BULGARIANS ENTER GREEK MACEDONIA

Nelson Evening Mail, 30 May 1916, Page 5

BULGARIANS ENTER GREEK MACEDONIA

GREEKS OFFER NO RESISTANCE \ LULL ON VERDUN FRONT ANOTHER GREAT OFFENSIVE EXPECTED (JPbi3« Association. —Cobybighi.)

BULGARIA AND GREECE GREEK FRONTIER CROSSED FOUR MORE FORTS OCCUPIED. KAVALA THE OBJECTIVE. ATHENS, May 29. Tie Bulgars crossed the frontier at three o'clock in. the morning. The Ger-man-Bulgar superior officers informed the commander "that they were obliged to seize Rupel Fort in order to assure the Bulgarian left against the Allies' attack. Vp Thev added that they would occupy all the . forts in the Demirhissar region which the Greeks recently constructed to protect the sector against the Bulgarian invasion. . Other forces of Bulgars tho Dervendn defile, and invaded the plain west of the Struma. They are now marching to Kavala. The "venezelist newspapers publish the strongest articles denouncing the invasion. Later reports state that the Bulgars have occupied four more forts, including Fort Gragotine, and have also reach- ,'■■ ed Spatovo. - : :' " There are considerable movements of - Bulgars in the Oxilar sector. Engineers arebridging the Nestos. It is semi-officialiy, stated that the Government, in consideration of the concessions made to the Entente Allies and its desire to observe strict neutrality, consented to the occupation of the fortress at Rupel. The statement adds that the Germans and JBulgars signed an agreement to restore the fortress and the guns and material when there is reason to justify the occupation. The G"overnmenfc will shortly issue a communique pointing- out that- no other •course is possible, since the Germans threatened force, and hostilities would inevitably have .- followed. Analagous facilities have already been accorded the Entente, and it would be incompatible with. Greek neutrality to make a distinction between the belligerents. RUPELJORT ' GREEK GOVERNMENT'S WEAKNESS.

lies, and resolved to telegraph to the King protesting against the abandonment of forts built with the blood of martyrs. The crowd tried to wreck a cafe here, and French Genderam.es assisted) in keeping off the crowd. ATTITUDE OF~GRE£K PUBLIC INVASION CONSIDERED A NATIONAL INSULT.(Eec. Mav 30, 1.50 p.m.) "ATHENS, May 29. Mr Donohoe says that apart from protesting to Central Powers, ifc is unlikely th.it Greece will act. King Constantino w-as absent from Athens, but returned immediately, and summoned the Premier and-War Winister. He had a long consultation with the Government on. the experiencing and difficulty of allaying the newspapers' and public's grave concern. The Greeks regard the Bulgarian invasion as a national insult.

LONDON, May 29. Salonika reports state that Rupel Pass is practically-, the key to the Seres-De-mirhissar plain. It constituted the neck of the bottle of the Strumna Valley, and. is also the most direct route to Sofia. The commander of the Knla position ■was unable to bear, the mortification of seeing the Bnlgars invade- Greece. ; '« ■ and did iiofc obey the local General's orders, but opened fire. The Bulgarians returned the 'fire, -but did not- advance. , - When categorical orders from Athens ■were received the Greeks evacuated Hula. . r _ Only one German division-remains on j the Salonika front, but the Bulgarians have been stiffened by a proportion of German officers and. non-coms. oGREEK MACEDONIANS INDIGNANT COUNTRY OPENED TO THEIR v : ENEMIES. •s ATHENS, May 29. The Greek population of Macedonia' are indignant about the Bulgar inva- ~. sion. Adherents of the Government are joining the Venezelists in denouncing the policy of opening Macedonia to the - " ■ nation's hereditary and implacable enemies. • - . -■ The Venezelist newspapers are appearing with black borders. The "Kyriz," M. Venezelos' journal, asks, '"Why is the Greek armv mobilised?" BULGARS'RAPID ADVANCE, 3__. . # GREAT GATHERING AT SALONIKA. ANTI-BTJIJGABIAN FEELING. CHEERS FOR VENIZE-LOS. 1 (Rec. Mav 30, 20.55 a.m.} / SALONIKA, May 29. The 'Bulgarian Xanthi division is rapidly approaching the Nestos bridge. 2 A brigade is advancing along the ' Stroma Valley- from Petritch. Uhlans occupied the ZDemirhissar railway station. It is believed' that- the Greek garrison evacuated Demirhissar. The presence- of Bulgar and German patrols in the Demirhissar region compelled the French to discontinue the motor service supplying the Greeks in Eastern Macedonia. , The Greeks#in North-eas'tfern Maee- — donia are falling back on Virria. The Servians "are claiming the privilege of fighting in the AKies* front rank. A hu<*e gathering at St. Sophia. Salonika. demonstrated. The feeling was anti-Bulgarian, and strong speeches were delivered denouncing the Premier. The crowd cheered M- Venizelos and; the APPOINTS IN- FAVOUR OF THE 1915 -hupmobile. Here are some of the many reasons why von should buy a 1916 Hupmobile Car: ' Increased reliability in the chassis grace in the body, lowiiess m the mice This is a rare combination m a motor-car —where there's low price : V -fhereVusually low quality: where there s - grace there's often structural weaknesses unless'a high price is charged. But the -1916 Hupp includes every desirable feature—and many big improvements. Take the 5-passenger model, the best car value in the Dominion. The body is roomv, graceful, comfortable. The cbssis is an engineeringmasterpiece. The ®n- : sine is strong, smooth-running, and cient. Equipment includes electric lignt and khaki one-nian top, improved i cushion construction And several new ideas. "Choose a Hnpp ! Send for a 1916 catalogue. N.Z. Farmers' Go-operative £/ - Association 3jtd,