Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-14

LONDON, October 1.-THE Near East,
with the Austro-Gcrman and Bulgarian
invasion of Serbia, the Anglo French
landing ut Saloniki, the promised active
intervention of Russia and tho diplo-
matte possibilities In Greece and Rou-
mania, continues 20 be the center OF
interest throughout the belligerent
countries.
The Serhians. although greatly out
numbered by armies with superior
equipment. are making n stubborn de-
tense of their country and while the
Austro-German progress is steady. 1t
is very slow, and probably will become
slower when it reaches the mountains
where the Scrbians arc strongly in
irenched.
OF the Bulgarian campaign nothing
new has been received since Nish re-
ported the repulse OF the invaders.
while the movements of the Anglo
French and Russian forces have thus
far been kept from the publics lknowl-
edge. The Russians have no easy task
before them If they intend to land In
Bulgaria. Varna and the other Bull
garian Black Sea ports, where a land
ing might be made, have been strongly
fortified under the direction Of German
officers and are protected by mine
fields.
LACK NECESSARY TRANSPORT
TO SAIL DOWN DANUBE,
The Russians could sail up tho
Danube. that is an international
waterway. but It Is doubtful if they
have the necessary transport while to
come through To Roumnnia would re-
quire the consent OF the government
OF that country, which, although con-
sidered friendly to the entente powers,
might not wish to risk Gcrmanv's dis
pleasure.
Some disappointment is expressed
here at the decision of Italy not to
participate. Italy has laid claim to
great influence In the Balkans. and Is
known 20 have aspirations in Asia
Minor. which the junction of Germans
and Turks it is pointed out. would
virtually bring to an end. With the
superiuous forces and excellent trans
port facilities. tho view Is held in Lon
don that Italy is in better position
than any OF the allies TO land, and the
nope is expressed that she will vet do
so.
In tho meantime, the allies are CLOSELY
watching developments in the Internal
situation in Bulgaria. where MANY of
the people are avcrse to dghtinp.
against the allies. particularly Russia.
II is reported from Paris tonight thot
| fcnerai Savoff. former Bulgarian Min
lister or War and former commander
in-chief of the Bulgarian army. has
resigned his command rather than fight
against Russia 1t is thought that tho
landing OF Russians in Bulgaria might
result in change In the policy or
that country even at this late in tho
day.
FLU UCTUATING SUCCESS IN
FIGHTING IN WEST
There is little or no change on the
western front. the fighting again being
for the trenches. with tIuctuating sue
cess The allies maintain all their
larger gains, and are pressing the Ger
mans IN FLANDERS and Champagne.
III the east the Russians have won
an important victory in Gallcia. rout-
inG three Austro German divisions .,
The Stripa River. In the north ,hav
nave pushed Field Marshal Won Hinaen-
hnrs several miles farther west ot
oNinsk, and arc again approaching tho
Dvinst- Wilma railway.
Activity OF the British Submarines j.;
'he Baltic continues, and Germany "a
now conveying her steamers To and
from Sweden