Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 October 1908 — TWO PRINCES BELLIGERENT [ARTICLE]

TWO PRINCES BELLIGERENT

Peter of Montenegro and George of Servla Yearn for Gore. In fact there are two princes in the Balkans who are spoiling for a fight— Peter of Montenegro and George of Servla. Tn a telegram from Peter to George he says: “I cordially embrace you, dear cousin, and pray God "<• soon may meet on the crimson field.’’ In reply George writes Peter: “Ever true to th(* ideals of our beloved Serb nationality I am rejoiced beyond measure at the opportunity given me to participate even in the most modest way in the enthusiastic and united expression of patriotic feeling of our dear brethren.” The only point tn her previous stand Great Britain is continuing to insist upon, apparently, Is that no modification of a treaty can be permitted without the consent of all parties to that treaty, and at her proposal the powers have Instructed their ambassadors at Constantinople to reaffirm this principle. Nothing could be ascertained officially as to the questions M. Tswolsky desires to include. In fact. It Is doubtful if It has been decided what shall be taken up In addition to the two actions which brought about the crisis, for tt was intimated that the pourparlers at the British foreign office have not yet been concluded and may continue for several days. It Is doubted whether Russia fs anxious to reopen the Dardanelles for the present, for If this Is done It must be for all nations, and Russia is not likely to desire that while her fleet is so weak. Besides, other treaties In addition to the treaty of Berlin would be Involved.