New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-11
SALONICA LURE
TO BULGARIA
German Treaty Pledged
Macedonia for Support,
Entente Asserts.
SOFIA HOLDING BACK
No Bulgar Move Against Serbs
Yet Made-Fears Fleet
Bombardment.
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London, Oct. l0.-The Austro-
German invaders of Serbia, Bel
grade now firmly In their posses
sion, pushed on to-day toward the
mountains, where the armies Of
King Peter have concentrated for
their first stand. Determined re-
sistance everywhere met the ad-
vance, Berlin admits, but says that
the Serbs were beaten back at all
points.
The Serbian Legation in Paris,
however, reports that along the
Drina the Germans have been driv-
en- back with enormous losses, al
though it confirms the capture of
Belgrade.
Serious fighting IS not looked for
by military experts here until the
invaders come in touch with the
main Serbian forces in the noun
tains. Stubborn rearguard actions
are expected to delay this as long as
possible, so that the British and
French forces being landed at Sa-
lonica may be brought up. The
Serbs are thorough masters Of the
ground, and it is not believed that
they will accept tho decision Of bat
tie for at least ten days or fort
night.
By that time Bulgaria, whom IL Ia
now necessary to watch, will have
indicated the quarter in which her
attack may be expected, and the
Serbian Staff can make its disposi-
tions accordingly.
Bulgaria Still on Fence.
SO far as known the Bulgarians
have not yet made any incursions
into Serbian territory. This delay
has strengthened the belief here
that King Ferdinand is awaiting
the success of the Austro-German
invasion before embarking on any
hazardous course of his own. In
addition, the presence of Allied
fleets off Dedeaghatch and Varna is
believed to have a restraining infiu-
ence. Every day Of postponemens
thus strengthens the hands of tho
Allies and adds to the khaki food
pouring into Macedonia from Sa-
lonica.
Berlin was illuminated last night, q
dispatch to "The Morning Post" from
Berne says, in honor Of the entrance
of the Austro German troops into Bel
grade. Special posters announcing the
event were n all public places, while
Field Marshal Won Mackensen was
hailed as hero second only to Won
Hindenburg.
Dispatches from Berlin say tha. the
Serbian capital was rot damaged
greatly by bombardment. The city was
spared as far as possible, although
some private buildings were destroyed.
Part Of the civilian population remains
in Belgrade.
Serbisns Are Thrown Back.
The official statement issued by the
Berlin Office Is as follows:
Belgrade and the surrounding
heights 20 the southwest and south
east are in our Lands. The Serbians
also were thrown back further east.
wherever they resisted. Our troops
are advancing.
The Vienna War Office issued the
following announcement:
The Austro- German troops have
successfully advanced in Maovs
Northwestern Serbia north Of obre-
novac.
The German regiments which en-
tered Belgrade cleared the sown Of
the enemy after street lighting. They
are now attacking the southeastern
and southwestern heights.
Further down the stream our al
lies have reached the southern bank
Of the Danube with strong forces
and dislodged the eneiay from several
positions.
An Official Communication from Nish,
issued to-day at the Serbian Legation
in Paris, says:
Belgrade has fallen into the hands
OF the Germans, after desperate re-
sistance.
Fighting continues all along the
Danube and Save fronts. The pur-
pose Of the enemy is 20 advance
through the Moraya Valley, separ-
ating Kostolae (thirty-eignt mics
southeast Of belgrads) from Dubra.
vatza ION the Danube, thirty.tvs
miles east Of Belgrade). where his
chief efforts are concentrated.
The enemy suffered enormous losses