Russia For Quick Settlement.

New York Times 100 years ago today, November 30, 1912:
Would Avert Conflict Over Albania by Compromise Bargain.
    ST. PETERSBURG. Nov. 29.— The chances for a peaceful solution of the Balkan crisis are increasing daily. Russian diplomacy, supported by that of France and Great Britain, expects to tide over the Austro-Servian conflict regarding the Adriatic, and drive a bargain with Austria and Italy, based on recognition of Albanian autonomy in return for Austria giving Servia access to the sea.
    According to views of Russian diplomatists a permanent settlement of the Balkan crisis is desirable to all the European powers. They think there is no reason to make the Servian position economically untenable. Whether a settlement of the controversy is achieved through a conference or otherwise is of secondary importance. The main object is peace, but not peace at any price.
    The most important task for diplomacy at present, it is held here, is to hasten a conclusion of the negotiations between Turkey and Bulgaria.
    It is said not to be impossible that Russia may exert her good offices for peace, either in the form of advice or pressure. Turkey's left flank is entirely exposed to the Caucasus, where Russia has concentrated large forces, but Russia does not desire to take any action that might compromise her good relations with Turkey in the future.
    Russia, it is said, does not want any Turkish territory but desires only the freedom of the Dardanelles for her Black Sea trade, which represents three-fourths of her grain exports.