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Simultaneously with the Sofia Press communique quoted above, a Circular

Note in the same sense was despatched to all the European Powers, and M. Radoslavote has addressed specific assurances to Greece and Serbia disavowing any hostile intent. The Times correspondent in the Balkans con- trasts the quiet demeanour of the soldiers in answering the mobilization order with their alacrity in October, 1912. In his opinion, the people desire peace, the Government know it and their knowledge is likely to check any aggressive policy The resignation of Dr. Tontcheff, the Bulgarian Minister of Finance, reputed to be the most pronounced Germanophil in the Cabinet, has been announced, but it is uncertain whether it will take effect. It is also stated that an attempt to form a Russophil Cabinet has failed. The latest talk, as we write on Thursday evening, is of a Coalition Government. In Greece the agreement established between the King and M. Veneselos has inspired general confidence, and the call to arms has been met with enthusiasm.