THE BALKAN WAR.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 293, 3 May 1913, Page 5

THE BALKAN WAR.

THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. MONTENEGRO'S OFFER. RUSSIA AND AUSTRIA. By Cable —Press Association—Copyright. Received 2, 11.30 p.m. London, May 2. Although Mensdorp conveyed to the Ambassadors' Conference Austria's intention to hold herself at liberty to take independent action, it is hoped in many quarters that, owing to Montenegro's more conciliatory disposition, Austria will stay her hand, if only for a few days. M-" Popov itch has made overtures for a friendly settlement, Montenegro's reply to the Powers denies any intention to defy them. It trusts that the Scutari question will be discussed between the Allies and Powers as part of the whole question of the Albanian frontier. She yesterday offered to surrender Scutari for territorial compensation, but Austria will not agree to any compensation at Albanian expense. The Powers hope that a few days' patience will facilitate a peaceable settlement. I

■ Peace negotiations between Turkey and the Allies will open in London in a few days, when the Powers will draft a preliminary agreement to be submitted "for their signature. Cettinje, May 2. ' Russia on Wednesday renewed a demand for the immediate evacuation of Scutari in the bluntest terms, intimating that Montenegro was courting ruin. The communication has created the greatest litterness, and is interpreted as a veiled hint of Austrian intervention.

THE AMBASSADORS' CONFERENCE. FULLER FORMULA WANTED. Received 2, 8.30 p.m. London, May 2. The Ambassadors sat for two and a, half hours, and then adjourned till Moilday, in the hope of obtaining a fuller guiding formula. THE PEACE DELEGATES. Constantinople, May 1. The Powers have invited the Porte to appoint peace delegates, indicate a meet-ing-place, and begin demobilisation.