AUSTRIA-HUNGARY (Mark Porter)
F(Tri) - Ven (FAILED); A(Rum) - Ser; A(Gal) s A(Ukr) - War; A(Ukr) - War

ENGLAND (Michael Jonson)
F(NTH) s F(ENG) - Bel; F(ENG) - Bel; A(StP) s TURKISH A(Sev) - Mos; F(IRI) - ENG

FRANCE (Conrad Mcdonald - NMR!)
F(MAO) Stands ; F(Bre) Stands ; A(Mar) Stands ; A(Bur) Stands ; A(Bel) Stands (DISLODGED - DISBANDED NRO)

GERMANY (Keith Frank)
F(Swe) - Den; A(Ber) - Mun (FAILED); A(Kie) s A(Ber) - Mun; A(Hol) s ENGLISH F(ENG) - Bel

ITALY (Mark Oppenheimer)
A(Ven) - Tri (FAILED); A(Gre) - Ser (FAILED); F(ION) - ADS; F(Tun) Stands

RUSSIA (Momchil Mitov)
A(Mun) - Ber (FAILED); A(Mos) s A(War) (CUT, DISLODGED TO Ukr); A(War) s A(Mos) (CUT, DISLODGED TO Sil); F(BAL) s A(Mun) - Ber

TURKEY (Peter Evans)
A(Sev) - Mos; A(Ank) - Sev; F(BLA) c A(Ank) - Sev; A(Bul) s AUSTRIAN A(Rum) - Ser


Autumn 1902 Adjustments:
A: Tri, +Ser, +War, Rum, Bud, Vie = 6; Gains 2.
E: +Bel, +StP, Nwy, Edi, Lon, Lpl = 6; Gains 2.
F: Bre, Mar, Spa, Par, -Bel = 4; Loses 1.
G: +Den, Ber, Kie, Hol, Swe, -Mun = 5; No change.
I: Ven, Gre, +Tun, Nap, Rom = 5; Gains 1.
R: +Mun -Mos, -Sev, -StP, -War = 1; Loses 3.
T: +Mos, +Sev, Bul, Ank, Con, Smy = 6; Gains 2.


Builds/Disbands:
A: Builds A(Vie), A(Bud).
E: Builds F(Lpl), F(Lon).
F: None.
G: None. 1 Build centre short.
I: Builds F(Nap).
R: Removes F(BAL), A(Mun), A(Sil).
T: Builds F(Con), F(Smy).

PRESS

Andy-All:
Please do NOT forget to include retreats in next season's (S1903) orders!

Andy-Par:
Conrad, If you have a receipt for any orders then please let me know ASAP otherwise the adjudication stands!

Lon-All:
The Times of London

BRITAIN ACTS TO REPEL FRENCH AGGRESSION!

The Prime Minister released the following statement today: “Instead of seeking the friendship of Great Britain the French government has purposely and consistently conspired against British interests. The French Emperor’s appointment of known Bonapartists to key government and military positions has aroused suspicion of Napoleonic ambitions. The subsequent unprovoked and unannounced attack on the Royal Fleet in the English Channel has proven the merit of British suspicion. Further, the revelation of a Franco-Russian plot to dismember the German Empire for their mutual benefit requires this government to swift action in defense of German national integrity. In consequence, it is officially declared by this government that a state of war exists between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and the French Empire. God save the Queen.”

Con-All:
Constantinople Times

The Sultan today warned that he would take all necessary measures to protect Turkish homeland safety and Turkish freedom. He again urged all freedom loving nations to combine against terrorist activity in a coalition of the willing. He stated that there was irrefutable proof that Russia had been attempting to develop weapons of mass destruction. "Our intelligence has clear evidence that Russia is attempting to develop heavier than air flying machines of the type being experimented with in the USA. The machines are thought to be able to travel nearly 800m and if one dropped rocks or broken bottles from them, you could kill 3 or 4 people at once. It's barbaric."

The Sultan stated that he had no interest in territorial gains in the war with Russia nor in Siberian oil. "This is a war to protect the world from terrorism and to liberate the people of Russia."

When asked why the recent capture of Sevastopol had failed to disclosed evidence of WMD, he stated, "Look, it's early days yet. Tsar Momchil is hardly going to leave these things lying about. We' ve already found an empty oil drum and a rusty carburettor. The conclusions from this are inescapable."

When asked about rumours that 400 young virgins had been added to his harem from the capture of Sevastopol, he replied, "That is a filthy lie peddled by decadent, infidel Westerners. There were at least 800. What newspaper did you say you worked for?"

In a separate press conference, the Grand Vizier was asked about concerns that the majority Russian Orthodox population of Russia could lead to the creation of a Christian state. "Well, that ain't going to happen" he stated.

Andy-All:
Thanks to both of you who took the time and effort to send in press, I always find that good press donates a good game so come on the rest of you put your thinking caps on???

Spring 1903 DEADLINE: 09:00 BST, Tuesday 19th August 2003.