The Sun.
London, England, 1833-06-10 00:00:00

TURKEY.

THE SULTAN'S APPEAL TO EUROPE.
(From the Moniteur Ottoman, of the 27th of April.)
The importance of the political events for some
weeks imposed on the Moniteur Ottoinan a tem-
porary silence. In a country where publicity is
only a timid attempt, which needs time to become
more bold, its sphere is limited, its utility and its
movements are confined within wisely restricted li-
mits. This is the condition of good institutions,
that, in order to grow and flourish, they must not
have in their cradle the strength of manhood.
Now, in a more tranquil state of affairs, we can
give a short view of what has passed in the interval
that we supposed to elapse without making any ob-
servations. After the battle of Koniah both parties
had need of repose; a suspension of arms was the
consequence of the loss on each side on that san-
guinary day, in which the valour of the Nlusselman
showed itself in the most glorious light, for the
combatants on both sides were Musselmen. This
thought affected the heart of the Sultan; the disas-
ters of this internal war outweighed every other
consideration, and Halil Pacha was sent to Egypt.
He was the bearer of proposals which ought to have
been immediately succeeded by peace. It di •1 not,
however, take place. The misfortunes and the fu-
ture consequences of this contest between the sons
of one faith and one empire were, doubtless, not
considered at Alexandria in the same light. The
Russian Lieutenant-General Muravieff, whose mis

sion to Egypt succeeded that of Halil Pacha, re-
turned without having been able to obtain the wish
of his Government, which aimed at a speedy peace
in the Ottoman empire.
Ibrahim, after having remained a long time, and
received reinforcements, advanced from that town
towards Kiutakia, and sent detachments into the
neighbouring provinces. Thus he threatened, at
the same time, all parts of Natolia. Hitherto the
Great European Powers, with the exception of
Russia, had looked with indifference on the offen-
sive operations of Mehemet Ali, and his first suc-
cesses. Public opinion gave itself little concern
about them ; but its few expressions on the subject
showed, however, that it favoured the cause of the
Sultan more than his opponent, and that this time
rebellion did not afford any generous motive which
could induce public writers to defend it. Never-
theless these Cabinets, which are especially con-
sidered to be the representatives of the best pro-
gress of civilization remained wholly indifferent be-
cause they were engaged in affairs which they pro-
bably considered to be more important. Russia,
which borders on a great part of the frontier of the
Ottoman empire, could not look on this contest
with the same indifference. The Emperor had al-
ready manifested his sentiments on the invasion of
Syria, by recalling his Consul from Egypt. Subse-
quently, when Natolia was invaded, he issued a
manifesto, in which his intentions were stated. Ac-
cording to the orders of the Emperor of Russia, the
first division of the Black Sea fleet anchored before
Constantinople; this happened a few days after the
arrival of the French Admiral Roussin. The serious
consequences that might result from a further advance
of Ibrahim,excited the attention of all the great Cibi-
nets that are at the head of the affairs of Europe. The
French Ambassador, immediately on his arrival,
acted on a conservatory principle; his object was
by guaranteeing peace, to prevent the dangers of a
new contest, and the consequent necessity of an
armed intervention, which, from its very nature, is
liable to cause political embarrassments. Admiral
Reussin was seconded by the British Pienilioten-
tiary, at Constantinople. But their resolution and
great influence had as little effect at Alexandria, as

the mission of the Rusian General had had before.
During the negotiations of these two representatives
with Egypt the unfortunate city of Smyrna, inha-
bited by peaceable merchants, was occupied by an
agent of Ibrahim, who pretended that he would be
supported by a corps of troops already on its march.
The ambassadors of France, England, and Austria,
ordered their Consuls at Smyrna to take down their
flags. This was sufficient to put an end to the
usurpation, and the Sultan's Gay( rnor resumed his
authority. This event sufficiently proved what such
a common understanding—such a joint declaration
of the great Powers might have been effected some
months earlier, in securing the peace of these coun-
tries, and satisfying Europe, which takes so lively an
interest in them. At that time energetic language
would have commanded general tranquillity; now
recourse must be had to armies and fleets, and to all
the military display which is never without prejudice
to the protector as well as the protected, and often
puts to greater hazard the peace which it is intended
to insure. One consolatory truth results from all this,
namely, that the great Powers are now actuated by
the unanimous desire of preserving the Ottoman
empire. They may differ in opinion tespecting the
means to be employed ; they are, besides, obliged
to act differently, according to their different geo-
graphical positions, but their object is the same, the
preservation and maintenance of the order of things
in Europe, which depends on the issue of this civil
war, which was not caused by the Porte. The Sul.
tan, in whose mind the interest of the iiiture out-
weighs every other consideration, has fi din the,
Tewdscbihat (list of appointments) the irrevocable
extent of the concessions which he had resolved to,
make. If they do not give the empire peace, re-
course must be again had to arms. Without doubt,
the Cabinets acting against an opposition which is
not to be subdued but by force, will not depart
from the principle which they have laid down, and
for which they are now exerting themselves. The
public opinion of Europe, which has not beheld
without interest the career of the Sultan, now views
the situation of the Porte in its true light; it is a
purely defensive position which, for that reason,
excites not only that protecting political interest
which every inoffensive state inspires in others, but
that sympathy which society feels for him who
bravely defends himself. Public opinion has so de-
cided; it is for the Cabinets to do the same; may
they weigh the rights, sacrifices, and interests con-
cerned. Europe is arbitrator in this cause, and the
Porte does not fear the result.—Prussian State Ga-
zette, June 3.

A few days ago, a Member of the Cham-
ber of Deputies bought at an auction for 44f, an old Picture
covered with dirt, which, upon being cleaned, turned out
to be one of Titian's. He bits since refused an offer of
10,000 f. (4001.) for it.

RENEWAL OF THE BANK CHARTER.
ALTERATION IN THE MONETARY SYSTEM,

The casual observer may not possibly notice the magni-
tude of the change, or the vast importance of the interests
involved in the carrying into effect the following proposed
resolutions of Lord Althorp. Before we quote the words,
we shall premise that the virtual subjugation of what is
commonly called Peel's Bill, and the abrogation of the
Usury Laws, must follow, if the spirit of these resolutions
become the law of the land—" That provided the Bank of
England continued liable, as at present, to defray in the
current coin of the realm all its existing engagements, it
was expedient that its promissory notes should he consti-
toted a legal tender for sums of 5/. upwards.—That the
laws restricting the interest of money to Si. p.tr cent. be
repealed, so far as c.incerned hills not having more than
three months to run before they became due." Teo.
Bank of England notes everywhere, except at the Bank
in London, will become a legal tender, inconvertible into
gold in the country, except Ity favour, and moneyed men
may take their bills, at or under three months' date, to
the best market, like any other commodity, thereby
facilitating the circulation of capital, and affording great
accommodation to minor enterprizee. At the same time
a check is given to inordinate and excessive issues of
paper, by the liability of the Bank of England to pay
gold for all their notes presented at the establishment iii
Threadneedle-street. The bargain is rather against the
private bankers, whose notes are likely to be swallowed
up by those of the Bank of England ; but they will be
somewhat compensated by the great increase of business
consequent upon a freer circulation of capital, and in-
creased discounts on short hills. We confess we do not
see how gold is to be kept in circulation in ceuritry
places without a premium being paid to the bankers.
An issue of one-pound notes must take place, or gold will
certainly be at a premium out of London. On this sub-
ject we have been favoured with the remarks of an
able correspondent, with whose opinions we generally,
eh(((( not entirely, coincide. He says—" In respect
of the local interests of this neighbourhood, the ifert
of the first proposition of Lord Althorp's will, it is
presumed, be advantageous to country bankers and
their customers, if it do not in time procure fir
the Bank aid the Government so much increased
confidence a• to make the Treasury of the Bank of Eng-
land the grand repository of the various small hoards
which are now uselessly and selfishly closeted by the timid.
We augur fivourahly of this consequence, that it will go
far to prevent the great depreciation of the value of fixed
property, which has been the cause of so much lamentation
in such districts as this—if not to restore it to that medium
which will be remunerative. The effect of the second
proposition will he to put men of fair standing and good
credit, net capitalists, nearly upon a par in the market
with their more wealthy brethren, and iikewi,e give a sti-
mulus to the application of funds hitherto dormant, or
only yielding a very trifling return of interest. These
propositions of the Chancellor's at once convince us of the
real opinion he holds as to the inefficacy of the present
money laws, and at the same time the cautious manner in
which he desires to feel his way, before anything like their
total and avowed overthrow shall be attempted. I: is a
beginning, and we trust a good one.—Devonport Teleg.