“Must Abdicate!"

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 57, 29 June 1914, Page 5

“Must Abdicate!"

FIGHTING IN ALBANIA. REBELS DEFEATED. [By jELBCTEic Telegraph—Copyright] LUnitkd Press Association J (Received 8.40 a.m.) Durazzo, June 28. The chief Prenk Bibdoda carried entrenchments defended by 500 rebels. Frenk Bibdodo is preparing to attack Prisija, a strategically important connection in the advance on Shiak.

BLOCKING THE WAY TO PEACE. (Received 9.15 a.m.) Durazzo, June 27. The British Colonel Phillips interviewed the insurgent chiefs, and the latter reiterated that the Prince must abdicate, being willing to negotiate on secondary points. They did not intend to attack Durazzo owing to the presence of foreigners, but were determined not to abandon their arms. The insurgents’ insistence upon a Mohammedan sovereign is regarded as blockihg the way to peace.

“KING WITHOUT SUBJECTS.” Athens, June 27. Mr Williams, the United States Minister,' after visiting Albania, describes the Durazzo incident as an epochal scandal of anarchy, incompetence and hypocrisy. The six-Powers scheme, he said, was unworkable, owing to antagonistic rivalries. He urges the formation of a neutral State, with local government, and adds: “I found a Prince calling himself King, with no powers, and no territory or subjects.” Mr Williams’ outspokenness has caused a great sensation.