New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-19
WAR TALK IN RUSSIA
BECOMES D|SQU|ET|NC
Panic ON St. Petersburg BourSe
Caused by Rumania's De-
mandS on Bulgaria.
GOVERNMENT OPTIMISTIC
Press in Cars Capital Seems
To Be Preparing Public
Mind for Clash with
Austria.

St Petersburg. Feb. lS.-Late reports
from Vienna reveal further activity on
the part Of the war cotcrie against the
Emperor and the government. The
news is provoking an almost unpre-
cedented outburst Of warlike feeling in
the "Novoc Nrcmya.' 'Zemchna.'
'Svet" and other patriotic papers.
Even the liberal "Retch'' and the Oc-
toberist press appear 10 be preparing
the public for "A clash between Austria
and Russia over the Balkan kingdoms.
The Armenians in Turkey are again
represented to be clamoring to he put
under Russian rule.
The dispute between Bulgaria and
Rumania over the ccssion Of n strip Of
territory by Bulgaria to Rumania on
the Black Sea coast brought about a
panic on the Boursc here to-day.
The Russian government. however,
continues optimistic. declaring its con-
fidcncc that the joint action OF tn"
powers. resulting possibly i'm mediation
by Russia and Italy. will assure a set
Element and avert the armed occupa-
ton of Bulgarian territory by Ru-
mania.
Russia. il is believed here. has de-
cided to follow the example Of Ger
many. Austria Hungary and Frame,
and to increase the peace footing of her
army.
London, Feb. ls--Thc tension between
Rumana and Bulgaria in connection with
III. Balkan situation has become acute
according 10 official kilograms received
here from Bucharest. The European
bowers. however. have now taken steps
both al Sofia and Bucharest TO lessen
the friction and an offer Of mediation
between the disputants g. pending
Rumania's latest proposal Is that Bull
earia should cedc To- her tho Black Sea
coast as far as Cape Kali Akra. as well
a. the town of Baltchik. and In this case
Rumania would forcEo her demand for
In, bulgarian town of Silisua. which
the Bulgarians rcs0lutcly refuse 10
give up.
Bulgaria objects TO the scheme bccaus"
she declares the fortiiicatiOns on cape
Kali Akra would menace tn" bulgarian
port of varna. Iut the powers anticipate
that a settlement viii be- brought nearer
by the latest developments.
Tho feeling amonS diplomats yesterday
was more hopeful also in regard 20 the
Austro- Russian diGcultlcs III" latest
Russian proposals. II IL understood. do
not insist that the Turkish fortress OF
Scutar should bc handed over 10 Monte
negro. and n Austria Hungary Is able 10
secure Scutau for Albania IL Is thought
that a compromise may be- effected I'm re-
gard 10 the other points ~ issue.
The ambassadors here anticipate that
they VIII DE able 10 report favorable prog
r.ss AZ their next meeting tomorrow.
France reported intention TO spend
many millions on fortrcsscs. artillery ana
ammunition and Gcrmany's proposed
large military increase ar" adding 10 the
uneasincss here. The Liberal papers are
pointing out how the Increase Of one
army brings about the increase of the
others. leaving the antagonists relatively
where they were with respect 10 strength
while adding vastly TO the burdens of the
people They appeal 10 public men Ia CO.
operate In restraining England from join
ing in the Continental military competl-
ton
DISPATCHES both from Athens and con-
stautinople give rumors that the Porte -
negotiating foY the ccssion OF Rhodes TO
Italy for a consideration OF flQ.0p,c'
Paris. Feb. s-France appears To te
facing with a spirit Of determination the
immense efforts. both financial and per
sunal which tho governments military
measures now IN preparation arc likely TO
demand That is the essential note OF
interviews with prominent mon. of press
comment and ~ talk among Senators and
Deputies Of all parties except the eX-
trcme Socialists.
II ~ unoncially estimated to-day that
France viii be called upon to provide
about 100000 annually for the additions
TO her army. besides the initial eXpendit-
urcs Of somewhat less than sl.D,Io.Dc.
The young men of the nation VIII b"
Obliged. IL tho present plans are carried
through. TO give another six months ana
perhaps another full year TO service with
the colors.