The European Situation.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 7, Issue 7, 4 February 1896, Page 2

The European Situation.

... „London, January 31. The St. Petersburg agent of the Armenian Defence League states that the Sultan opposed an alliance with Russia to occupy and administer Anatolia province for the balance of the war indemnity, Russia to guarantee the safety of the Sultan’s throne. February 1. It is believed that Great Britain is willing to purchase the island of Cyprus, and to grant its inhabitants autonomous Government,

Rome, January 31A Further particulars of the reverse to thA Italian arms show that before the evacuation' of Fort Makelajtejbg the Italian troops, ■» final ■ assault was #iade by the besieging Shoas. Major Galliano, the commandant, allowed the Shoas to attempt to scale the walls, 'pretending that the. garrison was powerless to; offer any offence. "Suddenly, however, the Maxim guns and repeating rifles opened with such deadly effect that no less than 1,500 are believed to have been killed. Later. Terms were agreed upon for the evacuation of the fort with the honours of war and Ras Mangascia, the Abyssiniah chief, escorted the Italian Commander and his troops to Adigant, the Italian headquarters. This was done to prevent an attack and possibly further bloodshed by the Amnara natives, who ere allies of the Shoas. • r ■ Later, Major Galliano.blew up the fortJbefore. leaving it. '