BALKAN CRISIS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 144083, 30 April 1913, Page 3

BALKAN CRISIS.

(THE COMPACT ABOUT SCUTARI. AUSTRIA NOT MOVING YET, By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. LONDON, April 29. The Ambassadors’ Conference, after sitting for three hours and a-half, adjourned until Thursday. It is hoped that meanwhile they will ascertain and communicate to tho Powers Austria’s plana with regard to Scutari. It is generally admitted that Essad Pasha’s move has seriously complicated the situation. 1$ explains much that was previously unexplained in connection with tho Montenegrin entry of Scutari. , Austria demands a definite step, ensuring an obedience to' the Powers’ behest. Russia adheres to the Powers’ joint decision, but objects to Austria taking isolated action. An announcement has been communicated to the Ambassadors that Prince Danilo has quitted Scutari with the bulk of the army. This is interpreted to mean that he is going to Cettigne or Autivari to resist any possible advance or more likely to occupy Taraboseh and Boyana, which the Montenegrins lately asked as compensation for tho loss of Scutari.

Ismail Kcmal, head of tho provisional Government in Albania, is coming to London to submi is views to the Ambassadors. He , . lares that Essad Pasha’s bargain with .King Nicholas was treachery, decapitating Albania by abandoning Scutari, and virtually making Albania a dependency of Montenegro and Servia. He adds that ho is convinced that tho Albanians, and ultimately the troops, will not approve of Essad’s action. Albania’s independence requires territorial integrity. VIENNA, April 29.

Various newspapers announce that the movement of troops southwards has been interpreted as being intended to bring pressure on tlm Ambassadors’ Conference. Other references to the Servian and Montenegrin military movements imply that an Austro-Hungarian occupation of Montenegro will bo opposed. Meanwhile the recognition of tho danger of isolated action is gradually spreading in upper circles. Herr Berchtold informed Dr. Lukacs, the President of the Hungarian Ministry, that there is still a possibility of a peaceful settlement with Montenegro.

Dr. Lukacs declares that the AustroHungarian policy has been imbued with the same patience and coolness throughout the Balkan crisis. He adds; “We want peace, but certainly will not purchase it at tho cost of tho humiliation of the monarchy.” Essad Pasha surrendered Scutari although he had still three weeks’ ammunition and provisions. Prince Danilo, on entering Scutari, was received with enthusiasm. His greeting of Essad on the transfer of tho keys was most cordial. Essad, before his departure, urged the Albanians to bs loyal to Montenegro. CETTTGNE, April 29.

Prince Danilo has quitted Scutari for the northward', leaving only five batteries in the town.

THE NEW ALBANIAN LEADERS. (Received April 30, 9.55 a.m.) LONDON, April 29. The Daily Telegraph declares that Eased 1 Pasha was allowed to march o.ut of Scutari with his whole army and equipment. Djavid Pasha is unpopular owing to his former severe repression of Albanians. Trouble between the two leaders is possible. AUSTRIA RESOLVED TO ACT. (Received April 30, 10.55 a.m.) VIENNA, April 29. It is announced that as the conference failed to take decisive measures against Montenegro, Austria has decided to act. independently. The Italian and Austrian Cabinets are exchanging telegrams. THE CONDITION OP SCUTARI. (Received April 30, 11.15 a.m.) CETTIGNE, April 29. Prince Danilo has returned. He presented King Nicholas with the key of Scutari in the presence of an enthusiastic crowd. The authorities are restoring Scutari. The sanitary condition is good and disease is not Civilians suffered greatly from lack of food, children dying in the streets.,