THE BALKANS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 28, 1 February 1913, Page 5

THE BALKANS.

HOSTILITIES RESUMED. vßy Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (United Press Association.) Sofia, January 31. Hostilities were resumed on the evening of the third day. The head-

quarters is prohibiting correspondent's accompanying the army.

THE PORTE’S NOTE

Constantinople, January 30

The Government, in a lengthy reply, pointed out that the suggestion to cede Adrionaple had caused the downfall of the late Ministry. Nevertheless the Government was prepared to place itself in the Powers’ hands with regard to the portion < f Adrianople on the right bank of the Maritza, while keeping that part on the left bank. Any other course would create commotion in the country. The Porte is willing to abide by the Powers’ decision regarding the Algerians, provided the integrity of the Dardanelles is maintained in Asia Minor. It is indispensible that the Powers sho da recognise Turkey’s right to control Customs, consenting meanwhile to a four per cent, increase of duties, :.nd the abolition of foreign post ofl.ces. The Turks are surprised at the renunciation of the armistice. They be lieved that the Allies would await the reply to the Powers’ Note. CHATALDJA DISSENSION DENIED London, January 31. The Turkish Embassy is authorised co categorically deny tiro malicious rumours that sanguinary dissensions occurred at Qhataldja. THE SIEGE OF ADRIANOPLE. The Daily Chronicle says that the besiegers at Adrianoplo now number 105,000, with much heavy artillery and siege guns strong enough to lay Ad rianople in ruins in two days. A GRAVE SITUATION. Belgrade, January 31. Diplomatic circles consider the situation grave, and a European conference the only solution of the imbroglio. THE GLORY OF ISLAM. Delhi, January 31. A meeting of Moslems at Lahore beseeched Britain to remain neutral, and exhorted Turkey to uphold the glory of Islam, or perish. I THE STATE OF ADRIANOPLE. Paris, January 31. The ‘Matin’s ’ Sofia correspondent says an escapee from Adrianople states that the provisions are exhausted. The civilians and soldiers demanded the town’s surrender. There was great excitement, and several officers were killed. TURKEY’S CONCESSIONS. Vienna, January 31. The Triplice considers that Turkey’s reply amounts to a considerable concession, and that theer is suffic.ent basis for further negotiation.