There has been no change this week in the general
situation on the Continent, and, indeed, there could hardly be any, for Eastern and Central Europe lie buried in snow. The unrest in Roumania, however, still continues, and there is a general belief that the visit of King Charles to Vienna, and the unusual favour shown him by the Hofburg, point to a new Treaty, under which Austria will pledge herself to resist any violation of Roumanian territory. If that is true, the signal for war, if war is to come, must be given either by an insurrection in Bucharest, or the march of a Russian army on that capital. It is physically impossible for the Russians, if they intend to use force in the Balkans, to respect the neutrality of Roumania, which lies straight across their path. The feeling of the people is doubtful, but the higher officers of the Army are very Russian, and King Charles's position must be one of grave anxiety.
