SCUTARI.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 96, 30 April 1913, Page 5

SCUTARI.

THE BALKAN WAR.

THE CONFERENCE ADJOURNS. [By Electric Telegraph—Copyright] [United Press Association.] London, April 28. The Ambassadors’ Conference, after sitting for three hours and a half, adjourned until Thursday, it is hoped that meanwhile they will ascertain and communicate to the Powers Austria’s plans with regard to Scutari. It is generally admitted that Essad Pasha’s move lias seriously complicated the situation. It explains much that was previously unexplained in connection with the Montenegrin entry into Scutari. AUSTRIA AND RUSSIA. Austria demands a definite step, ensuring an obedience to the Powers’ behest. Russia adheres to the Powers’ joint decision, but objects to Austria taking isolated action. An announcement has been communicated to the Ambasadors that Prince Danilo has quitted Scutari with the bulk of the army. This is interpreted to mean that he. is going to Cettinje or Antivari to resist any possible advance or more likely to occupy Tarabosch and Boyana, which the Montenegrins lately asked as compensation for the loss of Scutari.

Esmail Kemal, head of the provisional Government in Albania, is coming to London to submit its views to the Ambassadors. He declares that Essad Pasha’s bargain with King Nicholas was treachery, decapitating Albania by abandoning Scutari, and virtually making Albania a’ dependency of Alontenegro and Servia. He adds that he is convinced that the Albanians, and ultimately the troops, will not approve of Essad’s action. Albania’s independence requires territorial integrity. ESSAD PASHA’S MOVE. Vienna, April 29. Various newspapers announce that the rnoement of troops southwards has been interpreted as being intended to bring pressure on the Ambassadors’ Conference. Oilier references to the Servian and Alontenegrin military movements inmply that an Aus-tro-Hungarian occupation of Alontenegro will be opposed. Meanwhile the recognition of the danger of isolated action is gradually spreading in upper circles. POSSIBILITY OF PEACE. Herr Bcrchtold informed Air Lukacs that there is still a possibility of a peaceful settlement with Alonte negro.

M. Lukacs declares that the Aus-tro-Hungarian policy has been imbued with the same patience and coolness adds: ‘We want peace, but certainly will not purchase it at the cost of a monarchy's humiliation.”

QUITTING SCUTARI. Essad Pasha surrendered Scutari although he had still three weeks’ ammunition and provisions. Prince Danilo, on entering Scutari, was received with enthusiasm. His greeting of Essad on the transfer of the keys was most cordial. Essad, before his departure, urged the Albanians to be to Montenegro. Cettinje, April 29. Prince Danilo has quitted Scutari for the northward, leaving only five batteries in the town. THE EXIT FROM SCUTARI.

TROUBLE BETWEEN LEADERS

(Received 9.3 d a.m.) The Daily Telegraph declares that Essad Pasha was allowed to march out of Scutari with his whole army and equipment. Djavid Pasha is unpopular owing to his former severe repression of Albanians. Trouble between the two leaders is possible. AUSTRIA WILL ACT ALONE. ITALY IX TOUCH WITH HER. (Received 105.5 a.m.) Vienna, April 29. It is announced that the conference failed to take decisive measures against Montenegro. Austria has decided to act independently. The Italian and Austrian Cabinets are exchanging telegrams. THE KEY OF SCUTARI. CHILDREN DIE FROM STARVATION. Cettinje, April 29. Prince Danilo returned and presented King Nicholas with the key of Scutari in the presence of an enthusiastic crowd. The authorities are restoring Scutari. The sanitary condition is good and disease is not prevalent. Civilians suffered greatly from lack of food, children dying in the streets.