THE EUROPEAN SITUATION

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1834, 7 May 1888, Page 2

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION

w — ■■ H [Pffß Press Association,] Virnna, May 3. The local press declares th - 1 German sympathy is increasing towards Eng- 1 land and decreasing towards Russia. \ CONSTANTINOPLE May 4. ] It is stated that the Eussian troops are advancing on the Turkish and Asiatic frontier, and that a Russian agent is endeavoring to create trouble m Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is reported that General Ernroth will proceed to Bulgaria to make enquiries and report as to the . wishes and requirements of the populace. A. serious collision has occurred between the Turks, Greeks, and Servians at Monastir. Constantinople, May 5. In consequence of serious conflicts having arisen m Macedonia betwaen the Turks and Greeks,' the Sultan has ordered strong reinforcements to be sent. ■ Sofia, May 5. Prince Ferdinand, speaking at a banquet to which he was invited at Tirnova, said that the Bulgarian forces were centred m one idea, namely, that of independence. Prince Ferdinand, at Tirnova, stated that recent events had testified to the strength of Bulgaria and that a splendid future was assured for her. i Rome, May- 5. Signor Orispi, the Premier, m referring to existing relations* between Italy and France, spoke m the most cordial terms, and he is reported as having referred to a naval alliance between England and Italy.