Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 November 1912 — ADRIATIC PORT IS TAKEN BY SERVIA [ARTICLE]

ADRIATIC PORT IS TAKEN BY SERVIA

Durazzo Is Occupied by Troops Without Resistance. CONGRESS TO AVERT WAR Germany, France and Russia Support the Plan of British Official to Prevent an Open Breach. London, Nov. 29. —Durazzo, the Albanian Adriatic port, was occupied by Servian troops. The occupation was peaceful. The Austrian Lloyd steamer Graf Wurmbrand, which has been in the port of Dufazzo for several weeks, left immediately, crowded with refugees. The effect of this move on the part of Servia will be watched with the greatest interest, Durazzo being the port which Servia wishes to retain and which Austria has announced must not be held by Servia. Powers to Call Congress. Advices from Constantinople indicate that the peace negotiations are progressing satisfactorily at Baghtche and there is no indication of a resumption of operations atong the Tchatalja lines. An exchange is going on among the great powers, looking to a full conference of all European powers. Should it be called, it will likely be considered as preparatory to a later and full conference, which would include the Balkan states and Turkey, for a final settlement of all questions arising out of the war. Nothing has been decided upon as to where the conference shall be held or precisely what questions shall be discussed. The project appears to have arisen out of the general irritation over the delays in a telegraphic exchange of views. Austria Mobilizes Her Army. There is considerable excitement in Vienna over the action of the Austrian government in continuing its arrangements for the mobilization of the Austrian army, which show that country’s determination to he fully prepared for any development in the present crisis in the Balkans. At a meeting of the Austrian parliamentary leaders it was decided to allow the premier's three bills dealing with matters of mobilization to go to committee without the customary first reading. Considerable optimism is expressed in a Sofia dispatch over tie prospect of terminating the war. It is believed there that if no unforseen difficulties arise that a treaty of peace will be concluded by Sunday. Turk Fleet Ready. A dispatch from Constantinople reports the Turkish fleet, with the exception of the disabled cruiser Hamidich. in readiness to meet the Greek fleet, but it is doubtful if the military authorities will permit the fleet to depart. despite the intention of the Greeks to transport an army to the Dardanelles. Morgut Shevket Pasha is now in command of the forces defending the Dardanelles, Seek to Allay War Scare. Koenigs berg. Germany. Nov. 29 Instructions were received here by telegraph to allay the uneasiness prevailing in East Prussia over rumors of a general European war. The instructions came from the imperial chancellor, Dr. Von Bethman-Hollweg. The chancellor stated in his dispatch that the alarming reports about war preparations on the part of Germany and Russia were wholly without foundation. No special military measures. he stated, had been taken on the German side of the frontier and no news had been received hitherto about any Russian military movements which would require Germany to take counter steps.