THE European war-cloud seems to be thickening. Victor Emanuel, king of Italy, in his New Year's speech, more than hinted that the Italian forces might see active service before long. The Montenegrins are buying arms in Vienna, and the Turkish government does not want any intervention between itself and its dependencies. It will give the latter all the relief needed; that is, as much or as little as it pleases. The anticipation of trouble may be dispelled, but everywhere the course of events is regarded as affording evidence of a coming storm, and, in the nature of things, any change for the better must be temporary. Turkey and her Christian subjects can never be fully reconciled and whenever an actual dismemberment of the Ottoman empire takes place, the great powers will be pretty sure to quarrel over the spoils.—Ft. Wayne, (Ind.) Weekly Gazette.