Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1912

File No. 767.70/147.

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American Embassy,
Constantinople, November 21, 1912.

The Allied Powers demand, as a further condition for the suspension of hostilities, the surrender of Janina and Durazzo. It is believed here that these very severe terms will not be accepted. The delegates will probably meet to-day. The Diplomatic Corps has been asked to return the land forces to the ships, but has decided to keep them on shore and will so inform the Government.

Rockhill.