has reported to His Majesty's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, by telegraph, that the lights in the Gulf of Salonica have been extinguished until further orders. BRITISH NOTIFICATION of Measures taken by the Greek Government with regard to the Extension of the Blockade of Epirus Coasts.-London, February 27, 1913.* Foreign Office, February 27, 1913. His Majesty's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs has received a telegram from His Majesty's Minister at Athens reporting that the existing blockade of the coasts of Epirus, &c., has been extended as far as Durazzo. The zone now under blockade is comprised between 39° and 41° 12" north latitude. BRITISH NOTIFICATION of Announcement by the Bulgarian Authorities with regard to the Reopening of the Port of Bourgas.—London, March 6, 1913.† Foreign Office, March 6, 1913. WITH reference to the notification which appeared in the "London Gazette" of the 4th ultimo, His Majesty's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs has received a despatch from His Majesty's Minister at Sofia reporting that the Administration of the port of Bourgas have advised agents of shipping that the port is now open. Such agents are, however, twenty-four hours before the arrival of a vessel, to inform the administration of the port, in order that the latter may send a pilot boat 5 miles to the east of Megalonissi (off Sizopolis) to pilot her in without striking on any mine. BRITISH NOTIFICATION of Announcement by the Ottoman Government with regard to the Lighthouse at Doghan Arslan.-London, March 10, 1913.‡ Foreign Office, Murch 10, 1913. His Majesty's Ambassador at Constantinople has reported to His Majesty's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, by London Gazette," February 28, 1913. "London Gazette," March 7, 1913. I "London Gazette," March 11, 1913. telegraph, that, according to a notification issued by the Ottoman Government, the lighthouse at Doghan Arslan will not be illuminated until further notice. BRITISH NOTIFICATION of Measures taken by the Bulgarian Government with regard to the Closing of the Port and Extinction of Lights at Cavalla.-London, March 12, 1913.* Foreign Office. March 12, 1913. His Majesty's Minister at Sofia has reported to His Majesty's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, by telegraph, that by order of the Bulgarian military authorities the port of Cavalla will be closed to shipping and the lights there extinguished until further orders. BRITISH NOTIFICATION of the Inclusion of Foodstuffs, &c., in the Turkish List of Contraband.-London, March 20, 1913.† Foreign Office, March 20, 1913. His Majesty's Ambassador at Constantinople has reported to His Majesty's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, by telegraph, that the Ottoman Government will henceforth treat as contraband all foodstuffs, supplies and grain for fodder, destined for the allied armies, which may be run for ports on the Gulf of Xeros or near the Chatalja lines. BRITISH NOTIFICATION of Partial Raising by the Greek Government of the Blockade of Cousts of Epirus, &c. -March 22, 1913. Foreign Office, March 22, 1913. WITH reference to the notification published in the "London Gazette" of the 28th ultimo, His Majesty's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs is informed, in a telegram from His Majesty's "London Gazette," March 14, 1913. + "London Gazette," March 21, 1913. Minister at Athens, that the blockade of the coasts of Epirus, &c., has been raised between Prevesa and Panormos Bay, 40° 4′ north latitude. BRITISH NOTIFICATION of Declaration by the Bulgarian Government with regard to the Reopening of the Port of Cavalla. London, April 3, 1913.* Foreign Office, April 3, 1913. WITH reference to the notification published in the “London Gazette" of the 14th ultimo, His Majesty's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs has now received a telegram from His Majesty's Minister at Sofia reporting that the port of Cavalla has been officially declared open to shipping. BRITISH NOTIFICATION with regard to the International Blockade of the Coast of Montenegro.-London, April 10, 1913.† Foreign Office, April 10, 1913. Ir is hereby notified that His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs has received a telegraphic despatch from Vice-Admiral Burney, commanding His Majesty's naval forces in Montenegrin waters, addressed to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, and dated the 10th April, announcing that the officers in command of the British, AustroHungarian, French, German, and Italian naval forces have put in force from 8 A.M. on the 10th April a blockade of the coast from Antivari to the mouth of the River Drin. BRITISH NOTIFICATION of Announcement by the Greek Government with regard to the Raising of the Blockade of Epirus and Albanian Coasts.-London, April 16, 1913. Foreign Office, April 16, 1913. WITH reference to the notification which was published in the "London Gazette" of the 25th ultimo, His Majesty's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs is informed, in a telegram from His Majesty's Minister at Athens, that, according to a notification now issued by the Greek Government, the blockade of the coast of Epirus and Albania has been raised. BRITISH NOTIFICATION with regard to the Extension to Durazzo of the International Blockade of Montenegrin Coast.-London, April 24, 1913.* Foreign Office, April 24, 1913. Ir is hereby notified that His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs has received a telegraphic despatch from Vice-Admiral Burney, commanding His Majesty's naval forces in Montenegrin waters, addressed to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, and dated the 23rd April, stating that the blockade announced in the "London Gazette" of the 11th April has been extended to Durazzo by the officers in command of the British, Austro-Hungarian, French, German, and Italian naval forces. The blockade was put in force from 6 A.M. on the 23rd April. BRITISH NOTIFICATION of Measures taken by the Greek Government with regard to the Relighting of Greek Lighthouses.-London, May 3, 1913.† Foreign Office, May 3, 1913. His Majesty's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs has received a telegram from His Majesty's Minister at Athens, reporting that the Greek Government have issued instructions for the relighting of all lighthouses, with the exception of those at Psittalia and at Lacca in Paxos, but that owing to difficulties of communication the relighting will not be simultaneous. BRITISH NOTIFICATION with regard to the Greek Prize Court Law of April 8, 1913.-London, May 14, 1913.‡ Foreign Office, May 14, 1913. His Majesty's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs has received from His Majesty's Minister at Athens the following [1913. CvI.] "London Gazette," April 25, 1913. 2 G translation of a recently promulgated Greek Law, which came into operation on the 14th ultimo, providing for the establishment of a Prize Court at Athens. The three explanatory notes which follow the text of the Law have been prepared by the Advocate who is usually consulted in these matters by His Majesty's Legation. (Translation.) LAW CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PRIZE Court. Composition and Competency. ART. 1. For the purpose of trying the validity and the legitimate results of every kind of seizure of vessels or cargoes enforced by right of war by the naval forces or harbour authorities, an administrative Court is established with its seat in Athens which sits at the Ministry of Marine, and consists of five members appointed by Royal Decree on the proposal of the Ministerial Council, and taken, two from among the Judges of the Court of Cassation, the senior of whom is also the President of the Court, two from among the senior officers of the Royal Navy, and another one of the professors of the School of Law at the Capodistrian University. The duties of State Advocate at this Court are performed by the Legal Adviser at the Ministry of Marine, and, in case of his being prevented, by the junior Legal Adviser. The duties of Secretary are performed by one of the subordinate financial officers of the Royal Navy, appointed by an Order of the Ministry of Marine published in the Government "Gazette." The auxiliary staff of the Secretary is also appointed by the Minister of Marine. The commencement of the operation of the above Court is announced by Royal Decree. Also its termination after the conclusion of the trial of all the seizures made during the duration of a war and their consequences. Examination. 2. The State Advocate, to whom the dossiers of the seizures are sent by the Ministry, delivers to the Secretary of the Court the deeds of seizure with those documents and evidence accompanying each which may interest the parties. A special report concerning the delivery is drawn up for each seizure and entered in a book (Protocol) numbered by the President of the Court, and (the report) shows the date of delivery, the name of the ship, and of the captain, as well as the documents and objects delivered. The documents and objects thus delivered remain deposited with the Secretary for thirty days from the date of their |