, 1916-11-25

her 2lst. 1t is further understood that the
King proposes TO consult with the Entente
Powers with n view to avoiding such u fall
ure rs occurred in the case of the Ministry
under Premier Kalogeropolous.
London, November 22nd.-Emperor Fran.
els Joseph died last night at 8 o'clock
at Schoeubrum Castle, according to o
Reuters despatch from Vienna by way
of Amsterdam. The first intimation re-
ceiv'd here that Emperor Francis Joseph's
health was again the subject of solicitation
was contained IN a despatch dated Nov. 12th
emanating from q Vienna News Agency,
which reported that the Emperor bad been
suffering for some days from a catarrhal
affection. Subsequent reports from various
sources more or less conflicting represented
that bis illness threatened to reach a critical
stage, from Vienna came assurances that he
was still able to give audiences to one or more
Ministers daily. Archduke Charles Francis,
grand nephew of Emperor Francis Joseph
became heir 10 the Throne of Austria. Hun
gary by the assassination OF Archduke Fran
els Ferdinand, prior to the outbreak of the
war. He has been in command of the Aus
trisn armies on various fronts during the
past two years.
Paris, Nov. 91st.-General Joffre has sent
a telegram to General Sarrail, commanding
in Macedonia, cordially CoDgratulating him
and his men for having taken Monastir. The
message includes a special general army or
der addressed to the officers and men Of the
army of the East praising them for having
driven the Germans and BuiRarians from
Western Macedonia. In conolusion the mes
sage says: You have deprived The enemy of
Monastir, tomorrow you will end It by beat
ing HIM.
Petlograd, Nov. 21st.-It Ia announced
officially that BAL persons have been killed
and GOT wounded by an explosion at Baks-
rllAa. The statement is as follows Ac-
cording to supplementary information the
humber OF persons killed by the explosion
at Bukaritza was found after clearing
the debris of masonry TO be three hundred
and forty. one, while the number Of persons
injured according to reports received from
hospitals amounts to 40 officers, 43T soldiers,
13l civilians aud 25 woman. or the crews
of British merchant ships 81 were killed and
20 injured. The large number of victims Is
expla ned by the fact that the explosion oc-
Cured during the dinner hour when the men
were resting in huts wrecked by the explosion.
London, Nov. 21st.-The official bulletin
from British Headquarters Ia France issued
tonight reads. During the day there was
considerable hostile Smelling against our front
on both sides of the Ancre. Elsewhere there
is noting to report. Yesterday our aeroplanes
cooperated successfully with our artillery.
Two Of our machines are missing.
Paris, Nov. 21st.-The communication is
sued y The War Office tonight on the cam
paign reads. The day was calm on the whole
front. The usual canuonnde occurred but
no infautry action. Aviation on the night of
Nov. 20-2l our bombing %aeroplanes dropped
about 100 shells on the enemy bivouao on the
rear Of the Somme front. Belgian com
munication. There is nothing particular
to report on the Belgian front. In the course
Of the past week our air squadrons were
very active. The aviation field at Ohistelles
and enemy environments were eficaciously
bombarded at night. Our pursuit aero
planes fought 25 engagements. III the course
of which several enemy machines were seen
to fall vertically.
London, November distributors Athens
correspondent telegraphing under yester-
days date says, The main discussion at this
morning session of the Grown Council
was regarding the refusal Of the Aus
trian and German Ministers to accept
Vice. Admiral Du Fournet's notice to leave
Greece aud the attitude to be taken by King
Constantine in the event of their demanding
his protection. It is learned that Premier
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