The news of the week from Berlin is not very
distinct, but it is, on the whole, favourable to a settlement of the Greek ques- tion. It seems certain that five of the six Powers have agreed to the boundary suggested by the French,—that is, roughly, the 40th parallel,—and that their award will be given without unnecessary delay. This arrangement gives Jannina to Greece. It seems also certain that the Powers, though anxiously avoid- ing any appearance of coercion, and particularly any announce- ment of a method of coercion, are aware that their decree will be executed without too much trouble. According to a very late report, the Porte will give way, under "financial pressure," but it is not easy to see how that will be applied. The Greek Government, however, seems confident, the combined Powers can have no intention of appearing ridiculous, and in the huge cesspool of Constantinople it is quite possible that influences are at work of which the West sees little. Money and threats may be applied at once. The only point clear, however, is that no disputes have arisen at Berlin, and that there is no idea there of successful Turkish resistance to the decision.
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