THE BALKANS TROUBLE

Greymouth Evening Star, 8 October 1908, Page 3

THE BALKANS TROUBLE

A MINISTER APPOINTOR, *, [PEB PRESS ASSOCIATION.— COPYRiaHT ] JupNDON, Oct 7.-, Bulgaria hasfasked Russia,, to, mmediately recognjpe. her mdepeiule, c , and annllri » Minister at feoha. RusshScliued to anticipate the, decisions of the European Congress It is expected' (the Bulgarian age at St. Petersburg ; will be recalled. The Porte besides! protestm ‘ o, garia’s action, a addressed a 9 pcula note to the Powers emphasising ,tlic necessity of Turkey to defend,, her, ri CS ’ that the concord of the i owers he preserved, and Italy «as, farmed, against all eventualities. ... Mtjj, The Austrian newspapers warn Turkey to acquisce in Bulgaria- s action, otherwise she will run a great risk of losing the European provinces. Several Austrian papers refer to the, Timovo Proclamation as a defeat lor the great diplomatist, King Edward. - Diplomatic circles in Pans regard, the situation as more reassuring. idea of a European conference is assuming concrete shape, though Biitain, France, and Germany will simultaneously propose that course.

FRANCIS JOSEF’S PROCLAMATION

VIENNA, Oct. 7, .„ Francis Josef’s proclamation to Bosnia and Herzegovina dwells-; lupoA .the splendid results following ■ Austria, s steadfast endeavor to gime of law .and order enabling evmv man to enjoy the fruits of under the protection of a well ordered Government, and considering it thensolemn duty to tirelessly move .towards the same goal. Francis Josef ‘ declares that the time has coihp, to , give you and the provinces a fresh proof of his trust in their political maturity. Thev will henceforth be allowed a- yojee when decisions are taken concerning their home affairs. Francis Josef recalled the ties, existing of yore between his glorious ancestors of the Hungarian throne and the two provinces. A NEW KING. SOFIA, Oct 7. The President of the Sobranje asked Prince Ferdinand to accept the title of Bulgarian King. Prince Ferdinand consented. NOTES ON THE SITUATIONLONDON, 0%,7. <■'!;<, The -British press protests at. Emperor Josef’s rescript as unsopliistical, reasoning and a shameless' violation of the law, . . , VIENNA, 7. ; . Austrian opinion opposes a. congress lest it raise differences between the Powers. LONDON, Oct 7. The Times protests at Britain’s association in any congress that inflicts further wrong on Turkey. It advises the Sultan to acquiesce 'Th 'the present moral injury under';-pattest•; and thus render the congress unnecessary. ’ , . AUSTRIA AND TURKEY.,

VIENNA, Oct 7. The Buda Pest newspaper Gester Lloyd states that if Turkey resognises Emperor Josef’s sovereignity, the Mahomedans in Bosnia and Kcpzegop vina will be' permitted to mention the, Sultan’s name in public prayers. They, will also be allowed to hoist the Otfo- > man flag on the occasion of the/JSja-, homedan festivals. ‘ ’ 7 BELGRADE, ..Oct 7.7 A mass meeting of ten thousand, at Belgrade urged the Government to prevent the annexation of Bosma .and Herzegovina, offering their fortunes and lives to promote the cause. Austria’s military attache at Belgrade has been recalled. ANTI.AUSTRIAN DEMONSTRA-T ‘ tions. BRITAIN SUPPORTS TURKEY.' ANOTHER IMPORTANT MOVE. .y,;.. ■ BELGRADE, Oct 7. an anti-Austrian demon r stration‘jat Belgrade. The windows of the Austrian Legation were, .smashed. . • mnk jjo Ith.e' Turkish legation and cheered the, Minister and the Turkish fl.n/ which they pr occssiwira ' The newspapers appear. . with j big headings entitled “War with'Ausfrid.-*' CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct 7. T There was'.the biggest processionever seen in Constantinople. All classes, both civil and military with a large contingent froni the Hellenic colony cheered the British, French and Russian embassies. Telegrams conveyed to King Edward and the British Government, Turkey’s profound gratitude and admiration at the British, sense of justice in the present crisis. London, Oct ?.i.;;,, Cretans ape preparing a coup; in. favour of a union with Greece. AUSTRIAN A SECRET AGREEMENT VIOLATED VIENNA, Oct 7.;■ In a rescript address to Baron.Burlan, who is in charge of the . tration of Bosnia and Emperor Josef declares his intention to grant full measures of civic;[rights, under constitutional institutions glpy, means of national representatives,,, which will reflect on the existing,/;.re-, ligions and political conditions of the two provinces. t , , ... PARIS, Oct 7. , . Mr Khevenhuller, interviewed by the Paris newspaper Ganlvis, declared that everyone at the Berlin Congress, knew hat Austria’s occupation of Bosnia and, Herzegovina was not temporary.,- but. everlasting., ~ \, • : LONDON, Oct .1';,,/ The Times’- Paris correspondent reveals that when the Berlin treaty' was negotiated, Count Andrassy," op ’behalf of Austria, signed a secret. agreement with Turkey promising Turkey’s sovereign rights in the two provinces would not suffer any infringemeilt and the Austrian occupation would be. considered only-temporary, aiur. ■ ■ CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct-. 7. :. The Turkish, newspapers -deprecate war unless further aggression is intended. vi/1 vi: BERLIN,; Oct 7.

The t Koelinsche Zeitung states although Austria technically infringed the international arrangements, she really, only gives a new constitution'll form to the de facto condition of things. Germany intended to support her comrades in the triple alliance in order to avoid complications. The Koelmische severely blames the Bulgarians arbitrary violence.