The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-12-30
CASTELNAU SAYS SALONfkI
CANNOT RE nv cor

SAYS SALONfki
CANNOT BE TAKEN BY FOES
Athens, .(via Paris), Dec. 2z-"With
our batteries of heavy artillery and the
men behlnd them it is impossible to
GUST the allied forces from Saloniki."
sald General Castelnau, chief of the
french general staff, in a statement to-
DAY to the Associated Press. General
ing received this morning py King
constantine and attending a luncheon
at the French legation. Many of the
most important officers Of the Greek
army and navy and several Of the
kings closest friends attended the
luncheon. General Castelnau's state
ment was submitted to the French
minister. Jean Guillemin, and APP
proved by him.
The situation at Saloniki today is
most excellent" the general continued.
L spent several lays examining the
ground. l must say | ave rarely seen
an emplacement which lends itself bet
ter to defense.
I may say also that the position
provides the most favorable conditions
Tor offensive as well as defensive OPP
erations."
The general was asked whether the
allies c~ontemplates an offensive move
ment from Saloniki in the spring.
Spring will tell" he replied. 1T !s
impossible to discount the ~exigencies
Of the military situation so far ahead.
I " EoCSlbCd 0pOll lie offensive
from Saloniki would be made under
peculiarly favorable conditions."
What impression did you gain from
your talk with the king?" asked the
correspondent.
was deeply touched by the fact
that his majesty, although in poor
heaith received me. He was most
cordial. The Greeks have shown me
every courtesy"
And In France, GeneraI-how soon
/ DO YOU believe the wor will ~
fnished?'
That does not matter. The most
important thing is that victory is Ger
tain sooner or later. In France every
is ready to go the whole way for n
complete triumph. Whether in Franco
or here. there will be no weakening;
Tor France is not only determined.
France is sure"
Large crowds, in which We're many
Greek soldiers, gathered before the
french legation and cheered General
Castelnau.
TURKS DRIVEN BACK
BY BRITISH TROOPS
Delhi. Dec. 26. (via London. Dec. 81
"A vigorous Turkish assault against
the British forces at Kut-El Amars
was driven back Saturday with heavy
losses, according to an official report
received from General Townshc.ad h
British commander.
The report says:
Yesterday the enemy launched q
determined attack against a portion OF
our positions hich was ren,Ilse1 I,;th
an enemy loss of from 600 to 500 killed
and wounded. Our casualties were
under 300
coNFLlcTING REPORTS COME
FROM NEAR EASTERN THEATER
London. Dec. 27.-Conflicting reports
"a nOnflnl1aE fnE r.ann - .n,lnr 49, -,
scene of the near eastern campaign
Statements from some sources make
1t appear that the Teutonic allies ar.
preparing steadily for an offensive
Bulgarians and Turks. Other adyices
however, are that the Bulgarians fear
to attack lest they be caught between
Two fires in he's strip Of territory from
the Saloniki-Doiran to the SatoniEi-
Sievgeli railroads.
The central powers still are neeo-
tiating with Greece. An interview with
Premier Skoulondis forecasts failure,
u the efforts to prevent an INVASION OF
Irecian Macedonia. 1t is estimated
That If an invasion is undertaken the
Athens government will devote it's eff
.orts toward obtaining guarantees of
the evacuation of Greek territory i'm
mediately following the completion of
military operations.
Along the western front Paris re-
ports successful artillery actions by
the French in the Champagne. Woegre
and Vosges. Eerlin says operations are
restricted by ~incessant rain.
GREEK TROOPS DisEAND.
London. Dec. 2T.-The correspondent
ut Athens of the Exchange Telegraph
company says a royal decree has been
issued disba ading TWO auxiliary classes
De troops.
Nantucket island is being washed
away at the rate Of six fccl 4 seai am
its southern side,