THE BALKANS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 38, 8 October 1912, Page 6

THE BALKANS.

reforms. (By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.', (United Press Association.) London, October 7. The “Daily Telegraph’s” Constantinople correspondent says that as a result of t)io efforts of the Triple Entente’s Ambassadors thb Porto has accepted the application of Article 23 of the Treaty of Berlin to Macedonia and Roumelia, granting reforms similar to those of Crete. i THE EFFECT OF FINANCE. London, October 7. Financial authorities state that the Balkans are looking ,to Pam to finance them. France issued them several loans lastj'oar, two of iVWcn show that considerable balances remain at Paris at the borrowers credit. If tne Parisian banks attempt to curb the fire-eaters by cutting off. supplies, bmvia and Bulgaria may hgnt vviih papu money. In the last resort, London must support Pans.

SCOUTS REPLACE RESERVISTS. Belgrade, October 7. Three thousand Boy Scouts have been accepted as messengers ami clerks in the public services, replacing the reservists. AGITATORS AT WORN. Constantinople, October 7. Collisions nave occurred on the Turkish and Greek frontier) between the guards at Metzostp. Bulgarian and Servian agitators.aic stirring Up revolts at Monastir and Novibuzar. . , lae Turks frustrated a Servian attempt to cross tne frontier at Bahka. Sofia, Octooer i. Parliament has assented to a state of siege and a moratorium for tnree months. . Tne. Minister of Finance has been Authorised to curtail tne salaries ol public oilicials by 10 to 30 per cent. DIPLOMATISTS AT VARIANCE. NEWSPAPER VIEWS. / AUSTRIA APPREHENSIVE OF SERVIA. (Received 8.15 a.m.) Paris, October 7. It is reported that Sir Edward Grey takes exception to the phrase wherein the Powers resolved to take a hand in the realisation of reforms which M. Poincaire and M. Sazonoif deem essential. Sir Edward Grey considers the working incompatible with Turkey’s , independence, and reduces her to the level of Persia. I The Teipps criticises England, and says that; her attitude is so different in humanitarian enthusiasm to that of 1876. Austria would substitute, .the word Macedonia for Carlatian ,and the poputetiojl’preferred ,a> verbal represehta 1 .tinn' Pbrte to, written commitlit It _K" T but null M.x' *‘.‘l 1' iMcauonfi.. ■ ( .■ . ~,•, t, ■ .: j, Austria dislikes the role of policeman, Which might prove to bo, expensive and 1 S <)f | 'Tustriaii , Trail*) with the Balkans. ' She could prevent Servia annexing, but, it is asked, who would make Bulgaria withdraw if victorious; certainly not Russia, the - -paper adtjs,. | apprehensive of a Sdi-viaiVrinvasibn of Novi Bazaar, and fears the G.reeks Salonika.

Rome, October 7

Italy joins with tho Powers,., .hut declines to interfere until peace is conck^edif- ts ' " ■ S ' , - T ’'' *'■ j; Constantinople, October 7. It i| reported that the Porte is applying the Macedonian reforms drawn up in ■IBBO for Oriental Bonmelia. A Cpurtmartial condemned a Moslem to death for the Kochana massacre ;; sentenced another to penal servitude, and several to minor sentences. Russia,is threatening to demand tho indemnity from Turkey for detaining Russian grain, which, was being carried by Greek ships.

DIFFICULTIES IN THE WAY

THE GREAT POWERS NOT LIKELY

TO BE INVOLVED

(Received 9 a.ra.) London, October 7

Sir Edward ‘Grey, replying to Mr Bonar Law, said it would be difficult for Turkey to proceed with reforms in view of mobilisation. Likewise it would be difficult to convince the Balkan States that tho promised reforms would he effective in promoting the welfare of Macedonia; hence the Powers agreed on collective ships to overcome these difficulties by means of representations to the Balkan States and to Constantinople. He believed if peace were broken, more of the Great Powers would be involved. Constantinople, October 7.

Eleven Greek merchantmen, which wore detained in tiie Dardanelles, have proceeded to Constantinople. OUTLOOK MORE HOPEFUL. Austria and Russia, on behalf of the Powers, are making joint representations to the Balkan States, and the Powers pre making collective representations to the Porte.

The outlook for peace is now more hopeful.

“ALLAH AKHAA.”

Calcutta, October 7

An enormous meeting of Moslems adopted a violent, resolution regarding the Balkans. Speakers accused the Christian Powers of conspiring to rob t)ie Moslem of territories, and added that the cry “Allah Akhaa” would he resounded throughout the world.