European Affairs
BELGRADE, Jan 22 Ex King Milan has arrived here at request of his son, King Alexander, who declares he is unable to cope with Radicals. Action of King has caused rupture with Govt, and Ministry has resigned. Ex King Milan and King Alexander had an audience with Ministers at midnight. King Alexander has decided to make tour of Europe in connection with Servian affairs, and during his absence his father will be appointed Regent. Coalition Cabinet comprising Liberals and Moderates is being formed. Jan 23 Section of Belgrade politicians favour appointment of Russian Pretender, Prince Karargeorgevitch. King Alexander welcomed ex Milan on his return to Servia. Jan 24 King Alexander has broken power of Radicals, and is now trying to form an energetic coalition Ministry, containing strong military element. Country remains quiet. King Alexander demands repeal of Act expelling ex King Milan and ex Queen Natalie. ROME, Jan 24 Note circulation of banks in Italy and Sicily increased £5,000,000, to allay panic. MADRID, Jan 22 Spanish Govt demands indemnity of 20,000 francs (sic) over the Morocco incident. Spanish military experts are advising fortification of Bay of Algeciras, to west of Gibraltar, in order to secure power to silence the British forts at Gibraltar. PARIS, Jan 22 Death announced of General Mellinet, one of ablest of older French generals. He took prominent part in Crimean War.
Chamber of Deputies unanimously adopted motion to support steps taken by Govt to enforce French rights in Madagascar. Premier declined to admit necessity of expedition being despatched, but implied Govt would do its duty in the matter.
Bomb was discovered outside an extensive warehouse in the city, but fortunately fuse had failed.
Two Italians—man and woman—arrested at Nice on suspicion of being concerned in murder of Englishman Allendar on Monte Carlo hills few weeks ago.
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Kaikoura Star, Volume XIV, Issue 677, 26 January 1894, Page 5
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302European Affairs Kaikoura Star, Volume XIV, Issue 677, 26 January 1894, Page 5
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