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LATEST WAR TELEGRAMS,
FIERCE FIGHTING IN THE BALKANS.
(ESTABLISHED 1881.)
Copyright, 1915 by the Proprietor.
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NOVEMBER 20,
1916.
WAR TELEGRAMS,
SATURDAY,
WAR TELEGRAMS,
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
SERIOUSNESS OF DARDANELLES POSITION.
November 17, 10:25 p.m.
XAD #+=A-TX#✯ SINGLECOPY 10 GENTE.
486 PER ANNUM
TELEGRAMS.
NEWS FOR BUSY MEN.
FOR VALOUR..
MORE WAR HONOURS.
November 18, 3.55 p.m.
CONDENSED,
Mr. Asquith and his colleagues have returned to London fum Paris.
The Bulgarian losses in the fighting on the Babuna Pan exoceded 5,000.
la the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law said he did not agree that the public should be taken into the Government's con- D.S.O., and Twenty nine Military Crosses have been awarded. The The London Gazette announce that eighteen V.0.8., one fleace just now in referance to Serbia and the Dardanelles. A list of new V.Os include Rifleman Kulbir Thaps of the 3rd, Gurkhas regards Serbia the subject could not be judged unless all the facts who has been given the honour for conspicuous bravery in the opera-Minister, has had an audience were known, and certainly it was not wise to tell them. Neverthe tions against the German trenches at South Mauquiseart on the 25th. with King Constantine.
M. Danys Cochin, French lese, looking at the whole tendency of the war things were not of September. Although he was badly wounded he found a wounded going so badly. He was more hopeful than he had been for many soldier of the Leicestershire Regiment just behind the first line of a months. Referring to the Dardanelles nobody felt more strongly German trench and stayed with him all through the day and night. GALLANT DEFENCE BY 5,000 SERBIANS AGAINST than he the seriousness of the position, but he assured the House Early in the misty morning the hero brought the wounded Tommy
that whatever was decided the Government would in no wise to through the German wire entanglements to comparative safety. Be Allied warships in the Aegean A Balonios report says that 50,000 BULGARIANS.
influenced by any idea that having made a mistake they were going then returned and succeeded in bringing in two wounded Gurkhas Bea, have captured six enemy sub- to see it out. They would be influenced solely by the best military in succession, after which he went back in broad daylight and carried marines. opinion.
the British soldier to safety under heavy enemy fire,
The Population of Monastir In Terror.
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REPORT OF BULGARIAN ENTRY DENIED.
[Beater's Service to the "Telegraph. "]
THE FIGHTING IN THE BALKANS.
MONASTIR NOT YET FALLEN.
November 19, 1.05 p.m. Beuter's Athens correspon lent disposse of an Italian report that the Bulgarians have already entered Monastir, though the position of the town is admittedly grave.
THE BULGARIAN OBJECT,
It appears to be the object of the Bulgarians to reseb the Albanian border, to cut off the northern from the southern Serbian Armies and to foros the latter to enter Greece.
SERBIANS CLEVERLY EXTRICATE THEMSELVES.
November 19, 1.05 p.m. Italian despatebes from Greece state that the Serbians have evacuated Babana Pasa without loss of artillery or prisoners after holding it for sixteen daye against 50,000 Bulgarians, whose losses exceeded the total number of defandere, namely 5,000.
Owing to a frontal attack, the Serbians were unable to detach meu to meet the enveloping foros, which crossed the moun- taine in single fils over a goat track, drossing torrents and deep gorges. During the last phase of the fighting, the ferocions Balgare and Serbian rearguards fought with knives on a mountain position enclosing the road from Kuprula to Prilep.
THE PLIGHT OF MONASTIR.
November 19, 1.05 p.m. While the remnant of the Serbians are retreating towards Mon. satir, the correspondent of the Florina describes heartrending sonnes in Monastir itself.
The whole population of Old Serbia is hurrying through to the Greek frontier, the population being in terror lest the Bulgarian Comitadjis already in the town should murder them.
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MR. BONAR Law's solɛMN WARNING.
November 18, 11.05 p.m. Mr. Bonar Law said in order to obeck extravagance in the fighting services they were considering proposals to introduce in each department experienced outsiders to supervise expenditure and prevent waste,
Dealing with the financial position he strack the same serious note of warning already sounded by Mr. Asquith and Mr. Montagu. The position was extremely dangerous, boccuse as long as they were able to borrow freely there was a fictitious prosperity throughout the country which was founded on a false basis. The high scale of Wages was one of the most serions disadvantages. The necessaries of war were coating three or four times more than the normal prices, and it was imposible to let that go on indefaitely. The represent atives of labour as well as those of commerce must not their faces against any increased pay in connection with war requirements. "As a Government we must keep down the expenditure," said Mr. Bonar Law," and ss individuals we must recognise that the time might be coming when we shall require sacrifices from every portion of the community."
THE INDIAN CIVIL SERVICE.
BILL PASSES ITS SECOND READING.
November 19, 1.20 a.m.
In the House of Commons the Indian Civil Service Bill passed its second reading without a division,
Among the new V.O.. is Mejor A. F. Douglas Hamil on, who The Prass Bureau announGGS is commanding the 6th. Camerone, Captain A. M. Reid, of the that a most successful attack was Northamptonshires, Lient. G. A. Maling, B.A.H.O. and Second made by the 52ad Division in tha Lients, Flemingeandes (East Surreys), E. P. Hellowes (Middlesex), region of Krithis. (Sherwood Forestere). The other recipients of the honour are nice F. H. Johnson (Engineera), A. B. Turner (Berkshires), O. G. Vickers Non-commissioned officers and men.
Greece is now disposed to r
Corps, is among those that have been awarded the Military Oross, into Greece similarly to the land- The well-known actor, Captain Loraine of the Royal Flying gard an Anglo-French withdrawal. he having shown conspicuous gallantry and skill on October 28, when ing at Salonica. he attacked a German biplane. The aviator fallowed it from a height of nine thousand feet to six hundred feet and succeeded in hitting the enemy machine with the result that the pilot and his machine fell into our lines.
BRITISH MINISTERS RETURN FROM FRANCE.
November 19, 4.25 s.m.
Mr. Asquith and hir colleagues returned to London last night.
LEAVE FOR RANJITSINGHI
Mr. Austen Chamberlain, in moving the second reading, fally |explained the origin and objects of the Bill, sad the mounes in which its provisions would be applied as already detailed in the House of Lords. Referring to Indians he hoped that the particulars absence to attend his sister's wedding. given regarding the measures to protect their interests would con vince the House and the Indians that we were determined they should have full justice and ia no wise prejudiced. Regarding candidates of European birth it is proposed outside of those who may still obtain places ander restricted competition, no appointments will be made. It is believed it will not be necessary to makásny selections in the manner provided by the Bill till after the war is over. It was certainly not necessary at present. Consequently, it was clearly in the general interests that neither the Baleation Committee nor the exact rules under which selections will be made nand be framed till we know what the duration of the war will be and the circumstances with which we have to deal.
Novembar 18, 5.15 p.m. Prince Ranjitsinghi leaves to-morrow for India on leave
STRIKING SUCCESS OF THE ITALIANS.
The population in Monastir i in terror lest the Bulgariam Comitadjia, already in the town, should massacre them.
The object of the Bulgarians appears to be to reach the Albanis border and to force the Servin Southern Army to enter Greece.
The Italians are tightening the Investment of Gorits and have acored a striking success on the bille to the north-west of the town.
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Mr. Bonar Law saya the public should not be taken into the of Government's confidence now regarding Serbia and the Dardanelles.
Daring the last phase of the... fighting in the Babans Pass, the ferocious Bulgars and the Serbian rearguarda fought with knivas on.. the mountain.
In the House of Lorde, Lord mentioned that
November 19, 310a.m. Boutar's correspondent at Rome states that the Italians are tightening their investment of Goritz. They scored a striking euo- Ribbleedule cess in the bills north-west of the town. The communiqus saya that General Sir A. Munro had report- "If I am responsible, and I think I can say the same of a methodical attack on a strong position opened on the 13th. While ed in favour of withdrawal from Bay Buccessor, it will be my desire," added Mr. Chamberlain, "to soms detachments engaged the enemy front, others, effectively the Dardanelles. get the strongest committee we can, not a mere India office com supported by the artillery, olimbad the adjacent slopes and advanced mittes but a committee representing a knowledge of India and a despite the wretched weather till they had completed an outflanking knowledge of the conditions and qualifications acosssary for the movement on the 17th. Only a few of the enemy escaped. The Lodian Civil Service. It should contain representatives of the ground was covered with the dead. Two hundred und eight bodies Universities and great schools, representatives of the educational were found in a single trench. The artillery action in Goritz in system from all parts of the United Kingdom. As already intimated more intense. The enemy has mounted gans inside the town. the selection will be confined to candidates who have carved with the forces. I imagine when they interview the candidates, the committee will have before them both condidates with school and college recorda and military records, and I have no doubt but that in that way they will be able to make a selection which will maintain the high traditions of the Service,"
Sir John Jardine urged the importance of maintaining the high qualities required and the high educational standard.
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THE ALLIES IN THE WEST.
November 19, 4.45 p.m. Reuter's correspondent at Paris states that a violent Frenob sectors is a feature of a communique. bombardment of the German trenches and organisations on various
Bir Philip Magnus did not oppose the Bill, but contended that reasons for suspending examinations were inadequate. of the examination system was going to be larger and longer.
Sir J. D. Rees thought to the contrary, and wished the breach Mr. Chamberlain exprerned his gratification at the reception accorded the Bill by both sides of the House, and agreed that the committee of selection ought not to be too large, but he undertook to make it a commanding respect in the educational world. Begard- ing the point raised by Col. O. E. Yates he said he was not aware that Indian candidates were being precluded by competing under effective and concentrated artillery fire, also mining and wrecking present circumstances. If they were, their one must be considered, the German defences at various points, but it was not contemplated bringing in now clauses under the
Bill.
ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HEAD-QUARTERS STAFF..
November 19, 1.20 a.m.
GERMAN DEFENCES WRECKED,
November 19, 1.30 n.m.
A Paris communique states that the French continued an
SIR JOHN FRENCH'S DISPATCH.
November 18, 11.45 p.m.
Field Marshal Sir John French telegraphs that on the night Guest retorted indignantly to recent allegations made by Lord St. enemy's front trench near the river Dauve, south-west of Messines. In the House of Commons, prior to the adjournment, Captain of the 16th a small party of our troops forced an entrance into the Davide against the headquarter staff in French. He said these After bayonetting 30 men they returned with the loss of one killed charges were reckless, and based on ignorance. The only visits and one slightly wounded, bringing in twelve prisoners. This, Sir made by ladies were by a few well-known to be connected with John French adds, is an incident described in to-day's German com- hospital work. It was utterly untrue to say the camp became a munique as the repales of a surprise attack. kind of Court. He denied, that the work was hampered by card. playing, and hoped the Government would take notion to vindicato |
the honour of the officers.
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B.hana Pass, without the loss of The Serbians have evacuated artillery or prisonere, after hold ing it for sixteen doye against 50,000 Bulgarians.
Reuter's Athens. correspondent denies an Italian report that tha Bulgarians bave entered Monastir, though the position of the town. ia admittedly grave.
DON'T FORGET.
TO-DAY.....
Bijon Theatre 9.16 p.m. Victoria Theatre~~9.15 p.m.
TO-MORROW.
Bijou Theatre-9.15 p.m. Victoria Theatre-9.15 p.m. Monday, November 22. Council Chamber Meeting of the Licensing Board; 2.15 p.m.
Meene. Jardine Matheson & Co.'s Offices-Meeting of the Hong- kong Cotton Spinning, Weaving and Dyeing Co., Ltd.; noop,