THE TURKISH SITUATION

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 107, 21 September 1912, Page 5

THE TURKISH SITUATION

(MARTIAL LAW AT SCUTARI. FURTHER FIGHTING. SACKING CHRISTIAN HOMES. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 21, 12.45 a.m. London, September 20. The Times' Constantinople correspondent states that the Italian delegates have submitted a counter proposal, virtually amounting to the sale of rights over African provinces. It is believed that the Council and Ministers have instructed the Turkish delegates that they are unable to discuss monetary compensation for the loss of rights if Italy does not make better proposals, and that it \vould be preferable to suspend negotiations.

Martial law lias been proclaimed at Scutari, whither a division of troops is proceeding. Three days' fighting ensued in the Tuzi district. Twenty-live soldiers were killed and Co wounded. One hundred and eighteen Mallisori were killed, and 07 wounded.

Refugees report that half the Christian houses in Gusinje have been sacked. There are similar reports from Tpek. Renter's Belgrade correspondent says that there is intense excitement over the circulation of a foundationless report of a general mobilisation. Tradesmen believed that war with Turkey was impending, and business is at a standstill.

SITUATION REASSURING. London, September 19. Renter's Constantinople correspondent says that Count Berehtold's project is considered closed. The Porte is reassured as to the situation in the Balkans.