THE POWERS & WAR.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1562, 4 October 1912, Page 5

THE POWERS & WAR.

A NOTE OF WARNING. "VICTORY WILL MEAN NOTHING BUT GLORY." GREEK SHIPS FIRED ON. By TeleeraDh—Press Association— CoDyrleht (Rec. October 3, 9.15 p.ni.) Berlin, October 3. Horr von Kiderlin-Wacchlcr, Minister for Foreign Affairs, staffs thut.it is impossible for the Powers to permit changes in.the Territorial status quo in tho Balkans. The fact that tho only reward of victory will bo glory should have a tranquillising effect. The first result of war would be tho conclusion of peace between Italy and Turkey. . • It is also reported that Herr von Kider-lin-Waechter stated that nouo of the great Powers will Vo drawn into any coniliot, which will be localised. The "North German Gazotto" and "Lokal Anzeiger" also publish inspired stnteraents confirming the localisation of any outbreak. WAVE OF PATRIOTISM. NATIONAL UNITY EVOKED IN TURKEY. RUMANIA'S ATTITUDE. (Rec. October 3, 11.45 p.m.) Constantinople, October 3. A wave of patriotism is sweoping over Turkey and evoking in tho nation courage, unity, and self-sacrifico. ' The Committee of Union and Progress has issued a proclamation whole-heartedly supporting tho Government, and wealthy families are curtailing their expenses with a view to making contributions'to tho war funds. Haklti Bey, in a letter to tlio press, says the Balkan States are seeking aggrandisement by means of a -diminution of fho power of Austria and Rumania. Tho former would be enclosed by a new circle unsuited either to Germanism or to the Magyars. . This statement is regarded as significant, and, in conjunction with the Rumanian Minister's inter-view, and tho recent appointment of the King of Rumania as a Russian Field-Marshal is interpreted as indicating that Rumania will be on the . side of tho Balkan States. Constantinople, October 2. Public anger here is increasing; it is considered the time has comri to finish with troublesome- neighbours.for ever. The visit of the Rumanian Minister to the Porte is regarded as significant. The Greek Minister ha 3 protested that Greek vessels are bottled up in Turkish ports. POWERS' PROPOSALS. CESSATION OF MOBILISATION. TURKEY TO REFORM. (Rec. October 3, 11.45 p.m.) Vienna, October 3. The Emperor Francis Joseph has visited tho King of Greece, who is passing through Vienna on his way to Athens. The Emperor remarked to the King of Greece that he hoped and believed that despito tho difficult situation it would bo possible to avoid'.-war. ".' ~',..'"; '.■■■■• • ' The newspapers indicate that tho Powers are seeking to secure tho cessation of mobilisation in the Balkan States, provided it is. guaranteed that Turkey will likewise disarm and abstain from making an attack, and that the Porte is then induced to grant reforms in the shape of •a compromise. PRESSURE ON SERVIA. POWERS REQUEST RECALL OF TROOPS. .AN OFFICIAL REPLY. (Rec. October i, 0.00 a.m.) Belgrade, October 3. The Powers have requested Servia not to concentrate near the frontier lest tho situation should bo made worse. The Premier has replied that the com-mander-in-chief lias ordered the concen■tration, and it is hip duty to safeguard tho country's integrity. Precautions will, however, be taken to avoid any challenge on the part of Servia, who will gladly accept the Powers' good offices.It has been decided not to recall M. ■ Nenadovitoch, tho Servian Minister, from Constantinople. The Government has authorised the banks to make a larger note issue, thereby assisting them and the merchants to avoid tho declaration of a moratorium. London, October 3. A number of Servians in London, on being notified of the mobilisation, left to join the army. CREEK SHIPS FIRED ON. EUROPEAN CONFERENCE RUMOURED. I AGREEMENT WITH RUMANIA. (Reo. October 4, 0.55 a.m.) London, October 3. The "Daily Chronicle's" Constantinople correspondent states that tho Turkish forts on the Bosphorus attacked two Greek steamers. Tho Hellenic Minister has protested. It is rumoured that the Porto has received proposals for a formal European conference, with the object of avoiding war. The same correspondent asserts thot a Turco-Riimanian agreement was arranged when Turkey learned that the Balkan States wero arranging a military alliance. "DELIBERATELY PROVOCATIVE." (Rec. October 4, 0.55 a.m.) Athens, October 3. IA deep impression has been made in Greeco by the Porte's detention of a Greek steamer armed with a firman authorising it-to make the passage of the Dardanelles. The Porto contends that the steamer was authorised to enter but not to leave the straits. The act is regarded as deliberately provocative DETENTION'OF GREEK VESSELS. (Rec. October 3, 0.45 p.m.) Constantinople, October 3. Tho Greek steamers in Turkish waters are hurriedly being transferred to foreign ownership, in order to avoid detention for use as Turkish transports.. RUSSIAN DESIGNS. SECRET DESIRE FOR WAR 'ALLEGED Vienna, October 2. - The Bulgarian Minister had a lengthy consultation .with Count von Berchtokl, Austrian Foreign Minister. Some of lliu newspapers attack ftiifsia apropos hoi- alleged to.it army niobili?iition in ['aland. They argue lhat Ru<*in openly opposes but s-wretly desires "'or, and ask whether Eurooe has no power to

restrain tho Balkan States. Tho absence of such' influence, they say, shows that tho vaunted unity of tho Powers doea not exist. Tho Austro-lluiigarion Minister for War, General von AulVcnbeig, has announced .that troops in thn south-east hnvo been ordered to adopt the increased peace footing, M. SAZANOFF CRITICISED. St. Petersburg, October 2. The newspaper "Vovoo Vremya" supports the mobilisation of troups in Iho Balkans, and disapproves of M. Sazanoff's ' weakness and failure. It argues that he has done nothing except talk about Persia, without obtaining satisfaction, while the supremest concern for Russia is the Near Eastern question. FRONTIER SKIRMISHES. ALL-NIGHT FUSILLADE. (Rec. October 3, 11.45 p.m.) Constantinople, October 3. An all-night outpost fusillade occurred near Mustaphu, on tho border, near Adrianoplo. A number were wounded on both siiles. There aro unconfirmed reports of frontier collisions at Djuniaibala and Karatepe. ITALIAN REPRESENTATIONS. COUNSELS PEACE IN THE BALKANS. (Rec. October 3, 11.45 p.m.) , Rome, October 3. Semi-official Italian representatives at "Athens, Belgrade, Cettinje, and Sofia havo been instructed to counsel peace and moderation. Owing to the war Italy is precluded from making representations to Constantinople. MONTENEGRO EXCITED. A WAR DEMONSTRATION. Cetinje, October 2. There has been a great war demonstration here. The King and Crown Prince received an ovation. Tho King exhorted tho people to be patient and obedient, and pointed out that mobilisation did not mean war. TURKEY ISOLATED. RAILWAY TRAFFIC STOPPED. (Eec. October 3, 11.48 p.m.) London, October 3. Reports state that Bulgaria and Servia have stopped all railway traffic with Turkej'. TURKISH COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF. (Rec. October 3, 11.45 p.m.) Constantinople, October 3. Abdullah Pasha has been appointed Turkish Commander-in-Chief. BULGARIAN LOAN REFUSED. Paris, October 2. Various banks, acting on tho Government's advice, have refused a Bulgarian application for a loan of twenty million pounds; ANNEXATION OF CRETE. Vienna, October 2. It is reported that Greece, intends to proclaim the annexation of Crete. Athens, October 3. Crete is mobilising six thousand men. RUSSIAN RED CROSS READY. (Rec. October 3, 11.45 p.m.) . St. Petersburg, October 3.. The Russian Red Cross is mobilising and preparing detachmouts !pr servico in Servia and Bulgaria. LLOYD'S AND WAR RISKS. (Rec. October 3, 9.50 p.m.) London, October 3. The underwriters'and Lloyd's aro shy of the war risks, and state that tho public does not know what to think of the situation. . AVIATOR ENGAGED. (Rec. October 3, 11.45 p.m.) London, October 3. Bulgaria has engaged a prominent English aviator, and other engagements are contemplated.