2 OCTOBER 1880, page 1

The Opponents Of The Liberal Government Are Greatly...

without much reason. They believe that France will abandon the concert of Europe, and that the English people will sympa- thise with Turkey. The action of France, however, is......

News Of The Week.

F OR once the " crisis " is real. The Sultan, finding that the accord of Europe was maintained, and that he must either resist or carry out the Treaty of Berlin, has determined......

Late On Friday There Was An Impression That The Sultan,

at last alarmed, had become reasonable, and would make conces- sions; and a rumour was current that if he did not, he would be dethroned. Anything may occur at Constantinople,......

The Separate Attitude Of France Is Almost Inexplicable,...

believe this, so far as it goes, is an accurate explanation. M. Gambetta, General Farre, M. Constans, and probably one other member of the Cabinet, are inclined to act strongly......

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Affairs In Ireland Do Not Improve. On The One Hand,

Orangemen are cheering the incendiary speeches of the Rev. Mr. Kane, who threatens that they will rise 200,000 strong, and settle Irish difficulties with lead ; and on the other......

It Was Felt All Through Europe That The Sultan's Action

had given a new and more serious aspect to affairs. The Govern- ments held consultations, but agreed, it is believed, to wait for the decision of the British Government. A......