Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-31

Three weeks have elapsed since the
signing OF the treaty of peace at Bucha-
rest between the Balkan
Silence allies on the one part
and Bulgaria. the recall
citrant. on the second
part. and yet silence like a funeral pail
appears to have shut OF the Balkans
from the. world. There is q dispatch.
however. of some political Importance
dated Bucharest, August %. which an
nounces that the powers have selected
Tor the throne Of new Albania Prince VII
liam Frederick Herman Otto Charles OF
WED nephew of the Queen of Rouman,a.
Also a dispatch based upon current
rumor OF the proposed marriage between
the Roumanian heir apparent and the
Archduchess Olga, daughter Of the Gear
of Russia This rumor. il true. may not
be very welcome at Vienna, which has
attempted for a considerable time to con-
troll Roumania's policy.
Another dispatch. likewise based upon
a rumor from COnstantinople, Affects to
have learned of negotiations between Tur-
key and Bulgaria, in which the latter has
relinquished all claims upon Adrianople
In return for compensation elsewhere.
Although this dispatch appears to be in
icy, elsewhere announced. yet the read
ers OF The Star will recall that on the
oath instant we cited note from the
Berliner Tageblatt. In which the Bulgarian
negotiator Natchevitch declared to the
grand vizier that Bulgaria desired to ar
range the question of Adrianople directly
with the porte
The same day a correspondent from Lon
don cabled that the powers were unable
to decide upon plan to force Turkey
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Russia were disposed to aid Bulgaria"
The correspondent cites what NJ. Pierre
Lott has to say to the Daily Telegraph
concerning his recent
Pierre Lofts visit to Adrianople. NJ.
a4 Lott is well known
nsseltious. Turcophile who has
manifested" in favor Of the Turk on
several occasions He writes: 1.-THE Bull
garians have made Of Thrace desert
surprising in horror all l have heard or
imagined With what fury these Chris
tan liberators have labored to produce
such disasters in such a short time"'
NJ. Lott adds: "Adrianople was saved
arrival of the Turks, which prevented
the proposed massacre by the Bulga-
rians'.
The Bulgarians thus did not commit
atrocities at Adrianople. although NJ
Lott would lead US to believe they pro-
posed to do so but for the arrival of the
Turks.
Apropos to the proposed Bulgarian
massacre, King Ferdinand, it appears.
in a general order issued to the Bull
garian army. with an insistence diff
cult to understand. recounts singular
version of Bulgaria's action. Bulgaria
former allies" he says. betrayed Bull
garia.'' The king knows the chagrin
to renounce possession OF Monastir'
Ochrida. Dibra Saloniki and Seres.'
It is charitable to King Ferdinand to
believe that this general order was IN
tended only to pacify the Bulgarian
army. Nevertheless. that army knows
full well that it was Bulgarians who at
tackled the Servians and Greeks. and any
statement to the contrary. even by the
king. is simply absurd.
King Ferdinands general order. how
ever. has the advantage of giving us
the true measure of Bulgaria's aspira-
tons aspirations which We're not as
stated due to Gen. Savof alone Bull
garia, if successful in her attacks
against her allies-and there was no
doubt possible of success because it was
a surprise-would set up a claim for
all of Macedonia west to Monastir and
south to Salonki.
King Constantine of Greece has issued
a proclamation to his army and navy. 1t
is historical docu
Con Sfantine'S ment the more In
teresting and impor-
1IOcldIndtioH. tant because it may
be taken as notice that Greece aspires
to a place as great Mediterranean
power. Italy asserted her place as such
the morning after her treaty with Tur-
key at Ouchy Greece does likewise
after the treaty at Bucharest.
The King of Greece in his proclamation
of August g says:
"A legal document has been signed
the frontiers between new
Greece and Bulgaria. In general lines
our frontiers on the north and east com
nence from the middle of Lake Prespa.
cross the plain between Monastir and
F'lorina. follow the high mountains sit
uated south Of Morihovo and north Of
Guevgueli and between the city of Dol
ran and the railway station of that city,
cross Lake Dorian, climb Mount
Beleck. follow the crest of that noun
tain, pass near Koulo and the defile
Of Demir-H issar. climb Mount Tim
Of Nevrokop. comprise great part of
the territory situated to the east of the
river Nestos leaving out the city of
and ending at the mouth of the
Nestos.
Officers, subofficers. soldiers and ma
rines. you are the artisans of this new
Greece enlarged. Your blood, your suf
your privations. your courage
your perseverance have rendered our
great, honored respected and
glorious throughout the whole world.
My heart is heavy at the thought that
many a great number indeed of nv
brave warriors will not hear my words
but their blood has not been shed in
vain. May the memory of our fallen
heroes be eternal. To you, the survivors,
I express my admiration for your ex
ploits and my pride to be at the head of
such an army and such a fleet. l have
given the necessary orders that medals
should be awarded to those who have
taken part in the two wars, but above
each medal, above all recompense, | am
sure that In the heart of every one it is
the sentiment of having rendered Greece
Your work. nevertheless.
is not terminated. 1t is necessary that
our Greece become strong, very strong,
indeed 1 will work obstinately to that
purpose Those who remain under the
lag should aid me with the same de-
votion as on the field of battle. AS Tor
Won who return to your homes soon,
with the just sentiment Of pride for your
.rumphs take with you our decision 10
render our Greece miltarily strong, re-
spectacle to friends. redoubtaoie to her
enemies. Vive the Hellenic army! Flve
he Hellenic fleet. CONSTANTINE"
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servia has suffered and been deprived
If access to the Adriatic by the JOINT op-
position of Vienna AMI