Essad's Plot.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 29, 26 May 1914, Page 5

Essad's Plot.

THE TROUBLE IN ALBANIA INSURGENTS AND THE KINC. [By Electric Tklkgraph—Copyrtort) [Unit3D Press Association.! Rome, May 20. The Italian Minister at Durazzo, in a graphic narrative, states that' the insurgents, as a result of a parley, I sent a white flag with a Dutch captain and requested the King to reIceivo their delegates, who would submit demands, including the liberation of insurgent prisoners, and threatening ;to shoot their prisoners unless the reply was satisfactory. The King signed a safe conduct.. Although the insurrection is mainly religious, many of Essad's supporters are participating. The Ciornale D'ltalia states that owing to the inadequacy of the range of the guns directed against them, the insurgents struck down the Nationalist volunteer gendarmerie. ESSAD'S BANISHMENT. ' London, May 25. Dr. Dillon, of Durazzo, telegraphs a denial that the King's life was ever endangered. It is unofficially stated .that the counsellors were alone responsible for a spurious plot, and Essad's banishmont, it is now seen, has ibeen a fateful mistake. | "EVERYTHING QUIET." (Received 8.40 a.m.) Durazzo, May 25. I The insurgents released the prisoners, and everything is quiet. REASON OF THE CRISIS. (Received S.O a.m.) Durazzo, May 25. Prince William's former medical adviser declares that the crisis is the outcome of a quarrel between Essad Pasha and Major Schleuss, commandant at Durazzo. The prince, undor the Austrian Minister's threat to withdraw the warship, supported Schleuss, Essad consenting to withdraw upon receipt of a large cheque.