Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-26
Since Greece Has Emerged
From European Middle
She Loses Attention.
EXPECT EARLY STAND
Disposition of Ferdinand's
Country Expected to Be
Definitely Known.

London, NOV 26, d2.30 p. m)-The
Greek situation having emerged from
the uncertainty which for some time
has been a potent menace TO the al
lied campaign in the Balkans. Ru-
manias problem now commands the
chief attention in Europe Although
Rnmania is beset with difficulties
somewhat similar to those which
caused Greece to hesitate, she is not
involved in the same political turmoil
and her situation is expected to mature
more rapidly.
Teut influence Offset.
Whatever German efforts have been
made in Rumanla, it is believed here
they have been largely offset by the
presence Of large Russian forces close
TO the frontier and the now rapidly de-
veloping Russian preparations, with
Odessa as a base, from which no other
Inference is possible than her immed-
tate entrance into the Balkan con-
fict
Emperor Nicholas is said to have
promised the appearance Of Russian
troops IN Bulgaria within a week,
There are increasing indication that
This campaign viii be launched by
way of Rumania and it is reported
that conferences are now being held
between representatives of Russia and
Rumania to obtain the latter's con-
sent to this movement, This consent,
as outlined clearly by the Rumanian
statement has depended on whether
the allies gain a preponderance of
forces in the Balkans, Rumania gives
evidence Of being Impressed strongly
by the concentration of 250,000 Rus
sian troops at Isma1 and REM, near
the border
Serbs Fight On.
No optimistic achievement has
been recorded on either side since the
German announcement OF the fall Of
Pristina and Mitrovitza With only a
small strip Of territory left to defend,
Seerbias leaders declare she is I'M
beaten and can still harass the inyad-
ers. General Boydaiieff, the Bulgar-
iar commander, says on the other
hand that King Peters troops will be
put out Of action in a few days
No Official report had reached Lon
den at noon today of the capture Of
Gorizia By the Italians, although the
'all OF the city was regarded as immi-
nent This important system of forti-
iicatious commanding the railway
lines connecting the upper and lower
lsonzo has been the objective of which
me Italian army has been struggling
for several months.
Serbia To BE Born Again.
Paris Nov. 26. (5:26 a. m. "A pre-
aietion that no matter what happens
Serbia VIII be born again" was made
BY War Minister Bokovitch to the Ma
u1s Nonastir correspondent. who
quotes the Serbian general as saying
We are already to hold out to the
iasl Ii fortune abandons us alto
gether, so much the worse, but we Still
snail hope Serbia knew how to win
IoeFty after five centuries under the
turkish yoke 1t will be the SAME
tomorrow, Serbia will live forever
lou cannot kill all the Serbs, and
Serbia will be born again TO grow
greater in the future"
When the dispatch to the Matin was
Med on the 18th the situation at Mon
sstlr was reported unchanged. Serb,
ian advanced posts were no longer il
contact with the Bulgarians who were
believed 10 have detached troops tt
reinforce the army attacking tht
french. The Serbians then occupied
me village Of Brod. north of Krusheo
slthough the town had changed hands
several times, being occupied serera
honrs the day before by Bulgarian ir
Regulars.
Defenders Forced Back.
Berlin, Nov. 26, (via London. 3 p. m.)
serbian troops offering resistance il
rear guard actions to the Teutonie ad
vance near Mitrovitza and Sieuic;
nave been driven back by Field Mar
saai Won Mackensen's forces. German
army headquarters announced today.
Tue text of the statement follows:
In the western zone: There weri
aFailery duels at various places Oh
me front, otherwise nothing of import
anee took place.
In the Balkans: Southwest of Sic
h'ea and near Mitroyitza enemy rea,
guards which had still remained be
.ofe the front of Field Marsnal 80,
A2cAenSen were 6rira~, hack n