The Washington times., 1908-10-12
Mob Tears Coat-of-ArmS
From Consulate and Burns
1t in the Street.
MINISTER is SLAIN,
DECLARES A RUMOR
Cettinje Parliament Promises Aid
TO Servia a-Servians Vote War
Budget-America Disapproves.

BUDAPEST, October l2-The Aus
trian consulate at Antiviri. Montene-
gro. was attacked today by a mob.
which tore the Austrian Coat-of-arms
from the door Of the consulate. burned
1t in the street, and then sacked the
building.
Authorities rescued the attaches Of
the consulate just at time when their
lives were in the greatest peril.
Two Austrian warships are now en-.
route 10 the scene Of the outbreak.
Count Rumored Killed.
VIENNA. Oct IA rumor that
Count Fergach. the Austrian minister
to Servia, has been assassinated. has
thrown the city into a fever Of ex-
element.
Communication with Belgrade is in
terrupted. and no verihcation Of the
report can be obtained. The foreign
office discredits it
Prepare to Shed Blood.
CETTINJE. Oct l2-Displaying the
same warlixe spirit that was manifested
at the opening session of the Servian
skupshtIna. the. .AIOntenegrin parliament
met here today in extraordinary session
Prince Nicholas addressed the assembI
Austria has greatly wronged US" he
declared. If It is impossible for US 20
secure redress otherwise. we should be
prepared 10 shed our last drop or
blood"
The princes appeal TO the patriotism
Of his subjects aroused the utmost en-
thUsiasm.
The final attitude of Montenegro will
be determined by the action taken by
H-N,-
Olas mas promised to support Servia in
any move 1t may make against Austria
Vote War Appropriation.
BELGRADE. Oct 12-The Servian
national assembly today voted $1,000 900
as an extraordinary military appropria-
ton.
The assembly also adopted the follow
Ing resolution:
After hearing the governments ex-
PLANTATION, parliament expects TO exert
the most vigorous activity 10 protect
the nations threatened interests"
Despite these war preparations and
expressions. there is a quieter feeling
among the people. due to the reCOgni-
tiOn OF Servla's unpreparedness for war.
Servia Will demand the CesSion Of
sanjak from Austria as a compensa-
zion for the annexation Of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, II was explained today.
Austria has already offered TO give the
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recompense for the loss OF these prov
inces, and while Servia has no interest
IN Bosnia and Herzegovina other than
that Of racial kinship, she will attempt
to force Austria to make some sort Of
concession to her.
America Disapproves.
CONSTANTINOPLE. Oct. 12-Ameri-
ca disapproves Of Austria's invasion OF
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Bulgaria s
declaration OF independence, according
20 the report credited TO Ambassador
John q, A. Leishman. who visited the
Turkish foreign office today.
Mr.. Leishman is reported as assUr-
ing the porte OF Americas moral sup
port, but to have pointed out the i'm
possibility Of taking a hand in the
trouble, not being a signatOry OF the
Berlin treaty nor having any direct in
teTest IN the situation.
Italian Fleet Modified.
SPEZIA, Italy, Oct. 12-In the fear
Of a Balkan war, the Italian feet has
been ordered to remain mObilized.
The feet returned today from its
annual maneUvers, and was preparing
to scatter to various ports when the
order for its continued mobilization
was received.