The leading Austrian papers, as we gather from an interest-
ing despatch from the Times Vienna correspondent, have sud- denly initiated a significant discussion of the Balkan situation. In particular, the Neues Wiener Tagblatt and the Neue Freie Presse enlarge on the desirability of restoring friendly relations between Austria-Hungary and Russia. The Tagblatt, which appeals to the British Press to check the growth of unfounded suspicions of Austro-Hungarian intentions, points to the gradual disappearance of ill-feeling between the leading statesmen of Austria-Hungary and Russia as of good augury for the future. As the Nene Freie Presse also insists on the pressing need of united action between the Great Powers, these simultaneous efforts of the Press point to a genuine desire in official circles to promote a rapprochement with Russia. We can only repeat what we have often said before as to the attitude of this country. Not only do we earnestly desire a friendly understanding with Austria-Hungary, but we would gladly see the soreness between her and Russia healed.
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