The Sun.
London, England, 1863-06-04 00:00:00

APPEAL.

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The Committee of nanagement have to state that, since
the beginning of the year 1860, the Royai National Lifeboat
Institution has expended £32,000 on various Lifeboat Estab-
lishments on the Coasts of Eng'.and, Scotland, and Ireland.
The number of lives saved by the Life-boats of the
Society and other means, since its formation, is 12,800;
for which services 82 Gold Medals, 718 Silver Medals, and
£16,480 in cash have been paid in rewards. The Institu-
tion has also expended £67,000 on Life-boats, Life-boat
Transporting-carriages, and Boat-houses.
The Committee desire to express their grateful sense of
the generous support which they have received from the
British public during the past few years, a support which
has enabled them to establish their present magnificent fleet
of 123 Lifeboats on the shores of the United Kingdom.
Deeply sensible, however, of the great responsibility that
rests on them to maintain their fleet in a thoroughly efficient
state, and its Crews practised in the management of their
boats, whi h can only be effected by a large and permanent
coanunnutarlynln
income,etoaid
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tributions:—

£ s. d
Her Majesty the Queen '.. .. annual 50 0 0
Campbell, the Hon. Mrs. G. .. annual 5 0 0
Clerk, Colonel, R.A. .. annual 1 1 0
Coutts and Co., Messrs., Bankers .. annual 10 0 0
Currie, Wm. Esq
Erle, Lord C'hiei Esq.,
. don. 10 10 0
Fanshawe, Vice-Admiral Sir A., K.C.B. .. 2d don. 25 0 0
Fenwick, G. J., Esq., costof Lifeboat and `lran-
sporting
sporting Carriage . • • • • ** • 250 0 0
4th don l 0 0 0
Harvey, Rev. G. G. and Mrs... don. 30 0
Martin, Sir Henry, Bart .. 7th don. 10 0 0
Moore, Rev. G. B. •• •• •• .. don. 15 15 0
Smith, Mrs. George, Greenwich .. • • • • 30 0
Stirling, Col. Sir Anthony, K.C.B. .. annual 2 0 0
Thom Lady, Weston-super-Mare, collected by her
Ladyship • • •• •• •• •• • 16 16 0
Willoughby d'Eresby, Lord .. .. annual 5 0 0
Donations and Annual Subscriptions will be thankfully re-
,eived by the Bankers of the Institution, Messrs. Willis,
Percival, and Co., 76, Lombard-street; Messrs. Coutts and
Co., 50, Strand; Messrs. Herries, Farquhar, and Co., 16, St.
,Tames's-street, London ; by ail the Collectors of Customs
and Bankers in the United Kingdom; and by the Secretary
Richard Lewis, Esq., at the Office of the Institution, 14,
John-street, Adelphi, London, W.C.

TRINITY MONDAY.—A Special General Court
was held at the Trinity-house, on Tower-hill, at which the
Right Hon. Viscount Palmerston was unanimously re-
elected Master, and Captain William Pigott Deputy Master
of that ancient corporation for the ensuing year.
PRECEDENCE OF EDINBURGH AND DUBLIN.—We
understand that the committee of the Royal Horti .
cultural Society charged with the arrangements for the
ceremonial of uncovering the memorial of the Exhibition of
1851, on the 10th of June, have had under their considera-
tion the position to be occupied in the procession by the
representatives of the cities of Edinburgh and Dublin, and
have decided that the Scottish capital is entitled to prece-
dence over the Irish. The quarterings of the arms oh the
Royal shield gives a heraldic precedence to Sew land, and it
appears that in all the public Ceremonies, such as corona-
tions, which have occurred within the last hundred yea's,
the officials of Scotland have been ranked before those of
Ireland. It has been said by some of our contemporaries
that at the coronation of George 111. the Irish peers
took rank immediately after the British peers, and it
bas been thence inferred that they came before the Scot-
tish peers. But this is an unwarrantable inference, founded
on a mistake. The Scottish peers on that occasion, as on all
others, ranked es British Doers (in terms of the 23d article of
she Union) before the British peers of their own degree,
created since 1707 ; while the Irish peers were ranked after
all the I3ritish (English and
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bte Garter The same precedence was fol-
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Brooks, R. Ho; slab T. B. Selwyn, C. J.
Buckley, Maj.-Gen. Hume, W. Smith, Abel
Buller, Sir A. Hunt, G. W. Spooner, R.
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Caird, James Laird, J. Stuart, Col. W.
Cairns, Sir li. Langton, W, 11. G. Sykes, Col. W. H.
Chapman, J. Lawson, W. Talbot, C. R. M.
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THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE.

(From the Times' Correspondent.)
CONSTANTINOPLE, May 25.

withisexpectedofbringingarrive
to a termination, one way or another, the much-
discussed and still unsettled question of the Isthmus
of Suez Canal. The last mail has brought to us a
copy of the original Note of the Porte on the sub-
ject, addressed to the Turkish ambassador in Lon-
don and Paris, and communicated by them to their
respective Cabinets. This Note, the substance of
which I placed before you in various letters, found
its way into the lllonzteur, and the replies of the
English and French Governments arc anxiously ex-
pected. It is not difficult to foresee what the reply
of England will be ; but it is not quite so easy to
foretell in what spirit it will be dealt with by the
Government of France. The tone of moderation in
which this document is framed, the nature of the
objections which it brings forward, will no doubt
place the French Government in some difficulty, if
they should be still inclined to urge the execution of
the original agreement between the late Viceroy
and M. de Lesseps. The force of this appeal lies
not only in the political considerations which induce
the Turkish Government to withhold their assent
to the undertaking in its present form; but also
upon the broader principles of the interests of
humanity, which have been invaded by the constant
employment of forced labour in carrying on the
works of the canal. The Turks have not failed to
see that this argument, in the judgment of Europe,
would serve them, even more than an exposition of
the political encroachment of the scheme; and they
have, therefore, concentrated upon it all the logic
and reasoning which aro likely to find favour in the
eyes of free and unprejudiced people. The ques-
tion, at the point to which it has now been reduced
by the Turks, stand thus : They pro-
pose a revision
coneessrom
.n,expungiog
of the unreeognibC!J such ob-
jectionable stipulations it 448. threaten the pre-
rogative of the Porte; more pat,teularly as regards
the appropriation of the land irrigatcn- tiv the fresh
water canals and the employment of forced Lbour,
and the introduction of a special agreement, gua-
ranteeing the neutrality of the canal. Should these
objections be rejected by the company, the Porte,
with prodigal generosity, proposes to indemnify the
parties interested by the reimbursement of such
expenditure as may have been incurred, and to un-
dertake itself, in conjunction with the Viceroy, the
termination of the works. It is a question how far
the company would be enabled to dispense with the
system of labour as hitherto carried on, and, in the
event of the'.r being able to dispense with it, whether
the introduction of legitimate means of labour
would not involve the outlay of more capital than
they are possessed of ; and, also, whether with such
increased expenditure the remunerative prospects of
the enterprise would not be jeopardised, The sur, -
render, also, of the privilege which confers on the
company the possession of extensive tracts of land—
a privilege to which the promoters attached ri very
great importance—is not likely to prove palatable to
them. Be this as it may, it is not likely, I think,
thatthe Turkish Government will consent, in nego-
tiation, to diminish any of their pretentious as set
forth In their Note. Special Councils were held on
the subject. The Imperial Divan has been specially
convened to fully discuss the matter ; and the unani-
mous resolution arrived at on these occasions h
been to withhold the confirmation of the grant,
and
to resist the execution of the enterprise on its pre-
sent principles.

Moments is being

given by the Sul tan in the Valley of the Sweet Waters
where he has fixed his summer residence. The
troops forming the garrison of Constantinople are
made partakers of these festivities. In detachments
of some hundreds each time they are marched to
the valley, where the Imperial bounty is extended
to them in the form of a substantial repast, followed
by athletic sports. To-day the diplomatic body
will be the guests of the Sultan at a great dinner,
for which invitations, in his name,
have been issued
verye
by the Minister for Foreign Affairs. In conse-
queens of these rejoicings
a th
quietlarge ge valley
concourse now
daily
of
presentt the appearance of a gay and animated
cene. On Friday last
people, numbering some 15,000 of different classes
o
and denominations, assembled here with theobject
of petitioning the Sultan to allow his portrait to be
taken; and distributed in photographic cartes de
visite among his subjects. From this multitude a
selection was made, consisting of two members for
each separate creed, who formed a deputation
charged to convey to the Sultan the public desire.
The deputation was received in a gracious manner,
and their request acceded to. The originator of this
movement was the person most interested in the
matter, inasmuch es he will reap a rich harvest
from the enormous sale which is sure to be realised.
It is, of course, represented as a spontaneous move-
ment of the population ; and the eagerness with
which people come forward to sign the petition
gives colouring and confirmation to the assertion.
The idea was started by Abdullah, the photographic
artist of Pere, theeee.me whom the Prince of Wales
did the honour to sit to during his visit to Constan-
tinople.
In the midst of these festivities, demonstrations,
and rejoicings it is to be hoped that the more serious
intentions of the Sultan and his Ministers will not
be lost sight of. It is in moments of great popu-
larity like the present that advantage should be
taken to establish a firm hold on public opinion by
reducing to practice the public measures of which so
much is heard in theory. This Imperial munificence
dazzles and captivates the people for the time, but re-
action seldom fails to set in. The soldier is undoubt-
edly gratified by the feast which is served to him by
order of the Sultan, but it is not likely it will make
him forget that he is several months in arrears of
pay. The Government clerk who has to support
himself on 500 or 1,000 piastres a month cannot fail
to give way to a feeling of bitterness in witnessing
these prodigalities when he knows that his
humble stipend has not been paid to him for many
months. An enlightened critic, in reviewing in one
of the London journals some of my letters, in which
I pointed to the cruel position of the civil employes
whose salary had fallen in sad arrears, accounted
for the fact by the bold statement that it was in no
way wonderful, inasmuch as by the rules of the
Turkish service the employe's were paid "quarterly
and as to the troops, why they had "always" been
in arrear, and so it did not matter. I know of in-
numerable cases of employes who have nothing in
the world besides their pay, and who have received
nothing for six, seven, and in some cases ten months.
As to the army, I have no hesitation in saying that
some of the provincial corps darmee have not been
paid for months. In the forthcoming discussion
in the House of Commons on the subject of Turkish
affairs we shall hear it stated, no doubt, on authority,
that the empire is in a state of high prosperity ; but
the facts which I have mentioned tend to prove one
of twe things,—either that this vaunted prosperity
is exaggerated, or else that there has been a culpable
negligence while lavishing large sums in other
channels in providing for the more urgent require-
ments of the service. No one has ever ventured to
deny that the resources of the country are great,
and only require for their development that they
should be properly administered. Towards this
desirable end some progress has been made very
lately as regards the administration of finance.
The improvement of the condition of the provinces
is also occupying the attention of the Government. '
There is still, however, an immense deal to be done,
and this cAn be accomplished only by the adoption
of firm and vigorous measures, in the execution of
which regard should be had to personal suscep-
tibilities, or to a desire to screen the misdeeds of
offending administrators. The means at command,
unfortunately, for the prosecution of such a policy,
are limited. There are undoubtedly acme able and
well-meaning men disposed to undertake it, but their
efforts are often paralysed by the active intrigues of
many and the listless apathy of the rest. It is again
stated, and this time with an authority which leaves
no doubt on the subject, that Fuad Pasha will be
reinstated in his old post of Grand Vizier. The
nomination will be made it seems either before or
immediately after the approaching festival of Cour-
ban Bairam. He is to be succeeded, it is affirmed,
in the administration of the Ministry of War by
Omar Pasha, the Commander-in-Chief of the Army.
The Budget has not yet made its appearance. I
have reason to believe the leading features of the
financial statement have been communicated to the
embassies here, who have already reported to their
respective Governments on the subject. The outline
of it I have already given two months ago, and
until its publication in extenso it will be unneas
sary to make any further remark on the subject,
the more so as the information which has since
reached me leads me to know that I have cor-
rectly anticipated its provisions. When I stated that
the amount would be between £14,000,000 and
£15,000,000 I was not far from the matk, for it
is now estimated at 321,000 "purses," equal to
£14,600,000. I understand that the Turkish Go-
vernment lay great stress upon the great increase
which exists, as compared to the financial receipts
in 1830, which then only showed a revenue of
£6,000,000. It must not be forgotten, however, that
in those days Turkey had no public debt ; and the
system of taxation which has since been adopted,
in order to provide for the increasing requirements
of the State and the payment of interest on their
liabilities, which in itself exhausts more than one-
fourth of the public revenue, was not then in
existence.

With the view of giving an opportunity to the
Turks of visiting Europe and acquiring such know-
ledge and information as may be advantageously
applied towards the progress of their own country,
an excursion trip (train de plaster) is being organized
here, and I understand that this well-judged scheme
is receiving the support of the Government. The
first expedition is to consist of 150 or 200 young
Mussulmans, including, it is said, the sons of some
of the leading staiesmen and Pashas. M. Misierie 1
is charged with the arrangements of the voyage,
ant a staff of interpreters and employes who have
some knowledge of Europe is to be attached to the
expedition. The programme includes a visit to the
French capital, via Mediterranean and Marseilles ;
from thence to England, and back again, by way
of Germany, Vienna, and the Danube, to Constanti-
nople. The charge made, comprising travelling ex-
penses, subsistence, and sightseeing, is. to be £7O,
which is certainly very moderate ; and if the first
to
voyage bears satisfactory fruits, it is ?reposed
If in
il"ues, and to
dices, repeat the experiment and extend its objmects-
v ng en are ad-
the pursuit of amusement, these
vised to lay aside their oriental P j
examine and investigate
seriou
srlT' the wonders
which they are about
their to witness with the view to
and with a desire to emulate
permanent good,
it will, perhaps, be the most
practical means to open European institutions,
n
their eyes to the defects of
ofli .e mode of European education
their own system. r
d by of
some the more advanced men here
pursue
in regard to their sons has not, up to the present,
been
productive of much good. But then the
means employed have been ill-judged and dan-
gerous. We see many instances of young Turks
suddenly transplanted from the paternal harem to
the unsteady regions of the Quartier Latin in Paris.
There, without guidance or advice of any kind,
they are but too frequently drawn into a course of
riot and dissipation ; and, after two or three years,
they return to their own country, importing with

The command of the additional troops of the
Mounted Royal Engineer Train, A hich is now being
raised to augment the branch of the sell ice, has
been given to Capt. R. N. Dawson. The head-
quarters of the troop will be at Aldershot camp.
Capt. W. A. Franklend has been appointed to the
command of the 24th company of Royal Engineers,
on the removal of Capt. Dawson to the command
of the B Troop of the Royal Engineer Train. Lieut.
R. G. Thorold has been appointed to the command
of the 36th company at Chatham garrison, and (Jape.
W. S. Boileau to that of the 37th depot company
at head-quarters, Brompton, the latter officer suc-
ceeding Capt. 0. H. Stokes, has been ordered to
proceed from Chatham to Ireland.
A detachment of Royal Engineers, under the
command of Lieut. Scott, left head-quarters, Chat-
ham, yesterday for the purpose of undergoing a
course of ball practice at the Government rifle range
between the Thames and Medway, previously to
embarking for colonial purposes.
Yesterday 100 non-commissioned officers and gun-
ners of the Royal Artillery, under the command of
Capt. Dixon, lest the head-quarters of the first
division of the depot brigade, for Shoeburyness,
where they will undergo an extended course of
instruction at the School of Gunnery previous to
embarking for India with the reinforcements about
to be despatched. The detachment, under the com-
mand of Capt. Heathorn, having completed their
course of instruction, rejoined head-quarters, from
Shoeburyness, yesterday.
The strength of the Ist Division of the Depot
Brigade Royal Artillery, was increased yesterday
by 200 gunners from the division at Warley. The
officers who accompanied the detachment were
Captains Crowe, Loch, and Whateley.