The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-14


 diers can be placed in the field.
 As a result of the reorganization of the last few years the whole army has been clothed equipped and armed with modern rifles. All infantry regiments have machine gun sections. Transporta- tion by land and sea has been prompt. and the efficiency of the mobilization has raised the morale of the troops greatly. ff4Tt
 Bulgaria's Reply Presented
 Sofia, October 13.-Bulgaria's reply to the Characterization note was presented to the diplomatic representatives tonight. This note and one addressed to Turkey are couched in moderate terms. The Bull garian government says that 1t is most anxious to do nothing which will ag- gravate the present precarious situation, and is desirous of leaving open every avenue for the maintenance of peace until the last possible moment.
 The reply points out that the wording of one of the most important clauses of the powers note Is not clear, and as Bulgaria Is anxious to avoid all misun- derstanding asks the powers to state pre- cisely what the doubtful clause really means.
 In conclusion the note declared the de- lay has been due to the fact that the note of the powers was addressed to all the Balkan states, and that therefore time was necessary for a discussion of it's contents by the states
 Most of the Bulgarian towns have a de- serted appearance. Only old men. boys and women are to be seen. Practically all business has been suspended.
 Byelopolye Captured
 Podgoritza, Montenegro. October 13-The Northern . Dontenegrin army, under Gen. eral vukotitch. which recently crossed the border into the SanJak of Novipazar. gained a firm foothold last night by cap turing Byel0polyz, one of the chief towns of the province. after prolonged fighting. but no information has been received re- garding the losses on both sides. The Montenegrins have set up their provision al government. The Serb inhabitants of Byelopolye welcomed the Montenegrins as liberators from the Turkish yoke. A church service was held and prayers vsrs offered for the Montenegrin king.
 Turkey Batting
 Constantinople, October 13.--Whether for the purpose of furnishing provocation for war or to show the Balkan allies that Turkey cannot be intiniidated the government is acting with an aggressive ness calculated to bring on hostilities. The embargo on Greek ships, the de- tention of Servian ammunition. and the seizure of Bulgarian railway cars all constitute beligerent acts.
 Crock and Bulgarian nationals in Con- stantinople, numbering a thousand or more, have been subjected to treatment designed to irritate these two nations Eir1a Vcf fdor tnpr flrtr Ia it, the attitude of the Turkish government. and practically all of the many hundreds of Greeks who are returning to Athens are compelled to pay full taxes to the end of the year before they are permitted to embark. Even the crews of Greek ships, which were seized, have been hailed before the prefects and made to pay a years taxes, as though they were Turk ish subjects.
 Many Greeks Arrested
 Many Greeks have been arrested on the charge of being deserting reservists, and they can procure their release only by paying the military exemption tax.
 Turkeys action, however, is less ar bitrary than would seem because mem- bers of the Greeks hold both Hellenic and Turkish passports to obtain the ad- vantages of both nationalties and they now have to shoulder the responsibilities of both.
 The government is determined to expel ell Bulgarian and Greek subjects as soon as war is declared. and these will be transported by some of the steamers which have been detained for that pur- pose. Trouble Is probable over the seiz- ures as most of the cargoes are foreign owned although the vessels flew the Greek flag and the owners will claim damages. The government is requisItioning the horses owned by foreign residents ex- cept diplomatic representatives. The various embassies have protested and notified the porte that compensation will be claimed. Several Turkish women are going to the front to attend the wounded. This will mark the beginning of new era for the sex.
 consular telegram reports the kill ing of twelve Buigarians at Kuprili, in Macedonia. by Turkish soldiers. Massa- cres in Macedonia will be an inevitable feature of the war. but it is asserted here the Turks wi1 not begin them. Late advices say fighting continues around Berana. The Montenegrins ad vancing toward Gusinje. Playa and 1 Aroma, on the southeastern frontier are encountering much resistance and losing heavily.
 Severe fighting has occurred at Tpshi, | where the Turks are displaying great bravery. If Is further reported that the | Turkish forces in the country between | Lake Scutari and the sea have stopped the advance of the Montenegrins. It is announced the porte intends to | purchase the foreign cargo aboard, the | detained Greek steamers. Loyal to Old Country Baltimore October 13--An outburst of | patriotic enthusiasm took place in the lit | tle Greek church here today, when the l worshippers declared their willingness to | leave their families and take up arms for their country against Turkey Tears | etfeansed down the faces of stalwart men as they took the solemn pledge One ' man. overcome by emotion. tainted. The meeting was held in response to a general call to Greeks from headquarters ! df the Pan-Helenic society in New York. and when it opened the church was crowded to the doors.
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