Battle Now On Likely To Decide Fate Of Turkey.

New York Times 100 years ago today, October 30, 1912:
Great Conflict Being Fought, One End of the Line 50 Miles from Constantinople.
TURKS REPORT SUCCESSES
But They Now Admit That the Position of Their Western Army Is Grave.
A SIEGE OF ADRIANOPLE
Bulgarians Decide Not to Storm the Town — Rumors of a Bulgar Reverse.
WOUNDED SLAIN BY TURKS
Frightful Atrocities by Ottoman Irregulars Reported by a Member of the Red Cross.
FOUND 6,000 TURKISH DEAD
Terrible Scenes on Road from Kumanova to Uskub — Kiamil Pasha Appointed Grand Vizier.
By Marconi Transatlantic Wireless Telegraph to The New York Times.
    LONDON, Wednesday, Oct. 30.— A telegram from Constantinople to The Daily Mail, dated yesterday, says:
    "The following telegram was received from Nazim Pasha, the Turkish Commander in Chief, today by the Government:
    " 'At midday a battle began between the Turkish Eastern Army in Thrace and the Bulgarian Army.
    " 'The Turkish troops showed great energy and vigorously resisted the attack of the Bulgarians. Their morale is excellent.'
    "The latest telegram from the Commander in Chief states that the battle continues with great violence, and that its development favors the Turkish Army, which is advancing. The Turkish position is declared to be very favorable and Nazim Pasha has hopes of victory."