GIGANTIC SCHEME INAUGURATED

New Zealand Times, Volume XL, Issue 9171, 11 October 1915, Page 5

GIGANTIC SCHEME INAUGURATED

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. (Received October 10, 3 p.m.) NISH, October 10. A communique states:—‘‘The, enemy crossed the Save at Yarak and other points, and crossed the Danube at the Belgrade fortress and at Ham, ' “The enemy’s advance guard at Belgrade was partly destroyed and partly captured. “The enemy made fierce attacks at tho Save crossings. Wo pinned him to the brink of tho river, at several points/ inflicting enormous losses. “The struggle continues at other crossings.’’ (Received October 11, 1 a.m.) 1 LONDON, October 10. ■ Renter states that a'telegram has just been receivedwhich declares that there is no room to doubt that the attack on Serbia is the long-expected Gorman offensive: • The fighting along the whole frontier is described as of the .fiercest character. ■ . ... Heavy artillery is employed: So far, the enemy is being kept more or less in hand. . (Received October 10, 4 p.m.) , .... LONDON, October 10. The newspapers point out that British naval gunners’ areistill. defending Belgrade. -■ > (Roceiveff October 10, 3 p.m.) LONDON, October 9. '•£ Berlin official message says;—“The greater part of Belgrade.has been taken. The Serbians aro retreating south.” (Received October 10, 3 p.m.) ‘ AMSTERDAM, October 10. An Austrian coMmuniquo state:—“The Austro-German crossing of the Orina, Save, and Danubonavo been continued.” (Received October 11, 1 a.m.) ’ .AMSTERDAM, October 10. A Gorman communique states’. . . .. ~ .■■ ■ ■ “General von Mackensen’s two armies crossed in their main portion, the Save and Danube. After the German troops of the Austrian General. Koeveis captured Gipsy Island and tho heights south-westward of Belgrade, the army occupied the greater pan of Belgrade. The Austro-Hungarians stormed the citadel and northern part of the town. The Germans stormed the new Government House. The troops are advancing Uirough the southern part of tho town. General von Gallwitz forced a crossing of the Danube at many points in the area below Semondria, driving the enemy everywhere southwards. “TimesP and Sydney ‘‘Sun” Services. , : (Received October 9, 5.5 p.m.) • ' V LONDON, October !). . Tho “Sun’s” special correspondent says that, Australia should realise the great importance of the Balkan campaign.-’ Thp : .Austro-German offensive, inaugurates a gigantic scheme, whose objective is the Suez Canal, JVlosopotamia and North India. It is a stroke nearer to Australia than any previously attempted. ... - ■ ■ , ATTEMPT TO WRECK SERI3O-GREEK RAILWAY ■, (Received October 10, 5.5 p.m.) ROME October 10. . Bulgarian Comitadjis attempted to wreck tho Sorbo-Grcelc railway, but; were repulsed with heavy losses.; A GERMAN WARNING TO GREECE r (Received October 10, 3 p.m.) , ' AMSTERDAM, October 10 .* The “Frankfurther Zeitung” states that Germany has protested to Athens against the Allied landing, warning Greece that further acts of submission to. the Eotonte will be regarded'as breach of neutrality by Greece. BULGARIANS WITHDRAW FROM GREEK FRONTIER (-Received October 10, 5 p.m.) ATHENS, October 10.- ; The Bulgarian troop* on the Greek frontier have boon sent to the Serbian frontier... - . AUSTRIANS PREPARING DECISIVE CAMPAIGN (Received October 10, 3 p.m.) ■ . . ROME, October 10. Advices from Cettinge 'state that the Austrians arc preparing; a decisive compaign agamt Mount Love-hem, whereon eleven-inch batteries have been erected commanding Oat-taro harboui, ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO BULLY ROUMANIA '(Received October 10, 4 pm.) BUCHAREST, October 10. Austro-Ocrmany has again demanded the transit of goods towards Bulgaria through Roumanla. ■ * . . , ~ Tho latter replied that she adheres to her decision to hold up munitions. BULGARIANS EVACUATING VILLAGES (Received October 11, 1 a.m.) SALONIKA, October 10. King Ferdinand has ordered the evacuation of all the villages along the Black Sea and Aegean Sea ~ , ■ The Bulgarians declare that Turkey is pledged to furnish fifty thousand men at Dcdcagatch and Varna.

"WITH US, OR AGAINST US ?” GREECE CANNOT REMAIN NEUTRAL. "Timas" and Sydney "Sun" Sorrices. (Received October 9, 5.5 p.nn) PARIS, October 9. Tho “Echo do Paris” states that it is impossible for Greece to remain neutral. “We should say to King Constantine: ‘Arc you with us or against n«P’ ” EFFECT Of REINFORCEMENTS "Times" and Sydney "Sun” Services. (Received October 9, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, October 9. "Lc Matin” states that M. Vesnitch, on behalf of Serbia, says that the reinforcements sent by the Anglo-French have galvanised the Serb troops. 'Now wo want to see Russian ‘uniforms in tnc Balkans. The Czar is still the beloved father/of the Slav family. He should raise his voice and send armies. Wo are convinced that Greece is heart and soul with the Allies.” ON THE DANUBE AND SAVE By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright LONDON, October 8. A Serbian official message states; The German crossings of the Save and the Danube were fiercely contested. i A There were heavy enemy losses ana many prisoners were taken. A GERMAN REPORT. AMSTERDAM, October 8. A German communique states; Our crossing of tho Drina, Save and Dauube is taking a favourable coursc.A number of tho enemy wore made prisoner and two machine-guns were captured. South-west of Belgrade wo captured three cannon after an engagement opposite Ram. UNDINS Of JiLLIED FORCES By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright MILAN, October 8. Sis transports and a great transAtlantic liner, escorted by destroyers, disembarked the Allied troops at Salo-

nika, while English warships searched the Gulf of Salonika for enemy submarines. Tho English troops are encamped on tho hills and the French on the plains. , GREETING FROM CHEERING CROWDS. ■ (Received October 10, 4 p.m.) ATHENS, October 10. By Thursday evening 32,000 of the Allies’ troops, including S(WO British, had landed at Salonika. The landing continues. , The first French contingents arriving in Serbia wore met by cheering crowds, offering them fruit and flowers. RUSSIA ANGrTwITH BULGARIA By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright PETROGRAD, October 8. Events in Bulgaria have caused especially resentful anger in Russia, coupled with a grim resolve to make those turning against her bitterly repent their mistake. The Russians are’also deeply moved at the prospect of a flow-of German troops into Turkey, making tho operas tions at Gallipoli harder, and postponing the fall of Constantinople. BULGARS FEARTHE RUSSIANS By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright ATHENS. October 8. The forthcoming arrival of Turkish troops at Burgas and Varna is explained by Bulgaria’s fear of sending Bulgarians to oppose the Russians. AWAITING A FAVOURABLE MOMENT BULGARIAN DOCUMENT PUBLISHED. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyijgh i AMSTERDAM, October 8. The ‘‘Frankfurter Zoitung” publishes "a long document issued by the Bulgarian Government to municipalities, showing that Bulgaria long contemplated siding with Austria and Germany. Tho document says that while the Entente Powers were fighting for various motives, Austro-Gemany and Tur-

key were fighting for self-preservation and' peaceful progress. Bulgariaooulcl not risk her existence while uncertain which side would bo victorious. Meanwhile she utilised her, neutrality to prepare her army and devclox) her resources until the favourable moment for intervention came. The document concludes; Trade statistics show that Bulgaria’s interests are bound up with Turkey and Austria and Germany. DIPLOMATS ASK FOR PASSPORTS By Telegraph—Press -Association— Copyright SOFIA, October 8. The Quadruple Power Ministers have asked for their passports. The Belgian and Serbian Ministers have received their passports. TURKISH~RAILWAYS FOR BULGARIA Sy Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright SOFIA, ( October 8. Tho Bulgarians have assumed control of tho Mustapha Pasha-Dedeagatch railway (recently ceded by Turkey), and Bulgarian trains will be running immediately. POLICY OF GREEK PREMIER FAVOURABLE TO THE ENTENTE. By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright ROME, October 8. Newspapers report that M. Zaimis, the now Greek Premier, is continuing an anti-Bulgarian policy. Ho is hastening the mobilisation and does not resist tho Quadruple Entente’s operations in Greek territory, and will attack Bulgaria if the latter attacks Serbia. ’ The Bulgarian forces on the Serbian frontier; comprise 8000 regulars and 20,000 comitadjia (reserves). BENEVOLENT NEUTRALITY

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright LONDON, October 8. • Th© Allies’ correspondent of “The Times ” states that the Greek Government has decided to declare an attitudo of benevolent neutrality towards the Entente. IMPORTANT" GREEK DOCUMENTS STOLEN "Tinaea** and S/dnoy "Sun** Servlet* > ATHENS, October 8. • Documents 1 of groat importance have boon stolen from a secret drawer in King Constantino’s desk. M. . Thicr, a member of the King’s entourage, has boon arrested. Ho had long been using a false key, and was known as a spy, receiving £6O per month from Germany. ■ Several journalists with German sympathies are implicated. The stolen documents related to the international policy; of Greece. SERBIaTTsIATE OFFICES REMOVED By Telegraph—Pres* Association—Copyright SOFIA, October 8. The Serbian Government is removing the most important State offices and banks from Nish to Prishtina. PASSPORTS FOR BULGARIAN MINISTER By' Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright NEW YORK, October 8. - A Reuter message from London states that Serbia has handed the Bulgarian Minister his passports. - (Received October 10. 3,30 p.m.) LONDON, October 9. Italy and Franco have handed the Bulgarian Ministers their passports. NUMBER OP AUSTRD-GERMAN TROOPS By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright PARIS, October 8. Allied airmen in Serbia report that only' one hundred and fifty thousand Austro-German troops are: massed northwards of Serbia, The Bulgarians are short of munitions, especially for: the artillery. ; . BULGARIAN COMMANDER By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Received October 10, 4 .p.m.) , SOFIA, October 10. King Ferdinand has appointed General Jekow Commander-in-Chief. - M. VENIZELOS By: Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Received October 10, 4 p.m.) ATHENS, ’ October 10. In view of the pro-German alloga-. tions of personal ill-feeling between the King and M. Venizelos, it is noteworthy that- the King presented - M. Venizelos with a signed portrait, inscribed “In memory of our joint efforts.’,’

GERMAN GENEROSITY BULGAKS PROMISED BIG SLICES OF TERRITORY. By Tcle*raph—Press Association— Copyright (Received October 11, 0.5 a.m.) ■' ATHENS, October 10. Tiie newspaper “Patris” states that during Prince Hohenlohe’s sojourn at Sofia a secret German-Bulganan treaty was signed on July I7th, awarding Bulgaria Northern and Southern Albania, Macedonia, and Serbian territory, including Monastir, Guergheli and Doiran. ■ Germany, under, the same treaty, which Austria and Turkey signed, promised .... Bulgaria Salonika, Kavalla, Drama, Seres, Fiorina, -and Kavoria. POSITION CHANGED,

The . “Patris” states that: the position has entirely changed since July 17th, and, judging by- the attitude of the new Greek Government, it presumably received official German assurances that the treaty did not exist. * A 'British -subject from Bulgaria,, after studying the political situation, believes the Government at-Sofia is in a dilemma, and that it will do everything to avoid hostilities.

THE* GREEK POLICY By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright PARIS, October 10. The Greek Minister to France has notified the Government that M. Zaimis’s policy will follow the essential principle Greece has followed since the beginning of the war. He adds that in order the better to guarantee Greece’s vital interests her armed neutrality will adapt itself to the course of events, and, so far as the Entente Powers are concerned, will continue sincerely benevolent. BULGARS IN EGYPT By Telegraph —Press Association — Copyright (Received October 11, 1, a.m.) LONDON, October 10: Router’s Cairo correspondent states that General Maxwell has ordered all the Bulgarians in Egypt to register before October 20th. ITALY AND BULGARIA By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright ROME, October 10. The Bulgarian Minister, before leaving Italy, sent a communication to tho press regretting the interruption of relations, and adding that the interruption was not desired by Bulgaria.