THE SITUATION IN EUROPE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1541, 18 January 1887, Page 1

THE SITUATION IN EUROPE.

Berlin, Jan. 14. Id the Reichstag last night the. Armj Bill was again under consideration, when the House, by a majority of 32, passed an amendment, granting an ' increase of the effective peace, footing of the army for a period of, three years only, in place of seven years, as required by the Government. The House then rose. Later. A proclamation was issued i,to-day dissolving the Reich-tay., . London, Jan. 13The semi-official newspaperpof Russia and Austria, generally . (-.xpress the -opinion, that Bismarck’s speech regarding the relations between Germany and, other,Powers would tend towards the maintenance of pei'Ce in Europe. Later. The Russian Press* discussing Prince Bismarck’s speech, is sceptical as to his assurances, and in Vienna- a despondent feeling'is manifest. , General Ka.uibars will . shortly return to. Bulgaria. In France there is a feeling of relief at Prince .Bismarck’s statement that Germany did . not ;intend to - attack France. Jn India it is disbelieved, that Russia intends t» attack Afghanistan in the Spring. ... Russia intends to continue the., railway from Merv to Bokhara. ; ■ J[ap. :jL4. The Vienna New. Free Press.declares the German alliance is at an end. The French Press is drawing attention to what is termed Bismarck’s brutality, and a less optimist , tone now prevails, Jan. 15. The Tories and National Liberals supported Bismarck, and the Clericals and .Radicals opposed him. The Socialists and Alsatians abstained from voting. . , St. Petersburg,! Jan., 45. The Russian Government have signified their., intention of supporting the candidature of Prince Nicholas of, Min* grelia for the throne of Bulgaria uptil a’ proper l y-elected Sobranje shall have rejected him. In that case they will, propose another candidate. , Paris, Jan, 13. I’he French Press generally consider Bismarck’s speech reassuring, and do not apprehend war, because Fiance would not dream of attacking Germany. Jan., 14. The Chamber of Deputies resumed its sittings to-day, when M. Floquet was reflected President. In his speech' on the , occasion he alluded to the. army as the first national institution, and said, all parties had agreed to, at any sacrifice, strengthen it, and secure the inspect tp France,, which was peace ma? to be maintained* •, • I , , f , , . Sofia, Jan. 13. •The qurreficy of Ihej Russian rouble in Bulgaria has been- forbidden, by , the ,Regency. :