The War Cloud

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 198, 10 January 1913, Page 5

The War Cloud

KING NICHOLAS ASD THE ARMY. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright Cettigme, January 8. King Nicholas congratulated the army on its past prowess avid said he was satisfied it would furl her distinguish itself, should anybody j dispute Moi:;enegro's right to incorporate the old capital of Skutari. \

A SERVIAN OFFER. Londonl. January 8. Reuter states that in <[jrder to prove its willingness to make . i sacrifice in the interest of peace, Servfla has decided to remove its troops from the Adriatic coast immediately peace .'s concluded, and hopes that Europe will, not ask for any other sacrifice. i

THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. I DELIMITATION PROPOSALS. Received January 10. j 1.5 a.m. Lnndon.i January 0. Reschid Pasha and M. I>aneff a week ago were informed that negotiations had approached an agreement regarding Adrianople, but Roumanian's intervention , caused the Turks to stiffen their attitude. It is understood! that the Bulgarians are willing to Jlismantle their fortifications Turkey extra of tombs and nyia«ju~es, but requires a railway connecting southern Macedonia with the Aegean ports.

Reuter's Paris correspondent says that the Triple Entente is inclined to support the cession of the Aegean islands to Greece. The Triple Alliance is desirous that Turkey should retain the islands near the coast, particularly in the Dardanelles, and also Chios and Mytetene. Austria designs incorporating Scutari with Albania. Vienna, January 9. It is stated that Turkey suggests a neutral zone between Turkey and Bulgaria, so as to include Adrianople.