THE ALBANIAN TROUBLE
"EPOCH-MAKING SCANDAL."
fpKE HUM A S SOCIATIOX-COPVRIOHT_j ATHENS, June 27. Mr Williams, the United States Minister after visiting Albania, describes the Durazzo incidents as an epoch-making scandal of anarchy, incompetence and hypocrisv. The six Powers' scheme was unworkable owing to antagonistic* rival(.ies He urged the formation of neutral dates with local government. Ho adds : "I found a prince, calling himself a King,. with no powers, no territory, ■:u subjects." Mr Williams's outspokenness has caused a irreat sensation. ■ DURAZZO, June 28. British Colonel Phillips interviewed the insurgent chiefs. The latter related that the Prince must abdicate. Thev are willing to negotiate on secondly -oints They did not intend to ,ttac'k Durazzo owing to the presence ol foreigners, but were determined not to abandon their arms The insurgents insistence upon a Mohammedan Sovereign is regarded as blocking the way to peace. _ mmm .
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Greymouth Evening Star, 29 June 1914, Page 5
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