CONTINENTAL AFFAIRS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1906, 20 June 1889, Page 1

CONTINENTAL AFFAIRS.

London, June 16. The Government has given large orders for war materials Birmingham manufacturers. It is understood that the well-known Central Asian traveller, Arminius Yambrey, who has been on a special mission tofl'urkey, was assured by the authorities at Constantinople that the Porte would remain neutral in case bf a rupture between England and Russia, June 17. It is considered that Austria is not likely to invade Servia this summer, however provoking the behaviour of the Regents may be, but that she will hold herself in readiness next spring, when war with Russia is fully expected. Germany, Russia, Austria, and Italy have sent a joint demand to the Swiss Government to restrict the right of Anarchists to make the Cantons an asylum, Ihe Republic is disposed to agree with the request, It is expected that the outbreak of war will be deferred till the spring. Paris, Juno 16. I The Examining Committee have forH warded (o (he Public Prosecutor a report

of their * proceedings,, r in .which further action against - General Boulanger is urged. June 17. Ex-President Grevy partially confirms General Boulanger’s statement as to the secret equipment of the French army reserve corps during the Scbnebell incident. Despite r the partial corroboration of General Boulanger's story by ex-Presi-dent Gretry, the - Government journals declare that the . statement as to the secret equipment of a reserve corps during the Scbnebell incident is an irapudent invention. June 18. Admiral Krantz, Minister of Marine, is reluctant -to give Way to pressure being -brought to bear to induce the Government to increase the navy to a strength ; equal Bo ' the, united fleets of Italy ■ and Germany immediatolyi The outlay required to'givef. effect i to, each a scheme is estimatedat francs. The French Government have debided to re-form Bhe (Levant squadron which was (recently withdrawn. Berne, June 18. The Swiss -Government intend to create a Special department to deal* with foreign Refugees who seek an asyldm in the country. ' Berlin, Juno 17. It is denied that the visit of the Ozar to this l city* has been abandoned;, Warsaw, June 17. Fifty foreigners have been ejected* from Warsaw. Vienna, June 17. The (Neiie-Frie-Presse publishes an inspired letter from Berlin, in which it is stated that -the recent speech of the 1 Czar in proposing 'the health of Prince Nikita of Montenegro; and in which he referred to hitu as the only• loyal friend' of Russia, was 'iimed at Austria and Germany, and that a similar utterance wohld bshieh all hope of European peace. Bucharest, : Jens 1 16. Rohmania has officially declared that she will take up a neutral attitude in case of war between Russia and Austria. Athens, June 18. The utmost disorder prevails in Crete. Legal authority is completely set at defiance, Villages are being wrecked by bands of lawless marauders, property destroyed, and murders committed in all directions. Constantinople, June 16. Montenegro has demanded satisfaction from Turkey for loss inflicted by Albanian raids across the frontier. St. Petersburg, June 16. The Journal de St. Petersburg says the war panic which is arising is grbundless and that Russia has none bat pacific intentionsJune 17. The Russian Government officially denies that any convention has been entered into with Servia. The marriage of'the'Grand Duke: Paul to the PrinceSS Alexandra of Greece has been celebrated^with great pomp.