The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1886-02-13 00:00:00

THE CRISIS IN THE EAST.

ATTIENS, Feb. 6.
There is no foundation for the statement made in
an Athens telegram, published to-day by a London
morning paper, stating that on the evening of the
4th inst. the representatives of the Powers delivered
to the Greek Government a fresh note advising
caution.

BELGRADE, Feb. 6.

During yesterday's Cabinet Council a Confidential
telegram was received from Athens, in consequence of
which the Servian Government decided to reply to the
collective note of the Powers in a different manner
from that which had been at first agreed upon, and
merely to take note of its contents. M. Nazos, the
Greek chargé d'affaires, is in daily conference with M.
Garaschanin, the Premier. A prominent political
personage is shortly expected here from Athens,
King Milan will remain here for the present. General
Horvatovich has been invested by the King with full
powers during his Majesty's absence from military
head-quarters.
Fzanum 7th.

It is understood that further demonstrations on a
large scale to King Milan are being arranged, in order
to urge his Majesty to continue the war with Bulgaria,
notw:thstanding the Turco-Bulgarian Alliance. The
total amount of cash now in the Servian State Treasury
is 3,500,000 francs. The Servian Minister of Finance
has issued instructions to all the tax collectors to
accept payment of taxes from the inhabitants in food
products, instead of in cash. During the last ten days
26,000 of the troops which were allowed to proceed
to their homes on furlough have returned to Nish.

SOFIA, Feb. 7.

A solemn Te Deum was sung to-day at the cathedral
to celebrate the union of Roumelia and Bulgaria, at
which Prince Alexander and the Ministers were pre-
sent. At the conclusion of the service the troops
marched past his Highness, who saluted them, and
congratulated them on the attainment of the union,
at the same time expressing his recognition of the
manner in which they had fought to secure it. Not-
withstanding the attitude adopted by Russia, the
Bulgarians express their satisfaction with the Turco-
Bulgarian Agreement.
Pinurrorous, Feb. 7.
The passage in the Imperial Irade sanctioning the
Turco-Bulgarian Agreemee ,and relating to the re-
trocession to Turkey of the villages in the Rhodope
district, has produced a painful impression here, the
villages in question being close to Philippopolis, and
inhabited by Bulgarians as well as lldussulmans. A
slight disturbance has occurred at Eski Saghra,
owing to an attempt by the authorities to compel some
military deserters to re-enter the army. A Te Deum
was sung in all the churches throughout Eastern Rou-
rnelia this morning, to celebrate the union of the pro-
vince with Bulgaria. _ _

BUCHAREST, Feb. 6.
Madjid Pasha not having yet received tho ratifica-
tion of his full powers, to-day's meeting of the peace
delegates will be occupied merely with questions of
form. The Turkish delegate expects to receive the
necessary authority from Constantinople in time for
next Mondu's sitting.

- CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. G.
The opinion prevails in diplomatic circles that
Russia lost ground thrcugh the conclusion of the
Turco-Bulgarian Convention, and that she will, in
consequence, make some reservations before adhering
to the arrangement. Austria has verbally notified
her concurrence, but will require further explana-
tions. It is considered probable that some time may
elapse before the Convention is formally ratified by
all the Powers. The assent of England and France
has been formally given, unaccompanied by any
reservations.