Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-29

URGING STATUS QUO.
Francis Joseph May Consent to Allies
Demand for Division of Big Slice
of Turkey.
of Turkey.

London, Oct. 29.-That Austria, the
power most especially likely among all
the countries of Europe, to provoke an
international clash over the Balkan
situation, is weakening under the pres
sure brought by other governments,
was stated on nigh diplomatic author
itiy here today.
The Vienna foreign office, it is as
serted, had at least been persuaded
that the preservation of the "status
quo" in the Balkans is cticable
and will consent to the allies demand
for the division of big slice of Tur-
kish territory among them provid-
ed they are reasonable" in their re-
quirements.
This is interpreted as meaning that
the Austrians will stand out against
such an addition to Servia's terri
tories as will completely cut the form
er off from expansion in the near east.
Diplomats hope to effect a satisfac-
tory compromise on this point.
Berlin, Oct. 29.-Experts here
agreed today that the last two days
developments in the struggle between
the main Bulgarian and Turkish for
ces means the beginning of the end
for the Turks. They said that they
thought it likely that even the Sultan
himself would have to acnit himself
beaten before the end of the week.
What the Bulgarians have done, it
was asserted could only have been
accomplished through the utter de-
moralization of the Turks.
The German government, was, Of
course, very careful to refrain from
any official provocative utterance
concerning the Balkan situation, but
individually German military men
shifted openly today at the suggestion
in London dispatches "that no better
combination of circumstances could
arise in favor of the Triple Entente"
England, France and Russia-"than
to embark on a war with Germany at
such a moment, for Austria would not
be able to offer Germany any assist
ance."
The situation was exactly the same
few years ago, it was pointed out,
when Austria seized the province of
Bosnia and Herzegovina from Turkey.
Russia threatened to interfere. Ger
many was expected to come to Aus
trials assistance. England and France
intimated that if Germany undertook
to act they would be compelled to at
tack the Fatherland. Germany did
not mass troops on the Russian from
tier and warn the Gar against inter-
vention Whereupon England and
France quickly subsidized and the Gar,
deserted by his allies, was compelled
to hold his hand.
This, said the Teutonic authorities,
it what undoubtedly will happen again
if the same situation arises, despite
the Cars telegram Of congratulation
to King Peter of Servia, on his Balkan
victories. 1t was agreed that Mich
GLASS message probably was intend
ed as a warning to Austria to keep
out" but the Germans did not re-
gard it as warning which need cause
them serious alarm.
Vienna, Oct. 29.-The Austri IN
Cabinet concluded twelve hours con-
ference at 4:30 a. M, today at VIII! n
it is believed the ministers agreed OF
Balkan policy. Speedy developments
were accordingly looked for this nj
ternoon. President OF the ministry
Sturgh told parliament in the course
of the day thai the Vienna govern
ment still hopes the war may be H.
calized but that "peace at any price
is not Austria's policy where national
interests are endangered.