The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-10-04
THE NEWS.

Complications i'll Europe still con-
tinue an armed occupation of Bulgaria
by Russia is still threatened, but even
should it take place it does not necessar-
lily follow that it would become an i'm
mediate casus beli among any OF the
Great Powers. The growing disposition
on their part in favor of international
conference in the hope of arranging a
basis of settlement by the methods of
diplomacy. Russia, on the other iland
is not slow to take advantage Of the
pacific desires of her neighbors. An
uftimatum has, it is stated, been de
livered to the Bulgarian Government,
while at the same time it is suspected
that Russian influence has been brought
to bear in Egypt with the view of har-
assing England. So far as the Egyptian
question is concerned, there seems to be
some prospect of an early settlement in
the form of British protectorate, to be
maintained by native troops under Brit
ish officers. 1t is very evident that this
has been FASTENED by the threatening
aspect of affairs in Bulgaria, the oppor-
tunity afforded by this last embrogliO
being seized as fitting one to bring
pressure to bear upon England. At
present, however, it does not appear
that this will be a source of serious
trouble to the latter. The real bone of
contention, not only with England, but
with all the leading Powers, is respect
ing the future government of Bulgaria
Either Russian occupation or the ac-
cession to the throne of prince favor
able to Russia might be the precursor of
a radical change in the map of Europe
at least it would tend in that direction.
This would be step which none of the
Powers concerned could look upon with
equanimity, for ii is a question involving
the balance of power in the Mediter-
ranean. This is the essence of the
trouble which now threatens the peace
of Europe, and although it is true that
there is a growing anti-Russian feeling
III the province directly concerned, for
eign influence will probably be found of
greater weight. There are not wanting
indications that this is being actively
exerted. Lord Salisbury, according to
latest advlces, is about taking his de-
parture for the Continent; an appoint
ment has been made to the British En-
bassy at Constantinople of a character
denoting increased vigilance on the part
eli that Power. Bismarck is said to be
modifying his attitude towards Russia,
while the Sultan evinces an anxiety
TO consider any oyertures made by the
Cars Government, and the one thing
uppermost is also engaging the serious
attention of the Cabinet of Vienna All
these things point in the direction we
have indicated, and the essentially inter
national character of the matter in dis
pute furnishes perhaps a better guaran-
tee Of a peaceful solution than any verbal
as urance that could be given
This is the prevailing opinion in polit.
zeal circles in England, where foreign
politics are not regarded as being OF such
pressing importance as to detract from
the interest felt in the Irish land ques-
ton. The defeat of Mr. ParnePs Land
bill marks another period in its history.
The bill, had it passed, could scarcely
have been more than temporary, not
withstanding the fears to the contrary
expressed in certain quarters; but mas
much as it afforded a certain amount OF
relief for the tenants, there is reason to .
believe it would have been instrumental I
in diminishing the tendency to agrarian +
crime pending the introduction OF some
more comprehensive measure. As it Is,
matters in Ireland remain in statu quo,
and rioting is still the order OF the day
The Queens speech at the proroga-