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frontier and that the Turks also are NOV
ing forward to the encounter and Austria
Hungary is mobilizing two army corps.
No official confirmation had been re-
ceived in Paris up TO o'clock this even
ing OF the reported mobilization OF the
troops by Turkey and Bulgaria. 1t is be-
lieved here that Bulgaria will remain on
the defensive.
SOFIA Bulgaria. Oct 5.-Bulgaria,
tributary principaity under the suzerainty
OF the sultan OF Turkey, today proclaimed
it's independence of Turkey.
This action was taken at Tirnovo by
Primes Ferdinand, who was elected prince
of Bulgaria in 1887. The Bulgarian cabinet
was present with the prince, having met
him yesterday at the frontier and journeyed
with him to Tirnovo. The party reached
Tirnoyo last evening.
Tirnovo il the ancient capital OF the
kingdom Of Bulgaria and it was there In
the olden days that the kings of Bulgaria
were crowned.
Turkey Does Not Want war.
LONDON, oct. 5.--Iurkey is not inclined
toward war with Bulgaria and intimstes
that It will call conference of the powers
to consider the matter OF Bulgaria's procla-
nation OF independence.
Indications from the other capitals of
Europe are that the powers will intervene
to prevent hostillties IN the near east. All
the chancellories OF Europe are busy today
with. efforts to discover a modus vivendi
which will result in the maintenance of
peace.
France has decided to act as mediator for
the purpose OF preventing war between
Turkey and Bulgaria, and NJ. Pichon. the
ans,i, Inf efa nF ffaf IL to1a
actively engaged in negotiations to this end
which he began week ago.
Great Britain also has made mediatory
proposals. to Athe goteShmerts OF Turkey
and Bulgaria Germany. It Is announced
IN Berlin, has associated itself with these
proposals and win not counsel Turkey to
go to war.
The proclamation Of Bulgarian inde-
pendence has been Immediately preceded by
a conflict between Bulgaria and Turkey
concerning control OF the Oriental railroad
in eastern Rumelia. Bulgaria took pos
session OF this line in September because
OF a strike and started to operate It with
It's military forces. When the strike had
been settled Bulgaria refused 10 return
control to Turkey. which action led to a
sharp conflict between the two states.
10th Sides Make Ready.
In spite Of the peaceful endeavors of the
powers concerned in this near eastern diff
ficulty the military forces of both Turkey
and Bulgaria are preparing for eventuaIi-
ties The Turkish army is stronger nu-
nerlcally. but the Bulgarian army is In
better condition OF efficiency.
That all energies arc being bent towards
the maintenance OF peace is clear The
foreign offices of Europe are keeping the
wires hot today in an effort TO find a
basis Of agreement satisfactory to the pow
ers chiefly concerned that shall take the
place OF the treaty Of Berlin. This Austria
Hungary and Bulgaria have torn up and
thrown into the faces OF the signatories
OF the convention, which has governed the
situation in the near east for the last thirty
years.
The action taken today by Bulgaria and
Austria Hungary is practically condemned
in all official and diplomatic circles OF
London but at the same time the British
government Ia preparing to cooperate in
any pscflcatory steps which may be de-
cided upon by the powers concerned. The
main idea Is the prevention OF a warlikt
outbreak.
Francis Joseph After Territory.
News no less interesting than the act o.
Prince Ferdinand is brought in the Vienna
dispatches to the effect that Austria Hun
gary has practically decided to annex tn,
occupied provinces OF Bosnia and Herze
govina, Emperor Francis Joseph has ad
dressed an autograph etter to the heads o
all states, In which he explains the neces
sity OF altering the political status of thes,
provinces This communication Is being de
livered today
Prices on the Bourses OF Europe have fal
len sharply on these two political develop
ments.
Revision of Berlin Treaty.
ST. PETERsBURG, Oct 6-u Is an
nounced with authority today that Russii
probably VIII propose congress Of tn
powers for a general revision OF the Ber
lin treaty. This is an outcome OF the proc
lamation of Bulgarian independence. Russi,
has reason TO believe that the annexation
Of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria
Hungary is imminent.
Count Berohthold, the Austro-Hungarial
ambassador to Russia. who has been ava,
on leave OF absence, returned TO this cit
today and demanded an immediate audi
enos OF Emperor Nicholas. 1t was ar
ranged that he should see his majesty to
morrow. The emperor is cruising in tn
sulf OF Findlay, A naval yacht has bee
placed at the disposal Of Count Berchtholt
Test OF New MInIstry.
CoNsTANTlNoPLE. Oct 6-Turkey 1
convinced that Austria, backed by Ger
many. encouraged Bulgaria to declare Il
Independents In order TO strike a blow a
the Kaimil ministry and compromise tn
new constitution.
II u not known what steps Turkey vii
take. but one impression prevails that
European conference will be held 70 con
slider the whole question.
Advices obtained In an authoritAti,,
quarter OF Sofia are TO the effect that onl
some Of the powers supported the Britisl
proposal for the settlement OF the railroa,
question. This want OF unanimity anon
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