New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-07

direction. Civilians were formerly en-
ployed and now soldiers are retained to
carry on the service.
The latest advices from Sofia state
that the maintenance of peace is al
most impossible. There is an over
whelming tide of public opinion in
favor of war. Banks and business
houses are closed by hundreds, the en-
ployes having been summoned to the
colors. Despite increasing prices there
appears to be absolute unanimity
among the people. Many OF the pa
thetic sights which are a prelude to a
campaign were witnessed in Sofia
yesterday. Bands constantly played as
the battalions marched through the
streets, the peasant women walking be-
side their husbands, brothers and faith
ers in the ranks. Some were carrying
food and blankets, and even fowls, as
final presents. which were handed to
the men when at last they were forced
to say farewell.
Rumania's Attitude Explained.
Rumana's attitude, about which
there has been so much uncertainty
and speculation, and which may have
a considerable bearing on the situation
In the event Of war, is explained by
Take Ionescu, leader of the Democratic
| Conservatives, who is about to assume
the portfolio of Foreign Affairs in the
| Bucharest government. Answering a
request by The Morning Post" for
news regarding the Balkan situation,
he said:
AN understanding has been come to
between the Balkan powers, who have
so long pursued n policy of mutual
rivalry and the decision to act in de-
fiance of the will of the great powers
will create a new situation which, in
my opinion. renders war inevitable.
The only chance of preventing II would
be Immediately TO convoke a European
| congress TO regulate the question OF
the reform of the Ottoman Empire. IL
this Is not done war will ensue with
great rapidity, as the Bulgars de-
sire to profit from the superior eff
cheney Of their mobilization before
Turkey can bring up her huge reserve.
For several reasons a European
congress is Indispensable. The war,
should 1t supervene. will be OF ruth
less description and Will be accom-
panied in all probability by horrible
massacres which will compel Europe
| to intervene. If Turkey is victorious
the powers will also be forced to inter-
vene to put a stop to the hostilities and
decide the reforms which Will still be
indispensable. II the Christian states
are victorious their victory will force
them along the road TO territorial an
nexation and their present unanimity
will promptly cease, creating another
reason for intervention.
"Rumania is in a state Of expectancy,
and although she may not be mobiliz-
ing her troops, that does not signify
that she is Indifferent or that she will
abstain from expressing her point of
view. Rumania has interests alike,
moral and material, and will defend
them at the opportune moment. Should
a congress be convened Rumania
would Of course, put forward a re-
quest to participate in it,"
The Times" says that the British
government yesterday signified its ad-
hesion in principle to the proposals of
NJ. Poincare, the French Premier and
Foreign Minister.
A dispatch TO The Times" from
Vienna says it is stated on good author
ity that the four Balkan States have
decided not to present an ultimatum
to the Porte. but merely note adj
dressed simultaneously to the Porte
and the powers demanding reforms in
Macedonia and intimating that If the
powers can secure guarantees for the
execution of these reforms the position
of the Balkan governments will be
greatly facilitated.
Turkey has removed the embargo
from Greek merchantmen at Salonica.
Constantinople, Oct. ct is con-
I UTIlltu lIldl DIS d i'SuiN VI NV ''S'N' -
the french and Russian ambassadors
TO the Grand Vizier and the Foreign
Minister, the Porte has offered to give
effect to the 1880 reform scheme which
was rejected by Abdul Hamid because
It referred TO Turkish parliament. IL
has since remained a dead letter
This scheme does not affect the SOW
ereignty Of the Sultan and does not
provide for political autonomy, but lays
down principles OF administration and
decentralization. 1t provides councils
for the vilayets. partly elective and
having extensive legislative powers
with respect to taxes. the police ana
certain other departments.
INTERVENTION DELAYED