THE BALKAN WAR.
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ATHENS, May 7. The authorities deny that troops are menacing Vallona
VIENNA, May 7
Constantinople advices deny that Essad Pasha has proclaimed himself King.
Tho Italian Consul at Albania asserts that Essad Pasha is observing a correct attitude.
CETTINGE, May 7. The majority of the generals and the War Council favoured the surrender of Scutari, but Danilo ...supported the Minister: against surrender. King Nicholas said he had fought long with himself and never in his fifty years' reign had he endured such torment. He had resolved to drink the bitter cup,to the dregs. . • General; jMartendvitch' replied that the Ministers would accept the responsibility. 7 '■' ""' '■■
King Nicholas retorted: "You are responsible to Parliament; I to God." Witnesses were .deepjy moved.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXIII, Issue 8555, 8 May 1913, Page 5
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