BALKAN PEACE.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1756, 22 May 1913, Page 5

BALKAN PEACE.

ALLIES STILL DALLYING,

BULGARIA READY TO SIGN.

THE AMBASSADORS AUTHORITATIVE

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(Ecc. May 2t, 11.20 p.m.)

London, May 21. , Tho Allies' delegates have conferred on the question of tho drafted modifications in tho poaco terms. It is now intended to make clear that tho Allies claim tlio right: to discuss tho settlement of tho Albanian and Aegean Island questions. M. DaneiY, President of the Biflgariau Sobranje, did not object to tlio modifications, but regarded them as unnecessary. Ho was prepared to wait o. day or two pending their submission to the Powers, but Bulgaria was prepared to sign tho treaty as it stands. Ho explained that Bulgaria desired an immediate peace as the country was involved in a heavy cxin keeping an army in the field. Tho Servian reservations to tho conclusion of peace are chiefly connected with guarantees giving Servia an Adriatic port, and more olliciont assurances, which are stated to be necessary in view of tho unsettled condition of Albania. It is understood that, Sir Juhvard Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has assured Servia that, "to Ambassadors' decision will be binding, and other guarantees are not needed.

.AMBASSADORS' OPINION. ALLIES SHOULD SIGN AT ONCE. (Hoc. Mv -1. U-'- 0 l'- 1 "-) London, May 21. The Ambassadors' Conference discussed the Austro-ltalian tchemo for tho future government of Albania. Tho conference was unanimous that tho Allies should su:n (he penco preliminaries forthwith. emphasising (hut the signing of posoo with Turkey would not alt pot their riiTh: to discuss with the Powers qucslious lei: with them for decision.

THE FINANCIAL PROBLEM. "ONLY A CONSULTATIVE VOICE." (Rec. May 21, 11.CO p.m.) London, May 21. The Powers have decided that tho Allies shall only have a consultative voice on the technical commission which meets in Paris to settle the financial problems arising out of the war. It is thought that a further hindranco to tho signing of the peace treaty is likely to arise over this point. BITTER FEELING EVINCED. CRIMINALLY FORCED ALLIANCE. Vienna, May 20. Bitter feeling continues at Sofia and Belgrade. Bulgarian papers declare that the Baikal .League belongs to tho past. The "Votcherna .Posta," a Sofia daily paper, severely attacks Servia. It says: "Tho alleged alliance with Servia was criminally forced upon us from abroad, against our national aims."

ALLIES' INTRIGUES. EEtfAED PEACE SETTLEMENTS. London, May 20. The Allies' intrigues are seriously retarding tho Peacc Conference, Bulgaria and Turkey are ready to sign a basis of peace. M. Dane®, President of tho Bulgarian Sotranje, suggests that as hostilities were stopped by the Powers, the latter have a monl obligation to see that a peace treaty is signed without delay. He recommends that the suggested amendments of Servia and Greece should be considered after a formal peace treaty has been signed.

THE CONQUERED TERRITORY. PROPOSED DIVISION. London, May 20. A statement circulated shows that the conquered territory totals" 160,000 kilometres (G0,234 square miles). Bulgaria propose to take 87,000 kilometres (33,582 square miles), Servia 20,000 (10,03G), Montenegro (7000 (2702), and Greeco 11,000 (12'16), Turkey retaining 12,000 (4032), Albania 20,000 (10,030). Servia and Grceeo propose that Bulgaria should tako 01,000 kilometres (23,516 square miles), Servia 30,000 (13,890), Montenegro 7000 (2702), Greece 27,000 (10,422).