THE BALKANS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 442, 26 February 1909, Page 7

THE BALKANS.

AUSTRIA'S ATTITUDE. "A JOINT IMPRESSIVE '.WARNING." NEW POLITICAL COALITION. (DT TKI.EGRAPU—I'ItUS ASSOCUIION—COVrntGBT ) London, Fobruary 24. In declining to join in tho fnondly remonstrances to Austria, Germany suggests a joint impressive warning. It is stated in Vienna that until Servia relinquishes her territorial claims, Baron von Aohrenthal, Minister for Foreign Affairs, will not formulate any economic concessions. The "Timos's" Belgrade correspondent Bays that the mainspring of tho now political coalition will be found in M. Pasiteh's appointment. Ho adds that tho country has somo nght to antioipato an oxtncation—one way or another—from the present perilous situa-

BRITAIN AND BULGARIA. ' Bolgrade, February 24. Great Britain has informed Bulgaria, also . the Port*, that she will recognise tho independence of Bulgaria when tho differences between that covmtry and Turkey are settled, and Turkey signifies her readiness to do like-' wise j (Rec. February 25, 10.35 p.m.) i London, February 25. ' The statement made by Sir Edward Grey in reply to Bulgaria's inquiry intimated Britain's willingness to recognise Bulgaria's independence when Turkey and tho other parties to the Berlin Treaty are willing to recognise it. AUSTRIA'S MILITARY PREPARATIONS.

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