Progress of the Balkan War

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 69, 14 November 1912, Page 5

Progress of the Balkan War

THE BASIS OF PEACE.

(By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright

(United Press Association.) Constantinople, November 13. With reference to Turkey’s appeal for mediation, the Powers have informed tire Porte that the Balkans are ready to hear suggestions regirding a basis of peace. Turkey lias replied that the Balkans initiated the war, and ought to be the first to declare what their demands are. The Hibernia and other warships have reached Smyrna.

PREPARATIONS AT MONASTIR.

Athens, November 13. Riza Pasha, at Monastir, is preparing a vigorous resistance. The King of the Hellenes, Prince George, and Princess Alice were ovationed on arrival at Salonika. Houses were decorated with the flags of the Balkan allies. AUSTRIA AND SERVIA. Belgrade, November 13. Austria-Hungary has offered preferciitial treatment to industry and commerce in Servia, and has also proposed that the latter should be satisfied with an outlet in the Aegean Sea instead of in the Adriatic. .VI. Basics lias reserved bis reply until the-allies have been consulted. He Inffi personally urged the Austro-Hun-garian Minister to endeavour to secure the relinquishment of demands calculated to increase ill-feeling in Servia towards Austria-Hungary. Berlin, November 13. The ‘Lokalan Zeiger’- and some othei newspapers anticipate King Peter’s co-operation in the efforts to reach an understanding with Austria. Incy warn him against military operations on the Adriatic, adding that the Austrian and Italian squadrons are under orders to make a joint demonstration if necessary. Vienna, November 13. The ‘None Weiner Tageblatt’ publishes a semi-official Note, threatening Servia with Triple Alliance military measures if she is obdurate.

The Bulgarian Consul-General at Budapest!) declares that M. Daneff is negotiating on behalf cf all the Balkan States. M. Daneff, interviewed, said that the Balkans intend to remain closely allied with each other. The ‘Rcichpost’ says that the Montenegrins were driven from tae plains south of Scutari, and are now on the banks of the Bojana River.

OCCUPATION OF SALONIKA. Sofia, November 13. It is announced that a Bulgarian division entered Salonika simultaneously with a Servian regiment on Saturday. Civil administration is being carried on by the three allied States. SHORT OF FOOD. Sofia, November 13. Christian deserters report that the garrison at Adrianople is short of provisions. A loaf of bread constitutes two days’ rations for two soldiers. It is officially announced that the Bulgarians reached the Chataldja lines unopposed, and have also occup od Madia.

The Bulgarian occupation of Strurnnitza and Bunrrhissar is confirmed. Belgrade, November 13. The Greek General Sovizo has arrived at Uskub. He informed King Peter that 80,000 Greeks were before Salonika. He proposed,to divide them to assist the Bulgarians at Chataldja and the Servians at Monastir and Idrissafir. Three thousand Albanians have surrendered and sworn allegiance to Servia.

BELGIUM SELF-RELIANT. Received 10.45 a.m.) Brussels, November 13. The Premier in Parliament stated that the Powers guaranteeing the independence of the country were divided into opposing camps, and Belgium must rely on herself. The Government was anxious, but Imped Parliament would vote the necessary measures to defend their independence. The declaration has created a profound impression. Belgrade, November 13. Genera] Yankovitch is marching 123 miles in inhospitable country to occupy Durazzo, Servia believing the Powers will more readily sanction its acquisition if the army has previously occupied it. Sofia, November 13.

It is semi-officially stated that a desperate, sortie was made ■from Adnanoplo on Tuesday. After five hours’ severe fighting, the foi;ce was driven back with heavy losses. The newspapers are more optimistic, and believe that the isolated questions arising from the Balkans will be postponed. ‘The Times’ says that Mr. Asquith’s remarkable speech had a calming effect rarely attained by words even from a Prime Minister. Berlin, November 13. The Tageblatt says an araHHe solution is in sight. Servia is willing to consider the possession of an Albanian port connected with Servia, which means a neutral railway through autonomous Albania.

DIARY OF THE WAR. October I.—Serbo-Bulgarian Note to Turkey demanding autonomy in Macedonia. King of Greece returns suddenly from holiday to Denmark. October 2.—Troops ordered to mobilise in Servia , Bulgaria, and Greece. Greek fleet begins to move. October B.—Turkey deta'ns Greek merchant ships, and ord r mobilisation. Montenegrin mobilisation ordered. October 4.—Greece issues ultimatum to Turkey to free captured ships. Purchase four destroyers in England and Argentine. October 7.—Allies demand autonomy for Macedonia, with her own army, under protection of Bulgaria. October 9.—Montenegro declares war. Turkish battalions arrive at Tvzi. October 10. —King Nicholas of Montenegro arrives at Podgorit/.a. October 11.—Roumania declares neutrality. Montenegro begins Avar at Tuzi. October 14.—Nazim Pasha- placed in supreme command Turkish forces. October 15.—Servian central army commences advance from Nish. Frontier lighting at Ristovac. .Montenegrin victories reported at Detchitch. October 17.—Allies’ ultimatum to Turkey. October 18.—Nazim Pasha leaves for Adriannple. October 19.—War officially deda'cd upon Turkey by Servia, Bulgaria, and Greece. October 21.—Bulgarians capture Mustapha Pasha. Servians advance on TJskub. Greece invasion begun. October 22. —Bulgarians drive Turks

from Maritza. Servian headquarters removed from Nish to Urania. Forces concentrating round Adrian-

ople. Octouer 23.—Reported repulse of Bulgarians at. Kirk-Kilisse. Greek vic-

tory' at Elassona. October 25.—Turks routed on Grecian

frontier. Novi bazar c pilnl .ten October 20.—Scutari surrounded.

October 2G.—Servians capture Gsku’i and Siovitza. Bulgarians capture Petchevo. Turkish rout at Kirk-

Kilisse. 28tli October.—Servians capture Uskul> and Sievitza. Bulgarians capture Pctchevo. Turkish rout at Kirk Kilissie. 29th October.—Bulgarians advance along the line from Kenidge to Baba Eski, in the province of Kirk Kilissie. Simultaneously the western column moves towards Havia. Bunarhissar captured by Bulgars. 110th October.—Turks evacuate Knprili and Bulgarians capture Darina, north-east of Salonika. Servians occupy St. Nicola. Montenegrins capture Plevje. 31st October.—Bulgarians move towards Constantinople by way of Instranja and Derkos. Fierce liglit at Kochana. Ist November.—Nazim Pasha’s forces routed at Luleburgas after four days’ fighting. Montenegrins occupy Ipek. 2nd November. —Bulgars get to within 250 miles of Constantinople. Servians capture Prishcnd. Greeks occupy Samothrace. Great Powers confer. 4th November.—Question cf intervenion.— M. Poincare’s proposals. Shevket Pasha suffers a i averse near Serai. Greeks occupy Preveza. Montenegrin repulse at Scutari. Arnauts surrender. sth November.—Cnorlu imperilled. King Peter enters Uskub. Turkish gunboats sunk by Greeks. 6th November.—Correspondents see 50.000 starving and wounded Turkish stragglers making for Chorlu. Two days’ fighting around Chorlu. 36.000 wounded soldiers in Con- ' stantinople. Panic at Adrianople. Servian casualties to the 3rd inst. 10,370. Prilip captured at the bayonet point. Scutari declines to surrender. Turkey again appeals to France. British battleships steam at 18 knots for the Bosphorus. 7th November.—Sofia reports desperate fighting at Serai and Chorlu before the 'Turks gave way. The country reported as a human shambles. Bulgarian losses at Lulehurgas 15,000, the Turkish 40,000, 50,000 Servians join Bulgarians at Adrianople. Nazim Pasha reports condition of army desperate. Greeks invest Salonika. Constantinople prepares for a siege. The allies sav King Nicholas will settle with Turkey direct.