MONTENEGRIN CABINET RESIGNS.

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14659, 7 May 1913, Page 9

MONTENEGRIN CABINET RESIGNS.

A STORMY MEETING. THE KING'S DIGNIFIED STAND. (Received May Gth. 11.30 p.m.) ' CETTINJE, May 6. Tho Council meeting was stormy. General Martinovitch and party exercised warlike), ardour in an effort to gain tho upper hand.

When tho discussion was at its height, King Nicholas, having conquered his own feelings, entered tho chamber to confront tho Ministerial tempest. Ho said: —"Tho siipreme interests of the country demand that wo bow our heads before the will of Europe." He pointed out tho utter folly of another war. It would, he said, add another page to Montenegrin history, but it would bo the last, and "I do nob wish to close your history thus."

General Martinovitch mado a violent speech. After describing how he himself hnd successfully stormed Taraboseh. ho said he felt justified in levelling the bitterest reproaches at those who hnd humbled Montenegro.

Ho tendered the Ministry's resignation.

King Nicholas has telegraphed to. Sir Edward Grey as follows:—"Montenegro's attitudo regarding Scutari is inspired by tho eternal principles of justice sanctioned by tho history of conquest. My dignity and that of my people will not allow mc to submit to isolated orders, therefore I place the destiny of Scutari in tho hands of tho Powers."