28 DECEMBER 1918, Page 19

The Albanian Question. By M. Konitza. (Anglo-Albanian

Society, 71 Belsize Park Gardens, N.W. 3.)—This short sketch of Albanian history and of the Albanian claim to independence, recognized by the Powers in 1913, deserves attention. The Albanians are not Slays; they were settled in their mountains ages before the Slays came to Europe, and they have survived all attempts to denationalize them. The little country, with about two million inhabitants, is coveted by the neighbouring peoples of Montenegro, Serbia, and Greece. Austria's claim over it has expired with the Hapsburg dynasty. The dominant fact in regard to Albania is the Italian protectorate proclaimed in June, 1917. The author does not seem to like the word "protectorate," but he admits that Albania needs the support of Italy.