Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-23
BULLETIN.

BULLETIN.
LONDON, Sept. 22.-The bulgarian
minister. NJ. Mischief. was advised by
telegraph today of his governments
order.
On being asked whether Bulgaria in
tended to Join with the central powers,
NJ. Mischief replied emphatically;
Certainly not"
He reiterated the assertion that the
new move implied nothing more than that
Bulgaria was adopting the same precau-
tionary measures as already had been
taken by Switzerland and Holland.
All male Serbian subjects between the
ages Of Is and 80. who are residents I'm
the United Kingdom. were ordered today
to report to their consuls. preparatory
to rejoining the army.
SOFIA, Sept. 2O.--(Via London,
sept. 22.)-Bulgaria apparently is
on the brink of war. The people
generally believe that hostilities are
imminent The military authorities
have taken possession Of the rail-
ways and ordinary traffic has been
suspended.
Diplomatic representatives here Of
the entente powers generally recog-
nize that their cause is a lost one
and that Bulgaria is manifesting
clearly tendency toward the central
powers. This is due to the dissatis-
faction of the government at Serbias
reply in the negotiations for terri
torial concessions in Macedonia and
OF the conduct OF Greece In this con-
nectiou.
Bulgaria Will Join Teutons.
None Of the aliies' representatives here.
cherishes longer the hope that Bulgaria
can be prevented from Joining with Ger
many, Austria and Turkey.
In government circles the statement 10
made that all military measures which
have been taken are OF a preventative
nature, These measures consist in turn
ing over the railroads to the military au-
thorities and suspending traffic.
Reports from many parts OF Bulgaria
tell of enthusiastic demonstrations in
favor Of the government. This is con-
sidered symptomatic of public feeling,
which does not ignore the fact that the
country Ia near to war.
An fnf hNy TIIf@raV NJ NhA
territory along the Dedeghatch railroad
entente powers in notifying Bulgaria
regarded as an unfriendly act. which
would invite counter measures.
Ferdinand Answers Opposition.
1t was learned today that King FOrdi-
nand. replying last Friday to the asser-
tions of leaders of the opposition parties
that the allies would be victorious, said:
THE entente Is not sure of winning.
Nothing indicates at this moment that
such will be the case II Bulgaria's 8
chances of obtaining Macedonia depend
thereupon they may never be realised
My government Is following q policy
which is positive In action and certain
OF good results"
Rumors that Premier Radoslavoff is
likely to resign are characterized In com-
petent quarters as unfounded.
Greek Cabinet Called.
A TIBNS, Greece, Sept. 22.-(Via Lon
DON Jon receipt of news that Bulgaria
had ordered a general mobilization of
her troops King Constantine summoned
to conference Premier Venizelos ana the
members OF the general staff Of the
army. The premier subsequently called
a meeting OF the cabinet.
The greatest activity prevails among
the representatives OF the entente powers.
The British. French and Russian min
listers held a conference. The Venizeloa
government faces the situation conf
IDENTIFY.
Il is understood that the First. Sixth.
Seventh and Tenth divisions. totaling
about 10000 infantry and several cavalry
regiments. will be the first mobilization.
a number OF cavalry regiments already
has left Sofia for an unknown destina-
tion.
Traffic on the Bulgarian railways have
been suspended since Saturday. All Bull
garians IN Macedonia and Thraoe who
previously served In the Bulgarian army.
numbering about 46ooO. have been re-
called TO the colors.