THE BALKAN CRISIS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3018, 15 October 1908, Page 5

THE BALKAN CRISIS.

'CABLE NEWS.

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A GREAT WRONG INFLICTED..

MONTENEGRINS DETERMINED

Received October 14, 8.20 a. m

CETTINJE, October 13

Prince Nicholas, in receiving the Parliamentary Deputies, said that Austtia's actionihad inflicted a great wrong, and that unless peaceful endeavours wera made to set things right, the Montenegrins would sacrifice the laic drop of their blood.

THE PROPOSSD CONFERENCE

STATEMENT BY MR ASQUITH.

Received October 14,"' 9 a.m.

LONDON, October,l3,

In the House of Commons, the Prime Minister (the Right Hon. H. H. Asquith) stated that the Government considered that recent events in the Balkans necessitated the consideration of the Powers, with a view to arriving at a settlement showing due regard to the interests of Turkey or any State which the recent changes may have prejudiced. The, British Government would strive to secure a settlement that would be both' peaceful and equitable. Mr Asquith added:—''A conference has not yet been arranged. The Powers are discussing- how a settlement can be attained, and what should be comprised therein." He hoped those aggrieved would continue in their attitude of moderation and restraint, tShus replying to a general desire to show fair cono{deration for their interests. •''. Mr Asquith'a remarks were re-, ceived with cheers. WHAT LONDON PAPERS FEAR. Received October 14, 10.15 a.m. LONDON, October 13. Some of the London newspapers fear that thereference made by Mr Asquith; in his speech to States, claiming ; to'be. prejudiced .involves a dangerously wide opening of the door to clai ms for: compensation, and is' vpraictically a* new;departure>'after th e ; Austrp-Hungarian declaration thit Turkey alone was entitled, to compensation.; ;

BRITISH STATESMEN UNITED,

Received October 14, 8.40 a.m;

LONDON, October IS.

In th« House of Lords, the Marquis of Lansdowne, Leader of the Opposition in that Chamber, /warmly endorsed Sir Edward Grey's recent speech. A cooler speech ono could not desire. The Opposition would endeavour to strengthen the hands, of the Government, and assist in maintaining international law and, peace. • Lord Pitzmaurice, Under-Secre-tary for Foreign Affairs, said the Government, encouraged by the ,con-i fidence of a united nation, , believed chat diplomacy would be able to secure the maintenance of Turkey's improved institutions, and simultaneously namtaH the goodwill and honour of the Balkan States. '

A RUSSIAN NOTE.

Received' October 14, 10.5 p.m. ST. PETERSBURG, October 14. A Russian Note to Seryia and Montenegro promises to safeguard their interests. Received October 14, 10.5 p.m. j CONSTANTINOPLE, October 14. A meeting of 20,000 persons at Stamboul denounced Austria and Bulgaria, and thanked Britain,, France, Italy, Russia and Germany for the friendly attitude that they had adopted towards Turkey. , ' Received October 14, 10.5 p.m. CONSTANTINOPLE, October 14. The Ambassadors of five Powers have .informed the Forte that they are favourable to the principle of the '.conference. The Porte intends to propose a strictly limited programme.