SURRENDER OF SCUTARI.
A KING'S TORMENT.
DRINKING THE BITTER CUP
(Press Assn.— By Telegraph— Copyright.) CETTINJE, May 7. A majority of the generals m the War Council favored the Surrender of Scutari. Prince Danilo supported the Ministry against the surrender. King Nicholas said he had fought long with himself, and never m his 50 years' reign had he endured such torment, but he had resolved to drink the bitter cup to its dregs. General Martinovitch replied that the Ministers would accept the responsible ity. King Nicholas retorted : "You are responsible to Parliament and I to God !" CONSTANTINOPLE, May 7. It is denied that Essad Pasha proclaimed himself King of Albania. The Italian Consul for Albania asserts that Essad Pasha is observing the correct attitude. The authorities deny that Greek troopß are menacing Valona.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXX, Issue 13069, 8 May 1913, Page 3
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