Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-04

against the enemy over the entire line
between Dead Man hill and Cumieres
Berlin claimed to have driven back the
French over the whole front. Paris ad-
mitted losses at some points. but de-
clared that all positions lost to the
enemy later were retaken.
The French. by concerted offensive
efforts, were able to score some success
against the Germans southwest of Dead
Man hill. and even Berlin admits that
these gains are being held
IDENTIFY is for the purpose of pressing
the French so
Wnn1d Remove far back be-
Menace to Flanks. Msn hin and
Cumieres that the menace of flanking
movements against German positions
will no longer exist. Furthermore it is
declared to be the crown princes de-
sire to gain Esnes and Chattancourt,
which would practically straighten the
German line operating in all sections to
the north. northeast and northwest OF
Verdun Continued gains between Dead
Man and Cumieres in the Corbeaux and
Caurettes woods would also enable the
Germans to bring a deadly fanking fire
upon the enemy in the Dead Man hill
section, thereby forcing evacuation OF
those positions. which up-to-date nave
proved to be well nigh inpenetrable. 1t
is declared absolutely necessary for the
Germans to score some SUCH great
success in this region before they can
hope to make good any gains on the
eastern side of the Meuse in that sec
ton between Douaumont and Naux,
which, after all. is believed to be the
real key to Serdun.
In this region the Germans also have
directed tremendous attacks during the
week. and according to both Paris and
Berlin have been able to score ma
terial success. French first-line posi-
tons over a distance of two miles hav-
ing been evacuated by the defenders
of the great fortress.
While the conflict a Nerdun proceeds
interesting events are coming to pass
in the Balkan regions, events which
may force another nation into the great
war. Every indication az the present
juncture is that fighting of most seri-
Gus character soon will be waged along
the whole Macedonian front. Bulgaria
admits that the allies have dispatched
a greater part of their 100000 men at
Saloniki to the coming battle regions.
Nearly 1905 rejuvenated Serbian SOL
diers have been landed at this port
from allied transports which conveyed
them from Corfu the Bulgarians have
invaded Greece and from vantage
points are said to be Smelling allied
lines There has been considerable in
fantry and artillery fighting on the
Gieygeli Dorian front.
But the one event which may be Of far
reaching character is the invasion Of
Greece by Bull
Bulgar Invasion gar'an forces
led by Germans
largely with German guns. The Buisars
are said to number 10000 men, and after
Selling the Greek forts Of Rupel Drago-
tin. spatovo and Kanevo are reported to
be marching toward the AEGEAN seaport
of kavalla northeast of Saloniki. The
Bulgarian invasion is declared to have
been the result Of agreement with the
Grecian government and that of Sofia
This report is given credence by the fact
that the Greek forces occupying the forts
gave practically no resistance, u any
at all, to the oncoming Bulgarians
The invasion Of the Bulgarians has
been the signal for decidedly explosive
outbursts on the part OF the followers of
former Premier NenZelos, who have
been cAmoring for participation in the
present war on the side of the entente
powers The Grecian governmnt. how
ever. represented by King Constantine.
has insisted on neutrality OF the strict
est sort The government always has been
the victor in the fight to force participa
ton In the struggle, but not during this
war have popular Grecian sentiment and
prejudces been aroused by actual Bull
garisn invasion. a hoodoo which con-
stantly has hung over Greece for many
decades. The fact that the Bulgars have
even set foot on Grecian Macedonia is
sufficient reason to Immediately throw
the strength of tireece's armies into the
scales in behalf OF the entente and against
the central powers and their allies, &C
cording TO the war advocates of Athens.
Serious disorders have broken out in
many sections Of Greece. according to
dispatches from various points. these
being Of such character as TO force the
calling out Of troops to suppress them.
Former Premier Nenizelos, who de-
clsres Greece il losing her chance of
future betterment and strength by her
policy of inaction, has seized the Bull
garian invasion as pretext for further
vicious attacks upon the government
Greece faces another contingency
She must reckon with economic pres
Must Reckon on entente powers.
Entente Pressure. =. $500.
| imports from allied countries for her
| food supplies and other stores The
entente. by forcing blockade of
Grecian ports, may force the hand Of
King Constantine to such a point that
| he will be made to listen TO the home
| demands for war. Once before the
allies brought this brand Of pressure
upon Greece and Greece was forced to
accede to their demands At the same
| time she forcibly was reminded of what
might happen in case she became too
| obstreperous in opposing the entente
Facing as he does possible overthrow
Of his government through the aroused
| ire Of the Grecian people who are
weary Of inaction and pressure from
the outside. King Constantine Ia forced
| to steer treacherouS cour~> Fop 1T.