The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1886-02-06 00:00:00

THE CRISIS IN THE EAST:

BELGRADE, JAM 30th.
M. Persiani, the Russian representative, to-day
received instruc,tions from his Government regarding
the second collective note of the Powers on the sub-
ject of disarmament. The note has, however, not yet
been presented to the Servian Government.
CossTANTIsorLE, Jan. 30th.

Sir Horace Runibold has informed Sir William
White that the report that he had used insulting
language towards M. Delyannis, and that a rupture
in their friendly relations bad occurred, is entirely
devoid cf foundatiOn. An official denial is given to
the rumour that 300 Greek volunteers had dis-
embarked at Crete, and had been arrested by
the Turkish authorities, Various other alarming
and unfounded reports are in circulation, but
in diplomatic circles the hope is entertained that
peace with Greece will be maintained. Herr von
Radowitz, the German Ambassador, has addressed a
letter to Sir William White, assuring him that there
is no foundation for the report that he had ever
intrigued against his excellency. It is explained that
the reason for Sir William White's not having been
invited to the reveillion given by M. Da Nelida, the
Russian Minister, on the 12th inst., was that only
those- members of the diplomatic body were invited
who observed the old style. Mr. Sandison, of the
British Embassy, to-day delivered at the Palace a
copy of Lord galisbury's instructions to Lord John
Hay, to defend all points which might be attacked by
Greece. He also explained to the Sultan the instruc-
tions received by Sir William White to support
Tarkey against Greek attacks, at the same time
expressing the hope that Greece would abandon her
warlike projects.
JAN. 31.

At their interview yesterday, Kiarail Pasha and M.
Tsanoff came to an agreement on the Bulgaro-Rou-
melian question. This arrangement was discussed to-
day at a Cabinet Council, and subsequently submitted
to the Sultan for ratification.

BELGRADE, San. 31.
The Collective Note of the Powers was presented
to the Servian Government to-day. It sets forth that
while taking note of the'reply to the first Collective Note,
in which Servia declines to comply with their de-
mands, the Powers have agreed to declare that they
will not sanction any warlike steps by whomsoever
undertaken, that they will protect those who are
attacked, and that whatever be the issue they will not
permit any territorial modification.
CANDTA, Jan. 31.

The Au3trian frigate Iladetzsky, as well as several
Italian ironclads and a despatch vessel, have arrived
in Suda Bay. Tranquillity continues throughout the
island.

MALTA, jarl._3l.

Ff e r Majesty's ironclad T4meraire, with Admiral
Lord John Hay on board, the ironelads Superb and
Neptune, and the despatch-vessel Iris, sailed yester-
day for Sada Bay, Crets,

BUCILkREST, Feb. 1.
M. Mijatcvics, accompanied by his secretary, M.
Zankovics, arrived here this morning.
BELGRADE, Feb. 1

The Collective Note of the Powers, which was
presented yesterday to the Servian Government, has
produced a profound impression in Government
circles. A Cabinet Council was held to-day at noon
to discuss it, but as the wishes of King Milan, who
is at Nisch, were not known, no definite decision
regarding tEe course to be adopted was taken. It
is thought probable that the Ist Reserves will be
sent to their homes. The Minister of War has given
notice that he will require 13 military traFasj to he
placed at his disposal daily. Private traffic ii to be
suspended for a week. Earthworks are being con-
structed on the Turko-Macedonian frontier. A fire
which did a great deal of dau-age has occurred at
the British Legation. The family of Mr. Wynd-
ham, the Minister, have in consequence put off
coming here.

ATHENS, Feb. 1.

General surprise is expressed here that the Greek
Government has not yet sent a reply to the second
collective note of the Powers. It is, however, believed
that the long delay is principally due to the change
of Government in England, and the hopes still enter-
tained of support from Mr. Gladstone, M. Gen-
nadius has been appointed Greek Minister in Loudon.
M. Rhangabe, Greek diplomatic agent at Sofia, has
arrived here.

•Viri HET IISII ,tVFN Feb. 1.

The German ironclad Friedrich Karl 'put to sea
yesterday. She will first proceed to Malta, and
afterwards join the squadrons of the Powers in Suda
Bay. She is the only German war vessel which has
received sailing orders for that destination up to the
present.

CANDIA, Feb. 2.

Her Majesty's ironclads Temeraire, Neptune, and
Superb, with the despatch vessel Iris, under the com-
mand of Admiral Lord John Hay, and the Austrian
corvette Kerka, have arrived in Sada Bay. Tran-
quillity continues throughout the island.

BELGRADE, Fob, 2.

Ring Milan arrived here at midday from
Nisch. Her Majesty will to - morrow preside at
A nAllinaf (;.il.cat iho rap.' y trA
turned
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turned to the second collective note will be
considered. Much anxiety prevails as to the
decision of the Government. The King will remain
several days in Belgrade. _ _

BUCHAREST, Fob. 2.

Madjid Pasha and M. Gueshoff, the Ottoman and
Bulgarian delegates for the peace negotiations have
arrived here, and the conferences between them and
M. Mijatovich will probably commence on Thursday
next. The Servian delegate is represented as reaard-
ing a pacific solution as certain, only transitory °diffi-
culties connected with questions of detail being
anticipated.