The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1886-11-27 00:00:00

RUSSIA AND BULGARIA.

ARRIVAL OF GENERAL KAULBARS AT
CONSTANTINOPLE.

RUSTCHVK, Nov. 21.

The Russian Consul left here to-day for Bucharest
Before starting he took a friendly leave of the Prefect,
and sent a circular to the other Consuls, informing
them that during his absence the Dragoman of the
Consulate had been charged to inform them of any
abuse which might be committed by the authorities.
His departure took place without any demonstration,
some ten people attending to take leave of him. At
Varna, on the other hand, the departure of the
Russian Consul was accompanied by a good
deal of ceremony. A party of sailors, led by
an officer, marched to the Consulate and hauled
down the flag, which they then conveyed on board a
Russian war-vessel, where the flag was formally
saluted by the firing of cannon. The vessel, with the
Consul on board, then left in the direction of Odessa.
M. Zacharia Stojanoff has just received the reply of
Prince Alexander to the folicitations forwarded to him
on the occasion of the annivei sary of the battle of
Slivnitza. The Prince, after gratefully acknowledging
the congratulations, expresses his regret at being
obliged to celebrate alone and far away an anniversary,
so glorious in the history of Bulgaria. His High-
ness's telegram eoncludes with the words :—" Forget
me, but Slivnitza never."
PESTII, NOV. 22.

The report of the Budget Committee of the Austrian
Delegation on the estimates of the Ministry for
Foreign Affairs alludes to what it describes as the
disapproval everywhere expressed in regard to the
events in Bulgaria, from the contrast presented by
the arbitrary interference of the Russian agent to the
wise and moderate attitude maintained by the
Bulgarians. Referring subsequently to the speech of
the Emperor and the declarations made by Count
Kalnoky, at Pesth, the report says: "All the peoples
of Austria will ever be ready for any sacrifice, when
the honour of the Monarchy has to be defended, but
they will also be grateful for being able to enjoy the
blessings of peace." The committee hails with satisfac-
tion the statement of the Minister for Foreign Affairs,
concerning Austria-Hungary's relations with foreign
Powers, and declaras that the great measure of con-
fidence enjoyed by the Austrian Monarchy is
strengthened in no small degree by the clear and un-
selfish policy of the Government. The committee was
also highly satisfied to learn that the bases of the
alliance between Germany and Austria had not only
undergone no change, but that Austria's relations to
Germany had been materially developed and
strengthened under Count Kalnoky's guidance, and
that the friendly relations with Russia, which
were so highly valued by the Minister,
have in no way affected the Austro-
German understanding. The report proceeds to
allude to the accord existing between An=tria-Hun-
gary and England in reference to important Euro-
pean questions, and to the identity of interest
existing between the two Powers on several important
points. The Committee confidently expects that the
good understanding between Austria and Italy will
continue to prove advantageous to both countries in
the interests of peace. The Committee further ex-
presses the hope that the question pending with Russia
will be amicably settled, and recognises the diplomatic
correctness of the efforts made in this direction by
Count Kalnoky. The report, in conclusion, fully
anticipates that the Minister will, in future as in the
past, succeed in completely safeguarding the intereots
of the Monarchy in conformity with the objects of
Austro-Hungarian policy as explained by him and as
approved by the Delegations.
VIENNA, Nov. 22.

Count Kalnoky yesterday and to day received the
members of the Foreign Diplomatic Body. He will
return to Pesth this evening. In official and diplo-
matic circles here the rupture between Russia and
Bulgaria is still regarded as tending to facilitate s
tolution of the crisis. The state of the question of
the Prince of Mingrelia's candidature remains un-
altered, and the Powers do not appear to favour pre-
cipitate action in the matter. According to a despatch
from St. Petersburg, published by the Political Cor-
respondence, the recent speeches of Count Kalnoky
have produced an impression in Russian diplomatic
circles, especially as such utterances were not ex-
pected after the speech of the Emperor of Austria at
the opening of the Delegations. The Russian Cabinet
considers that its attitude during the Bulgarian crisis
has not warranted the condemnation passed upon it
by the Austrian Foreign Minister, Russia having
never notified any intention on her part to carry out
a military occupation of Bulgaria, or to incorporate the
principality with Russian territory. On the contrary,
she constantly gave promises of a peaceful character,
and spoke only of the restoration of her former in-
fluence. She must therefore consider herself agf..rrieved
by the doubts thrown upon her sincerity. Neverthe-
less, adds the telegram, there is reason to hope that
the sincere and peaceful programme of the Imperial
Government for the solution of the Bulgarian crisis
will not be modified as a consequence of Count
Nalnoky's declarations.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 21

An exchange of views is proceeding between the
Powers relative to the proposal of Russia that the
Prince of Mingrellk*togoin
Bulgaria. The P date
view, and will agtee to any candidate whoi.
are approved by the Powers. General Kaulbars
arrived here this evening. At Adrianople he was cere-
moniously received by Haggi Idzet Pasha and all the
authorities, civil and military. It is probable that
before his departure for St. Petersbnrg General Kaul-
bars will have interviews with all the Ambassadors,
as well as with the Grand Vizier and the Minister for
Foreign Affairs.

ODESSA, Nov. 22.

The Russian corvette Pamjat Merk urija arrived here
this morning, and the Zabijaka is expected shortly.
The Russian Consul at Varna and a number of emi-
grants from Bulgaria are on bcard the latter vessel,
and will have to undergo five days' quarantine on
arrival.