EUROPEAN AFFAIRS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1734, 8 May 1888, Page 1

EUROPEAN AFFAIRS.

London, May 2.

It is understood that Lord Salisbury is somewhat anxious at the present attitude of the Russians, as he apprehends they may occupy Bulgaria, and commence to advance on Constantino-pip. Constantinople, May 2. The Sultan is taking active steps to fortify Adrianople.

May 4,

It is stated that the Russian troops are advancing on the Turkish and Asiatic frontier, and that a Russian agent is endeavoring to create trouble in Bosnia and Herzegovinia. It is reported that General liirnott will proceed to Bulgaria to make inquiries and report as to the wishes and requirements of the populace.

A serious collision has occurred between Iho Turks, Greeks, and Servians at Monaster.

May 5.

In consequence of serious conflicts having arisen in Macedonia bstween the Turks and the Greeks, the Sultan has ordered strong reinforcements to be sent there.

St. Petersburg, May 2. Additional Russian forces are to be sen; to the Asia Minor frontier.

May 4,

'lwo last cruisers will shortly bo despatched to Vladivoslock, raising the squadron there to the number of twenty.

Berlin, May 4.

Rusniau and French intriguing against Italy is causing irritation, and the German Press is denouncing both Powers.

Vienna, May 3

The local Press delares that German sympathy is increasing towards lUngland and decreasing to Russia. Bomb, May 5,

Signor Crispi, the Premier, in referring to the existing relations between Italy and Franco, spoke in (he most cordUl terms, and he is reported as having referred to a naval alliance bcbetween England and Italy. Sotia, May 5. Prince Ferdinand, speaking mt a banquet to which he was invited at Tirnova, said that the Bulgarian forces were centered in one idea, namely, that of independence. He said that recent events hud testified to the strength of Bulgaria, ai>d that a splendid future was assured for her,