New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-15
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the last crust with the wandering fugi"
tives.
zone thought strikes an observer
forcibly at seeing this people migrat-
ing back to it's ancient home says
the correspondent; namely, how little
altered after five hundred years are
the wanderers returning practically in
the same manner in which they game
into Europe Ave centuries ago-the
same rough wooden carts dragged by
bul,ocks or buffaloes and covered with
straw mating, which conceals the
household lumber, and the female mem
hers OF the family. hunched into the
smallest conceivable space, peering
with sad eyes at the unfamiliar sights.
while the sheep and goats are pre-
vented from straying by the youngsters
Of the family"
London, Nov. 15.-Turkey has now
formally appealed to Bulgaria FOR
peace. thus forestalling the tardy &C
ton Of the European Concert TOWARD
mediation.
1t is said that Bulgaria demands the
evacuation OF Adrianople, Scutari ana
MonastIr as g condition Of agreeing TO
an armlstice Negotiations, however
continue.
The censorship is again exceedingly
severe. end it is difficult 20 arrive al
any correct idea Of the military posi-
ton. The fall of Adrianople is ru-
mored from both Servian and Turkish
sources. but this is still unconhrmed'
Another report says that the Bull
gerians have occupied Hademkeul,
twenty-one miles from Constantinopie.
If this is true it is very important
capture, as that town is the centre OF
the Tchataldja line Of defence. 1t Is.
Nazim Pacha,s staff headquarters, and
is about two miles within the lines.
Reports "Murdsrous Fighting"
While the correspondent with the
Bulgarian army If the Vienna "Reichs-
most" reports what he describes as
"murderous fighting" along the Tcha-
taldia lines. Turkish official reports de-
ny that there has been any serious
lighting there for several days.
The Constantineple correspondent. of
The Times" says the Tchataldja lines
are held by $4,000 troops, most Of whom
arc demoralized At San Stefano and
Hademkeui there are 10000 first re-
serves. who present smart appear
ance, but who have not yet been en-
gagged. ...... zee .
The Austrian and German military
preparatfons in -Pera," continues the
correspondent, are exciting interest
and awe. Not only are Knockers Hotel
and the Austrian Embassy held by
strong guards landed from the var
ships. but the fiat roof of the German
Embassy is admirably. protected
against an aeroplane attack by Maxim
guns and a sandbag cover, and anotner
Maxim guards the porter's lodge
Sofia dispatch to "The Times" says
that the Bulgarians are bringing 4au
heavy guns to bear on the Turkdsh
nositions on the Tchataldja lines.
with regard to the other points an
Improvement in the weather has per-
mitted of the resumption Of the Monte
negrin attacks against the turkish po-
sitions around Scutari with some sue
cess. A battle is imminent at Monas-
fir. where the garrison has eDdeaV-
ored TO make terms for it's surrender,
hut imposed conditions which the Ser
Wan crown prince was unable to grant.
The Greeks continue their advance
toward Yanina. They report the capt
IRE Of Metsovo, a few miles to the
northeast.
A report through Bucharest places
the Bulgarian losses In the war at
far greater figure than has yet been
estimated. According to this report
the killed and wounded number be-
tween 10000 and $4,000. out Of a total
of 10000 men, and, it is pointed out.
after allowance is made for holding the
line Of communication, only 10000 ef-
fective men are left for fighting.
One reason which Is considered likely
TO induce Bulgaria to consent to an
armistice and to peace settlement Is
fear Of cholera. oficial reports issued
at Constantinople represent that COM
paratively few cases are occurring
daily, but other reports say that the
epidemic is serious, with high NOR
tally.
There is no development in the diplo-
matte situation, but an official denial
has been, issued at ST. Petersburg to
the reports that the Russian govern
ment has pronounced itself definitely
in favor OF Servia's claim for an Adri-
attic port or has sent instructions TO
the Russian Ambassador In Vienna to
that effect.
Position Of Albania.
The Albanians are taking steps to
make their country independent and
besides publishing a proclamation Of
autonomy the Albanian nationalist Or
ganization has issued a protest against
any attempt to interfere with the free
dom and integrity Of the country. The
organization also makes the charge
that the Servians have secretly muir
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