MACEDONIA, London vit. Bombay, 9th October. announced atSofia that Turkey and Bulga have reached an understanding on the question of demur bilisation; Bulgaria to release 20,000, and Turkey 40,000 men.—Reuter, London, 9th Octobe:
It is understood that the resolve and Russia to control and pervise the execution of reforms in Macedonia is largely due to the strong representations of Lord Lansdowne, whose suggestions comprised the nomination of a Christian Governor} of Macedonia, independent of the Sultan, the appointment. of foreign officers with the Turkish troops in Macedonia, the relief of the distressed and the reconstruction of their villages by an international consular commission.—_Zaelusive service.
London via Bomb vy, 10th October Diplomatic circlesatConstantinople are convinced that war is now averted for the present year.—Reuter.
Later.
A Turkish battalion in broad daylight on the 8th inst., crossed the Bulgarian frontier near Kustendil, attacked a blockhouse and plundered a village, The invaders withdrew! on the approach of Bulgarian troops. Three Turks were killed and one Bulgarian.—Reuter, Although negotiations are proceeding at Constantinople between Bulgaria and Turkey, the situation on the frontier is serious.
The Bulgarian government, on the 10th October, ordered the mobilise tion of the first and second-class reservists in the Kustendil district.
The Bulgarian government complained to the Porte of the frequent violation of the frontier. There are now 20,000 refiners in Bulgaria—Reuter, London, 12th October, have almost concluded numbering the 6th inst, The band was st precipitous ridge ally against the Turk: who d:
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13th October.
Negotiations are proceeding between' Tu and Bulgaria for the repatriation of the 20,000 Macedonian refingees, now at Sofi The Porte is to provide the means of sustenance, while the refugees promise to restore the stolen propert. Exclusive service,
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