army corps are being got ready to despatch to Mediterranean; and that special plans for the defence of Constantinople, proposed by engineers, have been forwarded to the fleet in Be-iica Bay. A great change has come over English opinion since the attitude of Russia as arch agitator of Servia has become apparent. The party of " Demonstrationists " against the policy of Government are gradually ceasing. The Times has completely changed its tone towards the Government, and condemns Gladstone. Tbero are rumours of an alliance between Russia and Italy.
There was a great panic on the Stock Exchange in the middle of October, when Rus sian stocks fell 20 per cent. Feeling was easier at latest date.
