THE BALKAN WAR

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 84, 4 December 1912, Page 5

THE BALKAN WAR

BRITAIN AND GERMANY

(By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.; (United Press Association.) Berlin, December 2.

Herr von Betlimann-Hnllwog, tho German Chancellor, says that while Germany is not immediately affected by the Balkan War, she is entitled t co-operate in the reorganisation of the guarantees to Turkey’s creditors. Moreover, in the regulation of the main questions Germany will have i.c. word to say in the interests of her allies. The exchange of views between the Powers has progressed in a cocci i a Lory spirit, and there is every prospect of success. Herr von Kildcrlen-Wecheter, Alin istcr of Foreign Affairs, replying to the charge that tho Government had fomented a quarrel with Britain, said that throughout the crisis the relationship with England was especially confidential and frank, and absolutely trustful. The exchange of views not only evoked a gratifying intimacy, but rendered good service to the understanding of the Powers. He was confident that this would continue.

RUSSIAN TROOPS. Vienna, December 3. The ‘Roichpost’ says that half , a million Russian troops arc ooncentrat ed in Poland. All the frontier corps are on a war footing, while the Polish regiments have been transferred to the interior or the Caucasus. A hundred Russian spies were recently arrested in Galicia. Constantinople, December 3. It is believed that the Greek terms in tho armistice insist on the surren der of Janhia and Scutari, and object to raising the Albanian coast blockade. A wireless message from Adrianople says that the bombardment continues. Athens, December 3. Zekki Pasha, with the Mcnastir troops, is endeavouring to effect v junction with the Janina army. Tho Salonika prisoners include a thousand officers. Seventy cannon? 30 machine guns, 2000 horses, and 75,000 rifles were captured.

THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. Sofia, December 3. If the armistice negotiations fail, the blame will rest on Greece, who de sires to continue the war. The others favour peace. King Ferdinand has gone to C'hataldja. It is reported in Britain that Russia ■and Germany have advised Turkey to make peace. The prisoners taken at Dedengatrh when the Turkish divisions surrendered included Mahomed Javer Pasha (Commander-in-Chief of the Kirdjali army corps), and Hamid Bey (chief oJ staff).

BULGARIA AND GREECE. Paris, December 3. The Echo de Paris says that M. Poincaire warned Greece against dis tensions among the allies. Constantinople, December 3. Rivalry between the Bulgarians and Greeks is acute. The Bulgarian delegates are trying to exclude Greece and arrange peace with Turkey alone,. Athens, December 3.

Newspapers express irritation at Bulgaria eccepting proposals advantageous to Turkey., London. December 3.

The Daily Chronicle _ states that many women in Constantinople have ns are leaving. Some have gone to Switzerland with a little money but with splendid silks and jewels. TURKEY’S TERMS. (Received 10.30 a.m.) December 3. Reuter telegrams received in London state that the Turkish terms include an armistice until peace is arranged and the right to rervictnal ah forts and detached troops, also the Turkish population through the forces of the Allies; if necessary also via. the lonian and Adriatic seas. Greece points, out that these terms would < n. able Turkey to accumulate any amoun' of food and munitions of war and coal, and would hearten all Turkish troops'. Greece lias offered Bulgaria three divisions of fresh troops and the entire disposal of her fleet in order tc, force Chataldja.