The Eastern Crisis
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The Greek Army has been mobilized. The reservists are flocking in
rapidly.
The Servian Government has decided to mobilise its army for frontier
service.
The Times' correspondent, telegraphing from Bucharest on Sunday
says:-The contract for 21,000,000 loaded Martini-Henry cartridges for the Roumanian army was finally awarded to Mr. KYNOCH of Birmingham.
A Reuter's telegram from Constantinople on Monday said-"The Sultan today gave orders to Hussein Husni Pacha, the Minister of War, to leave for Dulcigno on the 11 th inst. With two thousand troops. The minister has promised to transfer the district to Montenegro within the time stipulated for its surrender, and the town itself a few days later.
With regard to the Turco-Greek Question, the Sultan has directed a proposal to be drawn up for a precise frontier line, which will be submitted to the Powers. An amicable solution of the question is expected."
The Times' correspondent at Kustendji telegraphed on Tuesday-
The Times' correspondent at Kustendji telegraphed on Tuesday-
"Six pontoons and two propellers heavily laden with Austrian troops, munitions, and artillery passed up the Danube last night. Other vessels similarly laden, and bearing no flag, have also been passing. It is evident that an important movement is in progress."
The Times' Paris correspondent says that, on complications appearing in the East, the French Government has withdrawn from its forward position in advocating the Greek claims. It has recalled General THOMASSIN'S mission to re-organise the Greek army.
The Diritto of Friday states-
The Times' Paris correspondent says that, on complications appearing in the East, the French Government has withdrawn from its forward position in advocating the Greek claims. It has recalled General THOMASSIN'S mission to re-organise the Greek army.
The Diritto of Friday states-
"The idea of a naval demonstration has been abandoned, and the future course of events is uncertain. Not one of the Great Powers wishes to change its present policy of mediation into one of intervention."