The Sun.
London, England, 1856-11-06 00:00:00

THE COMPLICATED STATE OF AFFAIRS'

(Prone the Constitutionnel.) et
The change of ministry which has token place
Constantinople is interpreted by some journals as -
check experienced by our policy, and as destined tat
aggravate the difficulties which have arisen in that
quarter. Too great haste has been displayed in gili,l
to this event a signification which appears to us at le%
premature. Will the return of Reschid Pacha to effii.s
have for result to envenom a state of things which
ale
Already unsatisfactory, and to close the natural isss,
which is open for the difficulties that neet'ecePe
Europe ? We hope that statesman will comprehen
the actual position of matters in a more favourable
manner than appears to be anticipated, and that he 7,b
adopt the only line of conduct which is compatible wI".,
the honour and dignity of his country. Can Turkey„
consent to the presence of foreign forces on her territer;
when the proper period has paused away, vibee%a
plausible motive for this occupation no longer
fists, without abdicating all pride, without huinblig
herself in the eyes of the world ? What is only f°,l: veeee
remainder of Europe an infraction of treaties is a ("rd.-a
affront offered to Turkey. This power has denten ned
the withdrawal of the English and Austrian sere
it is for it a question of honour and vital interest tomPere
severe in its demands., In fact, that poWer iBl
ohs
eercee,
interested than any other in seeing that those et" e,
of the treaty are respected which have no other
ject ject than to guarantee its independence and ba
the
The misunderstandings to which the execution of ",,
treaty of peace have given rise are open to the nrci
peeciation of the public; every sincere and honest rola,
may decide upon their merits. The French Preer
with its diversity of opinions, has, to its honour, unit'
mously condemned the pretensions advanced by the "r".
vernments of Austria and England. Good faith ancal
reason are, it is true, evident in the thesis maintains
by the French Government. Art. 20 of the treaty for:
many attributes to Russia the possession of Bolfradtie t
the new settlement of the frontiers. (" The now frontier
will be traced from the Black Sea. . . will page
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to the south of Bolgrad," &c., &c.) The text and t
spirit of the treaty appear clear. England and Austria
pretend nevertheless that in the idea of the Plenipote
t;
tiaries, it was question not of Bolgrad, a town of s°ffle
importance, but of a simple hamlet likewise which calls 7:
Bolgrad. This is the difficulty exists, and which Buss"'
eonsents to submit, along with others of less importaneo
to the Congress, as was agreed upon ; she will defer b‘.
its decision on every point. What can be objected to
this proposal? Is not this the solution recomueendLd
by good sense and good faith ? Either it is sought to
solve the question by means of an arrangement, throng e
an arbitration, or a fresh war is desired. the °fried
case, what more satisfactory arbitration could be fnaj-ee
than that of the very parties who contracted and conclunh'e
the treaty, the equitable interpretation of which is
source of the present dispute ? Has not that casearn° ll
-.
over, been anticipated by the understending that a 12-e e
meeting of the Congress would take place in eederd
solve the questions which might remain open, and in ?In'?
to assure the complete execution of the stipulation
Those who oppose the new conferences create there.-- f
' at this moment the only real obstacle to the execution °it
the treaty. We aro told that the intention has reh
formed of occupying the seas and the proe ineee tee•
Turkish Empire until all the stipulations have been fee,
complished. This policy is open to the most unsstisitase
tory interpretation. In fact, the presence of 11gted
naval forces in the Black Sea, of Austrian troops in
Principalities, must henceforth be recognised as all—tfon
trary and a violent means of preventing .the sn'"eto
which Russia is willing to consent to, by propol be
submit the question to her natural judges. Will 1 the
proposed to have recourse to force, to recommence ter
war ? Will the English Cabinet feel inclined to re.eritio
the lists, rot certainly to assure the execution ot
treaty of Paris, but in order to tear it to pieces ilsr
gently before the eyes of the world, with the view,a yet
tisfying an ambition momentarily disguised ? We 'ech
believe that the English people is prepared to ratify soar
a police or to accept with joy the consequences rt tee
entail. We would willingly submit our opinions tna Ae
good sense, to the loyalty of the British nation, nag the
would without a scruple accept it as arbitrator oges.
difference. For it is impossible to deceive it on a geed
tion which unjust suspicions and the vainest slog.
have not yet succeeded in rendering obscure. The tt
lish nation has had a grand and solid proof of the fide
ve.
of its ally and still believes in it ; it knows that the e
parer Napoleon has not repudiated its alliance, ths:',4,
is not open to the reproach of inconstancy and versatil"ev
Certain papers, like the Times, which dare not olle;'00
defy that high esteem entertained by the Britishnnibe
for the Emperor Napoleon, thick fit to distinguish of
Sovereign from his Government, the polioi oe
Ss
the Emperor from that of his ministers.
very poor subtleties do not require refutsbi the
they will mislead no one in England, and „leo
Times reckons too much on the ignorance of its res"e"o
on subjects which concern our government. We °P act
that it is in the power of the Cabinets of London ,jog
Vienna to put au end, if such is their desire, to exi'os
difficulties, and to the mistrust excited by the ac! cal tbe
consenting ° pt
bo
of matters. This can be effected by
meeting of the plenipotentiaries of the congress witbich
insisting on arbitrary and inadmissible exclusions Id be
would completely transform its character, and voa
another infraetion of the treaties. Can it be said that 0
motnent is not propitious for this meeting ? We W 0
thoosl
reply that the opportunity cannot be contested by ova
who are reiti!iy to submit themselves to it with loyalty if I+
without " arriere pensee." We may finally add th%o of
pacific solution is desired, no more favourable urea twit
arrangement remains open, and it is the only plan
can be proposed with decency.

(From the Siecle.) mod
We trust that the government which undertoo",-„a
terminated the Eastern war in concert with V'lag- to
and Piedmont has not awaited our opinion in ctru:n-ten'
comprehend the fault into which some persons fain
tionally, others from ignorance or error, wool'', in
leaf it. England has not, up to this moment, far' jet
the slightest in the engagement of the alliance. oci
the French journals display a little more dignit% in
arms, and before werewethtreeaEtnttioismhas ifiCtl
tc:plmro.perYreeast:orndafyor
doing so, The people who saker. be-
France to a white cockade call us "Eoo3,„''atili;
cause we remember the blood shed at Riker:— and
Thera are many English like us in France and ,
this fact give despair to the ccnservatives of B,urbis6ll
ene
woiners bl
let us
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How happy they would be could they only re-e"ai isn
Russia at the head of the areopagus of kings, and '..fj) Sn
with the revo!,,tion eht,.,eim, the 4u,„„olution
allin"Jee which trotisferred the government ef
the
Iran the secret and gleemy intrigues of diplomaeY ".t l
all-powerful tribune of public opinion ? Would it Order
a magnificent result for the partisans of European °
to place England beyond the Lan of ,overnrri3ts
to offer up isolated France to vindictive Russia.?
..0-rollog,f3
is 3ufficient to signalise their intri._;ues in order to uhlie
all chance of their success. The (-rood sense of the Pio re
has valued their prilicy at it real worth, and we °,l)„,"tite'
peat aloud what is spoken in private respecting
ties of the counter-revolution.

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Mr. William Tite, M.P., F.ItS., has been ~e_lientvit°
director of the London and Westnlinster
roora of Fred rick 7inraleBter, decc4F.ed.