SQUEALING FOR PEACE

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 205, 6 October 1916, Page 5

SQUEALING FOR PEACE

> A NEW GERMAN OFFER WkfiAßS IN MACEDONIA ROUTED SERVIANS CAPTURE SEVEN VILLAGES IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY SUCCESSFUL OFFENSIVES ON ALL FRONTS GREEK REVOLUTION RAPIDLY GROWING MACKENSEN’S ARMY IN DANGER * * * i • •

ON THE WEST FRONT. i THE USUAL SHELLING. ■*U ' GERMANS SEVERELY PUNISHED. (Received 9.25) LONDON, Oct. 5. _ General Haig states there was intermittent night shelling southward of the Ancre, our artillery causing many casualties in German infantry moving north of Schuaben redoubt. Germans unsuccessfully attempted to enter our trenches eastward of Saint Eloia. BRITISH .SUCCESS. CLEARING MACEDONIA. OF THE BULGAR-GERMANS. NATIONAL MOVEMENT GROWING. (Received 9.40) LONDON, Oct. 5. The War Office, reporting on Salonika movements, states that fighting at •Tenakoj ended on Wednesday in our complete success. We occupied the whole village, both north and south of the Seizes road. We spent the re-; mainder of Wednesday in consolidating new positions from Orejak bridge along the Seres road to Jcnakoj, thence back to the river, through the Karakzaßcr villages. Lowland, Scottish, and Irish battalions especially distinguished themselves’ in recent figthing, the enemy Suffered heavily. The “Daily Chronicle’s Athens’ correspondent states that 200 officers and 2000 soldiers left Piraeus for Salonika, where the National Army nownumbers 16,000. •’ ■ tif, ■ 1 ■ -■ ■> 1 r QN THE FRENCH FRONT NEW GAINS REPORTED PROGRESS EAST OF MORVAL PARIS, Oct. 4. A French communique says: ‘,We have completed the capture of strong trench, lines between Morval and St. Pierre Vaast Wood. ';-U. 1 A FRENCH REPORT. SUCCESSFUL AIR RAID. BALKAN SITUATION FAVOURABLE. LONDON, Oct. 5. A French communique reports the sight was calm on the whole front. Despite bad Aveathen aeroplanes bombed aviation grounds at Colmar, dropping 90 bombs, also military buildings at Zeebmgge. The Balkan battle continues favourably along the whole front. The Allies advance guards have begun to cross the Cerna is the region of Dobnoveni and Brod, and are progressing despite hail on the slopes of Montsbaba, and are reaching Buf Populi. IRELAND AND CONSCRIPTION? SJR E. CARSON INTERVIEWED PREFERS CONSCRIPTION TO IRELAND’S DISHONOUR LONDON, Oct. h. The application of the Military Service Act in Ireland is engaging increas ing attention. Sir E, Carson, In an intervrew, said he preferred conscription to Ireland’s dishonour. It. is reported that Mr Redmond will make a statement on the subject of recruiting on Thursday GERMANS BOMBED BY ZEPPELINS. LONDON, Oct. 4. Afparty of Germans recently interned ro England protested to the Ger- , man Consul at Flushing that Zeppelins bombed two German camps in England, placing their countrymen in great danJfeiV They; showed fragments of bombs.

A ZEPPELIN DESTROYED. LONDON, Oct. 4. German messages state that French airmen raided Mannheim on September 22, and destroyed a Zeppelin 750 feet, in length. A RAIDER DAMAGED. LONDON, Oct. 5. An Esbjergs fisherman sighted on Monday at mid-day what was evidently one of Sunday’s Zeppelin raiders. It was semi-submerged 35 miles off the Sylt and surrounded by German torpedo boats and destroyers. Two larger vessels alongside were seen attempting to get the* airship afloat. ..ANOTHER DAMAGED RAIDER AMSTERDAM, Oct. 5. Friesland reports that one of the remrning Zeppelins was seen on Monday severely damaged. Its stern was cut off, and it was sailing with difficulty. GERMANY WANTS PEACE. CONDITIONS: OF LIFE VERY \ ' SERIOUS. ' • tK,r . A TRUCE WITH ENGLAND ADVOCATED. LONDON, Oct. 5. The “Daily Telegraph” states that information from reliable sources leaves no doubt that conditions of life in Germany are serious. ’ Meetings in many parts are urging speedy peace. A member of the ReichStag at one meeting urged a truce with England, even at the sacrifice of some of Germany’s chief ambitions. . There has been formidable rioting in, several centres. The “Cologne Gazette” even- prophesises a gloomy future for,Germany. OFFER OF PEACE. MADE BY GERMANS. TO QUIT BELGIUM AND SERVIA. AND RESTORE LORRAINE INDEMNITY TO BELGIUM NEW YORK, Oct. 4. The “New York Tribune’s” London correspondent learns on excellent authority that German agents have asked King Albert of Belgium to transmit peace terms to the Allies as follows: — The Germans to quit Belgium and Serbia, to restore Lorraine to France, and to pay an indemnity covering the destruction following the military occupation of Belgium. The offer is nor formal, but is more definite than previous overtures. GERMANY IS LEARNING. CANNOT SEND HER SUBMARINES. TO THE'ENGLISH CHANNEL. NOR ZEPPELINS TO LONDON. NEW YORK, Oct. 5. The “New York World’s” London correspondent cables: The Germans last week sent all their available submarines to the English Channel with the object to fulfil the German boasts of being able to close the Channel, but the British Navy was quick to deal with the new menace. Although the -Channel may seem closed to passenger traffic for a few days, the Germans have since learned that they cannot send submarines to the English waters with any more impunity than they can Zeppelins to London. FRENCH OFFCIAL REPORT. LONDON, Oct. 5. ! There is nothing important to report. There was the customary cannonade on the Somme, which was most intense in the vicinity of Belloy Assevcllers. Infantry progress was made cast of Morval.

RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE CONTINUES. SOME POSTIONS CAPTURED. SUDDEN CAUCASUS OFFENSIVE. INFLICTING GREAT TURKISH LOSSES. THE DOBRUDJA OFFENSIVE CONTINUES. LONDON, Oct. 5. A Russian communique states that stubborn battles continue from Vladimir Volynski to the Dneister, We captured some positions. Our detachments in the Caucasus made a sudden resumption of the offensive. In co-operation with the fleet they advanced on a wide front on the coastal region, capturing a fortified position in the region of River Karaburnum. Our advance guards broke through westward of Kalkst Tchivthik, inflicting great losses, and destroying earthworks in the enemy’s rear. v The Russo-Roumaman offensive in I the Dobrudja continues. STUBBORN BATTLES. ON THE RUSSIAN FRONT. PETROGRAD, Oct. ■?. A Russian communique reports that stubborn battles continue on the Khel-vov-Korynitza sector, west of Lutzk. The enemy stubbornly bold positions on tbe river Ceniuvka, in the ZlotaLipa sector. Russian gunboats bombarded the Bulgarian left flank in the Dobrudja near Rassova, on the Danube, 35 miles north east of Silistria. Our offensive in the region of Rassova, Kabaden, and Egervele continus. } wßgmw-.n «■ ---■ ■ -• TRANSYLVANIA CAMPAIGN. ROUMANIAN SUCCESSES. THREE THOUSAND PRISONERS. BUCHAREST, Oct. 4. A Roumanian communique says: ,‘jWe took 2040, prisoners in Nortneastem Transylvania. We defeated the Austro-Germans, between Fogaras and Sighiscana, in the south, but slightly: withdrew ;in tbe Jui valley, further, to the westward, destroying the Petrpseny coal mines, the enemy’s, objective to. the, north of Vulkar Pass. We captured Amyacea, in the foothills of the Transylvanian Alps, taking a thousand prisoners.

THE HERMANSTADT BATTLE WORTH A GERMAN BOAST. s ' BERNE, Oct. 5. Official information has been received here that the much-vaunted Hormahstadt victory consisted of the destruction of a single Roumanian regiment which formed the rearguard. It was surrounded by a force twentyfold greater, but fought heroically. Meanwhile, the Roumanian main body safely withdrew. j THE BRAVE SERBIANS TAKE BACK THEIR OWN CAPTURE OF SERVIAN VILLAGES BULGARS COMPLETELY ROUTED (Received 11.20) LONDON, Oct. 5. The Salonika correspondent of the “Echo de Paris” reports that seven Serbian villages Avere liberated by nightfall on Wednesday, and the whole Bulgarian army is in full retreat towards new lines prepared about five miles south of Monastir. After defeating the Bulgarians on Mount Midza, the Serbians carried out a lightning offensive, occupying Kenali. With Russians on their left, Avhile French infantry and artillery Avere holding the centre, they pushed forward upon the Monastir plain, the Bulgars abandoning the hills and villages. A BULGAR CLAIM. DESTROYED MANY ROUMANIANS WHILE CROSSING THE DANUBE. (Received 11,15) AMSTERDAM, Oct. 5. A Bulgarian communique claims that Bulgarian columns from Rustchuk and Turtukai surrounded and de stroyed 15 or 16 Roumanian battalions who crossed the Danube at Rahano without artillery. BOHEMIANS DISSATISFIED. LONDON, Oct. 4. The “Daily Telegraph’s” Milan correspondent says the Austrian Government’s difficulty in maintaing the loyalty of Bohemian troops is increasing. Reports are frequent of mutinies and wholesale executions. It is rumoured that Bohemian regiments were destroyed by exposure on the Russian front. They were unprotected, and sometimes abandoned for days Avithout provisions.

THE GREEK CRISIS. PREMIER FAVOURS ENTENTE LONDON, Oct. 5 The “Morning Post’s” Athens correspondent says that Calogeropoulos and four others declared for war on the side of the Entente. Two Ministers advocated continued neutrality. KING ACCEPTS CABINET’S RESIGNATION LONDON, Oct. 5 The “Daily Chronicle’s” Athens cor respondent says King Constantine has accepted the Cabinet’s resignation. Calogeropoulos explains that the resignation is the inability of the Cabinet to enter into relations with the Entente representatives. THE TREASURY BANKRUPT ATHENS, Oct. 4. The Government is faced with bank ruptcy. The treasury has £14,000 in hand. The sum of £BOO,OOO is required for salaries other than national purposes. TWO MORE DESTROYERS FOR ALLIES ATHENS, Oct. Two of the latest destroyers, whicn were constructed in England, have gone over to the revolutionaries. SERBIANS GOING HOME. LONDON, Oct. 5. A correspondent with the Serbian Army says the Serb victory far surpasses the most sanguine expectations causing an 18 mile breach of the Bulgarian lines, through which the Serbs are pouring as fast as natural difficult aes will permit. SERBIANS’ BRILLIANT, VICTORY. LONDON, Oct. 5. A correspondent at the Serbian army headquarters says the Sei'bians followed up their- recent sweeping success on the. Malkanidje by a bril-i liant victory, which will probably decide, the fate of Monastir. : BULGARIANS’ DISORDERLY RETREAT.

LONDON, Oct. 5

The Bulgars have been forced to fhll back from strong positions, anc are retreating in disorder in consequence of the Serbs capture of the whole of Kajmakalan, wliich is the key to .the plain of Monastir. fi The enemy may possibly attempt to stand on 'the line of the Cerna river. The Bhlgar is a brave soldier, but be has been shaken by the relentless artillery, ARTILLERY ACTIVITY. LONDON, Oct. 5. Sir Douglas Haig reports that hostile artillery was active,, especially in the neighbourhood of Zollern Redoubt and between Guendecourt and Eaueourt L’Abbayc. An attempted enemy bombing attack in the latter region was repulsed. There was considerable shelling south of the YpresUHenin road, but elsewhere was quiet. Rain continued most of the day. FIGHTING ..ZEPPELINS r HEROIC AIRMEN. LONDON, Oct. 4. Pilots Frederick Sowrey and ’Alfred Brandon, the latter the Wellington airman who downed a Zeppelin on April 8, have been awarded distinguished service orders for gallantry in attacking Zeppelins on September 23. After a spirited chase and a dingdong battle Sowrey and Brandon manoeuvred into position. Sowrey had the better luck, and his bombs struck the Zeppelin, which fell ablaze. Brandon stood by in case of emergency, and later attacked the raider, which surrendered. EVERY MAN WANTED .. . LONDON, Oct. 4 General Sir William Robinson, unveiling a war memorial, said: We have now a reasonable amount of guns and ammunition. On the whole, we could view the future without any anxiety whatever, but we must be prepared to continue the Avar to a time which at present cannot be estimated. We wanted more men now, and eventually would want all who were sparable. We would not be justified in expecting to win unless the services of every man and woman were utilised to the fullest. THE AUSTRIAN EMPEROR. PETROGRAD, Oct. 5. The late Roumanian Minister at Vienna, in an interview with the “Novoe Vremya,” say that the Emperor Frans Joseph is comparatively vigorous. The rumours of senile infirmity and apathy are false.

FRENCH WAR LOAN. LONDON, Oct. 5. A French five per cent war loan has been issued at 64/6 per 100 francs, redeemable in 1931, TO BE RETURNED Semi-official. — Germany promised Spain that 2000 women who were deported from Lille, Roubaix, and Tourcoing will be returned shortly, also all other deporteds, when the harvest is over.