THE EUROPEAN CRISIS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2320, 13 October 1908, Page 3

THE EUROPEAN CRISIS.

THE SITUATION UNADVANCED.

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE DEPRESSED.

SERVIA DECIDES AGAINST.WAR

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VIENNA, Oct. 10. Austria has demanded an explanation of Sorvin’s action in summoning tho reserves to.join tho colors. liaron Aoreiithal informed tho Powers that this demand intimated tho determination of his Government to protect its frontier, and also the frontier of Bosnia and Herzegovina against Servian throats. Tho signatory powers to tlio Berlin Treaty therefore made energetic representation to the Servian Government. Count Klioveuhulleiy interviewed, declared that Servian intriguers wore partly responsible for tho difficulties compelling Austria to sottlo tho position of the two provinces. It was strango to hear Sorvia asking forcompensation that would involve a general scramble. t . OETTINGE, Oct. 10. A largo meeting of Sorbs and Turks • at- TJskab advocated war against Austria and Bulgaria. Tho poopio who took part in the anti-Austrian demonstration at Cottinge smashed tho windows of tho Austro-Hungarian legation. Sorvia and Bulgaria have resumed mutual diplomatic relations. Servia has despatched a pacific reply to Austrians demand for an explanation of her calling out her reserves, stating that it was duo to international necessities, and tho jjreat numt erical shortage in the Servian army. . CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 10. The forts in tho Bosphorus yesterday, firing blank cartridge, stopped a Bulgarian steamer flying the Bulgarian royal-flag. LONDON, Oct. 10. The Turkish Ambassador iii Britain, interviewed, declared that only Britain’s .invaluable sympathy had restrained some sections ot the Turkish - people from adopting extreme measures. It was Turkey, who first suggested a conference of the Powers. She intends to discuss solely the question of Bulgarian independence and the. v annexatiou of Bosnia and Herze- ,. govina. . 1 ’ • - Prince Louis of Bat-tenbexg is aboard tho battleship Prince of Wales, _ and commands tho squadron despatched to the Aegean Sea to watch events. The squadron includes the battleship Canopus, the cruisers Suffolk and Minerva, and the destroyers Angler and Banshee. ■ The “Times” says that the departure of the squadron is a-corollary to the speeches of Mr. Asquith arid Sir Edward Grey, and a mark of sympathy with Turkey in her severe trial. 'Hie “Daily Telegraph” declares itis intended- as a- fitting demonstration to prevent any further, disintegrating tendency of the Ottoman Empire. Sir Edward Grey that C' Great Britain declined to recognise any change in Crete without the consent of tho protecting Powers. . ; The" London Stock Exchange is greatly depressed'. Consols fell to 832, but recovered to 84J-. There was free soiling of all classes of stock. ' Tho “Daily Telegraph” says that tho Austrian Danube guard-ships are anchored near Belgrade. Tills, with the Servian Minister of War’s report as to the unprepared ness of the army, is quietening the nation. Servia’s protests against tho annexation oi Bosnia and Herzegovina have not been accepted in Vienna, on tho ground that she is not a signatory Power, and therofoTe is not entitled to intervene. PARIS, Oct. 10. Great anxiety was. ©xliibited in Paris on Friday.owing to the strained relations between Austria and Servia. 'The only encouraging item was Greece’s hesitation to respond forthwith to ' - tho Cretan’s demand' for union, preferring to submit their wishes tlifongh the proper channels. It is semi-oflicially asserted in Paris that Britain, France, and Russia have assured the Porte that they consider any modifications of the Treaty of Berlin require the assent of all tho contracting parties. Italy concurs as a matter of principle. -- , / BELGRADE, Oct. 11. A huge crowd demonstrated before the Crown Prince’s palace in Belgrade. The -Prince, addressing the people, said: “I share your feelings, and hope that in a few days we shall be able to give our lives for the King and Fatherland.” The statement was received with frantic cheers. Professor Johanovichy a leading agitator for war, has been elected President of the Bkuptschina, which held a secret sitting, and by 93 to 66 decided ’ against war.