Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-10-01
EXPLANATION OF TURKEY.


EXPLANATION OF TURKEY
We have already published synopsis of the ex-
planatory note sent by the Porte, along with the
modified ultimstum, to the Conference at Vienna
The following is full translation of the document
in question
The draught Of note which has recently made at
Vienna and to the Sublime Porte has been read and
examined at the Council Of Ministers The previously
composed at Constantnope and forwcrded to the great
Powers under form adapted to put end the differ
ences existing between the Sublime Porte and Russia
cited hopes of satisfactory result The Government Of
his Imperial Majesty the Sultan is therefore greatly
reved that this draugh has not been taken into
consideration Although the draught note written before
by the Sublime Porte in order to be forwarded to Prince
Menschko has been used basis as regards the pa
ragraph of the draugh received from Vienna touching
the religious privileges, the question has been cir
cumscribed in this circle. Certain paragraphs superu
Gus and incompatible with the sacred rights of the Gov
eminent of his Majesty the Sultan having been intro
duced the Sublime Porte is again placed under the pain
full necessity of making observations the subject
The Imperial Government has for long time past been
accustomed TO receive testimonies Of friendship from the
high Powers its august allies 1t particularly frae-
ulor many efforts, Astounding in good wi] which they
have consanAy received since the Of the
present question 1t is evident therefore, that must
feel repugnance, account of its particular respect for
these Powers to hesitate point which has obtained
their consent But the Government of his Ma
esy the Sultan, which at the of the affair
declared to be competent judges Of questions relative
its rights and its independence unfortunately having
been consulted upon the composition Of the new draugh
is placed in a difficult position.
1T may be said that the Government of Russia, also
has not been consulted the composition of this daugh
but the rights to be defended those of the Sublime
Porte and is the Porte which will have Sign the note
which will be given in relation to this. 1t belongs the
Great Powers themselves in the exercise of their
knowledged equity TO judge whether it is just to treat
the two parties equal footing in this respect 1t
has, in consequence been thought proper not to enlarge
upon this point
The first Of the points which caused the Sublime
Porte to hesitate is the following paragraph:
at all times the Emperors of Russia have manifested
their active scctude for the maintenance Of the mmunes
and privileges Of tho Orthodox Greek Church in the Ottoman
Empire the Sultans have refused to consecratc them
atresh by solemn acts
That the Emperors Of Russia should manifest their
soicudc for the prosperity Of the Church and the re
gon that they profess is natural and calls for obser
vaon but according to the paragraph quoted above it
ght be understood that the privileges of the Greek
Church in the States of the Sublime Porte have only been
maintained by the active solcude of the Emperers Of
Russia
It must be remarked however that the fact of plac
ing in note be given by the Sublime Porte the para
graph above mentioned is found in the draft touch
ing religious privileges which have been granted and
maintained without the participation of any person what
ever would imply and would offer pretexs the Rus
sian Government to advance pretensons to mix itself
in such things
'No one would consent to draw down upon himself the
blame of his contemporaries well of posterity by
admitting the establishment of state of things hurt
full for the present for the future.
ssNo servant of the august imperial Ottoman family
would dare would be capable Of placing paper words
which would tend to weaken the glory OF institutions
which the Ottoman Emperors have founded by sponta-
movement of personal generosity and innate be-
| nevolence.
an draft of relative the treaty of Kainsrd
As deny the existence Of this treaty, and
is confirmed by that Of Adrianope, il is abundantly ev
dent that its precise spulaons viii be faithfully oh
served
"If, in inserting the paragraph mentioned, there wa
any intention Of considering the religious privileges
the natural result and the spirit Of the treaty Of Kahn
srd the real and precise stipulation Of this treaty
limited TO the single promise Of the Sublime Porte Of
itself to protect the Christian religion The paragraphs
that tho Sublime Porte might with regard religious
privileges insert in the she win sgn ought as il
has always been declared either verbally in writing
to express nothing but calculated Danish
the doubts put forward by the Government of Russia,
and which have formed the subject Of these discussions
iPut to fortify by ties the religious identity al
ready existing between great community Of the subjects
Of the Sublime Porte and foreign Power to give to the
Government Of Russia motive pretend to exercise
right Of surveillance and interference in such matters
would be in to admit participation in sovcr
egn rights and to endanger the existence OF the Empire
1t is therefore totally impossible for the 6oyTnment Of
bis Majesty the Sultan TO assent to such proposition
without being forced
'lf nevertheless, the intention is merely 10 obtain
renewal Of the treaty Of Kainardj, the Sublime Porte
might do this by separate note.
:" The Imperial Government, therefore attaehe. the
greatest importance 10 these points either that the para
graph relative to this treaty in the note be sup
pressed else that if is maintained the promise Of
protection contained in the treaty Of kanardi and the
question Of religious privileges be separated in
plicit manner that il shall be understood the first
glance, that they two distinct things
And the third point relates TO the permission
ded to the Greek rite to share in the advantages conceded
to other Christian rights There be doubt that
the Imperial Government will not hesitate to permit the
Greek rite to share only in the advantages which the
Government has Of its will granted TO other
Mons Of the Christian religion professed by communities
Of its subjects but also IN those which il mny concede to
them in future 1t is superuous therefore, TO add that
the Porte will be justified in not admitting the employ
ment Of expressions equyocal particular conven
tons sdpuatons in favor Of great community Of so
many millions of subjects processing the Greek rite.
Such being the points which present Inconvenience to
the Sublime Porte ii cannot Notwithstanding the greatest
respect for the advice Of the high Powers its allies and
its sincere desire its relations with the Imperial
Government Of Russia its friend and neighbort cannot
say, resist trusting the equity and the justice of the
great Powers the consideration relative to its rights Of
sovereignty and independence
en- however the last draught Of note composed by the
Sublime Porto is accepted IL that of Vienna receives
the desired notifications the Ottoman Cabinet will be
ready to sign either Of these two draughts and to send
immediately ambassador extraordinary upon condition
of the evacuation OF the princpaltes The Government
Of the Sublime Porte expects, moreover, substantial
guaranty the part Of tAe great Powers against any
future interference and any occupation from time to time
Of the Principacs Of Wallacha and Moldaya and the
object Of the Ottoman Government in arming itself before
hand with such excessive precautions is prevent any
that might bring back be-
the empires after the Sublime Porte has renew
ed its relations with the Court of Russia
The points OF the draught Of Vienna relative to the
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