The rumours from Constantinople are still indefinite. The correspondent of
the Telegraph telegraphs from theuco on Thursday that the Sultan has decided to refuse compliance with the Collective Note, and the balance of very conflicting evidence is in favour of that view, which is further supported by statements that the Powers are preparing a combined squadron to be sent to Volo, consisting of two ships from each nation. No official reply, however, has yet been given, and the Greeks, who know what goes on at Constantinople, though they are raising volunteers, are not alarmed. As we have stated elsewhere, we believe that the Sultan will resist up to the point at which his subjects perceive that further resistance would mean war with Europe, but no further. He is, however, sending men both to Albania and to Epirus, and may intend to encourage local war, without absolutely refusing to obey the decisions of the Conference. These latter have been received with delight in *Greece, where the Government have very wisely reassured the Mussulman landlords in Epirus, and have ordered that Massulman volunteers for Greek service should be accepted.
