New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05

London. May 5.-News has reached
London that King Nicholas has decid
cd to give way, but the announcement
is quite unofficial. II IL means that
Scutari is to be evacuated uncondi
tionally it Of course changes the whole
situation. Montenegro may. however.
still be demanding territorial compen
sation.
In any case. the international situa-
ton is gravely complicated by the ap-
parent intention OF Austria and Italy
TO intervene not merely on behalf OF
! Scutari but also with a view to putting
an end TO the growing anarchy in Al
! bania. Both powers protest the sin
cerity Of this intention. but Interior
motives may be suspected.
Austria has proclaimed a minor state
OF siege in Bosnia and Herzegovina,
to be extended shortly TO Dalmatia,
while Italy is concentrating troops on
her Adriatic coast.
Scutari, IL is said. now forms only
minor Part Of the issues involved.
The suggestion is that political intrigue
Of an anti-Austran character renders
military action necessary whether
| Scutari be evacuated or not. It is de-
clared further that Austria and Italy
have agreed 10 divide Albania into two
spheres Of influence and that once in
occupation they may remain there after
the manner Of the British in Egypt
1t is expected that at to-day's meet
ing Of the ambassadors In London the
Austrian representative will ask for a
mandate for his government and for
the government of Italy TO pacify AL
| bania, where, as the reports OF severe
fighting between the armies of Essaad
Pacha and david Pacha show, anarchy
is evidently extending.
A Cettinje dispatch TO London news
agency says that the Montenegro CAB
met has resigned az a protest against
the policy Of evacuating Scutari.
| Vienna. MAY 4-Some OF the leading
Journalists express CONSERVATION at the
report that Italy and Austria propose
| Jointly to march into Albania, az a step
likely 20 involve the gravest perils, with
no compensating advantages. Italian &C.
cupation OF Avlona. which would give
command Of the Adriatic, is viewed with
great Jealousy
! Unconfrmed rumors are current in vi
emma that the Montenegro government
has resigned. cwirg 20 the Kings decision
| 70 eyacuate Scutari
Rome. Nav News from Southern
Albania is Of the gravest import Anarchy
prevails. II is said, in many sections. and
the soldiers OF Essaad Pacha and Djavid
racha are footing and Staying. They arc
said 10 nave formed themselves into regu-
lar bands Of brigands. The Albanian de-
tenders Of their homes. along with their
women. have been ruthlessly cut down.
While the Turkish government In Con-
stantinople has officially disavowed
Essaad Pacha. it is known that special
emissaries have been sent out by the
Porte with the object of having Essaad
recognized. as Enir OF Albania.
Italian preparations have been made for
the dispatch Of large expedition IL that
should be necessary. General Nava. who
participated in all the African campaigns
and commanded a regiment at the battle
Of Adowa in 1896. has been designated as
commander of The expedition.
St Petersburg. May 4-Rumors OF
Austro-Itaian interference in Albania
have been received here with skepticism.
Now. however. IL is realized that the fate
OF Albania involves deeper concern
than Scutari and 1t Is declared that. in
the interests of European peace and the
welfare. OF the Balkan states. Russia will
do everything possible 10 prevent the oc-
cupation OF Albania. ....
II she Is not successful In doing this
Russia will insist that all the great
powers participate.