THE BALKAN CRISIS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 261, 28 October 1908, Page 2

THE BALKAN CRISIS.

• THE SCOPE OF TJiJi COXfEUEXCIi. OERMAXi' AM) RUSSIA L\ AGREEMENT, Received 27, 10.58 p.m. Berlin, October 27. It is semi-olUcially suited j u Jjerliit unit Uennany and Russia are ut one in recognising that the conference will 'fit-' usetul only if all the signatories to tile iierlhi Treaty are previously in lull agreement regarding the scope and contents of the programme. The state' nient adds tliat Uermuny cannot assent to any proposals whereto Austria-Hun-gary raises objections. These points form the subject of further negotiations. On the other hand, Germany agrees lo the other parts of the draft scheme, elaborated as a result of M. I'svolsky's negotiations in London' and Paris. AUSTRIAN REPORTS DENIED. ■ BRITAIN'S PROXOI'XCEMENT. Received 27, 10.58 ip.m. London, October 27, •Sir Edward tirey, .Minister for foreign Affairs, has authorised tuc following statement:—"The reports in the Austrian press regarding the interruption of direct negotiations between lurkey and Austria is due to Britain's advice ami inlluenee are totally devoid of foundation. Throughout ' -negotiations Britain's view has been that a direct agreement .between Turkey and Austria, if satisfactory to Turkey, would smooth Lire ».ty to a general settlement, but it was for Turkey tJ < decide whether the proposals werj ■ made acceptable, as she was the best • judge of her own interests." .

AUSTRIA'S ANNEXATION. TURKEY CLEARS THE WAY. Heceived 27, 10.58 p.m. Constantinople, October 27. It is stated in Constantinople that Austria is willing tu accept the Porte's verbal assurance that Turkey recognises the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and will not raise a discussion thereon at the conference. The Austrian Ambassador resumes pourparlers with the Porte after the Eeast of llairoin, SERVIIA AXD AUSTRIA. ALSTKIAX.S .MAKE A I'ORUA'RD MOVE. London. October 20. A Belgrade message states that Austrian soldiers have occupied the Servian island of Bressiua, in the river Danube. THE PROPOSED COXI-'EREXCE. BRITISH PROPOSALS ACCEPTED.

Constantinople, October 20. The Turkish Government has drawn up a reply to the inquiries from Britain, France and Russia regarding the proposed conference. Tills reply awaits the Sultan's approval, which will be given next Saturday after the Feast of Bairom. The Note will then be communicated to the rowers. This Note shows that Turkey accepts as subjects for the conference's consideration the status of Bulgaria and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Compensation is claimed to be due owing to the alteration of the status of these countries, but the Porte asks that the six Powers should first guarantee Turkey against further aggression. The Cretan question, if it nriseß, is to be reserved for discussion between the Porte and the protecting Powers exclusively. The Note adds that the claims of Servia and Montenegro to territorial compensation does not concern Turkey, and prefers to leave the discussion of the matter to Austria and her aggrieved neighbors. The Grand Vizier, Kamil Pasha, litis requested Germany to advise Austria to agree to a conference of the Powers.

THE RECENT LYNCHING. Constantinople, October 26. The ringleaders of the recent lynching of the Grecian-born Turk who wished to marry a Turkish woman was a sergeant of the Palace Guard. He is now in refuge at Yildiz. SERVIAN VISIT TO RUSSIA. St. Petersburg, October 20. The visit of the Crown Prince of Servia to the Czar is in response to the Czar's invitation. The motive of the invitation is unknown.