TO ADRIANOPLE.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1809, 23 July 1913, Page 7

TO ADRIANOPLE.

OTTOMAN ARMY ON MARCH. TURKEY'S NOTE. CANNOT TREAT WITH BULGARIA. WAR FORESHADOWED. «r Telegraph—Press Association—Coprrlrlil Constantinople, July 21. Tho Porte, in a Note to tUo Powers, supplies reasons tor occupying Thrace and Adrianople, and announces that in future tho Turco-Bulgarian frontier will be the River Maritza., The Government, it is set forth, would have preferred to settle tho frontier question diplomatically, but tho Bulgarians, by their atrocities and barbarism in occupied territories, havs made it impossible to hope lor a diplomatic solution. This Note is regarded as foreshadowing a declaration of war, which is generally considered necessary in order to restore Turkey's liberty of action, in view of tho Treaty of London.

One hundred and fifty thousand troops aro marching on Adrianople.

(Rec. July 22, 11.15 p.m.) Constantinople, July 22. The Turks have occupied Bobacski. Tho main body of tho troops are expcctcd to enter Adrianople shortly. STATEMENT BY MR, ASQUITH. IF TURKEY DEFIES THE TREATY-P (Rec. July 22, 9.20 p.m.) ' London, July 22. Mr. Asquitli (the Prime Minister), speaking at tho Centenary Banquet at Birmingham, said that the spectacle with which they wero confronted ill the Near East was disheartening, and even repellent. Tho Allies were drenching the conquered teriitories with one another's bli'od, while Turkey, with Iho ink of tho Treaty of London not yet, dry, was advancing beyond tho agreed line, and endeavouring .to rccovor her lost territory. Not unnaturally, the nations of Europe had been profoundly moved by tho turn of events, and had domauded of thoso with whom, as a last resource, rested tho power and responsibility, to terminate this sombre chapter in European history. Britain had laboured unceasingly to preserve united action by tho Powers.' If, concluded the speaker, Turkey was ill-advised enough to defy the Treaty, then she must bo prepared for the bringing up of certain questions which would not be to her interest. Ho believed that a j speedy settlement was in sight.

SOFIA SURROUNDED. SHUT OFF FROM FOOD SUPPLIES., GREEK ATROCITIES ALLEGED. Belgrade, July 21. There have been several sharp encounttrs itf: various points, but no serious cn-i gagement. ! Tho : Servians have penetrated, into llulgnrian territory at Tchipven, and tho Jiiilg-iiriajj.9 flru retreating towards IVidiii. 'Vh-g Jiorvians hare now crossci) the frontier at four points. Sofia, ,lu\y 2). TMrty WioMsnml Humanimi troops linve reached Orklian (27 miles from Sofia) and Jo Etroplje (35 miles cast of Sofia). Rashi-Bazouks have devastated ilio country during the march on AdrinnoQle, and aro jioiv committing atrocities—pillaging and burning.

(Rec. July 22, 11.15 p.m.) London, July 22. It is the opinion in most European 'circles that Turkey will have to retire behind the Enos-Midia boundary line. Feeling: in Vienna in regard to tlio possible entry of the Allies into Sofia lias been somewhat allayed by the intimation that Rumania's troops will not advance any further, before Bulgaria has ken given an opportunity of accepting her opponents' terms. The Greeks' main army continues to advance. Its centre lies in front of tho Kresna Pass, while the Servians are in touch with tin? Rumanians' right wing, cutting off Widin, where three Bulgarian' brigades are stationed. Sofia is practically surrounded by half a million opponents. It is reported that Grace waives her claims to Kavala and Drama, contenting herself with Salonika and the hinterland of that port. This decision, it is calculated, will facilitate the peace .negotiations. Bulgaria has earnestly solicited'tho re-, opening of the port of Varna to tho Sofia railway, her main avenue of food supplies for the army and tho capital. The Bulgarian Legation at London alleges that the Greeks at Demirhissar, besides burning Bulgarian villages, massacred two hundred sick and wounded Bulgarian soldiers at Seres, sabitd all fleeing inhabitants nt Kilkish, and murdered a number of Bulgarian officers. (Rec. July 22, 11.15 p.m.) Sofia, July 22. Bulgarians have attacked Enver r ßey's cavalry division, which is operating before Adriano[>le.

BULGARIA. SUES FOR PEACE. (Reo. July 22, 11.15 p.m.) Bucharest, July 22. King Charles of Rumania, and M. Maioresco, the Premier, have received a telegram from King Ferdinand of Bulgaria and M. Glionadieff (Foreign Minister) respectively, suing for peace. AUSTRIANS SUMMONED TO THEIR REGIMENTS. Berne, July 21. Austrian subjects in Switzerland and officers on furlough have been ordered tu rejoin thoir regiments forthwith.