tant, and at
one time the Turks by arrangement with the Hellenic Government,
maintained a lighthouse there.

GREEK TROOPS IN EPIRUS.

[From The Morning Post, London, Oct. 28, 1914.]

ATHENS, Oct. 26.

In view of the continuous Albanian attacks and the growing insecurity
in Northern Epirus the Greek Government today ordered Greek troops to
occupy the districts of Argyrocastro and Premeti. The official
communique just issued declares this to be an entirely provisional
measure to restore order and security in a country already exhausted
by prolonged sanguinary conflicts, and Greece proposes to continue to
adhere to the international arrangements regarding Epirus. It goes
without saying that this reoccupation coincides entirely with public
opinion, which has long been exercised over the sufferings of the
Epirotes.

ASSENT OF THE POWERS.

[From The London Morning Post, Oct. 30, 1914.]

Following are the replies of the great powers (states Reuter's Agency)
to the Greek note announcing the intention of Greece to reoccupy
Epirus:

France declared that she saw no objection to the course proposed by M.
Venizelos's note.

Russia intimated that she would gladly accept whatever decision in the
matter was reached by Great Britain and France.

The British Government accepted M. Venizelos's note.

Germany and Austria-Hungary replied that they accepted the declaration
of the Greek Government that the occupation would not be contrary to
the decisions of the London Conference.

Italy declared that she, for the same purpose as set forth in the
Greek note, namely, the maintenance of order and security, was taking
similar steps at Valona, and that she had adopted this course while
fully respecting the decisions of the powers. She raised no objection
to M. Venizelos's proposal.

ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF AVLONA.

[From the Messaggero of Rome, Dec. 28, 1914.]

AVLONA, Dec. 26.

_The following proclamation addressed to the population was posted
here:_

The grave disorders that become apparent from time to time in this
country have paralyzed commerce, work, and initiative, and are
endangering the life and property of the inhabitants.

The Italian Government, a watchful guardian of Albanian fortunes,
desires that your tranquillity, so cruelly tried, shall be assured.
Invoked by your wishes the marines of Italy are disembarking from the
ships to establish order and defend you.

(Signed) ADMIRAL PATRIS.

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