Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-02
RUM0REO THAT WAR IS ON
TO BAN|SH THE TURKS

whose sincerity is suspected, for it is
doubted if official circles in Bulgaria
and Servia would go far if not assured
by Russia that she would back them
against Austrian or German aggres
sion in case of a general conflict.
France Against War
IBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS1
LONDON. Oct. with France ac-
lively moving TO prevent war, which
is practically started in the Balkans,
Great Britain is non-committal and
Germany and Austria are practically
in a state of armed neutrality. The
great puzzle of the nations is: Does
the car of Russia want war?
Peace With Italy
TEY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl
VIENNA, Oct 2-Reports are cur
rent today that Italy and Turkey have
practically agreed on peace terms. The
bourse is panicky over the situation.
Activity In Army Moves
LONDON, Oct. 2.-Everything, ac-
cording to the dispatches from the
disturbed centers, seems ripe for the
long expected confagration in the
near east.
The armies of the Balkan states are
preparing for war with feverish ac-
tivity. The mobilization order given
out yesterday is being put into effect
with all speed, according to dispatches
received here.
The various nations concerned ap-
pear to believe that the longed for
moment has at last arrived when they
will be called upon to march against
Turkey.
The Turkish government, diplomats
assert, would like to find an easy way
out of the present war with Italy and
thinks a war in the Balkans would
give the Ottoman government the out
let. The Balkan states, at the same
time, are anxious to get at their big
neighbor while she is involved with
one of the great powers.
There still remains but two points
in regard TO which diplomats can con
tinue to maintain optimism. The first
o. these is the fact that winter Is ap-
preaching and will render active war
operations difficult while the second
ia EurupeBn powers are working III
accord and have warned the brIliger-
rnt little states that, whatever might
Be the outcome Of war. they would
not be allowed 10 extend any OF their
borders 50 as to take in a portion Of
Macedonia
At present there appears to be no
reason why any of the European pow
ers should become involved if war
breaks out, although il is recognized
by 1iplom1tS of ayerv couptrv tbat ~
would take very little to draw them
in once the trouble is started
Austria, it is believed here. will be
corps in Bosnia so as to prevent Ser
Nians from entering the Sanjak IF
Novipazar, which is part of Old
Servia, and which that country is
anxious to recarture. In fact. it Is
understood the possibility Of secur-
ing that addition to her territory is
the inducement for Servia to join
forces with her neighbors against
Turkey.
With the Austrian army thus part
~ mobilized. Russia, it is argued, may
think it necessary to do likewise as
She particularly desires to prevent a
repetition of the situation which oc-
:,
when the threat of Germany compelled
her to change her Balkan policy be-
cause Of her unpreparedness to protect
Poland against the armies Of Ger
many.
Besides their natural hatred Of
Turkey. and their desire to extend
their territory, the Balkan states. it is
pointed out, have quarrels with Turkey
arising out of the chronic disorder in
Macedonia and Albania. There have
been frequent outrages against the
subjects Of the Balkan states on Tur-
kish territory and along all the from
tiers the guards have been at each
others throats at every opportunity.
Besides Servia's desire to annex the
Sanjak of Novipazar. Bulgaria diplo-
mats aver wants a slice of Macedonia,
Greece wishes for Crete, and Mon
tenegro has designs on Albania. All
the four Balkan states have said they
would be satisfied with the introduc-
tion of reforms in Macedonia Turkey
has promised reforms, but they have
never materialZed.