New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-11
FRENCH TROOPS
RETAKE VELES
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offensive in the direction Of Strumnitza,
in spite of the Bulgarian attack. ac-
cording 70 the Paris official statement,
while the French have made progress
toward the relief of the Serbs at Ba-
huna Pass.
A severe defeat for the Allies is
claimed in an official statement from
Sofia, transmitted by way Of Berlin.
According to this information. the An
glo-French forces not only lost enor-
mously in futile attacks against the
Bulgar positions near Prilep, but great
numbers of them were captured.
A great demonstration in Sofia is re-
ported over the visit of the first Ger
man Zeppelin. which brought the Duke
of Mecklenburg for a conference with
King Ferdinand. Starting at Temes.
var. seventy-two miles northeast OF
Belgrade, in Hungary, the airship was
aloft eight hours in its journey over
Southern Hungary. Northeastern Ser
bia and Northwestern Bulgaria.
Accompanied by members of the min
istry and an immense crowd, King
Ferdinand went personally to welcome
the duke. As the distinguished pas
senger alighted from the airship the
King exclaimed. This is one OF the
great moments OF my life" After a
general inspection by the crowd the
Zeppelin started on its return journey.
GERMAN OFFICIAL.
The official statement as given out
last night in Berlin was as follows:
The pursuit is being continued
vigorously everywhere:
According 10 details which have
come to hand. the booty taken at
Krusevac amounts TO 1903 cannon, al
most all modern. and a large guam
tity Of munitions and war material.
The army under General Boyad-
lief Bulgarian reports the capture
of $3.50 Serbians. The booty taken at
Nish is given as 100 cannon and that
at Leskovac as twelve cannon.
ANGLO-FRENCH OFFICIAL.
An official statement issued by the
Franco British staff at Salonica yester-
day and received here to-day says:
British troops, reinforced by new
division, occupy solidly the region
north of Dorian, and are operating IN
the direction OF Strumitsa, where en-
counters between British and Bul-
garian patrols have been reported.
The Bulgarian attack on krivolak
testifes to the anxiety caused By the
progress of French troops beyond the
Crena River and the occupation by
them Of the regions of Monzin,
Camandol and Dobrista, protecting
the routes to B;buna Pass.
Supply trains are circulating freely
between Guevgheli and Gradsko.
Lieutenant General Sir Charles l.
Monro is expected to arrive at once
from Flanders to take command OF
the British forces.
AUSTRIAN OFFICIAL.
From Vienna the following report
has been received:
Southeastern theatre, Austro- Hun
garian forces: The army Of General
Koevess has captured the strongly
defended height Of Okliuta, south
west of Ivanjica. and stormed the
Eldoveste southern spurs and tne
Jelnica Plateau. taking from the
enemy several parallel trenches.
Northwest of Krslievc the German
forces have advanced on both sldeS
of the Ibar River. Southwest OF kru'
sevac we have captured ground IN
the sector Of Alexandrovac. The Bull
parians have repulsed the enemy
near Nish-Alerniatz. to the left banh
of the southern Morsva.
MONTENEGRO OFFICIAL.
The Montenegrin official communica-
ton received here to-day says:
There was an artillery combat
along the entire Grahovo-N
front November S. Strong infantry
attacks against the army OF the San
lax Of Novibazar have all been re-
pulsed.