The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-11

LONDON, Dec. l0.--Berlin announced
this afternoon that the Franco British
forces have withdrawn from Serbia over
the Greek frontier. While not emanat.
ing from the German War once. this an
nouncement Is based upon advices re-
ceived In military circles.
A despatch to Reuters Telegram
Company from Salonica says:
ut IL reliably reported here that Ger.
maa forces usder Gsa. voa Gallwits ee.
eupied Gseossieli. IL Serbia. o. the rail.
way line . short distance aOrth OF the
Greek frontier. Friday morning. Tbs
force includes two Aivisions."
The Buigarilns. commanded by Ger.
man ofyicers and reinforced by German
tru0pe, continue 10 batter t1se entire
allied line with constantly increasing
forces and even in the m'st optimistic
circles here complete allied with
drawal into Greece is held 10 be inevita.
bic.
The French War once. while admit
ting a retirement. states that the allied
line IL still in Serbian territory, with tho
southernmost Serbian sector OF the Sa-
lonca -Nish railway as the base line.
According to this statement. the French
pivotal point now is Valandovo. on the
railway, while the British hold line
from Valandovo to Dorian.
The Salonica correspondent or the
Times telegraphs under yesterdays date
The Franco British withdrawal Is
dictated by the coolest considerations OF
military tactics and IL In no wise due to
any feverse. All reverses have been
hitherto suffered by the Bulgarians in
the attacks on the Allies. whose retreat
Is now gradual and orderly"
The Daily Mdtrs correspondent At
Paris telegraphs.
THE divergence of views In France
and Great Britain with regard to the
question OF Withdrawing the allied troops
from southern Serbia and going back to
Salonica has ceased to exist as the re-
suit OF a conference for which Sir Ed
ward Grey and Lord Kitchener came to
Paris yesterday.
There is no longer any question Of
abandoning Salonica. and the Allies are
now resolved to clear away all doubt re-
garding the intentions Of King Con-
stantine.
1T Is reported that firm note has
been sent to Greece demanding clear and
immediate answers to the Franco British
proposals already submitted.
"The situation on the Macedonian
frontier presses more than ever for
prompt solution. Latest advices from
Salonica state that the battle Is proceed
ing with renewed violence"
The Athens correspondent OF the Daily
Mad, telegraphing yesterday. said:
"A complete diplomatic lull may be
expected until a report has been re-
ceived from Col. Pallis. a Greek stan
officer. who. with Gen. Sarrail, com
mandng the Anglo-French expedition
airy force, is inspecting the military po-
sition at and beyond Salonica, Col
Pallis Is being shown what further
zones II will be necessary to clear In
order to insure the free movement OF
the allied troops and the defence OF
Salonica. and will report to the Greek
Government on how far from the mill
tary point OF view. these requirements
appear to him 10 be justified.
His mission, though purely techni-
cal, tustifies some hopefulness. as II
shows that the Greek Government finally
II tackiing the question In a practical
way. II his report supports the de-
mands OF the Allies the situation will b.
much improved. II unfavorable the ne
gotiations will be resumed on the old
basis by the allied legations. having re-
gard for the fact that there will be nc
more room for delay.
"The question of the unlawful use BY
| German submarines OF bases on the
Greek coast is not being dealt with b,
Col. Pallis."
The night communiquA issued by the
French War Office regarding the opera.
tions Of the army OF the Orient Is q.
.:llows:
Since It has heen we'll demonstrated
the junction sought with the right
wing Of the Serbian armies could not
be realized, the genera! C, h.mand de-
cided to evacuate the advanced posi-
tions occupied by .mr troops on the
Cerna and In the direction of krivolak.
The successive movements Of retire.
ment were effected methOdica ally and
without great difficulty. IN spite of
the fact that tho Bulgarians attacked
us many times.
Following violent cOmbats which
took place on the days Of December
and 0, and IN the course Of which tho
repulsed BulEarians suffered heavy
losses. we hayo occupied now front
ranged approximately along the course
Of the Bojimia and In touch vita tho
British troops.
German army headquarters gave on
che following ofYioial report this Afternoon
with regard to the Balkan operations:
South Of Strumitxa the Bulgarian
troops took ten guns from the British.
Several reports from salonica an,
Athens, mostly under date Of Wsdnesda,