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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1908
Page
2
The piece surveys European reactions to Balkan tensions with Bulgaria, Austria, and the Ottoman Empire. It notes Britain’s role as a potential international policeman, fears of German aims, and Italy’s carefully balanced stance supporting Austria while safeguarding Italian interests through Titoni’s policy.
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Berlin reports Germany faces a dilemma between supporting Austria Hungary in Bosnia and Herzegovina and maintaining friendly ties with Turkey amid a shifting balance of power. Observers foresee a growing rift with England France and Russia as negotiations on a Berlin treaty conference stall over scope and the Bulgarian independence issue. War is not openly discussed, but Europe faces renewed strain and discord for months to come.
Moscow dispatch reports Russia pressing Austria-Hungary for changes to the scope of talks at a proposed Balkan congress. Acting Foreign Minister Teharykoff met Austrian Ambassador Berchthola daily, but negotiations yielded no result as Austria persists in its stance.
Belgrade reports show European powers debating responses to Austria Hungary and Germany over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Vienna hints at potential conflict while urging a conference among Britain France Russia and Italy. Servian Assembly supports war sentiment as mobs praise the Crown Prince amid protests.
Prince Nicholas pledged no sacrifice is too great for the Serbian cause and sent aide Cek Popeviteh to Rome bearing an autograph letter to Victor Emmanuel. He seeks Italian backing while Britain denounces annexations as Berlin Treaty violations after a mass meeting praised Britain as a defender of Serbia.
Vienna says reports on mobilization are not desirable and will be confiscated. Foreign Minister von AHrenthahl hopes to push through a peaceful Bosnian annexation. He favors inviting Serbia and Bulgaria to a Danube commission to ease vessel passage and to watch Serbia’s conduct closely. Budapest notes Serbia may be guided toward a friendly line if proper conduct is adopted.
London dispatch says Sir Edward Grey and M Isvolsky arrived from Paris and spent hours in talks on the Near Eastern crisis but failed to reach a decision on the best means to resolve the questions involved.
Constantinople Oct 1 German Ambassador Baron Marschall von Bieberstein told Na Pasha Grand Vizier that recent Turkish events were not the work of any Germany Austria or other country. He said he was commanded by the Emperor to protest such a supposition and that the events occurred without Germanys consultation. The city is posted urging the public to avoid Austrian Bulgarian or German goods and many buyers were discouraged from entering Austrian shops.
In Sofia the Bulgarian ruler, known as Prince Ferdinand, will enter the capital next Monday after a delay. He has been in Philippopolis where a strong welcome greeted him. Constantinople reports that anger over Bulgarian independence is waning.
Paris dispatch notes Prince Ferdinand greeted with cheers at every Bulgarian rail stop as he inspects troops. Minister Poprikoff hopes Turkey conflict can be resolved by direct talks and Bulgaria is ready to discuss the Oriental Railroad in Eastern Roumelia. Bulgaria denies plans on Macedonia and seeks autonomy for it if the Turkish constitution endures.
Crown Prince of Servia, a focal point of the war party, stirred controversy with an inflammatory palace speech as the Balkans remain unsettled. His recent years of conduct have scandalized the distressed court.
Ambassador Leishman wires a hopeful assessment to Washington saying sober second thought may prevail in Constantinople and that conference talks could settle Balkan movements without war. He expressed confidence that the crisis could be resolved through negotiation rather than armed conflict.
Kaiser Wilhelm Professor at Columbia Dr. Albert F K Benck arrived with a college delegation to campaign a lecture series titled The Face of the Earth and a public Physiography course. Lectures to be held in English with public access. Andrew D White returns from Berlin trip. Major von Livonius escorted Gen Leonard Wood. Pablo Ocanto de Teon arrives as Philippine Commissioner. Kaiserin Victoria brings first mail under 2 cent rate, but only about half the expected sacks arrive.
The Sanitarium for Hebrew Children in Rockaway Park hosted 6228 children and mothers for extended stays with medical care seabathing and outdoor safety during the last summer, a 21 increase from the prior year. An additional 13,468 mothers and children visited for day trips. Free transport and aid such as shoes and clothing were provided, with season outlays exceeding previous years. The Arverne fundraiser by the Ladies' Aid Society raised 812000, chaired by Hezekiah Kohn of 346 Second Avenue.
Police pursue leads in the Harold McCloud case as Mrs Frances McCloud and Mrs Sibella Bennett identify a boy found washed ashore in Belford New Jersey. Conflicting stories about the boy and his father, possibly named Shaw, leave questions about custody and fate.
Polls open from 7 A M to 10 P M tomorrow. If you do not register you cannot vote on November 3. To participate in the next primary you must enroll when you register.
Thirteen people were seized after a raid on a Brooklyn gambling house on Bedford Avenue. Police towed away roulette wheels, chips, tables, and other devices to Police Headquarters. Prisoners faced charges of running a gambling house or being gamblers as crowds watched the operation unfold near Bedford Avenue.
Captain J B Watt commander of the Cunard liner Lusitania will retire after fifty years in service when the ship reaches Liverpool. He will sign off his crew of 825 officers and men after each three week round voyage under British Board of Trade rules. Every crew member, even those not listed for passage, appears on the articles with debit and credit for wages and deductions, including washing tobacco and uniforms.
Borough President Coler announces layoff of 500 municipal employees and temporary closing of public bars and comfort stations in Brooklyn. The Board of Estimate may meet to discuss funds. Coler says no other option remains and claims discrimination against Brooklyn compared with other boroughs.
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