COMPLICATIONS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 77, 8 April 1913, Page 5

COMPLICATIONS.

MONTENEGRO’S POSITION.

NEUTRALITY VIOLATED

[ By Electric Telegraph-—Copyright] [United Press Association.]

Cettinje, April 6

Rear-Admiral Troubndge has addressed a warning to Montenegro to carry put the wishes of the Powers immediately.

Replying to Rear-Admiral Troubridge, the Government states that as the Powers have violated tne neutrality of Montenegro, it is unaule to meet its wishes. The Government also draws the attention of the Austrian Minister to the proximity of the Austrian manoevres to the Montenegrin frontier. Paris, April 7. King Nicholas has telegraphed to Le Temps, stating that despite European coercion, Montenegro will only yield to violence. Europe has only to add to injustice the ridicule of a “coup de force.” The Temps declares that King Nicholas possesses the sympathy of European public opinion. Rome, April 7. Telegrams from Durazzo and San Giovanni state that Scutari is virtually taken, as the Montenegrin cannons dominate the town. “DOWN WITH AUSTRIA.” St. Petersburg, April 7. A great Slav demonstration took place at Wersky Prospect. Tens of thousands of people, shouting “Down witn Austria!” carried banners inscribed “Scutari for Montenegro” and “The Cross over St. Sophia.” The Novoe Vreniya newspaper is leading the agitation against the Government. It demands that the Powers shall reconsider their decision to rob Montenegro of Scutari. . AUSTRIAN ANXIETY. Vienna, April 7. It is reported that Austria will assist the naval blockade by closing the frontier against goods entering Montenegro.

Anxiety exists over Russia’s attitude. A St. Petersburg official telegraph agency declares that M. Sa/anoff’s speech, as circulated, has been wrongly rendered, and is mostly pure invention. _ 1 London, April 7. The Daily Telegraph declares that, while it is not without sympathy for King Nicholas, it supports the demonstration by the Concert of Powers, which is preferable to Austria acting single-handed. THE WAR I INDEMNITY. Constantinople, April 7. It is understood that the Cabinet, while refusing a war indemnity, has agreed to pay the Allies liberally for the maintenance of Turkish prisoners. THE CHATALDJA FIGHT. Sofia, April 7. reports of the fighting at Chataldja on March 30th and 31st claim that the Turks were repulsed at various points, losing 1200 killed. Constantinople, April 7. Except for a little artillery fire and occasional skirmishing, there has been a quiet week at Chataldja. ALBANIA’S FIGHT. . “FOR LIFE, LANDS, LANGUAGE, AM) RELIGION.” (Received 10.0 a.m.) London, April 7. Earl Grey, in the House of Commons, said Britain was participating in the demonstration because she favoured an autonomous Albania. An agreement among the Powers was essential for European peace, and was only just accomplished in time to preserve peace. It long since ceased to be a war of liberation, but there was no reason why their sympathies should not be extended to Albania, which was fighting for its life, lands, language and r ul igion.