Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-26


in position to give information CON
cerning the results of the latest nego-
tjations at Athens.
LONDON, Nov. 25.--Although the
full text of the Greek governments
reply to the collective note presented
by the entente powers has not yet
been made public in England, there
is every indication that the British
government is satisfied with the posi-
ton taken in Athens. The assurances
given by Greece differ in marked de-
gree with the previous expressions Of
benevolent neutrality. They are
neither vague or evasive. but promise
explicitly that no military measures
will be taken against the Serbian,
French or British troops in case they
retreat to Greek territory.
Whether this guaranty Of safety to the
ollied troops will carry Greece to the ex-
tent OF opposing with its army any Ger
man forces which might attempt to pur-
sue the allies across the Greek border
probably will not be ascertained until
fdll details are eceived in regard to ths
essufanoes given by Greece. From the
optimistic tone OF Athens dispatches to
London. however. II may be Inferred that
Greece has yielded on every essential
point raised by the allies. The Greek
situation therefore is regarded as having
been cleared finally.
serbians Again Defeated.
Military events In the Balkans appear
to be marching swiftly TO copclus.on
4 disastrous to Serbia. The approaches a.
Sbe historic battlefield OF Kosscvo plain.
which were expected to form a strong
defensive line and seriously delay the ad-
vance of the invaders, already has been
traversed. In the ensuing battle the Serb
ians arc reported TO have been unable TO
Withstand the shock OF the attack, and
they are now said to be In retreat toward
the Albanian border Since the fall OF
! Fristina and Mitrovitza the keys TO the
Serbian defensive position, final Serbian
retreat has been regarded as inevitable.
In the absence of late information con-
cerning the situation ar Katchanik pass
II may be assumed the serblans are still
holding this position. In the south where
the allied troops are operating the situa-
tion is unchanged.
BritOns Are Near BHgdad.
Within twenty miles OF Bagdad the
british army is advancing through Meso-
potamia. After serious battle with
heavy losses on both sides, the British
troops retired three or feur miles below
n position they had. captured from the
Turks owing to lack of water.
] The ViOlant afrugQIa ~. tho a,,....
Italian front continues unremittinely.
Rome reports an important victory FOR
the Italians In the capture OF Austrian
trenches in the region of Gorilla
Answer Delivered 20 Ministcrs.
ATHENS (via London). Nov. 25.--Greece
has met the demands OF the entente
powers and given guarantees that the
requirements will be fulfilled.
Official announcement is made that the
reply to the collective note presented by
the entente ministers. has been delivered
to them. The announcement says:
THE reply is eouohed In very friendly
terms and gives satisfaction of the de-
mands of the entente powers ana all
guarantees considered essential"
The collective note was presented to
the Greek government on Tuesday. As
outlined in unofficial dispatches Il con-
tained no request for Greel1fintervention
In the war with the allies but asked
Greece 70 give assurances that It would
preserve It's friendly attitude In case the
allied troops now In Macedonia would be
compelled to retreat across the frontier
TO Greek territory.
Belgians Assessed