS, October 1. The Reservist Leagues renewing their activities caused anti-Venezelist disturbances at Nauplia and elsewhere. They have decided that in the event of the issue of a mobilisation decree they will communicate with the King, and if they find that the King has been coerced they will refuse to join the collars.