London, Jan. 23.
The Premier of Montenegro; -in a communique explains the Montenegrin mystery. He says that an exchange of communications with the Austrian Army became necessary after the fall of Mount Lovchen and Cetinje.
The negotiations for the suspension of hasty ities had for their sole object: the gaining of time to Assure- the retreat of the Montenegrins. They also avoided the other Montenegrin forces. being impeded on the distant fronts as well as giving time for the Servians to reach Alessio and Durazzo: This Ate. trio-was delayed at lonet week.':
The Montenegrins, under General Vukotich, continue the struggle with the enemy with the object of joining the Servian Army.
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