Second Edition. VIOLENT FIGHTING IN FRANCE.

Wanganui Herald, Volume L, Issue 14773, 29 November 1915, Page 7

Second Edition. VIOLENT FIGHTING IN FRANCE.

GERMANS BEATEN BAOIL UiJ-J.-Received November 20. 1.30 p.m. PARIS, November 28. A communique states: —A fealure of tbe fighting at the Labyrinth, which the enemy attacked, is that they occupied only a mine cavity, and failed to reach oar trenenes. A violent struggle followed, which resulted in our favour. SPLENDID WOF:X BY AIRMEN. French aeroplanes did spleiidid work. They dropped ninety bombs on a station at Noyon, and compelled the German captive balloons to descendThe other fronts report no change. THE SERVIAN CAMPAIGN. SERVIANS HEIN 1. I'ORCED BACK, Received November 20. 2.30 p.m. SALONIKA, November 2ft. The Austro-Gerraan advance compelled the Servians to relinquish the offensive in the Kachanik and Uskub districts. Their only hope ol functioning with the Anglo-French is via the Dibra heights. . , . The Servian force which was victorious ai Leskovatz was obliged to abandon the ground conquered, and is retreating under difficulties. On the other hand, a Monastic detachment has progressed towards 1 nlep. Tbe Bulgarians at I’skub will await Austro-German reinforcements. TURCO-GERMAN DISCORD PERSISTENT REPORTS. % ■ Received November 29. 2.30 p.m. SALONIKA, November 28. There reports from Constantinople as to daily increasing Turko-Gcnud# diactords A German regiment is outside Chataldja awaiting au thorisation to enter ■Constantinople. THE GREEK CRISIS. THE THREE ALLIED DEMANDS. " By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. Received November 29, 1.30 p.m. ■q , ; ATHENS. November 28. The Allies' three 4em«iids are for adequate railway facilities, the withdrawal of Greek IroAgfc from the vicinity of Salonika, and the policing of Greek territorial water* agdhist Austro-Gcrnran submarines. MORE HOPEFUL REPORTS. e?r • Received November 29, 1.30 p.m. I/ONDON, November 28. The Observers’ Athens correspondent interviewed a Minister, who said that Greece would never commit the folly of disarming and interning the Entente fqyces- The Entente demands elbowroom in Macedonia, to which Gteece will accede, as the assuiance has been given that the territory occupied will be restored and any damage indemnified. LONG DISCUSSION ON NOTENO DECISION BY GREECE YET. Received November 29, 2.1) p.m. ATHENS, November 2ft. Although there have been long discussions on the Note at successive Ministerial Councils, and repeated conferences with the headquarters’ staff, M. Skouloudis has not reached a decision. Government journals point out certain points which are difficult to accept.

AEROPLANES V. STEAMER, THE VESSEL ESCAPES. Received November 29, 1.30 p.m. AMSTERDAM. November 38. Three German aeroplanes near Noordhinder lightship attacked the steamer Baloownie, bound from London to Rotterdam. Rifle and machine-gun fire and bomb-throwing lasted for twenty minutes hut without effect, as the steamer at full speed escaped undamaged. The aeroplane disappeared southward. THE HUNS AND BELGIUM A DANISH BOOK BARRED. Received November 29, 2.30 p.mCOPENHAGEN. November 28. The Berlin authorities have banned Jorgensen’s book dealing caustically with the Huns for their treatment of Belgium. Seven editions were'sold out in Denmark in five months. The book is being translated into many languages. DISPIRITED GERMAN TROOPS KAISER'S EFFORT TO CHEER THEM Received November 29, 9 a.m. PETROGRAD, November 28. The Kaiser, hearing that hjs troops ■were dispirited at their failure (o dislodge the Russians and at the rigours of winter, appeared theatrically at the front and addressed the troops exhorting them to have a little patience and “make one or two more efforts, like the horse who knows foe stable is near. I can assure you it is near, and it will recompense you for all."