BULGARIA.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 September 1918, Page 5

BULGARIA.

3ULGARIA ASICS FOR ARMISTICE. Refused by Allies' Commander. Peac# Terms to be Discussed. New York, Sept 27. It is reported that Bulgaria has asked for an armistice. The Minister of Pin•4H and General Lankobf are en route to French headquarters to discuss peaee terms, with the acquiescence jf King Pentinnd. The French Commander-in-Chief has nised an armistice, but Agreed tp receive the peace delegates. Messrs Lloyd George and Bonar Law #re conferring with reference to the Bulgarian offer. Tb4 Washington corccsponilont of the United Press 1 earns that the Stat: Departjwut has received official confinna- i ticw of the fact that Buigaria bag offered SO armistice to the Allies.—Aus. NX Cable Assoc. London, Sept. 27. It is officially reported from Germany that M. Malinoff, the Premier of Bulgaria, has proposed an armistice to the Entente. Bertia declares that M. Malinoff is not supported by the King or the CabiBRITAIN'S REFUSAL. tut Will Listen to Peace Overtures. Auttrlans Evacuating Albania. PiMo on Berlin Btock Exchange. Par Press Association—Extraordinary. Received Sept. 29, 5.5 pjn. New York, Sept. 28. Aitftift has refused an armistice to MfNfe. feat has agreed to listen to peace overtures. The Austrians are evacuating Albania. . There is a panic on Berlin Stock Excha«fe. OUT OF THE WAR.

Bulgarian Minister's Statement. Ikr Ptaai A»o*iiition—Extraordinary. BtceiTcd Sept. 29, 6.20 pan. Washington, Sept 28. The Sqlprin Minister h#4 issued a statement that Bulgaria is out of tie war, BULGARIANS VISIT HEAD- ~ Barters. And Ask for Peace. General Desperey's Answer. ftwriwl Sept. », <£ p.m. Paris, Sept. ST. ffce BaJfuiaa plenipotentiaries visit•l tts beadqoartws of General Desperey, Mranto of tti Alßed forces, and proftmi SB araktMt, with a view to tbe mmimim. ef |m Peepetey repHed tint he eould aotpwt Ike tm&iet, but would transBit pupueal to U» Oovenaent. General Ifcaptrvy nil he wu usable to gnat eitfc* an arnietfee or interruption of the fighting, bat would renin, ttf Bnlgarian delegates if they presented Ehenwelves before tbe British Race witk a ftag of trace.—Benter.

BULGARIA'S DECISION. To Abandon Her Allies. Bulgaria May Appeal to America. Received Sept. 29, M p.m. Washington, Sept. iti. The Bulgarian .Minister, M. Panateroff, asserts that Bulgaria has definitely decided to abandon the Teutons. If the Allies refuse to consider the Bulgarian proposals, Bulgaria will appeal to the United States to use its good oflices. Bulgaria claims are reconcilable with those President Wilson laid down, "'he Bulgars never took exception to those principles, and Bulgaria was willing to allow President Wilson to settle them and abide by his decision. Bulgaria was satisfied that Serbia must have an Adriatic outlet.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. BRITAIN CONSULTING HER ALLIES.

Conditions of Peace with Bulgaria. Will Be Sent As Soon As Possible. Received Sept. 29, 11 p.m. London, Sept. 28. It is understood that Britain is consulting her allies regarding the Bulgarian offer. The answer embodying the conditions will be sent as soon fts possible. Lord Robert Cecil, interviewed, stated that Bulgaria had addressed a formal definite request for an armistice preparatory to peace to all the Allied Governments. TTiere was no confirmation of the German statement that Malinoff had made the offer without confirmation by the Cabinet. "I don't believe the offer is a trick. If it is, we won't be caught." EFFECT OF PEACE WITH BULGARIA. Salonika Army Freed. Also Those of Palestine end Mesopotamia. Received Sept. 30, 12.10 a.m. London, Sept. 28. Jt is understood that the view in official circles is that peaee with Bulgaria would have a prodigious effect, especially with Turkey. It would free the whole of the Salonika army, and in certain eventualities in connection with Turkey, would also free the Palestine and Mesopotamia armies, and kill the German menace to the East. Moreover, it would probably affect advantageously the world's food situation. These results would only be obtainable J by the complete rupture of the political | and military relations of Bulgaria with the Central Powers, and the Allies occupation of the communications between Bulgaria and Austria-Hungary. .Presumably this will be one of the essentials of an armistice.—Reuter.

AMERICAN OPINION DIVIDED. Serbian and Greek Mistrust. Received Sept. 29, 11 pjn. New York, Sept. 28. The New York Times' Washington correspondent says that opinion regarding the sincerity of the Bulgarian armistice request is divided in official circles. Many high officials believe the plea is Hot intended to be part of Germany's peace offensive. Allied diplomats were expecting a ptaee mow by Bulgaria, which was precipitated by Germany's refusal to send reinforcements to the Bulgarian army. According to well-informed persons, MalinoS started separate steps immediately after Germany's refusal. Serbian and Greek diplomatic circles are inclined to regard the Bulgarian action as an intrigue to jgain time.

The New York Times, commenting on the request, »ya: "If there is any armistice it should be to receive Bulgaria's surrender. Peace should not be mentioned while Bulgarians remain on Serbian or Roumanian soil."—Aus. N.Z. Cable A«soc.

THE BULGARIAN OFFER. How It Was Made. Received Oct. 30, 12.40 a.m. Paris, Sept. 28. Later information regarding the Bulgarian situation states that a high Bulgarian officer brought a letter to the British commander-in-chief from the Bulgar generalissimo, asking for fortyeight hours' suspension of hostilities, mentioning that Bulgaria proposed to send the Minister of Finance and the commander of the Second Army, on behalf of the Government, and with King Ferdinand's approval, to discuss the terms of the armistice.—Reuter. MALINOFF ULTRA-DEMOCRAT. Friend of the Allies. Received Sept. 29, 5.5 p.m. London, Sept. 28. Londoners acquainted with Bulgarian politics readily believe that King Ferdinand was not consulted. They describe Malinoff as an ultra-democrat and likely to take a strong revolutionary line during the crisis. His appointment to the Premiership displeased Germany owing to his former pro-Ally, especially pro-Russian, leaning.—Times Service.

EFFECT OF AMERICA'S EFFORT Germany Unable to Help Bulgaria. Received Sept. 29, 11 p.m. Washington, Sept.. 28. General Marsh, in an interview, claimed that Bulgaria's request was the direct outcome of the arrival of Americans in France. Through the presence of the, United States' anny Germany was unable to withdraw forces from France to succour Bulgaria. Consequently the Bulgars saw they must make the best terms they could get.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. SENSATION IN GERMANY. Hindenburg Blamed. "Strong Military Measures" to Be Taken. Received Sept. 29, 5.5 p.m. Amsterdam, Sept. "27Malinoff's proposed armistice caused a sensation m Germany. It is believed to be due to Hindenburg refusing sufficient reinforcements-

Berlin reports that the Government is lodging a solemn protest. The press demands that Malinoff he immediately c(>urt-martialled for high treason. Copenhagen, Sept. 27.

A Berlin official message says that the Bulgarian Premier proposed an armistice, but the offer was not supported by the other Bulgarian Ministers or King Ferdinand. The message adds that strong military measures are being taken to support the Bulgarian front.— Renter.