 And so, by the end of 1910, about 2,500 people had found refuge in the area around Podgorica.The Great Powers chose a conciliatory policy and were against a new Albanian revolt.As Nicholas made more and more open statements about annexation under Montenegro and was also called upon by the Great Powers to remain neutral and not risk a general war, the rebels chose to move forwards and start the attack on March 24, 1911.