Servians Took A Big Risk.

New York Times 100 years ago today, October 30, 1912:
    BELGRADE, Oct. 29.— The capture of Veles was effected by a comparatively small body of Servian cavalry under the command of the King's brother. Prince Arsene. It was a daring deed, which has excited admiration. It has also provoked comment, because, had the Turks been aware of the smallness of the Servian force, the results might have been serious. As it was, the Turks were taken by surprise, and hastily retreated.
    The Turkish troops which evacuated Istib and Veles are retreating toward Monastir and Salonika, pursued by Servian cavalry, according to a report from Servian headquarters at the front.
    The Servians captured large stores of war material.
    The Servian officials who have been installed in the surrendered towns of Old Servia report that the Arnauts and Turks in their districts are delivering up their arms, declaring that they have lost faith in the power of Turkey and are glad that the Servians will allow them to return to their homes.