The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-02

London, October 1.-The hope ex- pressed yesterday that war in the Balkans might be averted virtually has been abandoned, according to the belief expressed in official quarters. The statement by Sir Edward Grey, the British foreign secretary, in the House of Commons today, confirming rumors that Austro-German officers had arrived in Bulgaria, just as they did before Turkey threw in her lot with the Germanic allies. is taken by officials to mean that Bulgaria, too, has definitely decided to join them.
 Such move by Bulgaria would re- suit in the entente allies being called on to keep their promise to support with all the means in their power those Balkan states which remain friendly to them and who are menaced by the threatened Bulgarian aggres- sion.
 Athens never had much confidence in Bulgarian assurances that Bull garia's mobilization was innocent, it was asserted here today, and the other capitals have been forced to the same conclusion.
 1 There is nothing to indicate the att titude of Roumania but it always has been taken for granted that her friend ship for Italy and France assured her continued support of the cause of the | entente allies.
 The question arises as to what as- sistance the entente allies could give Greece and Servia. It is suggested that an agreement be made with Greece that for very soldier sent by her to help Servia the allies would land soldier and equipment at SalonilSi to protect Greek territory to the south. and when the time came to march l against Bulgaria. It Is probable this would be one of the steps taken against Bulgaria should her attitude continue provocative, which officials now con- slider it to be. despite the fact that most of tue people in that country arc believed to be still friendly to the en- tente allies, particularly Russia and England.
 Hope for Peace Dwindles
 Sofia Bulgaria, September 29.--(via London, october 3. Delayed in trans mission) Hope Is dwindling here that the Balkan situation will be set tied peacefully. The impression is gaining ground that Bulgaria. by re- tracing her steps. will invite a situ- ation which might become dangerous after tho war
 The only means for the prevention Of Balkan war. in the opinion of high authorities in Sofia, seems to be the immediate cession by Servia to Bull garia of the uncontested zone in Mace , donia without reservation and an ac- knowledgment of Bulgarias right to occupy the zone forthwith Tn well in- formed circles if Is stated that the key to the situation lies in Nish and not In Sofia and that the triple entente gov crnments. to settle matters must be- conc active there.
 Premier Radoslavoff yesterday when receiving prominent members of the egrarian party, id,that Bulgara's s any belligerent group and that the ne- : rotiations concerning Bulgaria's claims in Macedonia were progressing.
 It has been learned in authoritative 3 quarters. however that the ume ietI Il for pourparlers is short, since the Bull s garian government realizes that fur-
 ther delay without some positive ac-
 tion Is likely to jeopardize Bulgarias . interests.
 e London. September 1.-The belief that . Bulgaria has taken sides with the cen
 tral powers and that the AnSlo-French I and Russian troops will assist the Bal kan friends of the entente allies mo-
 nentarily has diverted the attention of o diplomats. but has not dampened their l- interest of the public in the situation In . the eastern and western theatres of war.
 The allies offensive in the west and the determination with which the Rus
 sians are opposing the Austro-German ad- : vance in the east are the absorbing q topics
 = The news from the two fronts is consid- cred the best for many months. I The French and British forces apparent-
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