The European Situation.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 7, Issue 9, 31 January 1896, Page 2

The European Situation.

London, January 28. Many details are published of the reported Rusoo- Turkish agreement. The Speaker’s Constantinople correspondent confirms the first statement, and adds that the Sultan sent famous jewels to the Czar, and presents worth £35,000. The Turn' Vienna correspondent wires that it is reported the Sultan of Turkey proposes to lavishly decorate Russian and French diplomatists. The Hon. Mr Chamberlain said the enmity of Germany had determined England to increase her defences. The U nited States was rightly attached to the Munroe Doctrine, which England did not dispute A war with the States was impossible; England wished to be able to count upon American support in Armenia, her protest having been fruitless in ths face of the apathetic condition of the European powers. Liter. The English press continues to applaud Mr Chamberlain's administration at the colonial Office, and praises the steps taken by the War Office in preparation for a possible outbreak of war.

The Press suggests that a Volunteer reserve should be formed in the colonies. January 29. Correspondents of the Dniiy W em at Vienna and Paris both state that remarkable stories are afloat about impending events in Turkey. The Russian volunteer fleet is shipping armaramts at Sebistapol, and military m iveinents are going forward in the Caucasus.

Paris, January 28. /> Temps says that Mr Chamberlain’s speech lacked tact, and has a tendency to provoke other Powers. Cipetown, January 28. At a meeting in Pietermaritzburg resolutions were carried denouncing the Emperor William, and assuring Mr Chamberlain of active support in case of any emergency. Washington, January 28.

The House adopted the senate’s resolution with reg rd to Armenia, an amendment in favour of terminating relations with Turkey neing rejected by a Urg; majority. Berlin, January 28. Dr. Peters, the Germm explorer, speaking in support of a petition to increase the German navy, urged it was necessary to .irotect national interests in various parts of the world. Vienna, January 28. The Freie Presse says Europe cannot permit aly si igle Power to direct the destines of Turkey. Coistxnt’nople, January 28. The Sultan denies any agreement with Russia. Later. When Sir Phillip Currie presented the Q lean’s autograph letter to the Sultan, the 1 ater detained the English representative in a cold room w t tout a ft e for over an lour, with the remit thit Sir Phillfp caught 1 chill, and is now confined to bed.