THE EASTERN CRISIS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1408, 16 November 1886, Page 2

THE EASTERN CRISIS.

[kRUTEU'S TFIiEQR\MS—COPYRIGHT. J Son*, November 12. The King of Denmark has refused to sanction Prince Waldemar’s acceptance of the throne of Bulgaria. Prince Waldemar has therefore declined the honor. M. Karavaloff has resigned his position as member of the Council of Regency. M. Zankoff has been elected in his place. A Bulgarian deputation will visit the Courts of Europe for the purpose of explaining the political situation in Bulgaria. November 14. M. Birkoff (not Zankoff as previously stated) has been appointed a member of the Council of Regency in place of M. Karavaloff. Vi nna, November 13 Count Kalnoky, Premier, addressing the Hungarian Delegation, discussed at length the political situation in Eastern Europe. He declared that Austria had insisted on the execution of the treaty of Berlin in all its integrity. General Kaulbars’ mission to Bulgaria was simply a passing phase of the crisis, and its importance had been exaggerated. It would be necessary, he declared, to overcome greater troubles than this. M. Kalnoky endotsed the policy of M. Tisza. Austria would avoid a threatening policy, unless it were absolutely necessary. M. Kalnoky expressed an earnest desire for the maintenance of peace, but was not in favor of “ peace at any price.” He dwelt at length on the diplomatic relations between Austria and Germany, which were of the most cordial nature. The relations between Austria and Russia were also friendly, and the latter had promised to uphold existing treaties, and disclaimed any intention of making encroachments in Bulgaria, or changing relations with that country without the co-agency of the Powers. The Austrian Premier declared he greatly valued the assurances made in Lord Salisbury’s speech, showing that the support of England would be available should it be required. In conclusion he expressed the hope that a peaceful solution of the Bulgarian difficulty would be brought about.