12 JULY 1834, Page 2
It appears very plainly, from articles in the German Papers,
that the plans of the Northern Despots for the dismemberment of the Turkish empire are ripening fast. The necessity of yield- ing up Bosnia to Austria is urged without disguise. The Bosnians are called turbulent neighbours ; and as the Porte is unable to control their excesses against the peaceable Austrian subjects on their frontier, it is declared to be the absolute duty of the Emperor FRANCIS to perform the troublesome task himself. At the same time, a boast is made of the numerous and well-equipped army which is ready to defend the Austrian empire from all attack.