Evening star., 1914-07-26

see in the assassination the creation of
great pan-Servian movement, which Ia
the dread alike of Germany and Aus
tria: Europe has now to face one Of
the greatest dangers that menace her
the pan-Serb movement, which. In the
spirit of its promoters. cannot termi-
nate except by a European war. The
Archduke Francis Ferdinand died ba-
cause 1T was feared that he would find
for this Slav problem a peaceful solu-
ton which would preserve Austria's in
terests. The Slavs of the south will
now redouble their energies. We may
no longer speak of the policy of the
triplice without dreaming of the dan
ger"
1t is undeniable that the fear of the
Slav is the dread nightmare that dis
turbs the repose of the German.
The danger points on the political
dial In the Balkans are many and the
variations of the compass
Danger are frequent. Yesterday
p.;,4. there was a menace of war
between Turkey and
Greece; today there is almost complete
anarchy in Albania, with the conscious
ness that nothing can be done to help
the case unless the powers that created
the unfortunate should take over the
waif and put it under their wings.
There may be mentioned another tiny
cloud on the horizon which may conceal
future trouble. 1t is a mere rumor al
present. but 1t is given credence in politi-
cal circles-the fusion of Servia and
Montenegro. This fusion would have
been contaminated. it Is asserted, on the
day of the assassination at Serajevo. 1t
customs union: the two countries would
have one minister of finance and one
minister of foreign affairs in common;
King Nicholas would continue to reign
at Cettinje and King Peter at Belgrade.
Afterward the two kingdoms might be
definitely merged under the scepter of
the King of Servia. the actual crown
prince, who is the grandson of King
Nicholas.
The combination. 1t should he added, is
ingenious. and the negotiations were di-
rected by Russia. 1t Is not the first
time that the fusion of Montenegro and
Servia has been proposed. Montenegrins
and Servians are of the same race origin,
language custdms.. hnd. IN fact they
the ancient 6tt6ma n regime. when Servia
and Montenegro had no point of contact.
the idea was emitted permitting them to
be Joined by a narrow strip of territory
The annexation of Bosnia-Herzogovina
destroyed all hope of the geographical
unity of the two countries.
The Balkan war has re-established the
opportunity. since they have now to the
northeast of Albania common from
tier, and IT is natural that the contact
should be realized Servia failed to OBJ
tain a port on the sea: - Montenegro
did not maintain herself at Scutari. but
remains inclosed between her mountains.
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the fusion Montenegro would benefit by
the development of Servia, while Servia
would obtain an outlet on the sea at
Antivari
. Among the danger points on the Bal
kan horizon there is the problem OF the
Epirus and the menace
Problem of of war between Greece
r and Turkey. menace
Gpiioe. which was fortunately
dissipated on the 10th instant when the
question definitely assumed a pacific
phase The porte. replying to the note re-
ceived from the Greek minister at Ath-
ems. expressed satisfaction over tie last
communication on the questions in dis
cussion: the modes of exchanges OF
Greek-speaking population in Thrace and
Smyrna and the Mussulman populations
of Macedonia and the Epirus.
The representatives of the powers at
Athens communicated to NJ. Streit. min
lister of foreign affairs of Greece. the fol-
lowing collective note: THE undersign-
ed have the honor to notify the minis
ter that the governments OF GERMANY
France. England
Italy and Russia have approved the ac-
cord at Corfou between the international
and the Epirote delegates
the future status OF Epirus
Now the general assembly of Epirotes
was held at Argyrocastro. under the
sembly was of the opinion that since the
signature of the Corfou accord the
situation had been completely modlned.
..The Christian prince that the powers
had chosen to PRESIDE over AIpan.a naa
If the control OF the powers
had ceased, the Epirotes would be de-
nriyed of the guarantees which were the
basis of their annexation to Albania
The situation in Albania al last reports
was extremely critical. Prince William
had not disappeared, as reported. but. vic
tim of the feeble action OF the powers.
as we'll as his lack of energy and ntness'
the prince appears to be awaiting an IN
avtta HE crisis in his evil fortunes. Mean
while the Princess Sophie has left the
anital with the object of inducing the
King of Roumania to send Roumanian
Rooms to Prince Williams aid across
Servian territory
,cmritv that followed upon his flight from
Durazzo D the singular Essad Pasha who
for some time prior to the advent OF
Prince william of Wied bore the utle
Essad Pasha, it appears. is in Paris
waiting the time when he may be called
hack to Durazzo. to take the place OF
' t.aSad has been interviewed by the
Petit Parisien. and said:
II am persuaded that my country Win
he patronage and aid Of the great ,s pow
nd then its flight upward will be mag
lificent. ,,.a of the
Prince Of Wied is entirely lost. Inc Inc
,rince has not shown any qualltles me-
, :. 10 a leader of men; his heSitatlons
nj the clumsy measures taken nave