THE BALKAN WAR.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 291, 1 May 1913, Page 5

THE BALKAN WAR.

AUSTRIA GROWS IMPATIENT.

THE PEACE BASIS.

ESSAD PASHA'S POSITION,

Received 30, 10.30 p.m,

London, April 30.

The Telegraph's Vienna correspondent states that Baron Giesl, at Cettinje, demanded, on behalf of Austria-Hungary, the immediate and unconditional evacuation of Scutari. King Nicholas peremptorily declined..

With a view to preventing unnecessary 4#ay, the Powers axe arranging for the 'preparation of a basis of peace for the approval of the belligerents. Monday's, conference showed that a majority pi the Powers are not prepared to Adopt warlike measures against Montenegro, although they are apparently prepared to consent to the occupation of some coast town in the event of continued recalcitrancy. Some-diplomatists, interviewed in London, suggest that Essad Pasha, with a more or less organised following, enjoys the prestige' of the gallant defence of Scutari. These-influences are missing in the case of a foreign prince or others outside the nominee. Therefore, it js hinted that if he is allowed to govern Albania Essad should be willing, in exchange for Scutari, to make concessions satisfying Montenegro.

Vienna, April 30.

The Allgemeine Zeitung says that the Ambassadors on Thursday decided which, if any, of the Powers should participate in Austria's possible coercive action, in the event of King Nicholas refusing to yield unconditionally.

The newspapers continue impatient, and the" military . organs demand the breaking off of the conferences. "FRIGHTENING THE POWERS." PRESS CRITICISM. ALBANIA'S THRONE. Received 1, 12.5 a.m. London, April 30. Austria's announcement that she is acting independently was made to the Vienna editors and foreign correspondents, and not to any Cabinet. There is a heavy momentary decline on the stock exchanges. The Daily Mail, in a leading article beaded, "Attempt to Frighten the Powers," says that Austria's vague menaces are not likely to overcome the objections of King Nicholas to forcible ejec..tioa. The Morning Post says that diplomatists doubt whether it will suit Austria to engage in a costly war, arousing jlussia. It contends that there are other means of coercion, including Montenegro's pressing need for money. British Government circles are hopeful of a settlement. The Times says that as, the Powers are unanimous regarding the substance, namely, being determined that Europe's will must prevail, and are divided only regarding procedure, it is impossible to conceive that' Austria will be so incredibly rash as to take immediate singlehanded action. The Chronicle's Vienna correspondent says that Prince Danilo handed Essad Pasha a telegram from the Turco-Alban-ian Committee at Constantinople urging • Essad Pasha and Djavid Pasha to save Albania and overthrow Kemal Pasha's provisional Government at Valona. Essad Pasha concluded a compact with King Nicholas, providing for the Sultan's sovereignity in Albania, which will join, ithe Balkan League, Montenegro to have Scutari and San Giovanni. King Nicholas supplied Essad with ammunition and provisions, and released : and armed five thousand Turkish prisoners. It is stated that Russia patronised the scheme. . AN AMBASSADORS' CONFERENCE. AUSTRIA WILL AWAIT A REPLY. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 30, 9.50 p.m. Cettinje, April 29. The Government has postponed a final reply to the Powers until after the Greek Easter. Vienna, April 29. V Austria will await the decision of conference of Ambassadors. RIVAL ALBANIAN LEADERS. London, April 29. The Daily Telegraph declares that Essad Pasha was allowed to march out of Scutari with his whole army and equipment. Djavid Pasha is unpopular, owing to his former severe repression of Albanians. Trouble between the two leaders is possible. AUSTRIA'S LONE HAND. v Vienna, April 29. It is announced that as the conference failed to take decisive measures against "Montenegro, Austria has decided to act independently. The Italian and Aus trian Cabinets are exchanging telegrams RESTORING SCUTAEL Cettinje, April 29. Prince Danilo has returned. He pre ,ented King Nicholas with the key o: Scutari in the presence of an enthusi astic crowd. The authorities are restoring Scutari The sanitary condition is good, and dis ease is not prevalent. Civilians suf fered greatly from lack of food, cnil dren dying in the streets.