THE BALKAN SITUATION.
A SATISFACTORY SOLUTION. BRITISH AND RUSSIAN INFLUENCE. 13y Tolc.|?ranh.— -Frew Anr«>ci;ifJot).- OopyrJifnt Received May (5, n.lfi p.m. 1 ] London, Tuesday. The Ambassadors' Conference ie gratified at Iho satisfactory solution of
the impasse. Router Bays Britain exercised a separate strong influence on Nicholas, and Russia similarly. The Ambassadors' Conference suggested the joint naval officers should take over Scutari.
Sir Edward Grey reminded the conference that Austria and Italy were charged with the preparation a draft project regarding the States of Albania, which would bo submitted to the next meeting. MONTENEGRO'S TRUCULENCE.
NICHOLAS AS PEACEAKER. "THE WILL OF EUROPE." Received May <» r 11.15 p.m. Cettinjo, Tuesday. At the Council meeting tho StoreyMartinovitch party exercised a warlike ardour in (heir efforts to gain tho upper hand when the discussion was at its height. Nicholas, having conquered his own feelings, entered the Chamber to confront the Ministerial tempest. Ho said tho supremo interests of tho
country demand thai; "wo bow our heads as before the will of Europe." He pointed out the utter folly of war. "It would add another page to Montenegro history, but it would bo the last. 1 do not wind to close it your
history thus." Martinovitch, in a violent spoech, said after successfully storming Taraboach ho felt justified in levelling tho bitterest reproaches at those who had humbled Montenegro. He tendered the Ministry'-i resignation. King Nicholas telegraphed to Sir Edward Grey Montommro's attitude regarding Scutnri was inspired by tho eternal principles of justice sanctified by the history of conquests. "My dignity and that of my people does not allow us to submit to orders, therefore we place i,he destiny of Scutari in the hands of the Powers.'' Regrade, Tuesday. Political circles consider had Nicholas not acted as he did he would have : exposed himself and his dynasty to i great danger.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 565, 7 May 1913, Page 5
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