Progress of the Balkan War

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 45, 17 October 1912, Page 5

Progress of the Balkan War

“INEVITABLY USELESS WAR.” (By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright., (United Press Association.) Constantinople, October 1(3. Kiamil Pasha, interviewed, said, that the war in the Balkans was iiiov-, itably useless. It was really a war between Austria and Russia, if iur-j key wins Austria will lieu-fit. and il i sue loses Russia wilt profit. Englandi should exert her influence, to tcnmn-l ate the war and restrain Greece, j whoso alliance with Bulgaria is un-j natural. Belgrade, October IG. It is reported that Montenegro is already embarrassed with the problem of feeding her prisoners. I lirco armies are forming in bervia. Two will march to (jskub from different points, and the third will endeavour to cross Nobibazar and join the Montenegrins. Fighting ac xlistovac has ceased, and the Turks have retired across the frontier. BOEV! BA RDM ENT AT KRIVA. Cettinje, October 10. The works wore bombarded and burned at Kriva, near Palankap.iss, after first permitting the peasant women to leave. A Bulgarian insurgent loader perished. The Montenegrins had 250 killed and SOU wounded, at Tarabosch. RETALIATION FOR ATROCITIES. Constantinople, October 1(3. Tho brutality of Ess id’s troops goaded the clans further south to revolt. The Turks burned and pillaged everything, and ravished and murae.ed .our girls, whereupon the clansmen butchered Essad’s rearguard. ALBANIA AIDS MONTENEGRO. Vienna, October 10. Tho ‘Reichepost’ states that the Catholic Albanians are si dug with trie Montenegrins in showing gratitude and hospitality to the Malissori and to refugees.

THE POWERS TO LOOK ON.

Berlin, October 16. Herr von Kildenlin-Waechter, Minister for Foreign Affairs, in a. speech at a banmiet of delegates to the Exhibitions Conference, said that he was firmly convinced that none of the States there represented would be af footed by events in South-East Europe. Thp Powvrs had come to an ua derstanding with a view to con fining the disturbances locally, and witldgooa will on all .sides a spread of the conflagration' would be prevented.; In case of necessity, a' clearing ,of the debris and rebuilding_ on' the‘site of the fire would lie darned out'by friendly co-operation. This hope has' been strengthened by .tlrs news of noa.ee.being Signed hetw'efcn Italy' ana 'Tillhey. Thoi/newspapers have coolly received th& proposal.' aiid 'ard doubtful ;whethof it'is possible liow Tliat the war j-inni-ni '«■ v Vo .„ ; ! th fel. bi^/Ai^isl Constantinople, October 16. The Porte has decided that the Aote decs not merit a reply. It considers that the Balkans are wanting in deference in rejecting the Powers’ mediation. f Advjces, .frau, Mitroyitza state that the * •werVlrfiffc * 'Have bt'dvhilhe'd, * ffifetweejn Vranja and Tibefoheh. The local population is arming and hurrying, to the frontier. Advices from Uskub state that the Servians began the attack on Tibefoheh and along the frontier, and after arming the Servian population, advanced to the interior. Fighting eciftinues. ,T ROYAL PROCLAMATION OF WAR. Sofia, October 16. Turkey’s answer to ybhe Powers is regarded as an indirect reply to the Balkan States’ memorandum. Owing to the recall of the Turkish Ministers, the allies have decide to announce war by Royal proclamation, which is expected to-day. Turkish interests in Bulgaria will be confined to Germany. GREEK VESSELS AND OFFICERS. Constantinople, October 16. The Porto has released the Greek vessels laden with foreign cargoes. German officers in the Ottoman Army are resigning their German commissions to join the Turks. It is hinted that they will be reinstated in the Gorman Army at the'conclusion of peace. Thousands of Albanians^are marching to the relief of Scutari. (Received 17, 9,0, a.m.) Constantinople. October 16.

There are two Turkish battleship* and two cruisers at the, mouth of the Black Sea. It is helicvetHJie intention is to 'throw an army oifthe Bulgarian Coast, because many transports are available, and troops are waiting at the Black Sea ports. Podgorit/a, October 10. King Nicholas received the captured officers with the utmost courtesy, and complimented them on their heroism, and promised thorn knightly hospitality. (Received 17, 10.50 a.in.) Pa’da, ()( urn.,-- 10. A Council of Ministers and M. Poincare discussed the Balkan situation. It is stated that all the Powers arc daily exchanging views with the object of localisation of the war. Belgrade, .October 10. ' The Turkish Minister has left without a. passport. ___ W C STL AM D RAILWAY MEN. (Fer Press Aissociation.) Greymonth, October 17. The Westland Railway Officers’ Institute passed a series of resolutions objecting to the treatment the officers’ petition received from the Minister, and urging Parliament to take action so as to place the first division on an equality with the Post and Telegraph Service. Every farmer will find that a few Bee Hives will prove a most beneficial investment. While only raising enough honey to keep his own home supplied, he can at the same time gain that practical knowledge and experience which will enable him to launch out on more extensive operations, with a good prospect of success. The occupation possesses a peculiar fascination, and is almost a form m relaxation to many farmers and their families. Beginners should commence on a. small scale, learn the ways o) bees, how to handle them, and what kind of equipment to use. Make the hoes pay for themselves and for additional appliances, as well as providing some profit, and allow the business to grow grade all v, until it becomes a huge money-making concern.-—McMii-1 1 n and Eredric, Soocialists in Loekcopers’ Supplies. Pole Agents for Alliance Dove-tailed Hives and Accessories. x