THE BALKANS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXVII, Issue 10529, 17 December 1912, Page 5

THE BALKANS.

SERVIA AND AUSTRIA

'United Press Association.— By Elec trie Telegraph. —Copyright. Received December 17, 9 a.m. London, December 1(5.

The Telegraph’s Vienna correspoudent states that though satislied that ‘the Servians were guilty of a breach of international rights the Foreign Office will avoid complications and will not reopen the Prochasksa incident, especially as Serviu Las promised s&tisi&ctiou. The Roichpost states that the .Austrian preparations have cost 21 millions sterling. Belgrade, December 10. It is understood that in the event fif Austria- Servian negotiations Servia will consent to Albanian autonomy provided it receives an Adriatic port which it will engage not to transform into a military port. Sex via will ho willing to give Austria preference in the mattoi or ■loans fro publicyworks.

AUSTRIA’S MOTIVES.

Berlin, December 10.

The Yosslsche newspaper says Austria’s preparations will he completed next* Friday. The Adriatic question is an insufficient explanation of the preparations. They probably arise from a determination to show Sorvia who is master. . There is a strong assumption that Archduke Franz Ferdinand is the moving spirit. PROVISION TRAINS. Sofia, December 10. Several train loads of provisions for tho Bulgarians at Chataldja passed through Adrianople. BULGARIAN PARLIAMENT. Tho King’s speech at the opening of the Sobraixjc paid a tribute to the armies and commended their fearlessness and self-sacrifice.

He hoped the peace conference would result in a treaty satisfactory to the allies and commensurate with the costly sacrifices. The Mir newspaper states that a bellicose spirit impregnates the Sobranje, and declares that the chances„of peace are insignificant, and instead of plenipotentiaries it will be guns that will again speak. It adds that all the territories occupied and places besieged ought to become the victors’ property. ALLIES’ DEMANDS. Paris, December 10. M. Daneff, in an interview, in Le Temps, said the chief points for settlement between the Allies are the new frontiers in Turkey and questions relating to Adrianople and the Adriatic and iEgean coasts. Bulgaria insists on her possession of Adrianople. If Turkey refuses the war will begin again. If the Powers’ ideas on the Adriatic and iEgean are communicated to the conference they will be definitely discussed. If no communication is received then Turkey will bo asked to satisfy the desiderata of the Allies, who also claim indemnity.

A GREEK SUCCESS,

Athens, December IG,

The Greeks occupied Scalaparamythid, an important point in the Jauiua district, after a desperate all-day fight. Sixty Turks were captured. Details of Thursday’s battle near Jauiua state, that the Turks held a strongly-<ditronched position, supported by thirty guns. The Greeks ■ advanced on the Turkish left flank up a steep slope in the face of a heavy lire. Two hundred fell in a few minutes.

The advance continued to the trenches, which were .charged with fixed bayonets. A fierce hand to hand conflict occurred with the flank, whereupon the whole Turkish line retired. The Greeks captured seven guns. THE PEACE CONFERENCE. Received December 17, 10 am. Loudon, December 16. Sir E. Grey welcomed the peace delegates at St. James Palace, The stiting has commenced. Sir E. Grey said the delegates would find England a favourable atmosphere for calm impartiality, and if they were successful in their difficult task they 'would gain the respect of the whole of Europe. M. Daueff thanked Sir E, Grey, and the conference adjourned till Tuesday. The chairman will be a representative of each country ralternately. SERVIANS SPOILS. Servian spoils from the war total Jour million sterling.