THE BALKAN DANGER.

Evening Star, Issue 14998, 4 October 1912, Page 6

THE BALKAN DANGER.

RUMORS OF AH ULTIMATUM. the powers again urge peace. NOTHING TO BE GAINED BY WAR. NO TERRITORIAL EXTENSIONS PERMITTED. PANIC ON CONTINENTAL BOURSES. MANY speculators ruined. RUSSIA AND AUSTRIA WORKING TOGETHER. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright.

LONDON, October 5. (Received October 4, at 8.20 a.m.) It is rumored that a three-days’ ultimatum will be given to the Porte to-dav, and that if it is rejected the Powers will bo informed that war will begin after a further lapse of three days. The Powers have again made strong representation to the various Balkan States in favor of peace. The Exchange is nervous, and there is heavy selling of foreign bonds. The Continental Bourses are depressed, and hundreds of thousands of pounds sterling have been lost by German investors through panic. The ‘Daily Mail's’ Vienna correspondent advises that many speculators were ruined by debacles on the Stock Exchange. The most stable stocks fell heavily. There are indications that Austria and Russia have arrived at a close understanding to prevent war. If they fail they will take the necessary measures to circumscribe it. A REBUKE TO THE BOURSES. EMPTY WAR CHESTS. BERLIN, October 3. (Received October 4, at 8.20 a.m.) The ‘ Lokal Anzeiger ’ rebukes the German Bourses for failing to exhibit selfcontrol over the Balkan crisis. Most of tire newspapers see the chief hope of peace in the empty Balkan war chests. THE POWERS WILL SUPERINTEND, NO TERRITORIAL REARRANGEMENTS PERMITTED. BERLIN, October 3. It is reported that Herr Von KiderlenWaechter has slated that none of the Great Powers will be drawn into the conflict, which will be localised. The ‘North German Gazette’ and the ‘ Lokal Anzeiger ’ publish inspired statements confirming the localisation of any outbreak. The Foreign Minister further states that it is impossible for the Powers to permit changes either territorial or in the status quo in the Balkans. The fact that the only reward of victory is glory should have a tranquilhsing effect. The first result of war would be the conclusion of peace between Italy and Turkey. WHAT THE POWERS WILL DO. VIENNA, October 5. The newspapers indicate that the Powers are seeking to secure a cessation of mobilisation in the Balkans, the Powers guaranteeing that Turkey shall do likewise, and disarm and abstain -from an attack. Then the Porte will be induced to grant reforms and share in the compromise. ROME, October 3. It is semi-ofiicially announced that the Italian representatives at Athens, Belgrade, Cettinjo, and Sofia have been instructed to counsel pence and moderation. Owing to the Tripoli War, Italy is precluded from making representations to the Porte. RUMORS OF A CONFERENCE. LONDON, October 3. It is rumored that the Porte has received proposals for a formal European conference, with the object of avoiding war. The ‘Daily Chionicle’s' correspondent asserts that the Turko-Rumanian Agreement was arranged when Turkey learned that the Balkan States wore cor.itmp'ating a military alliance. INDIGNANT TURKS. A WAVE OF PATRIOTIC FEELING. CONSTANTINOPLE, October 3. A wave of patriotism is sweeping over Turkey, and is awakening the nation to courage, unity, and self-sacrifice. The Committee of Union and Progress have issued a proclamation whoie-heartedh supporting the Government. ■Wealthy families are curtailing their expenses witn a view to a contribution to the war fund. In a letter to the Press Wakai B"v says that the Balkan States are seeking aggrandisement as a means to the diminution of the power of Austria and Rnmania. Austria Vil] be enclosed in a new circle unsuited to either Germanism or the Magyars. This statement is regarded as significant. The appointment of the King of Rumania as a Russian field-marshal is interpreted to mean that Rumania will side with the Balkan States.

SERVIA AND THE POWERS. WILL ACCEPT"THEIR GOOD OFFICES. BELGRADE, October 5. The Powers have requested Servia not to concentrate troops near the frontier, lest the situation be made worse The Premier replied that the Comraan-der-in-Chiet has ordered the concentration, his duty being to safeguard the country s integrity. Precautions, however have been taken to avoid a challenge on | the part of Servia, who will gladly accept the Powers’ good offices. It has been decided not to recall M Nenadovitoch, the Servian Minister’ from Constantinople. ’ The Government have authorised the banks to make a larger note issue, thereby assisting the_ hanks and merchants to avoid tlie declaration of a moratorium. GREECE AND TURKEY. A PROVOCATIVE ACT. SEIZURE OF STEAMERS. T . . ATHENS, October 3. It is scmi-officially announced that on September 24 the Turkish garrison at Samos sacked the Greek factories and shops at Vathy. Crete is mobilising 6,000 men. A deep impression has been made in Greece by the Porte’s detention of a Ureek steamer, which was armed with a firman authorising the passage of the Dardanelles. The Porte contends that the vessel was authorised to enter but not to leave the Straits. This act is regarded as deliberately provocative. "VIENNA, October 3. The Emperor Francis Joseph is said to have remarked that the King of Greece, who is on his way home, hoped and believed that, despite the difficult situation, it would be possible to avoid war. LONDON, October 3. The Daily Chronicles' Constantinople correspondent states that the Turkish forts on the Bosphorus attacked two Greek steamers, and that the Hellenic Minister has protested. (Received October 4, at 8.20 a.m.) Lloyd’s report that six Greek steamers are detained in the Dardanelles. CONSTANTINOPLE, October 3. The Greek steamers in Turkish waters are being hurriedly transferred to foreign ownership to avoid their detention and use ns Turkish transports. Abdullah Pasha has been appointed Comraander-in-Chief of the Turkish forces. THE POSITION AT SAMOS. CONSTANTINOPLE, October 3. .Tlie armistice at Samos has proved fruitless, and hostilities are being resumed The British and French bluejackets are preserving order at Vathy. ALL SORTS OF REPORTS. LONDON, October 3. A number of Servians in London have been notified of the mobilisation, and have left to join the army. The underwriters nt Lloyd’s are shy of war risks. They state that the public do not know’ what to think of the situation. . Bulgaria has engaged a prominent English aviator, and other engagements are contemplated. Reports state that Bulgaria and Servia have stopped all railway traffic with Turkey. All last night there was an outpost fusillade near Mustapha, and a number of men on both sides were wounded. Unconfirmed reports from the frontier state that there were collisions at Djumaibala and Karatepc. THE RED CROSS SOCIETY. ST. PETERSBURG, October 3. The Red Cross is being mobilised, and is preparing detachments for Servia and Bulgaria. ON THE MONTENEGRIN BORDER. CETTTNJE, October 3. (Received October 4. at 10.15 a.m.) The Turks are alleged to have fired at Montenegrins on the border near Berama. The Montenegrins did not reply. TURKEY’S INTIMATION. WILL SAFEGUARD HER RIGHTS. LONDON, October 3. (Received October 4, at 1.52 p.m.) the Tw ad y, lss f tha . t Tl,rke y l«s notified the Boweis that, owing to the aggressiveness of the Balkan States, she reserves full liberty of action to safeguard Jier rights.