THE BALKAN WAR.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1678, 19 February 1913, Page 7

THE BALKAN WAR.

AUSTRIA AND THE ALLIES. OUTLOOK HOPEFUL. By Tckgraph-Prcfij Association-Copyright (Etc. February 19, 0.5 a.m.) ' Vienna, February 18. The situation is easier. The chief difference between Austria and Russia--is whether Diakova and Dibra should bo included in Albania. Both Rumania and Bulgaria asked for Russia's mediation. It is understood 'that Russia advised Bulgaria that -it would be desirable to meet' Rumania half-way. Count Berchtold (Austrian Minister for Foreign Affairs), in an inspired communication, 6tates that he is entirely satisfied with tho ■ result of Princo Hohcnlohe's mission. Both tho /Emperor FranzJoseph's and the Czar's letters justified the best hopes of tho friends of peace. In tho event of serious complications, ho effort would bo spared by either 6ido to uphold peace, and fully maintain the existing official and unofficial engagements of both countries. E.NVER BEY ATTACKED. ' WOUNDED BY ASSASSINS. ' Constantinople, February 11/ It is Tumoured that s on attempt to assassinate Enver Bey was made, and'that Enver was severely wounded. . ■: | J AUSTRIA EMPHATIC. THE ENLARGEMENT OF SERVIA. ■ Vienna, February 17; ■ It is understood that tho Empe;x>r Franz Josef'a letter to the Tsar emphatically declined.to allotf the formation of an enlarged Servia. . -,-..- FIRE IN CONSTANTINOPLE. MOSQUE OF ST. SOPHIA IN DANGER. Constantinople, February 17.A fire threatens tho luosquo of St. Sophia. ■ •' ' ': One hundred Bhops and' houses have been dostroyed. • THE ATTACK ON SCUTARI. A LULL IN THE FIGHTING/ - (Rec. February 18, 0.5 a.m.) > Cettinje,' February 18. Tho heavy Montenegrin, losses at Scutari have caused a pause in hostilities. The Servians are awaiting the arrival of heavy guns .aid reinforcements.' ( . TURKISH SOLDIER'S EXPLOIT. THEFT OF BULGARIAN PLANS.' : (Rec. February 18,U0.50 p.m.) ' ;'-.;'■ Constantinople, February 18. A Turkish soldier entered the Bulgarian camp at Dorkos, in disguise, stole important plans, and murdered the'sentry and a general staff officer. ' t SPY ARRESTED.';''i ■; ;■'/ (Reo. February..lß,''li,2o.p.m.) '.: V, , Bucharest, February 18. Golyescnu, a former artillery captain, has been arrested, for selling, presumably to Russia, documents and plans of Rumanian mbbflis'ation schenles. 1 '■'■<■. ''-,

peace envoy in London: '?• (Bee. February 18, 11.20 p.m.): ~. London, February 18. Tho Turkish Minister,' Hakki.Pasha, has arrived in London. It is understood ho will discuss peace proposals with Sir Ed-ward Grey (Secretary of Stato for Foreign Affairs). TURKISH 'CRUISER- SAILS. (Rec. February ID, 0.25 a.m.) \ Malta, February ]8. The Turkish cruiser namidich.has sailed, with lights out.