Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-20


been received by the various embassies
that blockade of Varna and Burghas. to
the south. had been begun by Turkey.
Varna is memorable for the battle
fought there in 1444. IN which the Turk
ish Sultan Amurath II overwhelmed the
Hungarian army. commanded by King
Ladislas 1t has a population of about
$1,000 people.
Turkish Ships Withdrawn.
ships opened a bombardment off varna
today. directing their fire against two
Bulgarian torpedo boats in the roadstead.
The range was ten miles and the shots
were ineffective. The Turkish ships then
withdrew.
In taking the town of Mustapha Pasha,
the Bulgarians commenced operations at
two points simultaneously. Gen. Ivan
offs army. with Harmanli as a center,
the right wing Of the Turkish
forces and occupied the village of
Kourkale, which dominates Mustapha
Pasha.
Turks were forced to fall back into
Mustapha Pasha and this also they were
soon compelled to desert. AS they re-
treated they blew up the railway bridge
over the River Martha, cutting off COM
with Adrianople.
The noted Macedonian leader. San
dausky, it is reported from Dubnitza. has
assembled 5000 peasants of the noun
famous district of Perrin, near the Bull
garian border. and armed them with mod
ern rifles. They will join the allied states
against the Turks. The Bulgarians have
taken the town of Mahomia in the I.az-
log district, at the point of the bayonet
Developments Awaited.
BELGRADE. October 19-The general
staff reports at Z O'clock tonight that the
Servian army has crossed the border and
is engaged in operations in Turkish ter
ritory. Important developments are ex-
pected Immediately, although cold and
rain are hampering the movements of the
troops.
Greeks Dislodge Turks.
ATHENS. October 19-The Greek army,
under command of Crown Prince Con.
stantine, after four hours fighting toLay
the Turks from strong positions
Elassona, near the Grec.an
frontier. The Greeks then occupied E.as-
soma. Two battalions and two batteries
crossed the Araia river into Epirus and
occupied the heights of Grimbovo. De-
tachments of Cretans have arrived at
Athens.
Rout Turkish Irregulars.
VIENNA, October 19.-According to late
advices from Podgoritza, 1900 Tur ish ir-
regulars. while proceeding from PLAYA to
Berana to attempt the recapture of that
city, were ambushed by strong detach-
ment of Montenegrins. After a desperate
fight, in which many of the irregulars
We're killed and Sahil Bey, commander,
and 2SU of his men were captured, the
lrreguiarS We're routed.
Successes of Turks.
CONSTANTINOPLE. October 19-Turk-
ish successes in engagements with the
Servian and Montenegrin troops are re-
ported today in special dispatches from
Saloniki and Uskup. but the details are
very meager.
Strict orders have been issued by the
civil and military authorities in Rumelia
to insure the safety OF the Christian
population. Those proved guilty of at
tackins peaceful inhabitants are to be
held by court-martial and sentenced
to death.
Premier Is Congratulated.
ATHENS, October 19-On the occasion
of the mass at the cathedral in Sofia for
the success of the war, the Bulgarian
foreign minister sent to Premier VENICE
.os a message congratulating him on the
opening of the struggle of the alliance,
for the successful organization of which
he gives credit to Greece.
Prince Andre and Prince CHRISTOPHER
went to the front today. Princess Marie
will fit out a floating hospital at her own
expense.
The government has introduced a bill
for the free entry Of food during the
war. The police have closed all the thea
terS.
Steamer Brings Reservists. /
PALMERO, October 19.-The steamer
with Greek reseryists abroad,
has arrived here from New York. She
is under convoy Of the four destroyers
which Greece purchased recently in Eng
and. The destroyers Joined the Mace
donia at Algiers, where they shipped
crews.
Allied Armies Advancing.
LONDON. October 19.-Along the
front of 200 miles, <from |
Kirk kilisseh in the east to Uskup in /
The west. the advance Of the allied armies |
nto Turkey continues. The Turkish !
army appears to be acting on the de- |
'ensive. It's outposts are slowly with
irawing and are attempting only to |
screen the way for mobilization. while 1
he main forces are marching toward |
he frontier.
Adrianople and Uskup are being watch
ID as the strategic points for the first
,reat battle. Adrianopie Is defended by /
modern fortresses. with 300 of the most |
modern guns. 1t Is the main gateway to /
Turkey and should give the invaders
ong siege. The town of Mustapha Pasha.
'eventeen mics to the north. already has
allen into the hands of the Bulgarians
md. the nneager announcements of the
went indicate. without serious resistance.
The approach to Uskup is more difficult
rhe Servian and Bulgarian armies are
fkely TO follow two roads one from