'There has been a decided lull this week in the Armenian agitation, though the news from Turkey' has been by no means reassuring. The raising of a war tax there is ominous even after all the explanations of the Porte have been considered and the Daily Chronicle, which is still the leading champion of the Armenians, has probably good yround for warning the Powers that only their immediate action can prevent another terrible massacre. However, the public declaration that Great Britain has no intention of taking isolated action seems. to have had a good effect on continental opinion, and we are all hoping to hear soon that the Great Powers have overcome their rautual jealousies and agreed to concerted action.
There is talk ofa conference of the Powers to decide
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