The British destroyer _Velox_ is mined off the Nab lightship. Oct. 26 (Tues.) The British transport _Marquette_ is torpedoed in the Ægean. Oct. 27 (Wed.) French troops effect a junction with the Serbians at Veles. The French and British are in position across the Vardar. The Russian Black Sea Fleet bombards Varna. Oct. 28 (Thur.) The French Ministry resigns: M. Briand becomes Premier (see March 17, 1917). King George is thrown from his horse and injured in France. Sir Charles Monro assumes command in Gallipoli. H.M.S. _Argyll_ (cruiser) is wrecked off the east coast of Scotland (no lives lost). Oct. 29 (Fri.) Veles is retaken by the Bulgarians (see Oct. 21 and 25). The British mine-sweeper _Hythe_ is sunk off Gallipoli. Oct. 30 (Sat.) The Germans capture the Butte of Tahure. The Serbian arsenal at Kragujevatz is captured by the Austrians. The Cameroons:--Eseka is captured by the Allies. Oct. 31 (Sun.) A Russian counter-offensive near Dvinsk begins. Nov. 2 (Tues.) A Russian success on the Strypa: 5000 prisoners are taken. An Italian success on the Isonzo front. Nov. 3 (Wed.) The Russians advance south-east of Dvinsk. The British transport _Woodfield_ is sunk by a submarine off Morocco (loss of life small). The Cameroons:--Tibati is occupied by the Allies. Nov. 4 (Thur.) The resignation of M. Zaimis, the Greek Premier, is announced (see Oct. 5). Turkish attacks at Anzac are repulsed. Nov. 5 (Fri.) The Russians force back the Germans in the Riga district. Serbia:--Nish is captured by the Bulgarians after three days' fierce fighting. The main German and Bulgarian forces effect a junction at Krivivir, north of Nish. Nov. 6 (Sat.) M. Skouloudis becomes Greek Premier (see June 22, 1916). A British success at Bango Mountain in the Cameroons. The British submarine E20 is lost in the Dardanelles. Nov. 7 (Sun.) A Note is received from the U.S.A. protesting against the maritime policy of Great Britain and France. The Russians capture Olai (west of Riga). A German submarine sinks the Italian liner _Ancona_ off Sardinia; many are drowned, including 25 Americans. A British submarine sinks the German light cruiser _Undine_ in the Baltic. Nov. 9 (Tues.) A Russian victory near Kolki, on the Styr: 3500 prisoners are taken. Nov. 10 (Wed.) Heavy fighting between the Russians and the Germans near Riga. Nov. 11 (Thur.) The War Committee of the British Cabinet is appointed. Mr. Churchill leaves the Government. A Russian victory at Kemmern near Riga: the Germans are forced to retreat. Nov. 12 (Fri.) The Germans henceforward control the railway from Belgrade to Constantinople. Mesopotamia:--The British under General Townshend advance on Ctesiphon. Nov. 14 (Sun.) Fierce fighting for the 'Labyrinth' in Artois. An Austrian air-raid on Verona. Nov. 15 (Mon.) An Austrian success on the Styr. Gallipoli:--A successful attack is made on Turkish trenches by the 52nd Division. Nov. 16 (Tues.)