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Temuka Leader, Issue 1514, 18 November 1886, Page 4

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LoNSoir, Nov. 4. A rornor has gained currency to the effect that Lord iddesleigb, Secretary of Stat*) for Foreign Affairs, has offered to j •end a British squadron to the Black Sea | to prevent the landing of the Kussian troops and protect the interests of Turkey, provided that Austria firmly forbade the occupation of Bulgaria by Rnsaia. Count | Kalnoky, the Austrian Minister for Foreign Affaire, bee, it is declated, refused to give luch a guarantee. n^ Mr John Bright has expressed his* opinion that the British fear of Russia in oonection with the Bulgarian question is Hogether misplaced. Nov. 6. In consequence of the attitude of lor key, the Government of France has ceased to press for the evacuation of Egypt by England. r .*. '■■< \ Count Bismarck avows his disbelief that England and Austria will resort to war in the event of Bussia occupying Bulgaria. Nov. 8. It ia understood that M. WaddiDgton, the French Embassador in London, has informed the Marquis of Salisbury that it would be advisable for England to take the initiative in fixing a date for the •vacuation of Egypt by the British troops if she desires to retain the friendship of France. > ■ It is believed that Turkey and Bussia have intimated their intention to support the French demand. Germany and Austria are said to maintain an attitude of ueutralitiy in the matter. Italy alone, of tbe European Powers, it is believed will lend Eogland its sympathy and support.