EUROPEAN SITUATION.
EMPEROR WILLIAM'S PROPOSALS. GREAT INCREASE IN THE RUSSIAN ARMAMENT. [By Elbctbic Telegraph.—Coptbight. [per press associatiok.l Received July 20th. 1.40 p.m. Berlin, July 17. A meeting between Signor Crispi, Prince Bismarck and Count Kalnoky takes place at Carlsbad next month. Paris, July 19. A report that the Emperor William intends to propose a general disarmament, and to compel France to join, is creating much excitement in this city. Received July 20th. 2.10 p.m. St. Petersburg, July 17. The terms of service in the Russian army are extended to eighteen years, five of which are to be on active service. Received July 20th, 10.45 p.m. St. Petersburg, July 18. The Czar has issued a ukase proTiding for an increase of the Army by a million and a half of men. Received July 20th, 11 p.m. Sofia, July 18. The position of Prince Ferdinand is believed to be becoming untenable, and his early abdication of the Throne of Bulgaria is expected.
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Press, Volume XLV, Issue 7124, 21 July 1888, Page 5
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EUROPEAN SITUATION.
Press, Volume XLV, Issue 7124, 21 July 1888, Page 5
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