THE BALKANS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1742, 6 May 1913, Page 5

THE BALKANS.

AUSTRO-ITALIAN PREPARATIONS.

FOR INVASION OF ALBANIA. SITUATION OF GRAYEST PERIL. By Telegraph—Press Association— Oopyrlfhl (Hoc. May 5, 11.30 p.m.) Vienna, May 5. Some of (ho leading newspapers view tlio proposed Aiistro-Italian invasion of Albania with consternation, and regard it as involving the gravest perils without any necessary compensations. . Th® "Neue Freie Presse" fears that such an occupation would divide Austria's strength as a Central European Power at a critical moment. Other papers say that Austria will have the hateful part of the work, whilo Italy will derive the benefit. (ltec. May 5, 10.30 p.m.) Paris, May 5. There aro evidences from the negotiations between Austria and Italy that they contemplate tlio pacification of Albania by establishing spheres of inilucnco instead of by carrying out (ho European Concert's policy. (Rec. May 5, 10.30 p.m.) Rome, May 5. An expedition for co-operating with Austria in any operations in Albania is being got ready. SCUTARI DISPUTE. VARYING PHASES OF THE CRISIS. "WILL NOT SUBMIT." London, May 1. King Nicholas of Montenegro, interviewed by "I/O Temps," said: "We won't submit to Austrian violence. If attacked wo will bo beaten, but tho defeat will cost Austria dearer than Algeria did Prance, the Caucasus Uussm, or the Transvaal Britain." DECISION TO YIELD. MONTENEGRIN CABINET "RESIGNS.

London, May 4. Renter's Cetinjc correspondent says King Nicholas presided at a Council ol' War, Which yielded to the demands of the Powers. '' ■ (lice. May 5, 11.30 p.m.) Cctinje, May 5. It is believed that the decision of tho Council of War was carricd by two votes. Parliament lias been summoned for Thursday to ratify the decision to evacuate Scutari. It- is officially stated that the Cabinet has resigned owing to opposition to the Council of War's decision. THE AMBASSADORS' HINT. Berlin, May i, Tho "North German Gazette" says that at the last meeting tho Ambassadors, encouraged by «. Montenegrin communication, extended tho time for tho evacuation of Scutari, but impressed on King Nicholas that only if Scutari was peaceably evacuated ceuld Montenegro reckon on the Powers' contemplated help to improve tho economic position, of the country. Tho paper adds: "Tho proclamation of Scutari as the capital (of Montenegro) and the occupation, of tho Albanian coast would destroy tho hops of a peaceful settlement." I ITALY'S AND AUSTRIA'S VIEWS. Vienna, May d. It is reported that Italy desires action against Scutari alone, while Austria considers more comprehensive measures necessary. SHADOW ON THE THRESHOLD. SOLUTION~HOPED rou. London, May 4. Mr. Winston Churchill, speaking at a Koyal Academy banquet, said tho times were stormy and a shadow darkened tho threshold of European civilisation, but he believed it would pays. Lord Morlcy said there was every reason to believo that Monday would reveal a solution of flio crisis in tho Balkans.

MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED. IN BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA'. Vienna, May i. All tho Servian and Sooialist organisations in Bosnia-Herzegovina have been dissolved, and strict press censorship is being maintained. Austria has proclaimed martial law in Bosnia-Herzegovina. IN AEGEAN ISLANDS. Athens, May 4. Martial law has hcen established in such of the Aegean Islands as are in tho occupation of Greece. AT CHATALJA. CORDIAL RELATIONS PREVAIL. Sofia, May 4. Cordial relations aro reported to exist between tho Bulgarian and Turkish troops at Ohatalja. ESSAD PASHA. FIGHT WITH DJAVID PASHA, London, May 4. Advices from Cetinjo state that Essad PaWia and Djavid Pasha had a severe fight near Durazzo, and ttiat Djavid was defeated and fled. Essad has entered Dnrnzzo. A PROMISE. Sofia, May 4. Essad Pasha has promised rectification of the sontiiorn frontier of Albania in Greece's favour. DEPARTURE OF THE SERVIANS. (Rcc. May 5, 10.30 p.m.) Corfu, May 5. The Servians have completely evacuated Albania. After their flag had been hauled down at Durazzo, five thousand of Essad Paslm's troops occupied the town and hoisted tho Turkish ilag. .... MIGRATION FROM SALONIKA.' (Rcc. May 5, 10.30 p.m.) Athens, May !>. Greek steamers, carrying six thousand Mussulman refugees, have left Salonika for Asia Minor. THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. CONFERENCE ON MAY. *2. Constantinople, May 4. Tho Porte has accepted tho Powers' request to cease hostilities, ami has suggested London as the meeting place for peace negotiations, which will commence on May 12. llaliki has refused the position of first peace plenipotentiary. DELEGATES APPOINTED. Illec. May 5, 10.30 p.m.) Constantinople, May j. Zi/.ni Pa-lia, Hatzaria Ell'eixli. and i!e>.liid Hey have appointed the peace delegates. Hilmi Paska declined amioiulment,