THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

Evening Star, Issue 8614, 7 September 1891, Page 2

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

[By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.] [Special to Press Association. J LONDON, September 5. The Porte is preparing a oircular respecting the arrangement with Russia concerning the Dardanelles, and explains that the concessions are made to facilitate navigation. The dismissal of the Grand Vizier and several of the Ministers was made in person by the Sultan, having been brought about owing to the frequent instances of brigandage, in some of which the Sultan has had to pay the ransom himself out of the Privy purse. September 6. The disgrace of Kiamil Pasha is attricuted in Constantinople to his policy with regard to the Triple Alliance. Djerad Pasha, the new Grand Vizier, is a favorite with Russia. It is rumored that the Great Powers have protested against the agreement between Turkey and Russia respecting the passage of the Dardanelles. [Per Press Association.] LONDON, September 5. The ' Standard's' "Constantinople correspondent reports that Turkey has entered into a secret treaty affecting Bosnia and Egypt. The Austrian and German papers are very indignant at the diplomatic victory of Russia in Turkey, and demand a similar right respecting the passage of the Dardanelles for other powers. They request that England should take the initiative in tho matter. ST. PEFERSBURG, September 5. A sensation has been caused in Warsaw owing to the preparations whioh are- being made to concentrate a large force within a fortnight. The reason of the mobilisation is not known. A Russian commission is preparing an elaborate oommeroial treaty with Servia, and is arranging to establish a consulate in that country. CONSTANTINOPLE. September 5. The resignation of Kiamil Pasha has resulted in a ohange of policy in Turkey, which has hitherto leaned towards the Triple Alliance. It is believed that the Sultan was much impressed by the reception accorded to the French fleet at Cronstadt.