, 1916-09-16

trality.
Paris. Sept. misunderstanding the
stout resistance of the Teutonic Allies, the
Serbian troops on the Macedonian front have
made important progress at vaIions points,
it is announced by The War Office.
Violent fighting is in progress III the
vicinity of Lake Ostrovo, where the
Selbians have gained considerable ground.
Italian troops are in action on the
front in the Struma region, the officiai
announcement discloses. The stOteme is
as follows: On the Strumn front no change
in the situation is reported. Very lively
cannonading continues in the region Of Bellies
mountains. Italian troops are engaged in
the direction of ButkoYo (near the Struma
Is miles west OF Demirhiss0r). On both
sides Of the Vardar allied artillery sharply
bombarded Bulgarian organizations to he
north Of Makukova and Maiadog. On our lett
wing the offensive operations Of the Serbian
army are being actively pursued, despite the
lively resistance Of the enemy. Northwest
OF kostil the Serbians occupied mn important
position after engagements, il which the
enemy suffered heavy losses. In the
direction of KamakcalRn the Serbian
advance guard fought its way for
ward. Northwest and west Of Lake Ostro-
vo sharp engagements are in progress,
Southwest Of the lake our troops made an
important advance, and our artillery set on
fire several places occupied by the Buigori-
ans.
London, Sept. l3tb.-Tbe Bulgorion
troops which took the Danube fortress of
SiIistria in Rumania's capture Of which was
announced by the Germpn War Office on Mon
day, apparently did not take prisoner any con-
siderable number Of Rumoniaus.
Paris, Sept. l3th.-Italian troops have
joined in the general allied offensive in
Greece and are fighting near Butkovy dunno,
1t was officially announced today. Despite
heavy Bulgarian resistance the Serbians
are continuing their advance. They have
occupied an important position north Of Kos
tl and are advancing toward Koitmatchold.
South Of Ostroyo lake the French made an
important advance. Allied artillery is hom~
binding enemy positions on both sides of the
VArdar.
Rome, Sept 13th-Italian troops operating
on the Macedonian front have defeated and
driven back Bulgarian detachments near nike
Bulkoya, west of the Vnrdar, the War Office
announced today in reporting on The situa-
ton in the Balkans. The statement saws:
Solonika front: On Monday and Tuesday in
the district west of Butkovo lake our columns
had skirmiabes with Bulgarian detachments
which were driven in beyond the Demnhis-
sal Dorian railway line.
Salonika, Sept, 13th-The Serbian official
communication issued today says: A violent
artillery duel was started by the Serbiana
yesterday. Serbian infantry at points ex-
PEELED the Bulgarians from their advanced
positions and occupied them. The Bulga-
riau counter attacks in the course Of the
night we're completely repulsed, whereas the
Serbian attacks carried out during the night
were successful.
London, Sept. 13th.-Tbe War Office
communication issued this evening says con-
ce ming the fighting on the British front in
France. The general situation is unchanged.
An attack made last night on our lines from
the region Of the Mouquet farm was stopped
by our fire, and the enemy driven back 10
his trenches with considerable loss. The
hostile artillery activity is normal.
London, Sept. 13th.-The official Bu!gari-
an statement of Sept. 18th, whichswas receiv-
ed here today says the Rumanians retired on
both sides of the Danube, pursued by
our cavalry. (Although this translation
of the Bulgarian statement, if taken
literally, indicates that the Bulgarians
have forced a passage of the Danube, it
is improbable that the Bulgarian War Office
meant to convey this meaning. The Bull
parian report of the following dav makes