THE BITER BIT.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 58, 14 July 1913, Page 5

THE BITER BIT.

BULGARIA'S TREAGHERY.

V SENSATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH

[By Electric Telegraph—Copyright! [United Press iAssociation,] Belgrade, July 12.

The Servian Government has sent all the Legations a copy of the photograph of the Bulgarian army order, cabled on July 7, wliich precipitated the conflict. The original was found in the archives of the Thirty-first Regiment after they were routed. The photograph shows that the Bulgarians prepared a surprise attack with a hundred battalions and two hundred guns. The order was dated June 29, and contains details of the Servians' positions. It directs two Bulgarian columns to noiselessly approach Zletovosca river at 3 o'clock next morning and annihilate the Servian outposts. Thereupon to energetically advance upon the points specified, and adds: "The enemy must be taken by surprise." The order was issued the very day on which Dr. Daneff announced his intention to go to St. Petersburg to obtain the Czar's arbitrament. The original lias been sent to St. Petersburg.

The Servian General Staff states that when the Bulgars were retreating to the Zletovosca river on July 1, the envoys requested the Servians to cease hostilities. One, bearing a cross, bade the Servian colonel kis's the cross, as the fighting between the brothers had ended. The colonel complied, believing an armistice had been concluded. Meanwhile the Bulgarians got five field batteries, two batteries of howitzers and one heavy battery across the river, and, without warning, opened fire on the whole Servian line, decimating one regiment.

BULGARS IN A DEATH-TRAP

Belgrade, July 12

When the Bulgarians were entrapped on the Zagetchar, cannon and quick-firers raked them. They suffered fearfully, death leaving very little for the nurses and doctors to do.

SLAUGHTER AT SERES

Salonika, July 12

The Bulga-'ans quitted Seres precipitately. They first slaughtered seventeen Greek nobles, .including a director of the gymnasium and. the manager of the Orient Bank. A doctor is supposed to Have met;with, a similar fate.

London, July 12

The Daily Mail correspondent reports that the Bulgarians pillaged Konagevatz. When the Servians ejected them the Servians were so incensed at the scene, of devastation that they attacked the Bulgarians again, inflicting terrible loss. It is reported that,six thousand Bulgarians were left dead bore.

RUSSIA'S AIM

BULGARIA OX HER KNEES

London, July 12

Dr. Dillon, the Daily Telegraph's Bucharest correspondent, states that Russia's aim was to end the war and detach Bulgaria from Austria. Consequently Russia approved of Roumania punishing the Bulgarians .for their anti-Slav conduct. Bulgaria's plan was \to deal a stunning hlow to Servia and Greece before Roumama was able to intervene. The plan Was frustrated by the capture of J.shtib and Dorian. The fruits of Bulgaria's Turkish campaign are now jeopardised. The only escape is for Bulgaria to throw herself on Russia's mercy, renouncing Austria. The existence of an Austro-Bulgarian treaty would account for Bulgaria's recklessness. It is reported that Austria may attempt to regain her prestige by occupying Novibazar.

A correspondent at Athens states that Bulgaria has been suing for peace in St. Petersburg since Tuesday. Servia. and Greeco replied that the war must proceed until a definite result was reached. Bulgaria again pleaded and Russia issued a Note calling upon Servia. and Greece to cease hostilities and requesting their Premiers to proceed to St. Petersburg. A determination exists at Athens only to sign a peace treaty on the battlefield, and so not givo Bulgaria breathing time for protracted negotiations and diplomatic intrigue.

THE ROUMANIAN INVASION

Bucharest, July 12

Roumania invaded Bulgaria at both onds of the frontier simultaneously. All navigation on the Danube from Orsova has been suspended. The army penetrated fifteen kilometers without firing a shot. Over GnO.OOO responded to mobilisation. Half a million were accepted, and the rest returned home.

PANIC IN THE BULGARIAN CAPITAL.

Paris, July 12

The Matin reports that Sofia, the Bulgarian capital, is mad with panic and that an attempt has been made to assassinate Dr. Danoff, the Premier.

WHAT WILL AUSTRIA DO c

(Received 8.45 a.m.)

London, July 13

Advices from continental capitals slate that the war is virtually over,

and His chief European interest is to see what action Austria will take in view of the developments which have given Russia a prominent part in the Balkan Council.

TERRITORIAL REDISTRIBUTION

"THE THORNY OFFICE."

An inspired article in the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger hints that while Russia will arrange an armistice and preliminaries of negotiations pointing to

an ultimate compromise in connection with the redistribution of territories, she will decline the thorny office of sole arbiter, and will, therefore, summon Europe to her aid for this purpose. Some apprehension is felt in diplomatic circles that Greece may demand the whole cost to Enos.

BELLIGERENTS CRY "ENOUGH^"

(Received 9.30 a.m.) London, July 13. An unconfirem Sofia telegram states that the belligerents have given Russia full power to find a way to terminate hostilities.

ABOUT THOSE MASSACRES

It is semi-officially stated in Sofia that the Greek accusations of massacres and incendiarism are calumnres. The Greeks at Belkish and Doiran killed thousands of Bulgarians and burned the villages.

KING CONSTANTINE'S PROTEST

"MONSTERS IN HUMAN FORM."

(Received 9.15 a.m.) Athens, July 13

Kin Constantine of Greece has directed that a protest be sent to the civilised Powers against the atrocities of the Bulgarians. He described the Bulgarians as "monsters in human form," and stated that they massacred two priests and .;ne hundred notables in Demirhissar, violated young girls,one of whom cut to pieces; massacred sixteen Mussulmen at Strugitza; burned'Seres, except the Mussulman and Jewish quarters ; while innumerable women and ; children were found murdered and burned beyond recognition in their ! homes, and 20,000 were homeless.

MARCHING ON ADRIANOPLE

(Received 11.35 a.m.) , Constantinople, July 13. With a view to recovering the territory within the line from Burugop to the Kara Balkan Range, on the Bulgarian frontier, Turkish troops have started to march on AdriaUdple.

SERVIA AND THE; PORTE

(Received 9.45 a.m.) Constantinople, July 12

A settlement between Turkey And Servia has been reached, the latter promising that a large portion of Thrace will be restored to Turkey. The Porte insists on Bulgarian evacuation southward of the Enos-Midia Ktte; ftnl* has ordered troops.to pecupy,the.j£R ritorv.