THE EASTERN CRISIS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1461, 30 January 1886, Page 1

THE EASTERN CRISIS.

London, J«n. 26. Replying to a question, Mr R, Bonrke, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, stated that, at the instance of Great Britain, the Powers had notified to Greece that an attack by her navy on the Turkish fleet would not he allowed. Mr Bonrke added that up to the present time no answer bad been received to the communication on the question, The bultan and Prince Alexander have arranged a personal union respecting Roumelian affairs. Mr Gladstone, replying to an appeal made to him by Denmark and the principal municipal officer of Athens, deprecated resistance on the part of Greece to the will of the Powers. Jan. 27. The Greek Government show no signs of acceding to the wishes of the Powers and adheres to the refusal to disarm. T t is reported that Admiral Hay has been ordered to proceed to Pirmus, The Greek fleet are at present in hiding. Jan. 28. The Powers have decided to send warships to Pirmus. Berlin, Jan. 26. In consequence of the unsettled slate of affairs in Greece, a German ironclad has been ordered to proceed to Pirasus. Constantinople, Jan. 27. Considerable agitation is going on among the inhabitants of Crete, and, in consequence, Turkish reinforcement! have been despatched to the is'and to replace the troops recently withdrawn. M. Isanoff, the Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs, is still continuing negotiations with the Porte, his instructions being to stipulate for the. absolute union of Bulgaria and Eastern Rounielia.