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The latest reports from the East all point to an

extreme tension. The Servians and Montenegrins are again endeavouring to come to an arrangement, and it is understood that the harmony between Russia and Austria as to the reforms to be pressed on the Sultan has been interrupted. Prince Gortschakoff, how- ever, on Wednesday visited Prince Bismarck, remained talking to him one hour, was then closeted with the Emperor for three hours, and then returned to the Chancellor. He now returns to his duties, from which he has been absent for months, and we may expect the attitude of the Governments to become more decided. It is evident that as yet either they are undecided what parts to play, or they think it necessary to keep their decisions in reserve.

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