MONTENEGRO YIELDS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 295, 6 May 1913, Page 5

MONTENEGRO YIELDS

TO THE POWERS' ULTIMATUM, GENERAL PEACE IMMINENT. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Cettigne, May 4. Reuter states that King Nicholas presided, over a Council of War and decided to yield to the Powers' terms. King Nicholas, interviewed by a representative of Le Temps, said" he would not submit to Austrian violence. If he iras attacked he would be beaten, but the defeat would cost Austria dearer than Algeria had cost France, or the Transvaal Britain. PEACE AT CHATALUJA. Sofia, May 4. Cordial relations are reported to exist between the Bulgarian and Turkish troops at Chataldja. Essad Pasha has promised a rectification of the southern frontier of Albania in Greece's favour. HONOURS GO BEGGING. Constantinople, May 4. Haaki Pasha refused the position of first peace plenipotentiary. ITALY'S POSITION. Vienna, May 4. It is reported that Italy denies that «he will take action against ,Scutari alone. Austria considers that more comprehensive measures are necessary. All the Servian and Socialist organis- { ations in Bosnia and Herzegovinia have been dissolved and a strict press censorship exists. HOSTILITIES ENDED. Constantinople, May 4. The Porte has accepted the Powers' request to cease hostilities and suggests London as the meeting place for the peace negotiations. The date will probably be May 12. MARTIAL LAW IN FORCE. Vienna, May 4. ' Austria has proclaimed martial law in Bosnia and Herzegovinia. Athens, May 4. Martial law-has been established in «uch of the Aegean Islands as are in .the occupation of Greece. GERMAN PRESS UTTERANCES. Berlin, May 4. The North German Gazette Btates tthat at the last meeting of the Ambassadors the Powers, encouraged by a Montenegrin communication, extended the time for the evacuation of Scutari, and impressed upon King Nicholas that only if he peaceably evacuated the town could Montenegro reckon on their contemplated help to improve the economic position of his country. The Gazette adds that the proclama-\ ation .of Scutari as the capital of Mon-1 tenegro, and the occupation of the Albanian coast would destroy all hope of a peaceful settlement. DURAZZO CAPTURED. Paris, May 4. Advises from Cettinje show that Essad Pasha and Djavid Bey had a severe fight near Durazeo. Djavid was defeated and he fled. Essad Pasha entered Durazzo. TURKEY'S PEACE DELEGATES.. AUSTRIA AND ITALY. Received 5, 10.50 p.m. Constantinople, May 5. Zizai Paslia, Batzaria hrfendi and Rehid Bey have been appointed peace delegates. Hilmi Pasha declined to act. Rome, May 5. An expedition for co operating with Austria in Albania is being got ready. Paris, May 5. There are evidences from the negotiations that Austria and Italy contemplate pacification in Albania, establishing spheres of influence, instead of carrying out the European Concert's policy. THE COUNCIL OF WAR. OPPOSITION IN PARLIAMENT. Received 5, 11.30 p.m. Cettinje, May 5. It is believed that the decision of thi Council of War was carried by tw< votes. Parliament has been summonei for Thursday to ratify it. It is officially stated that the Cabine lias resigned owing to opposition to th Council of War's decision. Vienna, May 5. Some leading newspapers view th Austro-Hungarian invasion of Albani with consternation, as involving th gravest perils without compensation. The Neue Freie Presse fears that th occupation would divide Austria' strength as a central European Pow< at a critical moment. Other papers state that Austria wi . have hateful work, while Italy will d rive the benefit. Athens, May 5. Greek steamers with 6000 Mussulnu refugees have left Salonica for As Minor. Corfu, May 5. The Servians completely evacuated 1 bania after the flag was hauled doi at Durazzo. Five thousand of Essai troops occupied it and hoisted the Tui ish flag.