Prospect of a Great European War
There is serious prospect of a great European war in the spring, in which Russia and Austria will be combined against Turkey, and which may result in driving the latter power out of Europe. The Macedonian revolutionary committee are making preparations for an uprising against Turkey on such an extensive scale that it cannot be quelled without war, and the European powers will be drawn into the conflict. Russia and Austria have already begun massing troops on the frontiers nearest Turkey, and on the outbreak of hostilities the Russians will, it is expected, strike at once for Constantinople. The sultan meanwhile is preparing to put down the Macedonian revolt in his accustomed way.