It is to be noted that all prominent French publicists
admit the claim of Macedonia, and express a willingness that France should act provided Great Britain will act with her. This, however, they say, is impossible until the British Government has been reconstructed, and consequently the Macedonianr must wait. The French writers do not explain dis• tinctly what is to be done, or show how France, as the ally of Russia, is to adopt a strong and separate policy of her own They are, in fact, waiting for Great Britain, which is waiting for Lord Lansdowne, who at present has only got the length of thinking that further advice to Bulgaria is inopportune. The British Ambassador has, however, induced the Porte to cancel an order issued by Hilmi Pasha for the expulsion of Mr. Reginald Wyon, who had told in the Daily Mail truths not acceptable to that functionary. We note with interest that Mr. Wyon, who has much experience of armies, thinks the Turkish Army changed. Discipline is far from perfect, and the officers are less competent than those of the last generation. The men never get their pay, and are compelled to plunder for a maintenance. This statement is probably true, but its importance must not be exaggerated. Mussulman officers recover their authority on the day of battle, and half- starved Turkish troops have frequently won victories.
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