"FAR TOO CRITICAL."

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 69, 26 July 1913, Page 5

"FAR TOO CRITICAL."

THE BALKAN SITUATION.

THE POWERS AND TURKEY

By Electric Telegraph—Copyright J [Sydney Sun Special Cable.j (Received U. 35 p.m.) London, Jul}' 25. Lord Morley, in the House oi Lords, declared that the situation in the Balkans was far too critical co be discussed. He was unable to state wiiat action the Powers might be compelled to take if Turkey disregarded the advice, they had all given her.

ROUMANIA SEEKS PEACE

London, July 25

The most important, feature of the Balkan news is the abundant evidence that Roumania having secured her jbjects, her military authorities arc throwing all their weight on the scale on behalf of peace.

MOVEMENTS OF THE TROOPS

By Electric Telegraph—Copyright [United Press Association.] London, .July 2i.

The Greeks have captured the en tire Kresna Pass, which was hitherto considered impregnable. The French Press indicate that Ruf sia intends to occupy Armenia until Turkey evacuates Adrianople. King Ferdinand has addressed the representatives of the Powers*and protested against Turkey's outrageous action. The Turks, he says, have trodden the London treaty underfoot and insulted the Powers. He iftvplored Europe to end the sufferings o : the Bulgarians flying before the return of their former oppressors.

It is reported from Vienna that Servia and Greece have refused to suspend hostilities pending the Peace Conference's decision. The Bulgarian Legation announces that the Turks have crossed the frontier north of Adrianople and occupied several villages and burnt others. Thr Ottoman cavalry are advancing towards Jamboli.

St. Petersburg, July 25

Three transports full of troops have sailed from Odessa for Batdum, on.the Asiatic side of the Black Sea. ■ The Porte has informed Bulgaria that she has furnished the : Power.?, imperious reasons for the I occupation of the Maritza line.

BULGARIAN LOSSES AND .MASS ■: ;,' ACRES. :'»t»-l"»*

a j ,-,-London, July -20. ■ Dr.■ Million, telegraphing.)from Bn charest, states that the Bulgaria army is demoralised. The soldiers n fuse to fight and have threatened the! officers' lives.

Belgrade, July 23

It is estimated that 'Bulgaria los J 7000 killed and wouiided in the Pirof district. The Bulgarians lost heavil;. at Belogfadchik.

The ServiansJ"ri*e'within six- mile? of Widin. '

Salonika, July 25

Further details from Doxatq and' others state that they saw- babies thrown out of windows on to bayonete The Bulgarian soldiers' massacres weni on all day. Several officers and civiliar officials participated. Then the troops booty-laden, marched out and preceded a party of soldiers carrying bab ies impaled on bayonets. Two priests were massacred in a church.

AX ABORTIVE CONFERENCE

(Received 9.30 a.m.) London, July 25

The Ambassadors at London con ferred for two and a half hours yester day without coming to a decision re garding Turkey.

PROFITING BY PAST EXPERIENCE.

Bucharest, July 25 «* King Constantine of Greece and King Peter, of Servia, telegraphed to the King of Roumania: "It will he r

crime to grant an armistice without a security of peace after the past experience with Bulgaria."

ROUMANIA ASSISTS BULGARIA

Paris, July 25. It is stated from several sources that Roumania having secured territorial concessions', is willing to act as Bui garia's friend and enforce the Treat; of London against Turkey. Athens, July 25.

Tt is stated that Roumania lias warn <id Greece that if she persists in pushing on to Sofia, the Roumaniar army will occupy Sofia beforehand She also pointed out the necessity o enabling Bulgaria to resist a Turkisl invasion.

GERMAN PRESS NON-COMMITTAI

Berlin, July 25

The German press is non-committn 1 on Turkey's attitude, although it if assumed that the Powers will not allow the retention of Adrianople.