The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-10-08


Austria-Hungary soon would annex
the occupied provinces of Bosnia and
herzegovina, and the general situa-
ton was such that Bulgaria was
obliged, without delay, to declare her
complete independence.
Has No Aggressive Aims.
Consequently, yesterday, October 8.
Bulgaria was proclaimed an independ
ent kingdom and Prince Ferdinand ac-
cepted the title of king Of Bulgaria
This act was communicated to all the
great powers by proclamations de-
claring that Bulgaria was independent.
Bulgaria has no aggressive aims. She
has given regular form to situation
that already existed de facto.
I'VE believe that the powers will
approve the proclamation of Bulgaria
TO be an independent kingdom. This
act need in no way trouble the peace
of Europe or the Balkans. The pow.
ers, who desire peace in Europe, and
particularly those who desire the
maintenance of the new regime i'll
Turkey, will be the more convinced
of the truth of what | say as soon as
they are satisfied that it is Bulgaria's
purpose, by this act, to aid in the
strengthening of this regime.-Popri-
koff, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Proclamation by Austria.
Vienna, Oct. THE proclamation
OF Emperor Francis Joseph was issued
Wednesday, declaring that the Austro-
Hungarian rights of sovereignty and
succession have been extended over
Bosnia and Herzegovina. The new
imperial provinces were informed in
the same proclamation that they will
be given a constitution and a special
diet.
The emperor has also addressed a
rescript to Baron Won Aehrenthal, the
Austro-Hungarian minister of foreign
affairs, in which he says:
Being imbued with the unalterable
conviction that the lofty, ciViliZing and
political objects for which the Austro-
Hungarian monarchy undertook the
occupation and administration OF
Bosnia and Herzegovina and that the
results which that administration has
already obtained with costly sacri- |
fees can be permanently secured only |
by granting the constitutional insti- |
tutions corresponding to their needs
institutions for the setting up of
which, the establishment of a clear
and unequivocal legal position for the |
two provinces form an indispensable |
condition. extend my sovereignty !
over Bosnia and Herzegovina and at |
the same time bring into force il |
those provinces the rules of success
sion applying to my house.
AS a demonstration of the peace |
ful purposes which have led me to this
iinmutable decree l at the same time
order the evacuation of the Sanjak Of
Noyipazar by the troops of my army
stationed therein"
Nations Will Confer.
Paris, Oct. IAN international con-
ference to consider the Bulgarian sit
uation is now assured, according to
the statement made here Tuesday |
night 1t will be proposed by Great
Britain, France and Russia, acting to- |
gether, instead of by one power. These
three powers are in complete accord
on the principle of an immediate con-
ference; Italy is in faver OF II and
evan Germany is expected to adhere
to the proposal.
servians Are WarIike.
Belgrade, Servia, Oct IA mass
meeting numbering 10000 was held in
the public square Tuesday night. the
mayor of the city presiding. The
leaders of all political parties made
addresses and resolutions were
adopted calling upon the government
to induce the powers to save Bosnia
and Herzegovina from annexation and |
pledging the lives of the Servian peo-
pie for the cause. Shops have been |
closed in Belgrade and professions fill |
the streets. The newspapers demand |
war.
Looks to Powers for Defense.
Constantinople, Turkey, Oct. THE |
council of ministers held a long ses- |
sion Tuesday to consider the action of |
Bulgaria in declaring her independ-
ence OF Turkey at Tirnoya. II was de- |
cided that it was impossible to accept |
any proceedings that violated exist
ing treaties, and that Turkey should |
address circular note to the powers |
pointing out the necessity of taking |
measures to enforce respect for the /
treaty Of Berlin.
Replying to the telegram sent to
the Turkish government by Prince
Ferdinand in which he said that in de- J
claring the Independence Of Bulgaria
he had been compelled to respect the
voice of the nation and expressed the
hope that the friendly relations be-
tween the two countries would con-
tinue, Turkey says she has invited the
powers to confer on the situation and
as her rights are guaranteed by the
powers she will look to them for de-
Tense.