All we know definitely is that a meeting of Ambassadors
took place on Thursday, and that no one retired from it or refused to play, and that another meeting was arranged for Monday—in itself a very hopeful sign. It is also stated on good authority that the Montenegrins, instead of stand- ing absolutely on their rights of possession, have shown willingness to negotiate. According to the Daily Telegraph of Friday, indeed, the Montenegrin Government on Wed- nesday evening stated definitely that it would be prepared to give up Scutari to the commanders of the international fleet if it was assured that territorial compensation would be granted. That such compensation can quite well be found if Austria-Hungary is not unreasonable is clear. The " well- informed . correspondent" of the Daily Telegraph further declares that on Thursday the Ambassadors considered (1) the sending home of the Turkish troops now in Albania, who admittedly are a source of danger ; and (2) mediation between the Allied States and Turkey.
