The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-10-21
A EurOpenn War Probable.

IIOnUOn, ,OCtOOpr II. Il ne correspond |
ent of the Times at Belgrade, discuss
ing the situation, says: EVERY diplo-
matte agent here believes we are on the
eve Of a great eastern war. The only
difference of opinion among them Is as
to. whether IL will commence in the
spring or almost Immediately"
can outward indications seem to fa-
vor the latter idea, which would give
Russia and SeIvia great advantage.
Strange rumors are current concerning
the intended action of Austria On Sun
day semi official intelligence reached
Belgrade that the emperor Of Austria
had Informed the cZar that Austria
would remain neutral, aud would make
no objection to certain limited occupa
ton Of one f tho Christian provinces
of Turkey"
The st. Petersburg journal, a semi
official paper, says: "There are indica
tiOus that the people of Constantlnuple
regard war as unavoidable and welcome
Rnssia's decision to fix the matter with
out delay,
"rhe meeting of Russian statesmen
at Livadia indicates a crisis in our poll
tics. This meeting represents Official
Russia assembled in view of the DOs-
phorus as the seat of war"
A St. Petersburg letter to the Times,
dated October II, says: "DOubtless
the general impression here is that Rus
sia is on the eve of the long wished for
struggle with Turkey"
A special to the Times from Vienna
states that "the English and French
governments, especially the former have
decidedly pronounced for the accept
ance of the six months armi-tlce. Aus
tria is inclined to do likewise, and has
asked Germany's opinion, which, how
ever, has not yet been given.
Italy, on being pressed by England
to give a deanite reply, says it does not
want in any way to anticipate Seryia's
decision, as it regards an arL istce AS
disadvantageOus to Servia.
A Reuter- telegram from Bucharest
announces that a convention EaS been
concluded between the Roumanian aud
| Russian companies, by which the for
mtT undertake to mold in readiness at
| the disposal of Russia sufficient trains
J to transport four thousand troops daily.
Another dispatch of the same date
continues, the scene of the interest in
the eastern question has suddenly drift
ted from the valleys Ofthe Moravia and
Orina to London.
'"he interest of all Europe centres to-
day in the Times leader OF yesterdays "a
full abstract of which was for arded 10y
cable. The universal query is regard
ing the sources Of the inspiration under
which that remarkable Article was writ
ten. How far does the Times speak the
feelings, the hopes, ard the fears of the
government The managers of rival
| journals, who have been accustomed to
Sneer, refer to " the waning over" of
d" the Thunderer" have seen to day
their statement completely nuIliIied.
The sad, even abject position in which
that ona column of type puts England
in the eyes of all Europe makes every
man in the metropolis tonight duly
sensible OF the majesty and power of
the presses in printing house square.
The language of the article is uumis-
taxable. 1t is not bravado or gush. 1t
is the language of a panic, OF uncertin-
ty and fear. The press Of London con-
demn and repudiate the feelings which
their great cosdjutor has expressed.
More humiliating yet, the journals of
the German capital tell England's hews-
paper that 1t must not expect Germany
to fight the battles of any other nation
while it has its own welfare to consult.
If Bismarck holds the fortune Of Eng
lands eastern interest in his hand he
eyidentally intends to play the cards as
lie sees fit, and for Germany's best in
nd off tnr
ward.
Wednesday afternoons (London)
Globe, in its financial article, says a
complete panic prevails ON the stock
exchange. The news of Russians ap.
parent determination to make war upon
Turkey has confirmed the fear which
for several days has depressed the mark.
ct, and eliminated to-day in an indis-
criminate pressure of sales of all descrip,
tions Of stock, not only ny spectators
stimulating panic fears, but by bona
tide holders of securities, especially for,
eign. There was at the opening a fur
ther serious decline in quotations, and
it was difficult to obtain prices at which
bargains could he effected, the tluc5ua-
tiOns being so great and frequent. The
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Hungarian. IA in Turkish, in Egyp.
tan, 3 in Italian, and also a consider
able decline in all stocks.
London, Oct. lS.-A special despatcl
t to the Daily News from Pesth says
, " intelligence received here from Wen
ma states that England considers all di
J plomatic action at Constantinople a
; an end. This statement has produced
a very gloomy feeling here, and war il
} considered unavoidable.