THE DEMONSTRATION AGAINST MONTENEGRO.
BRITAIN'S REASONS
LONDON, April 8
Admiral Burnejr, not Rear-Admiral Troubridge, commands the international squadron. Diplomatic circles believe that the Allies are systematically evading a final settlement until Scutari is captured. Sir Edward Grey, in, the House of Commons, said that Admiral Burney' had be^n.' instructed to join in a consultation with the commanders of the warships of the Powers-on a practicable means of exerting pressure on Montenegro, but the landing of naval bri-, gades and field guns or an actual, bombardment would not be undertaken without further'instructions. The war; in .Albania had become a war of con-, qiiest. It had no. bearing.on .the war j with Turkey; hence the Government's non-hesitation in joining, the agreement of the Powers, .believing it to be in accord with humanity, liberty, and jnJgtice. . --/Mr Bonar Law supported Mr Asquith in opposing discussion on the naval' demonstration at present..
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXIII, Issue 8530, 9 April 1913, Page 5
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