Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Seeks Only Adrianople.

New York Times 100 years ago today, August 20, 1913:
Turkey Willing to Evacuate All Territory West of the Maritza.
    CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. 19.— The Council of Ministers decided to-day to send a note to the powers announcing Turkey's willingness to evacuate all territory west of the Maritza River on condition that the Ottoman Government be permitted to retain Adrianople.

    VIENNA, Aug. 19.— The Governments of Europe, it became known here to-day, are preparing to make representations to Turkey against the further advance of her troops in Thrace.

    SOFIA, Aug. 19.— The Bulgarian Government was informed to-day that the European Powers were considering measures to compel Turkey to respect the Treaty of London.
    This information produced a reassuring effect in political circles here.
    The Turks have occupied Kuchuk Kakvak, in the Gumuljina district, after an engagement with the small Bulgarian garrison. It is believed to be Turkey's intention to occupy and hold the territory westward to the Mesta River, not with a view to its permanent occupation, but in order to compel Bulgaria to treat direct with Turkey on the question of Adrianople and thus prevent interference in this situation by the Powers.
    There are some indications that Greece is acting in collusion with Turkey. Greece has announced her readiness to evacuate Xanthi, Gumuljina, and Dedeaghatch next Thursday, with the suggestion that Bulgaria occupy them the following day.
    Occupation on Friday is impossible owing to the difficulties of communication, and Bulgaria has requested a postponement of the evacuation and occupation until Aug. 28. The opinion is expressed, however, that Greece will adhere to her plan to evacuate the towns on Thursday and thus enable the Turks to occupy them in advance of the Bulgarians.

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