14 OCTOBER 1916, Page 1

Meanwhile it would appear that the Rumanians have got the

mastery of their assailants in the Dobrudja. Here they are holding their own, and more than holding their own. The next point to be insisted upon is that the forces of the Allies in the Balkans will do everything in their power—as a matter of fact we believe they are already doing this—to relieve the pressure upon Rumania. Obligations alike of security and honour make it imperative that Rumania's interests shall be our first concern in the Balkans.