Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 October 1908 — HOW IT IS RECEIVED. [ARTICLE]

HOW IT IS RECEIVED.

Mnch Satisfaction in Paris, but a Bulgarian Editor Smells Blood Paris, Oct. 16.—There Is mnch satisfaction in government circles over the conclusion as announced from London of a programme for the international conference that Is to settle the existing Balkan difficulty. The accuracy of the London announcement of this programme is confirmed officially here. Foreign Minister Pichon. however, points out that Great Britain. France and Russia will not attempt to foist their own ideas on the other signatories of the Berlin treaty, whose approval will be asked Russia issues the formal invitations. “We do not desire that the powers be divided into, groups.” M. Plchon said. “Europe must affirm Its moral unity, and to this end there must be unanimous, equitable and cordial accord.” Sofia. Oct. 16.—Tzar Ferdinand and his entire cabinet have gone to the Blstrltza hunting lodge in the Rilo mountains. which Is close to the Turkish frontier. An important official statement will be issued upon the return of the ministers here. The Vreme. a ministerial organ, in a bellicose mood aays that Bulgaria prefers to shed her blood for independence rather than pay compensation to Turkey. Paris. Oct. 16.—1 n a punished interview I>jeim<l Bey and Dr. Nazim, delegates of the Young Turks, said In behalf.ofTfrFnrgnnlzatlon that the programme as defined by the powers for the settlement of the Balkan situation would never be accepted.