THE BALKANS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 61, 14 March 1913, Page 5

THE BALKANS.

THE FATE OF SCUTARI

(By Telegraph.—Copyright.; (United Press Association.) London, March 13. The Powers have informed the Allies that whether Scutari falls or not, its future must remain in the hands of the Powers. Vienna, March 13.

There is much anxiety respecting the result of the forthcoming big attack on Scutari. Several newspapers threaten that there Avill he war if ever Scutari is added to Montenegro. The popular demand is increasing to create a strong Albania as a counterpoise to Servia. AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN RELATIONS. London, March 13. The official journals are jubilant at the improved Austro-Russian relations.

The other Powers do not regard thq communiques as a sign of a sincere understanding.

A NAVAL ENGAGEMENT

Belgrade, March 13

The Hamidieh bombarded Durazzo. The damage is not known. Subsequently the vessel bombarded San Giovanni and then disappeared in the direction of Italy. Some alarm is felt for the safety of several transports with Servian troops in the Adriatic. Constantinople, March 13.

It is reported that serious fighting has taken place at Bulwar since yesterday. The Turkish fleet is co-op-erating.

THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS

Sofia, March 13

The Allies’ reply has been postponed until Friday, owing to certain drafting modifications. A deputation of 600 Bulgarians at Silestinia and Balchich urged the Government not to cede regions to Roumania.

DARING WORK BY AN AVIATOR,

Paris, March 13

Advices state that Sacoff, a Russian aviator, did important work in the taking of Janina. Ho flew from Necropolis over the forts, carrying bombs. The forts fired shrapnel. Two bullets struck his biplane, and one pierced the petrol tank. He launched the six bombs over Fort Bazani, causing considerable damage. The troops were panic-stricken.

NAVAL ENGAGEMENT,

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Belgrade, March 13

The Kamidieh fired on two Servian transports off San Giovanni, killing fifty.