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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 22, 24 January 1913, Page 5

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turkey accepts peace. (By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (United Press Association.) Constantinople, January 22. The Grand Council almost unanimously assented to the Government’s proposal to frankly accept the Powers’ advice. Accordingly, Turkey places herself in the hands of the Powers, and agrees to their proposals regarding Adrianople and the Islands. A PRESS CRITICISM, Berlin, January 22. A majority of the newspapers attribute the Porte’s decision to Russia’s threats to invade Asiatic dominions. The Taglisohe Rundschau states that the entente of the Powers stiffened the back of the Balkan States, and the Triple Alliance weakly allowed itself to be taken into tow. The Porte considers that Germany and Austria have been crushed to the wall by the triple entente Powers. A TURKISH DEFEAT. Constantinople, January 22. Forty Turks were killed and 101 wounded at Teneds on Saturday. Two of the warships were badly damaged. A shell killed or wounded everyone inside one of the Torqutrei’s turrets. THE POWERS’ NOTE. TURKEY’S FORMAL ACCEPTANCE Constantinople, January 23. The Sultan received the Grand Conn cil collectively, including the Grand Vizier, Sheik Hul Islam and Kiamii Pasha. The presiding members were grouped in order according to their professions—soldiers, civil officials, senators, ulemas and district groups. After the Powers Note had been read Nazim Pasha detailed the military sit nation, and the Minister of Finance the financial situation. The Foreign Minister officially announced that, tin Grand Council approved of t.ie Government’s standpoint, and had confi dence in the Powers’ sentiments anc equity. It desired to see the promise and proposed assistance effectively realised. THE POWERS’ NOTE. London, January 23. The English newspapers are relieved at Turkey’s decision. The Balkan delegates point out that the indemnity and Ottoman debt questions must be settled before there is any signature of the peace contract. Constantinople, January 23. Eighty were present at the Conn oil’s declaration. Shevket Pasha and Hakki Pasha were the only ones invited who were absent. Nazim Pasha declared that the army was willing, able and eager to continue the war. There was even a possible hope of a measure of success, although there was little chance ol recovering Salonika and Monastir, or relieving Adrianople. A member of the Council asked whether they were ready to resume fighting. Nazim Pasha referred the question to the Minister of Finance, who said: •‘Turkey has no money. She is dependent upon foreign markets.” Noradunghian Pasha explained that there was little hope or advantage derivable from European complications, and added that Russia had twice warned the Porte that a continuance of hostilities might compel her to depart from her neutrality. Sheik Hul Islam energetically favoured the acceptance of the Powers’ Note, particularly as there were no discontents. The Grand Council asked the Government to exort its utmost efforts to ensure the future safety of the country and the development of economic interests. Kaimil Pasha states that the Sultan will issue a manifesto to the nation. The Porto is concerned lest the Chataldja troops, believing that they are invincible under Enver Ali and Fehti Bey will march on Stamboul. A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH (Received 9.5 a.m.) London, January 23. The Montenegrin delegates reiterate that the possession of Scutari is a matter of life and death, and they are ready to fight for it. NEW TURKISH CABINET. “TURKS TO KEEP ADRIANOPLE” (Received 10.0 a.m.) Constantinople, January 23. Owing to a demonstration, the Cabi-, net has resigned. Mahmud Shevket lias been appointed Grand Vizier; Talaat Bey, Minister of the Inte.ior; and Izzet Pasha, Minister of War. Talaati, in an interview, declared that, “the movement means wer are go:ng to save our national honour or perish. Wo do not want continuance of the war, but we are determined to keep Adrianople.” (Received 9.20 a.m.) Budapest!], January 23. A portion of the reserves and militia have been ordered to demobilise.