A PAGE OF HISTORY.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 2, 7 May 1913, Page 5

A PAGE OF HISTORY.

MONTENEGRO’S SACRIFICE THE INFLUENCE OF BRITAIN AND RUSSIA. [ By Electric Telegraph—Coryuight] [Exited Press Association.] London, May 0. The Ambassadors’ Conference is gratified at the satisfactory solution of the impasse. A Reuter mesasge implies the Britain exercised a separate and strong influence over King Nicholas, and Russia similarly. ,1 Tho Ambassadors’ Conference suggested that a joint commission of naval officers should take over Scutari. Sir E. Grey reminded the Conference that Austria and Italy woie charged with the preparation of a draft project regarding the status ol Albania, which was to be submitted at tiro next meeting. KING NICHOLAS AND HIS MEN. AN AFFECTING SCENE. Cctinje, May 6. The Council meeting was stormy. The Martinovitch Party exercised warlife ardor in an effort to gain the upper hand. When the discussion was at its height, King Nicholas, having conquered his own feelings, entered the Chamber to confront the Ministerial tempest. He said: “The supremo interests of the country demand that we bow our heads before tho will of Europe.” He pointed out the utter folly of war, and said that it would add another page to Montenegrin history, but it would bo the last. “I do not wish,’ ’ho said, ‘‘to close your history thus.” General Martinovitch made a violent speech. He said that after himself successfully storming Tarabosch ho felt justified in levelling the bitterest reproaches on those who humbled Montenegro. Ho tendered the Ministry’s resignation. King Nicholas telegraphed to Sir E. Grey that Montenegro’s attitude over Scutari was inspired by the eternal principles of justice, sanctified by the history of conquest. “My dignity,” he said, “and that of tho people does not allow us to submit to isolated orders. We therefore place the destiny ot Scutari in tho hands of the Powers.” Belgrade, May/ 6. Political circles consider that King Nicholas acted with heroism, but exposed himself apd the dynasty to great danger. THE PORTE’S TROOPS. ■ i ■ (Received 8.20 a.rad Constantinople, May 6. The Porte has instructed Essad Pasha to place himself under orders from Djavid Bey. The Porte is negotiating with Greece to transport Djavid Bey’s troops towards Asia Minor.; and is also preparing to withdraw from Chatalja, where it is reported the Bulgarians are already withdrawing. ALLEGED TREASON AND MURDER. Essad Pasha is now openly accused of treason, and is' suspected of causing Riza Pasha’s murder. AUSTRIA AND ITALY. THEIR MOVEMENTS IN ALBANIA. Rome, May 6. The Tribune states that apart from the question of Scutari, Austria and Italy have decided to land corps for occupation, and in order to establish normal regime in Albania. The expedition might he averted if Essad Pasha would retire from the positions taken up. Albanian advices state that Ajavid Bey is within five miles of Valona and is unable to reach the town owing to floods. Salona is also menaced by Greek troops under a pretext of defending the provisional government against Djavid Bey. TROOPS TO OCCUPY SCUTARI. (Received 11.35 a.m.) London, May 6. International Troops will occupy Scutari until the question oi administration is settled.