EIGHT BETWEEN ALLIES

New Zealand Herald, Volume L, Issue 15250, 13 March 1913, Page 7

EIGHT BETWEEN ALLIES

BULGARS ATTACK GREEKS. HEAVY CASUALTY LIST. OFFENDERS TO BE PUNISHED. By Telegraph Association.— London, March 11. A party of Bulgarians has bombarded Nigrita, a village in Southern Macedonia, which was held by the Greeks. The Greeks, who possessed no artillery, replied with rifle fire, and heavy casualties were suffered by both sides. The fight was proceeding when the messenger left. The Bulgarian and Greek Governments have arranged to inquire into the incident, and punish those whose were responsible for it. The Constantinople military authorities have forbidden the , newspapers to mention rumours of the position of the Ministry or army changes. PROPOSALS FOR PEACE. TTP.PMff TA HI? STATTTTJ

XJCjJtIMH XU Uli OTAJ.au. -, Sofia, March 11. The Bulgarian Government will reply to-morrow on behalf of the Balkan allies, to the communication received from the Powers in regard to the question of peace. The Mir (a semi-official organ) states that the allies have agreed to accept mediation, but that they will insist upon the payment of an indemnity by Turkey. The Bulgarian Government has been awaiting Servia's reply before replying to the Powers. RETREAT OF BULGARIANS. * WHITE FLAG HOISTED: 120 PRISONERS CAPTURED. (Received March 13, 12-20 a.m.) London, March 12. The latest report from Salonika states that the Bulgarians retreated from Nigrita. Four companies of Greeks pursued them and burned khe bridges across the river. The Bulgarians hoisted the white Sag, and 120 prisoners were captured. The Greeks lost 15 killed and 40 grounded.