The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, October 1879Various
History
The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, October 1879
Various
Arts -- Periodicals; Literature -- Periodicals; Political science -- Periodicals
"If the Hellenic Kingdom is desirous of avoiding a war with the
Albanians, it ought to follow the line of conduct proposed by the
Porte. If it acts in opposition to it, a war will follow which can
only result in ruin, as has happened before. If the Porte had only
to satisfy Greece, it is probable that it would show itself
yielding, but the Imperial Government cannot, with a light heart,
provoke a conflict and see the blood of its subjects poured out, for
the Albanians have decided to defend their country, arms in hand. It
is astonishing that Europe, in seconding the demands of Greece,
completely forgets the rights of the Albanians."
The Commission appointed to settle this question is now in session at
Constantinople, and some arrangement may be made, but the current
opinion in the city, among both Greeks and Turks, is that neither party
will yield anything. Another meeting is to be held to-morrow; and if
the Greeks are ready to give up Janina, a settlement is possible--in
spite of the Albanians. The impression is that they will not fight,
although the Greeks in Thessaly and Epirus have roused their hostility,
and have failed to do anything to conciliate them in past years. They
have an honest fear of being Hellenized by force, and although they have
little sympathy for the Turkish Government, and are constantly
quarrelling among themselves, they still have a strong national pride,
and they may take up arms in good earnest. If they do, it will be a
serious matter for Greece.
The Principality of Bulgaria.
Bulgaria is enjoying a brief period of comparative repose. The Russians
have left the country. The Prince has assumed the reins of Government.
The people are busy with their harvests, and, except in certain
districts where the disbanded soldiers of the Turkish army have taken to
brigandage, there is peace and quiet everywhere, and there is no reason
to fear anything more disquieting than the excitement of a general
election.
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