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BEILGRADE,, Servia, Oct.5.-The news of Austria-Hungary's action with regard to the annexation of the provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina has aroused Servia to the danger point. The streets this evening are taronged with a wild mob, many of the rioters discharging their revolvers and demanding war with Austria, rather than annexation.: LONDON, Oct. 5.-In the ancient capital of Tirnova, the independence of Bulgaria was proclaimed today with the czar of the Bulgarians as a ruler. Czar of the Bulgarians is recog nized to mean more than czar of Bul-, garia, because it is a distinct intima tion that he regards his country as having sovereignty over all the people of that blood in the east. Within a day or two Austria-Hungary, which has been working with Prince Ferdi nand in this preconcerted plan, will proclaim the new status of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The question which has been stirring the whole of Europe more deeply than any similar ques tion in the memory of the` present generation. . Does it mean war? From all the capitals tonight it was reported that it means first of all another European congress of the signers of the treaty of Berlin to con sider the situation and probably to revise the treaty. TUrkey's Position. Turkey, caught in a monment of weakness, is the. victim of this situa tion.: While some international ani mosities have been stirred up, proba bly no power is willing to make war upon the emancipated Turks. Re; ports indicate that the young Turks will swallow this bitter pill . as best they can, and if they do the Bulgal rians will have no, cause on which to base the beginning of hostilities. A Great Surprise. From the .:British standpoint the .whole earir :has been a surprise and, more than a i.palse, because :r 'hi rat timhe in years the British govern dent felt itself with apparently a per tect. understanding with France and Russia and complete friendship with Italy, to be in ,a position where it dominated European pollties, reserv ing out of this consideration the al most open enmity between itself and Germany. Powers Will Meet. Probably never in the; history of. Europe have politics taken such an amazing kaleidescopic revolution as during the past week. An entangling situation will come when the signato ries of the Berlin' treaty meet to con sider what action shall be 'taken re garding the violations of the treaty, Great Britaln tonight served notice that it does not recognize the right of any of the parties to this treaty to violate its provisions without consult ing the others, but English diplomats know that the conference will resolve itself into &'scramble among the pow ers to get what is termed in European politics "compensation" which Ausutria, backed by Germany, has siready ob tained.. The:Oficial statement is ued. by the British foreign offce t'is evening says; admit tae anr igt 1 n to alier an international' at y with. i.ut the consent of other parties to it.j and it thereldie. trah= to any refraction of the Berlin. treaty and declines t recognise what has been done intil -the vilew of other pow ers are known, especially those of Turke, which is more directly con cerned than aly one else," The chances' of Ewa between Bul wane end Turkey are heins minlmlsued by Great Britain end France ; ire working "iogether ad who uhave l R u rki e4I 'tih regret that B ni gstep at the wreseat m PARIS, Oct. 5.-France has essayed the role of mediator, with the object of preventing war between Turkey and Bulgaria, and as a result of Foreign Minister Pinchon's series of confer ences today with the representatives of the powers, including M. Iswolsky, the Russian foreign minister, Pascha, the Turkish ambassador to France, the Austro-Hungarian, the British; the American and the Italian ambassadors and of active changes which have been going on between the various cabinets, it was apiounced tonight that France, Great Br ain, Ruyuio a;aI possibly Italy were prepared to ftl in unison to preserve pqace and to call a conference of the s.gnatories of the: Berlin treaty, to deal: diplomatically with, the situation that has arisen be tween Turkey and Bulgaria, a'id to harmonize conflicting interests, so that' fresh complications ' may" be avoided. Powers try to Agree. Already certain tentative proposi tione as a basis for such conferences have been forwarded to Constantino-: pie and if the porte's assent can be secured, it is regarded that peace will be maintanied. The nature of these propositions have not been disclosed, but it is understood that they involve the recognition of Bulgaria's independ ence as "au fait accompli." The danger of war is believed to lie in recipitate action at Constantinople. The young Turks party, fears a blow at its prestige if it acquiesces in the loss of Bulgaria and thus the military party wants to restore the old order of things. It is feared that Turkey, although ill prepared,' both from a financial and military standpoint, may proclaim war. Attempt to Limit War. .Should this be the case, the efforts of the powers will then be directed to limiting the war to Bulgaria and Tur key. According to information received here, Bulgaria, would welcome war as the Bulgarians are' "convinced that their army 'could "arch `traight; to Constantinople before the Turkish forces could be mobolised. The Frenoh government's Ommunique issued today says: "It is certain that France, Russia, Great Britain and' Italy will do their utmost to maintain peace in the east, but it is difficult to Judge what means will best attain' this end. All depends Dn what will happen at Constantinople and events which will now rapidly en sue might very shortly place the pow srs in the presence of "au fait accom pli," and completely modify the aspect Di affairs. "The idea of an international co* !erence charged with the duty of de liding upon a revision of the treaty )f. Berlin would seem to be put for ward with persietance in certain po litiest circles. However, the dispose ion of Turkey in that respect must be first ascertained. Some Rapid Moves. "ItTurkey is favorably inclined to his, it -i -thought that the powers can eastly 'ae.ach an agreement on the princip.g of R: onference in the ini tiative for which France,' Great Britain and Rnsi will take' But these are only hypotheses whih for the' pres atf Iaust ;be regaided with reserve." ibhe view is now h eld hIre that there i~is ess double move o n the part of `i' Bulgarians and' i Austria Hungary, sad that G ayend' Italy were ad vied fi sia aiso re ieived n iitimai a the plan, but u . a V p/R) CAUSE OF TUE WA CLOUD IN THE EAST Events in the Balkans states have crowded on inother fast within the past thirty-six hours. An overt act may convert Eastern Europe into a military 'ca. p Prince Ferdinand from Belgrade has decled the independence of Bulgaria and assumed the title of czar. Almost at the same time word was flashed ti Vienna, that Austria-Hungary had announced the prac tical annexation of the provinces of Borsnia and Hersegovina, as appendages to the Austria-Hungarian crown. Prince Ferdinand's declaration seems almosti certain to result in war. The armies of Bulgaria and Turkey are reported in motion towards the front iei:I The Bulgarians.have faith in their army. On the other hand, Turkey's finances are at low ebb, and the army is in a deplorable state, but notwithstanding that, the declaration of war, if it comes, will be from that source. Hence every effort is being made by the powers to preserve peace and to convince the porte that the Balkans have viturally been lost for several decades,. nd is already "au fait accompli." The danger lies in precipitate action of the part of the young Turksl i;Constantinople, for the war issue is popular and though illy prepared, Turkey may hurl herself int o cdnlct. The treaty of Berlin, which was signed in 187i, by epresentatives of 'Great Britain, France, Austria-Hun gary, Italy, Germany and Turkey and had to do wit. the suzerainity of Montenegro, Roumania, Servia and Bulgaria, dependencies of Turkey, and which were "ereoted to the dignity of buffer states. Allegiance to Tur key continued, under the nominal direction of Aust -Hungary, and in addition, it was agreed that no war ship should be permitted to pass through the St)t a of the Dardenelles or the Bosphorus, or into the Sea of Marmora. This clause was directed to Russia,' sitce it bottled up her fleet in the Black Sea. Russia was not a party to the treaty. The Balkan states, as they were called, ceased to :be actually governed by Turkey, but presented to the sultan each year a present, in acknowledgment of allegiance to the porte. MR. BRYAN: DONiO'T BELIEVE ITI" id -McCutcheon in Chicago Tribune. GREATEST BASEBALL RACE IN HISTORY OF MAJOR LEAGUES IS STILL IN DOUBT WHITE SOX WIN BY WALSH'S PITCHING BUT ONE GAME TO DECIDE AMER CAN LEAGUE PENNANT. CHICAGO, Oct. 5.-The Americas League race narrows down today in to a contest between Chicago and De troit, Cleveland being eliminated by the victory of St. Iouis today. The best percentage now obtainable by Cleveland is .584. A victory for Detroit to.norrow will leave a final percentage )t .588 for the Tigers while by defeat Ilg their opponents Chicago will gain the flag with a percentage of .586. Rain :Is predicted for Chicago tomor 'ow and in the event qf a "no contest" r tie game Detroit would again get the, pen t with its present percent ige: 6. A pspopaed or tie game may be played of Wednesday but unless a spe; dlal agreemint be reached, cannot be Chicago today advanced to striking !istance:on'lthe :American pennant by defeating Detrit 6 to 1 iin the second gamen of the orud fs:p while Cleveland the oter ipr tar the fag, dropped -the'rstfie a: double header to at. At I . i th . Zttei city. Walsh and euoimeb sii pesredon the pitching line io ihe opposingyteem with Sullivan and Sohmidt behind the bat. The former'pitcheda remarkable game and held Detroit at his mercy throughout the contest, while Sum. mere, who worked hard, was chit op portunely sand retired from the, game in the sixth inning, giving way to Mullin who batted for him and then finished the one-sided contest. Chicago began scorgin . aithe second indiag .Davis opened with a single over short and Parent doubled to left. Isbell sent a single to left and scored Davis;, but Mcintyre's, perfect throw to Schmidt caught Parent at the plate. Sullivan followed with a single to right and Taniuehill did likewise but was caughti at second whe.' he tried: to stretch it into a double. Walsh An ished by going out. The Chicago team continued scor ing. Datvs was hit by -,,pitched .ball and went to second i~'the fourth on Parent's single to left. Si ullivan sent hot grounder iro eenier field, whi.b went between Crawfods hands and Parent a.d Davis scored while Sulli. van went to the third Vlat . Tannehill flew" out to schmidt ;and Sullivan scored wThen Walsh .seaf a long fly to MocIntyare s':lahn fltdOg ta Crawford end the aide was retr " The local team adde another run in the next'I)nning. J.o it a bound er er fcaefRer's ; et to see and :o IeUs sacrifie n scored on Del1 ,Jie& to c Detroit got one m tAsixth. Dpwtis singled to (Cogtinged onaPjith Page.) NEW YORK TAKES FIRST OF SERIES FROM BOSTON RREQBUIRD TO. TIE CU8S FOR PENNANT. NEW YORK, Oct. 6.-The local fans crowded every inch of apace inside the polo grounds today and cheered the New York team all the way to a very decisive. victory over Boston, 8 to 1. Ames pitched the game of his career, holding the visitors to one hit in seven innings.: McGlannity 'pitched the other two inlnngs and 'Hannitan, batting for Tucker in the eighth inning, sent a smashing hit to deep left center for a home run, the single score for Boa ton. Score: Boston. AB. R. BH. PO. A. E. Becker, rf.... 4 0 1 1 0 0 Bates, lf..... 4 0 0 0 0 0 Brown, cf. . . 4' 0 0 1 0 0 Stem, 1b... .' 4 0 0 13 0 0 McGann, ab... 4 0 0 2 2 0 Sweeney, 3b. . 3 0 0 0 6 0 Dahlen, s . ..3 0 0 0 1 1 Bowerman, o.. 8 0 0 7 0 0 Tnuckey, . ... 2 0 0 0 3 6 M3.edorthp..0 0 0 0 2 0 Hanigan*i). .1 1 1 0 0 0 Totals ....31 1. 2 24 24 =],1 (Continued op Fifth Paqe.) ELEVEN KILLED, DOZEN INJURED IN TENEENT Fire of Incendiary Origin and Men Penn ed in by Flames. NEW YORK, Oct. 5.-Eleven persona were killed, more than a dozen in jured and 30. more escaped death by the narrowest margin in an incendiary fire which wrecked "the tenement house at 7'71 Melbern. street early to day. . That a deliberate attempt was made to destroy the house and its occupants as well, the police and fireman dd not doubt. _ Three barrels stuffed with rubbish soaked with oil were blazing fiercely in the. lower hall, cutting off the es cape, of the 50 or more persons who were sleeping on the upper floors. Some of these died 'in the beds, over come 'by smoke and were then caught by the flames. Others who had een ,'aroused too late, fell unconsciqps -before they uld reach a ~ulow :and' were b }ed to de o s circely an arm's le h .frgni afetV. Many were 'in jued by' upipg nom upper windows the choked flre esca-pe' ý The dead: M. FURILLO, his wife Antonio Ella, and their three children '.ged 5, 3 and 2` years. SURVEYING FOR LINE TO LAUREL YELLOWSTON E TRACTION COM. PANY HAS ENGINEERS OUT. COMPANY TO BEFORMED Organization Will Be Completed When One of the Men Interested Returns from the East-Work of Grading May Begin Before Winter. Work of surveying a right of way for the electric line from Billings 'to I Laurel, which the Yellowstone Valley Traction company .ntenids cbnstruct ing; has been commpencel by B :C. Lillis and a corp of 'surveyorse and it 'is highly probable that the work of grad ing for the new line will be started w before winter. The Yellowstone Valley Traction I company is a corporation organized ' by Norman S. Poole and his associ- i ates, who have secured the Yegen a 'franchise for a street car line in I Billings. It is the intention of the ] company to build a line in Billings and I a suburban line to Laurel. ' Articles of incorporation of the com-a pany have not yet been filed and it is understood that they will not be 4 ,until one of the leading promoters of ] the corporation,' who is now in the east, returns. . The company is composed principal- ' 1 ly of Billings and Hrelena capitalists, t though there are some eastern Snan- . cters interested. - None of the details i of its organization or the personnel of. the stockholders have been made pub- . lie. c The Yellowstone Valley Traction I company is the aecond line .to prepare - 1 to construct an electric line connect- :l ing Billings and Laurel. A survgy for' the right of way between the two ` Scities, has been sa4de by engineers inI I t ie employ of the Billings and Coolke I City railway, 'whi.dh emtemilates I building an electric line fmdm Billings i to Cooke City and deeds for t: ihte I1of way over much of the earveyi , i been assured. SMr. Poole, -who has beene4h. mnotor of the Yellrtowyn frtf t company woulid not talk s r puieei ' (ContiUna on iFthPage,) FRANCoISCO" POliSlTRINO, 1 , 1, musician.i Mrs ROSA SCHO.' TINO, a~er. 7*.r year old daughter. VITA BARONE. PIETRO MAGIJACCI. Unidentified man. Several of! the 'infajred were taken to hospitals and are. i a critical con That many persons were killed sad seriously injured "was in ,:part due' to the carelessnessof the inmates of the house themselves and their disregard of rules that fire escapes albst' be kept .` clear of obstructions at all'times.' When ;,the frightened men andr women rushed from their rooms ahead of the flamies they found the ire es cape .platforms :,coveres with debris which could not be removed Mothers and fathers withhildrea in. their arms and the smoke pouring out f the windows behind them and the cracking of the flames 1le ear became panio !tr!ien t their children to rie dth e ll1 a dosen ehidre o from the second and third story 454 were caught by men standing In the] street. Men and women were later carriedr down by firemen ,on ladders. ELOQUENT MEN TO COME HERE CONGRESSMAN' CUSINMAN: OF.>,',' 'WASHINGTON ILL SPEAK. H E R E 'D O N iA N N IG HTHk o ; He WIII Speak on the Oooaonftb Billings Donlan Ratifcain Meti tn,_ October 13-Meeting of Taft' lub Tomorrow Night. . When Donlan comes o Billingst on the night of October 13, 'he * e'" b surrounded by. a galay of b speakers. Among them ':illbe, Congressm Cushman of Tacoma, ;W ione`'f the most eloquent men'In the ,Unlted States. Mr. Cushman had ` ot izitb ed to make any speeches his own state. The demon `or a!'e silver-tongued, ortora of the 'Paiii coast was so gieat, however, thaatSef, ator Dixon finall pevalled u to deliver a numbe ofpeeches~ Montana. M Cuashman aly yield" ` ed to the contiiued requests andco sented to deliver a h.~f dresses. " This information was conveyed to the committee by 're enat Dixon yesterday aftrnoon The county central qasipmitte. 1 terday wired Snao x to cer tain whether it woqun ot. ps to have Mr. Cusn here ont night of the Dola ra cat ing. Senator Dixon ."... It up th congressman nd aiferd ow 'j of several telegrams'.o " mee t `Mr.D a ity, October g Bllings October 1 at to the westernpa the party Mr. oCeansmlcdunte4 °4 ,t cl1 l'4i