IN THE BALKANS.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume III, Issue 885, 11 December 1916, Page 11

IN THE BALKANS.

A GERMAN REPORT. I I A. and li.Z. Cable Association anil Renter. \ (Received December 11, 11.50 a.m.) ; BERLIN December 10. An official communique states: — The pursuit of the enemy in Rumania is proceeding. In Macedonia, enemy attacks have been developed in the Cerna Loop, and continue. EBB AND FLOW. VARYING FORTUNES. A. and N.Z. Cable Association and Reuter. (Received December 11, 12.40 p.m.) LONDON, December 10. A Russian communique states:— We continued to advance in the Trottis, Salty and Chebo.iiacha valleys. The Rumanians' offensive along the Buzeu-i'loesti road drove the enemy back behind the Grikovul river. A Berlin communique mentions that the Russians captured a height south of the Trolus. General von Mackensen is advancing in Last Walla chi a. WORN OUT. JOFFRE'S INACTIVITY. CAUSES OF CRITICISM. Vailed Service. (Received December 11,12.25 p.m.) LONDON, December 10. French telegrams indicate that the criticism of General Joffre is due to the facl that he is worn out by 28 monllis of incessant strain, and is showing signs of inactivity. KING OF POLAND. AUSTRIAN GRAND DUKE. United Service. (Received December 11, 12.40 p.m.) PARIS, December 10. The "Matin" stales that the Grand Duke Charles Stephen will he proclaimed King of Poland, taking the title of Stephen 11.