THE EASTERN CRISIS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1565, 5 October 1886, Page 1

THE EASTERN CRISIS.

Sofia, .Oct. 1. The Regeucy. has issued a "proclamation abolishing 'tV state of siege in Bulgaria, which was declared after the coup detat in August. Parleying ~l\z now proceeding between , the Regency and the Russian Agtnt, \yith V view to Russia being induced to" modify her demands in regard to the future government of this country. Btjda Pesth; Sept. 30,

... M. I of thei-Qojincil of Ministers, has announced that Hungary cannot permit any foreign occupation pf,.or protectorate, over,, Bulgaria, and that Austria desires that.the nations of ,the Balkan Peninsula which possess self-government shall adhere strictly to the Treaty of Berlin; ' He' stated that the Austro-German alliance wbb still iritact, "i . ,', London, Oct. 1. The English Press consider that M. Tiza's speech is a warning and a challenge to Russia. A sharp fall has taken place on the Stock Exchange. t The Times urges that Poland's policy plainly is to extend a cordial moral support to Austria on the Eastern question, Oct, 2. Lord Randolph Churchill, addressing a Conservative meeting at Bedford last night, referred at some length to the position of affairs;, in Eastern Enrope. -He dwelt bri *he -efforts-England had made to assist the. nations, in gaining liberty. He rejoiced that Austria had taken the lead in endeavoring to preserve the freedom and autonomy of the cftuntries of the Balkan Peninsula. Some of the Great Powers were inclined to be contentious ; others were anxious for the maintenance of peace. If compelled to choose, England would sympathise with Bulgaria, England's adhesion would probably serve to avert war. Oct. 3. The difference between. General Kurjlbars and the Regency of Bulgaria is relaxing, and both parties are moderating as to the terms of the agreement. 'lha merchants in Moscow are complaining of the stagnation of trade, and. it is thought foresee a war. It is believed that Austria will only fight if Bulgaria resists.