THE BALKANS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 16, 24 May 1913, Page 5

THE BALKANS.

THE PEACE PROPOSALS.

REASON EOH THU DELAY. [By Electric Telegraph—Copyright [ United Press Association. ] Loiulou, May 23. The Powers have replied to the Allies’ request for modification of the peace proposals. They believe the ■discussion will entail delay, and hope that Turkey and the Allies will reach peace as soon as possible. The Turkish delegates objected to to the Aegean Islands, urging that i, the Allies’ modifications with regard Turkey was bound by the Powers’ decision the Allies should be similarih bound. Renter states that the Allies’ delegates on the financial commission have a similar status to the Powers, except on questions affecting the Powers and Turkey, whereon the Allies’ functions must be consultative. FURTHER FIGHTING, Salonika, May 23. Despite the establishment of a neutral /.one between Voultissta and Kotsaki a strong Bulgarian detachment crossed the zone and atempted to enter the territory occupied by tin Greeks. There was serious fightiiiQ all day, and artillery was freely used. The Chataldja men' are tired of inactivity, and are clamoring to be led into battle or sent home.

Several executions are reported. General activity in military administration is apparent. Shore furlough officers have been ordered to return to their regiments. Thirty-six thousand of this year s recruits have left Sofia. Their destination is not known. STRICT CENSORS!! IP. Cettinje, May 23. Admiral Burney suppressed an antiMontenegrin paper established after the Montenegrin withdrawal, owing to its vitriolic attacks on King Nicholas.