HOME AND FOREIGN.

Grey River Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 5312, 6 October 1885, Page 2

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(Received October 5, at 0.30 a.m.) SERVIAN PREPARATIONS FOR WAR. Belgrade, October 3. The Servian Skuptschina was formally opened to-day by King Milan. In his speech from the Throne he dwelt on the gravity of the < "present crisis in SouthEastern Europe, and declared that the Servian army would quickly meet any dangers that might menace them by deeds of arms, and asks the legislative body's sanction for the purpose of increasing the Servian armament. October 6. The Skuptschina voted the sum asked for by King Milan towards increasing the Servian armament. THE HUNGARIAN PREMIER'S OPINION. Vienna, October 3. M. Tisza, the Hungarian Premier, speaking in the National Diet, stated that the recent revolution in European Turkey had come upon the Powers as a surprise. It is further added that they were unanimous in desiring to uphold the status quo guaranteed by the Treaty of Berlin. M. Tisza, in conclusion, stated that none of the Powers were inclined to hinder Turkey from asserting her rights of suzerainty over the provinces in question. (Received October 5, at 12.30 p.m.) THE INDIAN ARMY. London, October 3. A project is now on foot for utilising the native Indi'an'army for Imperial purposes. WOOL SALES.' Eight thousand three hundred bales of wool were submitted to auction to-day. There is no change in the tone of the market. THE ROUMELIAN DIFFICULTY. Const antinoble, October 5. The Conference of Ambassadors commenced its sittings to-day, and a common decision been arrived at. A report will be made to be laid before the Cabinet.