THE SERVIAN MARCH.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 3677, 12 November 1912, Page 5

THE SERVIAN MARCH.

SALONICA ENTERED WITH THE

GREEKS

STRUGGLE AT PRILEJ DESCRIBED.

BELGHADF, Nov. 10. Tiro Servians entered iSalonica with the Greeks. The Servians’ casualties at Priloi totalled 2500, and the Turkish total was 5000. . M. Pasics, Premier of Sorvia, in an interview, said that Servia must have a port in the Adriatic. They had been offered an outlet in the Gulf of Aegina, but it would offend the allies if they accepted it. A semi-official statement indignantly denies the German correspondent’s allegation that Servians massacred' Albanians. It declares that the foreign correspondents are able to testify to the hurnano treatment of Turkish and Albanian patients in the hospitals. After the fall of TTskub the Turks were driven .from Kuprile towards Tetovo and Gistivar, where they made a determined stand with twenty battalions and artillery for the defence of Dibra, north-westward of Gostivar. Finally the Servians drove the enemy into headlong flight, capturing tlio guns. The struggle at Prilep resembled the fight at Jvutanovo. Although the Servians were more numerous, their

task was difficult, the narrowness of their advancing linos handicapping them terribly. The Turks were entrenched in an almost unassailable mountain pass. The Servians were unable to deploy, and brought only one battery into action. Tho Turks were protected from the Servians by a terrible shrapnel fire, and fought bravely and stubbornly until driven out at tho .point of tho bayonet.

MONASTIR REPORTED TO HAVE SURRENDERED. SERVIANS MARCHING FOR A PORT. BELGRADE, Nov. 10. The. So i vians have captured Dibra. It is reported that Monastir has surrendered. ■ Bad roads impede the advance on Durazzo. ALBANIANS DEMAND INDEPENDENCE. ASSISTANCE OF AUSTRIA AND ITALY DESIRED. VIENNA. Nov. 11. Tlie Albanian leader, Ismail Kemal, in an interview, said that Albanians demand independence. The Malissori are fighting, not for Montenegro, but for independence. He added that Albania desired the assistance of Austria and Italy in social and l economic development. Details of the fighting at Tehorhi state that corpses and war material still dam the river, the water of which is red with hlood. Bitter fighting took place at close quarters, in the forest northward of Tehorlu. The animosity svas such that men threw their weapons away, and sprang at one another’s throats. Artillery decimated the Turks, who were fleeing from St ran j a to Kapakliburnan. The most vulnerable part of the Chatalja system is northernmost, inasmuch as the forts there are lower, single, and more widely set. Tho northern mast point is four miles from the sea, leaving an expanse of sand which it is possible can be traversed. The third Bulgarian army is closing ! in. j The Bulgarians are taking special j precautions against Bashi-Razouk ! bands raiding the Adrianople district.

GREEKS’ CREAT VICTORY. THE FALL OF SALONICA. MUTINY OF THE GARRISON. ATHENS, Nov. 10. Seventy-five of the crew of the Fethibulend perished. The crew were despatched in a vessel to Fuad, but mutinied and shot the captain. Many were in turn shot by officers. The garrison at Salonica, when asked to reinforce the outffosts, mutinied, and were only appeased by stories of Turkish triumphs. The arrival of British and French warships has allayed a panic among the Mussulman population. To Drums were sung in the Cathedral at Canea (Crete) for the fall of Salonica. There is great popular rejoicing.

THE THREATENED CAPITAL.

A SENSATIONAL REPORT. MILITARY GOVERNOR SAID TO BE EXECUTED. (Received Nov. 11, 11.-10 p.m.i CONSTANTINOPLE. Nov. 11. There is an unconfirmed report that General Memdouh Bey (Military Governor of Constantinople) was courtmartialled and shot for inciting the garrison to massacre the Christians and restore Abdul Hamid to the throne. The Porte, learning that 2000 Kurds were on the warpath, invited them to a religions service at the Mosque of Saint Sophia and surrounded them and sent them to the front.

ROUND THE POWERS.

UNITED STATES CITIZENS. AIEASURES FOR THEIR PROTECTION. WASHINGTON, Nov. 10. The Government has ordered the cruiser Analga to proceed from Port Said to 'Turkish waters. 'flio Hon. J. Bryce (British Ambassador) has conferred with Air Taft On tho Turkish question. The New York stock market is seriously unsettled in connection with the war news. European banks are curtailing private discounts. Leading share issues fell several points,. The American revenue •* cutter Unalga, now at Port Said, has been ordered to proceed to Beirut and Smyrna, to protect. Americans, and await the arrival of the cruisers Alontana and Tennessee. FRANCE THE PEACEMAKER. RESTRAINING - AUSTRIA. PARIS, Nov. 10. Some newspapers state that the Government has urged Austria to retrain from precipitate action towa-ds Servia, promt-mg her that the Triple Entente would duly, consider ~nr claims regarding Albania once the war was endedFrance has instructed the Consul, wit]l all French, to quit- Scutari.

GERMANY AND AUSTRIA’S DEMANDS.

AN APPEASING FORMULA DESIRED.

(Received Nov. 11, 9.30 p.m.") BERLIN, Nov. 11. Herr Von Kiderlen Waoelitcr is engaged in discovering a- formula designed to appease Austria and Setv a.

HOLY WAR!

STIRRING UP THE MOSLEMS

(Received Nov. 11, 10.35 p.m.) THE HAGUE, Nov. 11. The Netherlands Alinister at Constantinople announces the despatch

thence of Mohamedun emissaries to the Dutch Indies to stir uj> the Moslems.

RUSSIA READY FOR THE FRAY. ARSENALS AND COMMISSARIAT WORKING NIGHT AND DAY. (Received Nov. 12, 1 a.m.) ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 11. All newspapers espouse the Servian cause. Besides keeping back the Reservists at St. Petersburg and the western districts and mobilising the fleet at Sebastopol, the Government holds transports ready to convey troops across the Black Sea. The arsenals and commissariat department are Avorking night and day. CONCILIATORY ADVICE. THE FIELD YET OPEN. ' (Receh'ed Nov. 12. 1 a.m.) LONDON Nov. 11. The “Times” describes Mr Asquith’s speech as admirable and considers that Servia’s aspirations are assured of a not unfriendly reception, inasmuch as the composure of responsible circles in Vienna and Budapest is not yet seriously disturbed. The paper says_ the feeling in Sofia towards j mediation shows that diplomacy deftly exercised may still find a suitable field for conciliatory advice. Tlie “Daily NeAvs” says a new Europe lias arisen and Austrian and Servian statesmen must think themselves into tliat new Europe. Tlie “Chronicle” says if, when the time comes to settle post-war problems European diplomacy is unable to overcome,'tlie Servian difficulty it deserves the Avorld’s contempt.

MR. ASQUITH’S SPEECH

‘SHOULD BE PLACARDED IN EVERY CAPITAL.”

(Received Nov 11, 12.35 a.m.) PARIS, Nov. 11. The “Temps” welcomes Mr. Asquith’s speech as sincere and realistic, I and says his measured hopes and vise and courteous words will be understood, especially in Vienna, while they ought to be placarded in every capital. French advices from the Balkans confirm the terrible losses in recent battles. The total casualties, inclusive of both sides, during the war are estimated at 150,000. AGAINST WAR! HU G E A I'STR IA N DEM ONSTRATION. (Received Nov. 12. 12.35 a.m.) VIENNA, Nov. 11. Thousands participated in a SocialDemocratic demonstration against war. Tlic “Reichspost” denies that the Triplice is initiating common action in Belgrade, and adds that for the present Austria- will continue to treat Servian demands with goodwill and calmness.

MEDIATION MIGHT BE WELCOMED.

BULGARIAN INDICATIONS. (Received Nov. 12, 12.35 a.m.)

SOFIA, Nov. 11. Mr. Asquith's speech was warmly welcomed. There are indications that a collective step towards mediation would be received with deference. The British and Russian Ministers have already been instructed, and the other legations are awaiting instructions. The semi-official “Mir” recognises Austria-Hungary’s perfectly correct attitude during the war. Thirty thousand Macedonian volunteers have joined the Bulgarians in Thrace, and have been armed with Mausers captured from the Turks. It is stated that the Bulgarians occupied Eregli. Captain Silivri. who was wounded at Lule Burgas, narrates that General Dimitreff always appeared in the first line of battle, encouraging his men.