ALBANIAN FLAG LOWERED
Serbs Say Autonomy Is Simply an Austrian Device.
London, Dec. 2 A dispatch from Durazzo to “The Daily Telegraph” says:
“The Servians entered Durazzo without firing a shot. They were actually welcomed by the citizens. Their entry was commonplace. With almost religious solemnity the worn, ragged Servian troops marched out of the mountains Into the town.
“An Austrian steamer, with wireless, left the harbor as the Servians arrived, cutting off telegraphic communication, which existed only through her wireless service.
“The vanguard of Servian horsemen, accompanied by citizens who had gone forth to meet them, were welcomed in the city on behalf of the Moslems by Mahometan priests, while the Christians were represented by the Metropolitan. The soldiers, who entered the war as flue, strapping fellows, are now ragged, unkempt and exhausted, their uniforms tattered, their boots mud in-cased and rotting on their feet, their swords rusty.
“Replying to the assurances of the priests that their reception was peaceful, the Servian officer announced that the Servians would bring peace and good order, and having reached Durazzo their grand enterprise was ended.The crowd exclaimed, ‘Long Live Servia and its King!’
“Almost the first act of the Servian commander was the lowering of the Albanian flag. Night fell before the small occupying squadron of cavalry was reinforced by three battallions.
“The Orthodox Bishop went out with lantern to meet the commander. The citizens were apparently highly pleased and greeted each fresh regiment as it arrived throughout the night, with enthusiasm.
“It is evident from the appearance of the troops that the campaign in the mountains has worn out the Servian army, Its officers declare that Albanian autonomy is simply an Austrian device.”
SHELLS FALL IN SCUTARI
King Nicholas in Person Directs the Bombardment.
Rieka, Montenegro, Dec. 1
King Nicholas, accompanied by the Crown Prince, arrived at staff headquarters at Gruda yesterday. The King made a stirring address to the troops, and afterward visited the positions and gave orders for the disposition of the attacking forces.
The heavy guns bombarded Scutari for two hours In the afternoon. Many shells fell in the middle of the town. The attack was resumed today, the King directing personally.
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