In the absence of any active or very definite plan
on the part of the Concert, a belief is growing up that Bulgaria and Turkey may come to some arrangement between them- selves. Such united policy as has emerged from the delibera- tions of the Concert is in the direction of approving the Russian scheme of applying a financial boycott to Turkey. The action of Russia in withdrawing two warships from the Bosporus and her contemplated disembarkation of troops at Burgas have undoubtedly caused the Ottoman Government anxiety, and give a point to what Sir Edward Grey said about the intervention of one of the Powers. But Turkish difficulties are due not so much to any threats from Europe as to her harassing lack of money. It is the want of money which may put a stop even to the circuitous and temporizing methods of the Porte. Enver Bey's army cannot be maintained very much longer without funds. The Turks must therefore come to a decision pretty soon whether they mean to stake all on an expensive policy of military defiance or whether they will follow the cheaper and safer course of listening to the advice of the Powers.
