The state herald., 1915-11-12
NISH CAPTURED
IN 3-DAY BATTLE
HALF OF SERBIA NOW CON
TRoLLED BY AusTRo.eERMAk
AND suLeAR ARMIES.
SENT EAST
Russians Thrown Back to Old POSI-
tions In Galicia and 5000
Taken Prisoners.
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London, Nov. 9.-Ths Bulgarians
have occupied Nish, the Serbian war
capital, which gives them complete
control of the railway from Prahovo,
on the Danube, and thus opens
through route for the central powers
to Sofia and Constantinople, The fall
of Nish followed a desperate battle
which lasted three days.
In addition the Bulgarian and Ger
man main armies have effected juno
ture at Krivivir.
1t Is reported through the Serbian
legation at Athens that the British.
French and Serbians have inflicted a
severe defeat on the Bulgarians at Is
vor, ten miles west of the Nardar
river.
Russians report capture of $500
men in surprise attack on Sienikowee.
Russians thrown back to old posi-
tions in Galicia and G,O0O taken pris-
oners, according to Austrian report.
German submarines pass through
straits of Gibraltar and begin cam
paign in Mediterranean.
Earl Kitchener, British war secre-
tary, has been sent on visit to east
ern war front, and confers with Joffre
in Paris.
Athens. - NJ. Skouloudis, commits
stoned by King Constantine to form
new cabinet, has accomplished the
task. All the members of the Zaimis
ministry are retained except the pre-.
mier himself. The new prime minis
ter has taken the portfolio of foreign
affairs. The formation of the new
cabinet, 1t is generally assumed, win
delay, II not eliminate. the crisis which
probably would follow a dissolution Of
the Chamber of Deputies by the
King.
London, Nov. 6.-The Times de-
clares that rumor that Field Mar
shal Earl Kitchener might take com
mand in France may be dismissed as
entirely without foundation. official
denial was made OF a report that Earl
Kitchener had resigned.
The new war council. which Premier
Asquith announced In the house OF
commons on Nov. would conduct the
war. held its first meeting Friday.
1t consisted of the premier. A. J.
Balfour. first lord of the admiralty;
David Lloyd George. minister of mum.
tions, and Sir Edward Grey, foreign
secretary.
The Turks continue spasmodically
active in the Dardanelies region. as
recorded in British official communica-
ton from the Gallipoli peninsula.
Austrians report complete repulse of
Russians from Sienikowce and cap
tutre OF 1000 men.
British war office announces 700
men were lost with sinking OF trans.
port Ramazsn In Aegean sea.
London. Nov. Peace rumors and
the mysterious journeys OF DIR. W. s.
Solf. German secretary OF state for the
colonies. TO The Hague and Prince
Won Buelow to Switzerland. according
to Berlin letter to the Frankfurter
Zeitung, are causing sharp declines In
the stocks OF munitions corporations
listed on the stock exchange.
London.-Serbia IL ready TO make q
separate peace II aid Is not sent soon
by the allies. This was the report In
official circles. II is raid that the
Serbs have sen, what is practically an
ultimatum To Russia demanding aid.
The message. II In claimed. was do
iivcrcd to the Russian ministry by the
Serbian minister to Petrograd. Tho
diplomat. In conyersing with the Rus.
sian representatives. pointed out tho
sacrifices his country had made to do
her part In the war.
Our lands are laid waste. our peo-
pie are being estermiuntcd." he is
quoted aH saying. I'VE are willing to
endure our share. but sid We mus,
have or else make the best terms pos.
nible with the invaders"
villa Faces Capture as 500 Revolt
DOurlas Arlx Nav rh. yui.