THE EASTERN CRISIS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 3438, 5 October 1885, Page 3

THE EASTERN CRISIS.

(Pbk Electric Telegraph— Copyright.) (Reoter's Agency.) Further Warlike Preparations. | Reoeived 1.45 p.m., Oct. 3rd.] Constantinople, Oct 2. The warlike preparations in South and Eastern Europe still continue, and the Turkish Government is masaing considerable bodies of troops near Salonica, in Roumelia. | Received 0.30 a.m., Oot. sth. J Belgrade, Oct. 3. The Skuptschina was formally opened to-day by King Milan, who, in a speech from the Throne, dwelt on the gravity of the present crisis in South-eastern Europe. He declared that the Servian Army would quickly meet any dangers that might menace them by deeds of arms, and asked the legislative body to sanction a loan for the purpose of increasing tho Servian armament. Vienna, Oct. 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. He further added they were unanimous in desiring the upholding of tbe status quo guaranteed by the Treaty of Berlin. M. Tisza in conclusion stated that none of the Powers were inclined to hinder Turkey in asserting her rights of suzerainty over the provinces in question- j (Special to the Pbess Association.) (Beeeived noon, Oot 3rd.) London, Oct. 2. Austria favors the cession to Servia of Widin, a city in north-western Bulgaria, near the Servian frontier. King Milan, of Servia, is on a visit to Nish, a Btrongly fortified town of Servia, and haa been received witb great enthusiasm by the populace. (By Telegraph.) (Per steamer at the Bluff.) [Special to the Melbourne " Age."] London, Sept. 23. It is considered improbable that Turkey will resort to force for the maintenance of her claims regarding Boumelia until the nature of the action to be taken by the other European Powers in the matter is known. The Bussian Government will insist that the question shall be referred to the Powers for adjudication, and a Conference is likely to be shortly arranged. It is expected that the revolutionary change that has been made uniting Boumelia and Balgaria will be recognised by the Conference subject to certain conditions. The Bussian officers in the Bulgarian army have resigned their commissions in consequence of the complications that have arisen in Boumelia while the Envoy and Minister for Great Britain in Boumania has communicated with the Imperial authorities asking for in • structions as how he is to act in the critical state of affairs which has arisen. Sept. 25. The Marquis of Salisbury speaking with regard to the revolution in Bourne-la, has stated that it is impossible, under the circumstances, for the British Government to oppose the action of Prince Alexander of Battenburg in connection with the union of Bulgaria and Boumelia. The Times to-day warmly denounces the opinion expressed by the Marquis of Salisbury, whose folly it declares is incredible and will onsure the defeat of the Conservative party at the approaching general election. Greece is mobilising her army. It is reported Bussia will declare war against Turkey if the Turkish troops invade Boumelia. Sept. 27. The British Cabinet has been convened for Tuesday to take into consideration the Boumelian question. k It is stated it is untrue that the Marquis of Salisbury has supported the proposition for status quo ante to be resumed. Prince Alexander has offered to abdicate if such action will facilitate the accomplishment of the unity of Bulgaria.