The relations between the Porte and Bulgaria have im- proved,
while, probably as a consequence of that improvement, the relations between the Porte and Servia have grown more
hostile. The Porte has sanctioned the appointment of three Bulgarian Bishops to three dioceses in Macedonia; and of course this has given great offence in Servia, where the act of the Porte is regarded as favouring the Bulgarian hopes in regard to Macedonia. A Servian Vice-Consul, Mr. Marin- kovitch, has also been murdered at Pristina, and Servia having demanded satisfaction for the murder, has received a snub from the Porte, which has declined to salute the Servian flag, and an interruption of diplomatic relations is possible. The Servia. .n Government has addressed a strongly worded Note to the Porte on the subject, insisting that the satisfac- tion for its Vice-Consul's murder shall be rendered; and if a refusal is again received, it seems most likely that a diplo- matic breach will take place. That may be of no importance, or of considerable importance. When there are so many elements of confusion at work, we never know which of them will be made the opportunity for the fomenting of further disturbances.
