The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-07
TURKEY REFUSES
BALKAN DEMANDS
Insists on Retaining Adrianople,
and Peace Conference Is
Suspended.
POWERS MUST ACT NOW
Pulling of Diplomatic Strings
Expected to Compel Otto
man to Yield.

London. January 6.-The first stage
of the Turkish Balkan peace negoti-
atoms, which is regarded by diplo-
mats as largely one OF pretense on
Turkeys part to avoid the appear
ance OF yielding to the demands of the
allies without pressure from the pow
eTs. is over now.
It is expected that the second stage
will begin soon with the powers acting
behind the scenes and pulling the
strings which Will compel Turkey to
concede the bulk OF the allies de-
mands. Without money. her army in
adequate and demoralized. her states
men realize that Turkey is in no con-
dition to resume hostilities.
At to-day's sitting of the conference
Turkey renOunced in favor of the al
lies her rights in the Island of Crete.
and promised further rectifcation of
the Thracean frontier. but insisted
Upon the retention Of Adrianople. The
allies declared this was not satisfac-
tory. and suspended the conference.
Does Not Mean Rupture.
That does not mean a rupture OF the
negotiations The conference may De
resumed either by Turkey giving mott
fIcation that she has fresh proposals
to submit or by the allies on the
ground that they have communics-
tions to make 10 the Turks. II is
generally expected that the work OF
<ise conference will be taken up
again at the end or the week, when
the festivities in connection with the
orthodox Christmas are ended
The allies to-day held a short meet
ing before the official sitting and dis
cussed three possibilities with refer
ence 10 the statement which Rechad
PaSha had been asked 20 make re-
spectirg the Balkan ultima;um. and
agreed on the reply Of the allies.
First. II Rechad Pasha's statement
was arrogant and provocative then.
Notwithstanding the advice OF the
powers in favor or moderation. they
would break of the negotiations. sec
ond. II Rechad were courteous. but the
new concessions unimportans. they
would suspend the conference. third.
u Rechad male important concessions
without absolutely conceding the
allies demands. they would adjourn
the sitting until Friday. in order O.
allow time to consult their respective
governments
Immediately after the conference
convened. Rechad Pashs made a brief
prepared further proof % her conciii-
atory spirit. AMI then read ne follow
Ing;
II We refuse the cession OF Adrian
opIc IL Is because its cession is Inn
possible for the security 81 CONSTANT
uopic and the pardanelies. Ecsidcs. T
must add that We are here with the
hrrn intention to establish a LASTING
peace. with such conditions as viii In
sure friendly relations and CONNER
ciai facilities profitable 70 both parties
Insist On Keeping kdrianepIe.
We sfiii are ready 70 discuss the
frontier line between Turkey and Bui-
earia. bot this frontier must leave
Adrisnopic IN ottoman territory.
Wiring 60 give new proof ~ our
spirit or oscillation. W. consent %
do-is; fron, our rishts over crete on
condition raf rally that the allies -
not .fa.r- &c cc@siou 81 any other IT,
lands in tn Aegean Sc. n. uotwith-
staining tf~-r enormous etCrlnctF. thf
allies reject ali idea ~ enicrirg The
road - concessions. Wishing 70 break
the negotiations. the whole rcspousi-
Continued on Ninth PsgeD