Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-11
BULLETIN.


BERLIN, Nov. 10.-(By Wireless
20 sayville. "A defeat for the
French and British troops in south
ern Serbia, with losses which are de-
scribed as enormous. is reported In q
dispatch from Sofia by way Of Buda-
pest.
According to this information, the
battle occurred between Krivolak and
PriIep. The allies made a violent
attack upon defensive positions of
the Bulgarians.
In addition to heavy losses in
killed or wounded OF the allies. II is
reported a large number of their
troops were captured.
LONDON. Nov. lo.--From the point OF
view of the allies the Serbian situation
grows steadily worse In the north. but Of
feru fresh ground for encouragement. in
the south. All Of the important railway
line through Nish that remains in Ser
bian hands IL small section near Alex
sinac north Of Nlsh, and this is doubiy
threatened by the Bulgarian advance to
the Moravs river and the continued
southwark drive OF the German forces
from Krusevac. both converging upon
Aieksinac. where 1t seems likely that q
junction soon will be effected.
Buignrians Driven Back.
South Of Nish the railway IL undoubt-
eddy IN the hands OF the Buigarians as
far as veles. since Leskovac has been
recently taken by them. but south OF
veles In the neighborhood OF Krivoiak,
the situation has taken a turn decidedly
more favorable for the allies. The Bull
garians are still persistently attacking
this point. but Salonild dispatches report
they have been driven back no fewer
than four times. and the net result OF
the Bulgarian desperate attempt to work
themselves behind the Serbian army has
been heavy losses without their gaining
a foot OF territory.
French and British troops figured con-
spicuousiy in this Bulgarian repulse, and
It Is confidently believed here that REIN
forced BY troops now arriving in large
numbers q decisive offensive by the al
lies will be possible In the near future
Allies win Make Loan 20 Greece.
The loan by the allies to Greece, defi-
nitely announced today. will. It IL
thought. tend to cement friendly senti-
ment and by showing the confidence OF
the entente powers in Greece do mere
than offers OF territory or other induce
ments to quicken that oountry's benevo.
lent inclinations into positive action
Reports differ az to the probability OF
tho AtaaAlraflr.. nf -.
Der, some stating that dissolution is i'm
minent and decree on the point OF being
promulgated, and others that former Pre-.
mier Venixelos and his party are pre-.
pared to support che skouloudis cabinet
General opinion seems to be that all the
elements are anxious to avoid political
contest under the present disturbed con
dition.
British Moving Toward strunisna.
PARIS. Nov. lo.-An offiicai statement
issued By the Franco-B British staff at
saioniki yesterday and transmitted TO
tho Havas agency says;
British troops reinforced by a new
division. occupied solidly the region north
OF Dorian and are operating in the direc-
tion Of strumitsa. where encounters be-
tween British and Bulgarian patrols have
been reported.
The Bulgarian attack on Krivolak tes-
titles to the anxiety caused BY the
progress OF French troops beyond the
crena river and the occupation by them
OF the regions OF Mozin. camandol and
Dobrista. protecting the routes to Bsbune
pass.
Supply trains are circulating freely be-
tween Guevgheii ana 0radsko.
Lieutenant General Sir Charles C.
Monro 10 expected 90 arrive at once from
Flanders TO take command OF the Brit
Ssh forces"