The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-11
TO PRESERVE PEACE BALANCE.
a Formal Alliance VIII Shortly be Made
Between Germany, Russia, and Austria.
Italy VIII be Forced Out ofthe Dreys
bund-William Condemned.
copyrighted. Isg7 by the Associated
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island OF scio, during the war OF inde-
pendence. The memory OF this IN connec-
/ ton with the little the Powers have done
by their vaunted concert, is not likely 10
| put the Greeks ID the humor TO Withdraw
now. even though King George ana MS
Ministers are surprised at the immense
/ army Turkey has Unexpectedly put upon
/ the frontier, well armed and organized lh
/ spite OF her supposed want OK resources
/ and may forosee the fuuhty or hghuhB
Turkey II the Powers are determined as
they threaten. that neither coino1.4"'
ehau get advantage thereirom. Whether
when once the real fighting commences
"a Powers will be able % execute their
threats is a question of the future ihe
danger OF the situation ii the iact ulAt
turkey e. undoubtedly anxious 10 give
the Greeks a lesson and has ony 'h"s
FAR been prevented from 80 doing by Ne
influence Of the Powers.
The orders which Edham fa7na' 'ls
Turkish cOmmander-n-chleI. IeceiVeu
when the invasion became known were 10
speedily ascertain whether any soiaiers VI
the regular army were among the l"'Dl-
gents who crossed the frontier
Telegrams conflict upon this point, out
&, may be supposed that Edham Pasna
viii not stop 20 inquire too carefully
there are. as suspected, Greek officers
among them
FOR a GUERILLA WARFARE.
Tho country around Karania and Grevna
"a vorv fertile. and we'll wooded and wa
,orod ard crossed by narrow roads or
bridie paths where II IS impossible 10
move large bodies OF troops out eHtfemey
favorable 10 guerilla warfare. The TURKS
have an entire division or inlahIy' cav
airy and artillery at Grevena- under the
command OF Hakd Pasha. Their positions
ara much stronger than those or the
Greeks opnosite and IL IS believed II VIII
tov Prince Constantine 20 the utmost 10
prevent some portion Of his troops from
| gving 70 the help Of their compairiots-
Interest I'm crete itself will now lapse.
and shor'd war break out the Greek ieet
will Immediately proceed 10 attack the
| Turkish islands. The warships on the
/ European fleets already there will hardly
! suffice TO prevent the Greeks from taking
! action.
An ominous rumor received IN LONDON
to-day. fs that the Duke OF York. who IS
/ captain On the Roval Navy, is 20 Join the
! British Channel Squadron after leaving
/ Lord Woslcy the commandments
Of the British forces at Gibraltar. Tho
! channel SQUADRON was intended TO form
/ the ma inrtav of tho jubilee review, but in
tho event OF war 10 will be impossible for
] the warshiuq composing 10 10 take pare
in tho celebration.
The Duke OF Connaught. who commands
| the Aldershot District. while Inspecting
| tho SUFFOLK Regiment. today previous
to frs lcrarture for the Island OF Malta.
10 reriace the troops which have heen
sent % tho island OF crete. eXhorfed them
under ON circumstances 10 uphold the
prestige a. the British army
EE-ARN OLD SHIPS.
Lord Charles Beresf0rl proposes 10 re-
] arm with modern heavy Guns seventeen
/ obsolete warshire which are now In the
reserve This could Doe done at cost
of 100000 pounds G5o1.oO or the cost
or two ir0n-clads. and Sc would make an
/ exceedingly sorElcoable ADDITION 70 the
/ frct If this is not done, it is claimed
these vo- els oueht 10 he sold and new
ones Ilnr. lord Charles Beresford'
navy agitation is meeting with universal
BrPrrv. April 10-It IS understood on
| reliable authority that another great
shifting on tie political chcss-board Or
Europe SIS imminent the relations ~
| France and Russia having steadily eroWn
worse. 70 the extent that they are being
| orffacfqllv boistered up and the adhesion
o. italy to the Dreybund being since tne
/ financial and military impotence OF Italy
I became ciaring apparent By the Ahy-si-
rtars adventure. but nominal There
/ fore. d new arrangement Tor preserving
/ fta peace balance OF Europe has been
/ deemed necessary Since last Septem-
/ hrr private letters on this subject have
/ been repeatedly exchanged between 81
/ PETERSBURG, and Vienna, and In German
uoltlcal circles Il is considered fore
/ gone conclusion that an understanding
/ has been reached. Italy viii but little
D 60.
/ na.v and the force OF events IS gradu-
1 ally driving her into the arms OF Great
I rr,tatn and France and q Is believed
/ hero with the probable speedy victory or
/ the radical party IN Italy this change VIII
I be accomplished.
FORM A NEW ALLIANCE.
on the other hand. the Car and bis
/ advisers ara said TO ho decided tAat
+ France is TOO fckle for a really reliable
suy and on the best possible authority.
I the A Associated Press is informed that an
entente. which perhaps later viii be fol-
I lowed bv % formal alliance, IS 20 be reacn-
/ ei in the spring and summer between Ger
/ many. Russia and Austria. Some or tie
nrellminarles viii he agreed upon between
/ Emperor william and his ally. Emperor
I Francis Joseph. during the formers N9ll
1 20 Vienna. which IS now definitely hNed
/ for Arru 21d Three days later, Emperor
+ Francis Joseph VIII visit the car az st.
/ petershrr-. During these visits the pre-
Wmlnaries for the understanding between
/ fn. Eru.rDrs VIII be discussed. and VIII
probably be ratified. Emperor william
I visit % The car soon aiterward VIII serve
the samo purpose. The proposed agree
~ont is directed mainly against the du-
/ bfous shifting policy ot Great Britain on
/ the Eastern question. and the malnte-
| nance OF the European etatu quo.
! rNpEEOR WILLIAM CONDEMNED.
Tha fact. which has now become known
IN eoits of reDorts TO the contrary, that
| Tmnaror william sent neither message
! ~ generalization or other greetings 10
| prince Bismarck on his birthday has
! besn generally and severely commented
/ roon ty the German Moress, ana -
rendered the Emperor. for the time being.
! very unpopular. Even the Centerist press
! deems the omission 20 bo an act o. un-
pardonable rudeness. and Prince BIS
| marck Is said TO be so deeply offended thot
he will never forgive HIS Majesty
An Interpolation OF the Government
! intentions. In view OF the new United
/ states tariff and thu reciprocity clause OF
/ lsl will come up Immediately after Inc
| Easter holidays. II will be supported by
| the Conservatives, National Liberals. and
part OF tho Centre
| The romans OF Johannes Brahms, the
composer OF music. who died on SUNDAY
1 last Will be buried between the tomos OF
| Beethoven ani Schubert lie LETT no
legal will. only letter TO his publisher,
simrock. making the Society OF Friends Of