THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1930, 28 August 1888, Page 3

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

» (PKK FBESS ASSOCIATION.) Berlin, August 25. Tbe meeting between Signor Crisp and Count Kalnoky took place yes terday at Eger, a town m Bohemia, anc was of the most cordial character. I is believed that the result of Signo Crispi's visit to Bismarck and Coun Kalnoky will be the conversion of tbi Triple Alliance into an offensive am defensive union of the three Powers The « Nord Deutche Zeitung " is o • opinion that the success of Genera Boulanger m the approaching French elections would be gratifying to Germany, and Europe m general, providing he endeavors to maintain the principles of the peace party. Paris, August 25 Fifty war ships of the French fleei have been mobilised, and the operation: were carried out successfully. The approaching French elections are creating the greatest interest throughout the country, and a strong agitation is on foot on behalf of the Imperialist and Royalist parties. The uneasiness arising out of the negotiations now proceeding between the Powers composing the Triple Alliance is increasing. M. Goblet, replying to Signor Crispi says France never sought to raise grave issues over the Massowah affair, and that he considers the matter closed. Vienna, August 27. The hasty return of Signor Crispi to this city, coupled with the manoeuvres projected by the Italian Government, has given rise to fears here of a possible collision between France and Italy, arising out of mutual jealousy regarding Tripoli.