EUROPEAN AFFAIRS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1675, 20 December 1887, Page 1

EUROPEAN AFFAIRS.

Berlin, Dec. 16. The Emperor illiam hold a conference to-day at which Prince Wilhelm, Count Yon Moltke, Count Waldersee, and the Prussian Minister for War were present. St, Petersburg, Dec. 15. In an article to-day upon the political situation in Europe, the luvalide Russe maiaUius that Russia is justified in the action taken in massing troops on the Galician frontier by the long prepared measures of Germany and Austria with the evident object of facilitating an invasion of Russia. Paris. Dec. 17, Aubertin, who attempted to assassinate M. Perry, has become mad and been conveyed to an asylum. London, Dec. 15. M. Boulanger has declined a seat in the Senate, alleging as a ground for the refusal that in the coming wav Generals will be more needed than Deputies. Dec. 16. The Invalide Russe states that Russia is now in a position to confront the entire Peace League, and that she will continue her defensive measures. In consequence of the foregoing remarks, the Continental Bourses are depressed. An article in the Invalide Russo upon the political situation in Europe has created uneasiness in Germany and Austria, and the Hungarian Press vigorously demand that the Austrian Government shall at once adopt precautionary measures for the safety of the Empire. The semi-official Journal de St, Petersburg, while endorsing the view of the situation taken by the Invalide Russe, expresses the belief that the peace of Europe is assured, thanks to the good relations existing between Russia and her neighbors.