MORE SLAVE KIDNAPPING.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 11698, 18 October 1916, Page 5

MORE SLAVE KIDNAPPING.

AOSTRIANS COPY PSOSSIANS. ATTEMPT TO DESTROY A NATION Geneva, Oct. 17. La Berhie stales that, following the Germans’ example, the Austrians are deporting Servian youths and girls to unknown destinations, breaking up families, with the object of destroying national life. The American representative at Belgrade has protested. DESTRUCTION OF ITALIAN CRUISER. REWARD FOR INFORMATION. Rome, Oct. 1(5, The Government is offering a reward of £4OOO for information regarding the blowing up ot the Leonardo da Vinci.

THE ROUMANIAN SITUATION.

STILL MATTER OF UNCERTAINTY. ARE THE ALLIES DOING ENOUGH. London, Oct. 17. The situation in Roumania continues doubtful. It is generally considered that the position has somewhat improved, as’a Roumanian communique shows that the Roumanians are stubbornly holding their own in the mountains except at Basen Pass, where they have withdrawn southwards. Nevertheless, newspapers are asking whether the Allies are doing all possible to relieve the pressure. Two schools of opinion show diverse views. One asserts that redoubled efforts on west front will achieve the best results. On the other hand if is asserted that the Macedonian offensive offers the better prospects. The Daily Chronicle declares that while attacks on othei fronts are helpful, by far the most direct assistance can he rendered by any considerable advance by General Sarrail. Hitherto General Sarrail’s army has scarcely risen to the full height of its role. Falkenhayn’s success hitherto has been largely due to bis artillery’s superior range. Though the situation at Lucar causes anxiety, it is pointed out that the Roumanian position is now more advantageous than a week ago, when there was a widelyseparated front. The railhead at Kimpolnng ought now to make it easy to send reinforcements, whereas road difficulties will probably restrict the Germans in the further employment of heavy artillery. Falkenhayn’s new attack in the i Doruawatra region is being watched i with interest. Apparently he aims at severing tire Roumanians from the Russians.

A ROUMANIAN REPORT.

FIGHTING GENERALLY SUCCESSFUL SMALL RETIREMENT MADE. Received Oct. IS, 11 a.m. London Oct. 17. A Roumanian communique states that the enemy violently attacked our troops on the frontier in the Oifcny Valley, but were driven back. We repulsed attacks on the Tolgyes Pass and Pridial. We occupied positions near Roitertinaru Pass, but were compelled to withdraw a little southward and east of the Taeryburger Pass.