ADRIANOPLE IN FLAMES

Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14525, 29 November 1912, Page 7

ADRIANOPLE IN FLAMES

A GREEK SUCCESS.

2 NO FRESH FIGHTING.

CHOLERA DECREASING.

United Press Association—By Eloctrio Telegraph—Copyright.

SOFIA, November 27. It is authoritatively stated that Bulgaria is anxious to convince Europe of her reasonableness, and to this end might not insist on tho withdrawal of tho Turks from Tchataldcha, and might allow the Adrianoplo garrison to march, out with the honours of war. Unconfirmed reports 6tato that Turkey" has requested permission to join tho Balkan Federation. Bulgaria has officially protested against the allegations that tho Bulgarians pillaged Salonica. (Received November 29th, 12.35 a.m.) CONSTANTINOPLE, November 23. Th.B pourparlers wero continued today. Osmau and Nazami Pashas have arrived.

IN ADRIANOPLE.

SOFIA, November 27. Reports state that many buildings at Adrianople are on fire in tho vicinity of the Selim Mosquo. Fugitives stato that tho city is inundated with fire and that anarchy prevails.

THE TOWN IN FLAMES.

(Received November 28th, 9.50 p.m.) CONSTANTINOPLE, November 23. A Mustapha Pasha telegram says that aeroplanes are dropping pyroxylin bombs, which have ignited a large part of Adrianoplo. Mr Bennett Burleigh telegraphs that Adrianoplo is in flames.

AT TOHATALDOHA.

A UNIQUE SPECTACLE.

THE TOLL OF CHOLEISA.

(Received November 28th, 9.50 p.m.) LONDON, November 28. Mr Aehmead Bartlett reports from Constantinople that on Monday ho rode the whole length of tho Turkish position. Tho infantry behind the forts were drilling—in open order, and exercises were being carried out in close order formations. Bayonet charges and rifle practice were also being indulged in. The spectacle of tho whole army learning to shoot within a few miles of the enemy is unique in war. Tho cold spell has diminished the cholera, though there are hundreds of victims daily. Mr Bartlett states that it is calculated that seventeen thousand have died from cholera, and only eight per cent, of those attacked have been savod.

TURKISH REFUGEES.

(Received November 28th, 10.50 T>.m.) SOFIA, November 23. It is reported that 300,000 refugees are encamped in caravans outside Constantinople. The flight of the Turkish population en masse from the country districts has greatly simplified the protection of tho Bulgarian communications.

RECRUITS CALLED OUT.

(Received November 29th, 12.25 a.m.) SOFIA, November 28. Tho 1914 recruits have been called out.