The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27

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tinns of both sides.
Delegates i'm London Fog.
LONDON. Dec. 26.-Although
the delegates to the peace conference
viii not meet again until Sunday,
the attitude of the plenipotenaries
tonight indicates only too plainly
that the wheels of progress towards
settlement are ciogged. Delegates
from both sides plainly indicate that
1t is impossible to recede from their
announced positions.
The real STUN bling block lies in
the possession of the Turkish fort
ress of Adrianople. Compensation
for Bulgaria, however. in some other
part OF European Turkey probably
will remove this difficulty later, and
IL this idea works out, Bulgaria may
finally consent to the retention OF
Adrianople by Turkey A suggestion
has been made that the Balgarians
accept Salonika in lieu OF Adriano-
pie. but nothing definite can be
CLEANED on the subject from those
interested
Adrianopie the Keynote.
Although the Turkish counter
proposals are In the hands of Turk
ish delegates who are expected to
present them Saturday nothing off,
cial has been given out as to their
exact nature. 1t is understood.
however. that one of the inclusions
In the proposals. Is the stipulation
that Saionika shall remain in their
hands, the line they suggest being
drawn from that port through
Series and Adrianopie to MIdia,
Turkey. II Is said, has signified
her intention of applying to her
European territories the reforms
which count Won Berchthold, the
Austro-Hungarian foreign minister,
proposed before the war.
while | cannot discuss the re-
ply of my government to the allies
terms" said Rechad Pasha tonight,
nothing prevents me from saying
that the terms the allies have pro-
posed are simply absurd. 1t has
never been known that after the
conclusion OF an armistice one bel
ligerent party has asked the other
to cede territories br1"ely defend
ed and still unsubdued.'
No Idea Of Cash Indemnity.
CONSTANTINoPLE, Dec. 26.-Ac-
cording 10 the newspapers here. the
Turkish counter proposals to the
peace delegates In London. which
were forwarded by telegraph yester-
day, compromise the maintenance of
an exectiye sovereignty over the terri
tory east Of the line OF decarcation
between the Martiz river and the
Back sea. including Adrianopse. while
west of the line the government would
be content with the recognition Of
Turkish sovereignty with an autamon-
Gus regime The government, the
news "a pers state. refuse to entertain
any idea of money indemnity.
Indignation I'm Belgrade.
BELGRADE. Dec. 2s.---Great in
dignation has been caused here by
the Turkish attack against the Ser
Wan troons at Alesso on December
18th. while the armistice was In
force An official account OF the
affair received today states that the
Servians did not expect q surprise.
as for fifty miles around no Turkish
troops were known to have taken up
positions. II appears that the Turks
ut Scutari began to find their posi-
ton untenable, and, therefore, re-
solved on a sudden attack hoping
to join the Turkish forces In AL
bania. and evidently having no
knowledge OF the presence of Ser
Adriatic.
The Turkish attack was desperate
and furious 1t lasted all day and
was continued during the night. when
the Turks. badly beaten, retired Ia
disorder The Servtans lost fifty-three
killed and wounded, including Major
Pastrovitch. the commander of the
troops. who succumbed to his wounds
Four other officers were seriously
wounded.
The German minister at Cettinje
was informed that II the Turks make
q similar attack while the armistice
Is in force they will not be consid.
cred as prisoners of war. but will be
executed as rebels.
Reports bulgarian Peace.
BELGRADE, Dec. 26.--According
to a private telegram from Sofia,
peace has already been concluded be-
tween Turkey and Bulgaria. not In
London. but in Constantinople. as
result OF direct negotiations conduct.
ed between General Savoff and the
porte.
The telegram SAYS nothing about
the peace between Turkey and Servia.
Montenegro and Greece. Political cir
cles here do not credit the report,
particularly as General SAVIOR, ac-
cordinR to statement, made ON good
authority. has ceased to be favorite
with King Ferdinand.
Issucs Sanitary Order.
SOFIA, Dec. 26.A-Cxar Ferdinand
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