Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06

ing pTdcticdiiy 10 the DeS1nnlng or ac-
tual hostilities. Details have been with
held.
In spite of the diplomatic efforts to
maintain peace. the chances Of success in
this direction are diminishing SO rapidly
that there is practically no hope here
that war with the Balkan states will be
avoided, unless at the last moment the
powers agree to armed intervention.
States Must Demobilize.
The porte is resolved not to listen to
proposals of reform from any quarter
or to entertain an idea Of reducing its
forces until the Balkan states demobilize
and abandon their present policy.
The calling out of reservists and the
requisltlonlng of horses and carts at
are proceeding apace.
sponuIng to the call, and groups Of
reservlsls can be seen marching to
their respective centers, headed by
flag bearers and bands playing pa
triotic airs.
British Diplomats Pessimistic.
LONDON, October 5-British diplo-
mats cherish little belief that the storm
will be deferred for longer than day
or two. The news tonight Of a collision
on the Turkish Montenegrin border,
which the Turkish government con-
siders to amount to belligerent action.
indicates that it will be difficult to hold
the opposing forces in restraint. Con-
cerning this engagement the porte
WlthholdS details from the newspapers,
but il either slde is anxious to bring
on q small battle 1t has plenty or op-
portunitleS to- do SO.
The best Premier Asquith could say In
a speech tonlgnt, was that he had not
is not taxing a leading part IN the
negotiations Of the powers. Sir Edward
Grey, the British foreign secretary, re-
mains at his country place.
No Effective Action.
The British government is in an awk-
ward position, having to take into con-
sideration the traditional feeling Of
Macedonian Christians. which is strong
among the masses. against its policy Of
cultvating Turkey and respecting the
sympathies Of millions Of Mohammedan
subjects.
Since Russia'S racial, religious and po-
Htical ties are all with the Balkan states,
while Austria's interests are opposed to
them, and Germany is strong friend OF
Turkey, it is hard to imagine any COM
mon and effective action these powers
can unite upon which the Turks and Bal
kans will accept. Meanwhile mobiliza-
ton is proceeding in Turkey. Greece and
the Balkan states, with mObs occasion
a,ly stonng the consulates and the peo-
pie apparently anxious for war.
War Material Fills Streets.
LONDON, October 5.-Dispatches 5. re-
ceived here from AdrianOple and Mus
tapha Pasha, to the north OF that city,
describe the preparations for war. Every
train reaching AdrianOple Is filled with
reservists coming to join their regiments.
Not only men, but war material fills the
streets.
All the horses have been requisitioned
in Mustapha Pasha. where 1t is regarded
as likely that the first battle will be
fought.
plentiful in the surrounding country,
where the peasants are packing their
possessions and seeking greater security
in Adrianople.
Diplomats in a Race.
PARIS, October 5.-'Perhaps a little
less somber than yesterday" the phrase
in which the Russian foreign minister,
M. Sazonoff, this afternoon summed up
the Balkan imbroglio, still holds good to-
night. 1t is a race between the diplo-
mats and the militarists.
Much depends on the attitude OF
Austria, which has promised to examine
the French program with the most friend
ly eye. But is is pointed out here that
until the definite decision of the Vienna
cabinet is received there can be no clear
ing up of the situation. 1t was to give
Austria time that NJ. Sazonof postponed
his departure for Berlin to Monday.
Must Drop Suspicious.
The belief in French political circles is
that if Russia and Austria can be brought
to drop their mutual suspicious they are
in a position to exercise such pressure
on the Balkan states as to avert war.
Russia is holding back Bulgaria with the
threat to loose the Rumanian army on
her flank, while Austria is easily able to
control the less pronounced aggressive
ness of Servia and Montenegro.
If Austria joins in the collective pro-
gram Of the powers it is asserted that
there will be no splitting of straws on
the part of France and Russia over
Great Britain's suggestion that inter-
vention at Constantinople should be
made by the great powers acting as a
unit, while Intervention at the Balkan
capitals should be left to Russia and
Austria.
Cooperation Of Allies.
The intimate cooperation of the
French and Russian allies was shown
at the Quai dOrsay this after
noon, when NJ Poincare, the French
premier. and NJ. Sazonoff sent for the
ministers Of Bulgaria, Greece and Servia
and pressed them urgently
to advise their respective governments
to postpone any overt act OF hostility
until diplomacy had exhausted it's eff
forts.
81 believe" said the Russian foreign
minister later in referring to the Incl
dent, that this Is the first time that
two foreign ministers ever found them
selves in such intimate and confidential
accord that they were able to operate thus
side by side"
servia Accuses Turkey.
BELGRADE, October 5.-In his address
In the skupshtina, which opened today.
King Peter declared that the mobilization
Of the Servian army was due to the at
titude of Turkey in sending troops to the
Servian frontier. The king was accom-
panied by the crown prince and Prince
George. and his address. which had been
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