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Greymouth Evening Star, 8 November 1912, Page 5

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TURKS THOROUGHLY BEATEN MASSACRE,, OUTRAGE AND PLUNDER. A GRIM RECORD. APPALLING MISERY. [PER- PRESS ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT.] LONDON, November 6. The Constantinople correspondent of the Daily Chronicle reports that bands of famished Turkish regulars from Lulc. Burgas converted Rodosto into a scene of massacre, outrage and pillage. Tho town was fired at from seven points. Children were thrown into the flames.

The happenings at Rodosto (a town on the shores of the Marmora Sea and close to the caiptal) are unnerving Constantinople, where the arrival of foreign warships has increased the Moslem exasperation. Numerous murders of Greeks and Jews are reported. Thirty-six Greeks unloading a steamer were killed. The authorities are striving to repress tho disorders. Many European women and children are embarking on the steamers. The English residents are stocking their houses ■in order to withstand the sieze. Twenty warships of the various Powers are hastening to the Bosphorus. CONSTANTINOPLE, November 7. It is reported that 25,000 Kurds from Asia Minor are marching to Constantinople. There is appalling misery in many of the provinces. Thousands of families arc flying to the towns and the mosques, schools and churches are crowded with refugees. Many children succumbed in the bitter weather. They lie down on tho wayside to die. Some were driven insane by the privations. Nagim Pasha’s report to the Minister of War describes the condition of the arm yis desperate. The Turkish discipline was abominable and fifty officers were condemned to death and shut for various offences

Nngim Pasha admits that, personally, he shot three for cowardice. Many positions were abandoned without the slightest resistance, and the artillery and stores were left to the enemy. The Minister of War has issued au order, threatening the skulkers with death. FALL OF SALONIKA. REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED. ATHENS, November 7. The Turks, retreating on Salonika, destroyed the bridges. The Greek troops have begun the passage of the Ynrdar River, which runs into the Gulf of Salonika. The Turkish troops at Salonika number 15,000, exclusive of the remnants of the Yenidje army. The number of refugees there is estimated at 150,000. It is reported that the Yali (Governor of Salonika) has committed suicide in consequence of the divergence of views between the civic and military authorities in regard to surrender. During the confusion over lire sinking of the Fithihulaud (a Turkish cruiser sunk by a Greek gunboat) the Turks fired on a Turkish schooner, killing several. LATER. Commander Disdokne, telegraphing’ from Kirtzalar, states that the Turkish army has withdrawn from Salonika. THE SIEGE OF ADRIANOPLE. BULGARIANS TAKING THEIR OWN TIME. ; MUST APH A PASHA, Noy. 7. The Turkish forts round Adrianople cannonade at intervals, otherwise to the watchers outside Adrianople might bo a deserted city. From the mosques and miuarettes the Turks direct the gunfire, endeavoring to locate the Bulgarian encampment hidden in the hills" but the shells fell harmlessly. The Bulgarians strictly reserve their fire until the hour appointed fur the general assault

Many of the wounded have been lying on the plains since the last combat, most of whom nobody can succour. Iho Bulgarian Red Cross has been fired at every time they attempt rescue. A well-known Sofia doctor was killed while assisting the wounded J urks. There were many skirmishes along the battle front. Rain converted the surrounding country into a quagmire. The Turks murdered Colonel von Wcit, a German, during, the retreat from Kirk Kilissc. SOFIA, November 6. The Bulgarians captured 2COO prisoners and 100 guns, including 37 quickfircrs, at Llleli Burgas and Bunarhcasar. , Por hours the verdict at Serai and C liorln hung in the balance, the fortunes continually wavering. The position of the Bulgarians at one time was hazardous. The reports of the rearguard - actions in the Serai and Chorlu districts state that there were severer losses on both sides than at Lulo Burgas. BELGRADE, November 7. Iho Servians captured Krushcvo with slight resistance.

THE INTERNATIONAL ASPECT. TURKEY’S CRY FOR PEACE. , BUD A PESTH, Nov. 6. . Emperor Josef, of Austria, addressing the delegations, said that at a fitting moment the Government would he ready to act with the Powers In the restoration of peace.

( When the Austrian Foreign Affairs’ Committee was discussing the situation, the speaker suggested the possibility of an international arrangement to permit the common use of the Balkan railway and harbours to meet the commercial needs of the various hinterlands.

General Hilmi Pasha is urging Austria to influence the Powers for peace. In an interview the General said the situation m Turkey was hopeless. This was due to her unpreparedness on entering the war. Ihe mobilisation was badly carried out and was hampered by the Tripolitan war.

.IJ’o JTageblatt publishes au interview with King Nicholas of Montenegro, who declared that the Allies will settle their affairs alone. But their victories will not make them forget to accommodate the wishes of the general European situation.

GREAT TERROR. TURKS IN A DESPERATE STATE. FRIGHTFUL BATTLEFIELD SCENE. CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 7. I lie defeated troops are arriving in a desperate state, having been foodlcss for three days. There‘was great terror at Stamboul till the arrival of the foreign warships. The authorities arc organising assistance to prevent disturbances. Christians and Ottomans are chiefly imperilled. A correspondent describes the terrible sufferings of many of the Turkish wounded. After a hasty field dressing the journey on congested roads to the Chorlu hospitals was undertaken. A surgeon from Chorlu declares that never had he seen a battlefield so entirely covered with dead and wounded. there was no possible succour, and it was simply appalling and a mere shambles. Meanwhile a detachment of cavalry clashed among the unwounded fugitives, driving them back to Mukhtar’s° force, which was also being strengthened from Rodosto in the hope of turning the Bulgarian position. BELGRADE, Nov. 7. General Stefanovitch and 50.000 Servians arc now assisting the Bulgarians at Adrianople. The Servians resent the Austrian warnings against encroachment in Albania, as they are determined to have an Adriatic po rt. Servia does not favour- Austria’s railway interests. SOFIA, November 7. It is officially stated that the Bulgarians had 15,000 killed and wourfdocl during the five days at Lule Burgas and Biinarhissar. The Turks lost over 40,000. The Bulgarians have occupied Visa and Rodosto.

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BERLIN, November 7, The Kolnische Zeitung reports that the Turks were decisively beaten and expelled from their Chataldja positions, and many flags captured. WHAT SERVIA WANTS. ATHENS, November 7. Th ereported Turkish withdrawal from Salonika is untrue. BELGRADE, Nov. 7. M. Passies, in an interview, said that Servia wanted the ports of San Grovanni, Alessio and Durazdo, which they possessed in the middle ages. The fate of Constantinople would be left to the decision of the Powers. RUSSIA AND AUSTRIA. In the Sydney Sun of recent date a well-known Greek resident of Sydney makes a forecast: — “The present state of affairs is more serious than ever from a European point of view. Russia cannot abandon her interest in Turkey, nor can Austria, with tho ultimate result that' friction must arise between them. Russia wants an expansion of tho small Balkan States in order to make Austria’s thoroughfare more difficult towards Salonika. Austria, realising Russia’s plan, must strive to chock it.

“Germany must assist Austria; England will probably assume neutrality, yet will assist Russia, not for Russia’s welfare, but her own. The confederate States will insist upon enjoying the fruits of their work, and there a bigger problem arises.

“Undoubtedly Europe in general has realised the terrible atrocities of the unspeakable Turk to which for so many centuries the Christian was obliged to submit, and now they will allow autonomy for Macedonia, Albania, and carry reforms of a substantial nature. As a Christina I sincerely hope tho confederate arms will bo successful.”