, 1880-09-19

IoxnoY Setpf f'fs fsMTurkey I'D Ter :t,i :affnirs
are once more the leading objects Of
European interest Public: attention is
centred on the naval demonstration at
Dulcigno,. from which the slightest
spark might light up the flames
Of war throughout the Eastern. world.
II anything is proved by the pressure which
has been brought to bear on Turkey, it is
the dupllcity and mendacity Of the Porte.
tits difficult to call the crew Of selfish con-
spirators at Constantinople Government,
but it is probably the truth: The Sultan is
-timid and incapable, and Though be Is one
Of the most despotic Of rulers, his conduct Is
as vaciIlating and timorous as that. Of the
Stuarts, or, still later, of the Bourbons. Like
them, while never gaining a step towards
the objects in view, he continues,
nevertheless, by selecting unscrupulous Min
listers, to have his own unsteady way, but
the result must end in the destruction of the
Empire Turkey has now no friend in Europe
Every nation is busily making preparations
for her approaching downfall: Even En-
gland, at one time pledged to the lips
for the integrity and independence
of the. Ottoman Empire, receives
with satisfaction Mr.. G1adstone's
declaration that. unless Turkey governs in
the East in accordance with European princi-
Piles, that Is, ceases to exist-Turkshi integg-
r1ty and independence must shift for them
selves. Its proved that the Albanians have all
along been instiSated from Constantinople.
The outbursts OF Mah0metan fanaticis1n in
Albania, have always corresponded with. the
strengthening OF the Sul.an's nerves. Ria
of Dulcigno to Montenegro, has been giving
every assistance, to the insurgents. He has
assisted in transporting supplies, pro-
seed asq hsm s Sta dr rs aaaer aud his very
nose, though their ayowed object is
to thwart his pretended mission. Finally,
his soldiers have gone over to the Insurgents.
kizs a. himself ' is n9w prisoner in the bands
ing bis sincerity, have condemned hin to
death by way, Of start, and arc really to cut
Ills throat should he show the least DISPOSE
tion to disobey them. -: = -. -'
THE NAVAL DEMONSTRATION.
The. Vienna papers persistently endeav-
part in the naval demonstration. When the
French ironclads turned up they asserted
that they would not act with those OF the
other Powers. All this is absurd France
hSaving once giyeh IN her adhesion, accepted
pared against all eventuailties. The united
squadron is now unreseryedly under the
command OF the British Admiral, Sir Fred
eTlch seymour. anu WILL move on DulclRnO
and aid the Montenegrins, who are 5000
strong, with four batteries, to take possession
Of the city.
PREPARING FOR THE NEXT wAE.
Tic Continental Powers seem to be sQuar-
ing for the next war. It is evident that
Russia and Austria must fight for the dolnin-
ion of the Southern Slay and the possession
Of the Balkan Peninsula. The prospect for
an Austro~lta1ian alliance has been spoiled
BY premature publicity. There is no natural
harmony between those States. France is
70 blame for the proposal, as she offended
Italy IN the Tunis affair. -!
THE ALDAN1ASs OCCUPY DuLc1GNo.
To tho Nest<r7. Associated Fness.
.RAGCsA, Sept 1S.-Eight thousand Alba
mans i,aye occupied the town and fortress
Of Dulcigno, expefllnx two battalions Of
Turkish troops who formed the garrison.
Ria Past!a, the Turkish comnlander,s not
having received instructions from the Porta
to oppose the Albanians BY force, withdrew
to G0iTZa.% =. ~,::-. ; :.
BRITISH y1CE-ADlr1RAL SEYMOUR
yesterday sent letter to Ria Pasha, who
was to be at Scutari to-day. 1t is ascertained
that the letter requires adefinit, categorical
reply in regard to the surrender of ~Dulciguo
to the alontenegrlns. ~. - ! & :.
| -, :. AN nKEAKTnoPHEs1ED. T.:
/ BERLIN, Sept 18-AsSt Petersburg CORE
sponaent telegraphs rs follows: The OUT
break Of mi insurrection; In Eastern Rou-
mela IS only question Of few weeks
..,, OBLIGED TO RETIRE.. :. =
| :RAausA, Sept; 18.--The- British gunboat