A further Parliamentary Paper on Macedonia, containing the Russian Government's
reply to Sir Edward Grey's despatch of March 3rd and Sir Edward's rejoinder, was published on Tuesday. The Russian Government admit the need for the immediate application of strong measures as advocated in the British proposals, which they believe may form the basis of discussion between the Powers interested. They also approve in principle of the suggested appointment of a Governor-General. But they are unable to consider the increase of the numbers and powers of the gendarmerie, and the corresponding reduction of the Turkish garrison, or the giving of a collective guarantee, and content themselves with certain proposals for enlarging the scope of the Financial Commission, for strengthening the position of the Re- organising General, and for the creation of a new force of rural guards.
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