THE PEACE OF EUROPE.
THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE. r PfIR PRBBB ASSOCIATION.] St. PKTKKBBiTEe. February 3. Notwithstanding the protests madi jointly by Germany and Austria tha continued war preparations by Russii would only be regarded as threats bi other European Powers, those prepara" tions are continuing and increasing ii their significance. Bkrltn. Fehraary 3 A great sensation has been causec through Kurope by the official publication by the Berlin, Vienna, and Pestl newspapers, of the full text of the Triple 1 Alii. nee of 1887. <: he document emphasises the declaration that the alliance is contracted for purely defensive objects. The first article provides that the combined forces ot the contracting Powers shall resist any hostile movement made by Russia on either of the three contracting Powers. The second article provides that if another Power (meaning France) attacks either of the contracting Powers, and ftusaia joins that Power or threatens either of the ! allied Powers, the latter shall osii-t the Power attacked or threatened by placing the full strength of their aliied forces m the field against the aggressor. The iecond article contains a stringentlyworded proviso to the effect that m the event of the allied forces taking the field peace shall not be concluded unless two of tho contracting Powers formally signify assent to such a course. The third article accepts th«» peaceful assurances of the Czar, but provides for giving proper 'warning whenever the • ' t* < ©wider that an attack g contemplated on either of the contracting Powers or whenever a Power outside the alliance assumes a mena m? attitude. * London, February 3. A great sensation has been created throughout Europe hy the publication of the terms of Triple Alliance. In diplomatic circles the publication is regarded as Prince Bismarck's answer to M. Flourens' hint of a desire for a reconci htion betwepn France and Germany, and also as an answer to the distrustful tone recently assumed by the Hungarian Preas towards Germany. The "Times" think the publication pf tho text of the alliance at the present juncture must bring matters to a crisis, and that Kuesian pride tnust feel itself called upon to resent the revelations made by its publication. It declares that, m the face cf the menace contained m the treaty, Hussia cannot, with honor, reverse her present provocative policy, and hence tho increased activity m that country m war preparation*. Heiuin, February «. Berlin semi-official organs declare that the publication of the text of the Triple Alliance is a warning to disturbers of the peace, and will have tho effect of subduing any belligerent spirit that mig t otherwise have manifested itself «t St. Petersburg or Paris. Lohdok, FebtUMv 4 M. de BlowitiE, the *' Timeß " Part correspondent, asserts that there are ..indications of tho overthrow of the Tirard Cabinet, with tho probability ot a Fl quefc Cabinet; assuming the Government. lohdon, February 5. M. de Blowiti, the " Times " Paris correspondent, says the opinion prevails that the probability of a Russo-French alliance is remote. B«RiiN. February 5 There has been a Bharp decline on the Continental Bourses m Russian, Austrian, and Italian stocks. > The Press of Europe generally consider the publication of tho full toxt of the Alliance Treaty as a Inet warning to Russia, and expresses an opinion that tho warning will probably result peacefully. Prince Bismarck has privatoly ex pressed a s'milar opinion. It is oxpected that Princo Bismarck will address tho Reichstag on Monday. PAUIS. February 5 The French Pross hold that tho Czar cannot now turn back from the policy he hoK been pursuing. >• St. Petkrsboro, F-bnnryS, A gloomy view of the situation has been ta'<on.afc Moscow since tho pub ication of tho Alliance Treaty. Tbo Press m thi? city adopts a tranquil yet cynicil demeanor m connection with tho treaty revelations. ih< « Novoo Vremya," nays Russia will calmly await proofs of Germany's peac ful intentions. Vjbnka, F .hrnary 6 The " Pcsthor Lloyd " says the Triple Alliance will extend much beyond benevolent neutrality if tho interests of either of the allied Powers are assailed. Romk. F broary 5 Iho ItaliaD Press states thaf. the Allianco treaty provides that m the j event of France attaoking either of the. a lied Powers the unassailed Powers will send four hnndred thousand troops to aspist the powor attacked. Signor prißpi, the Premier, declared m tho Chamber on Saturday that the European situation |s less eorious than imagined, and that the publication of £he treaty was intended ps a warning and not a? a menace. The Alliea, jjo said, were firmly resolved to defend ti>© paaco of Europe. The Chamber pissed a Toto of confidence ia the Premier at the close of his remarks.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1761, 8 February 1888, Page 2
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