The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-16

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| Temeswar, were carried past; and as the sound OF
one fine band died away in the distance the trumpet
tones Of another coming on, awoke the echoes A
great white sea OF tents seen spread over miles
Of country and the spectators from all parts of the
empire and Of Germany crowded literally in myriad,
round the vast enclosed cncehte that In tie little
town OF Olmutz we have Melbo rne prices and Mel
bourne accommodation, the streets all night rafting
with the fdcTtS of despair stricken arrivals,
cessfClly begging shakedown in the smallest public
houses.
K0ssuth on the Eastern Question.
From the London Express, Sept 20
The following letter was sent by Kossush in reply
to an invitation to be present at the Stafford mee.ng
on the Eastern question -
Il ALMA ROAD, REGENTS PARK
LONDON, Sept. "a, 1853
DEAR SIR Il have Just received your letter of Septem
Der I'D wherein you do the honor OF inviting
attend the town meeting of Stafford called for Monday
next with the view to memorabilia her Britannia Majesty
on the matter Of Russian invasion Of the provinces OF the
Turkish empire.
Interests the most sacred and the dearest to me-
as man, patriot, friend of freedom and mem
Der of the great family Of mankindare intimately
neced with the pending complication IN the Fast and
moreover, everlasting gratitude to Turkey for the
noble and manly resolution Of the sultan by which my
life and the lives of companions saved from the
b. cd thirsty persecution Of Christian despots after
fatherand lad been overthrown-not by Russian arms
but BY the policy Of which the
the second act Of the ragedynow your indig
nation can therefore, assure sir that neither do
nor shall neglect TO exert all activity to serve the le
climate interests Of the Turkish empire according to
best abilities. Therefore glad am to the citizens
u stafford intending act in the same direction Ger
tanly would have thankfully accepted your invitation
we're il not for the following two considerations
Had been called upon To address the citizens Of Stafford
the subject II would have been, from position ia
possible not to dwell upon the intimate con of the
II rkish question with the prospects Of dear ia
freedom might derive from Turkey effectively supported
in her resistance to the Gar OF Russia and his fe
derates.
Now sir, know, on side, that any particular
PLANTATION Of that nature would certainly have been but
additional claim 10 the sympahes OF the men of Stafford
but, unfortunately, have al reason to appreheud
the other hand that the successful might have
been in forwarding that in carrying that point
the stronger stimulus should have given to the present
English government for pressing affairs Issue such
as the friends OF justice freedom, and humanity must de-
plore.
Sir By analyzing the conduct of the English govern
ment during the present crisis, it is impossible not ~
to the cuson that il Is not 20 much either by fear
from by particular prediction for Russia that the
English government has until now rather served than
checked Eussas ambitious designs but that is rather
for fear lest by ing Turkey to legitimate resist
auce opportunity might be offered to successful
popular rising in other quarters.
have indeed hesitation TO say that the policy Of
England has long since been Russian in its results though
not Russian in is motvest has been worse it has been
anti liberal In principle
In 1915 Russia nerfersd against The popular movement
in Moldo Waachia by armed in vaon ami thus prepared
the way for the subsequent Intervention in Hungary
well IS for the present occupation Of the Primo pail les
England cid not oppose u.
soon after Russia interfered By in Hungary, and
gained il By awful preporderance throughout the Con
thing TO object TO in IT,
The Russian intervention being carried from Turkish
territory in itself the yrossest violation Of its inle
pendenee Turkey was made Aa instrument for Russian
amb ion and for Austrian oppression. II permitted
that the Of Turkish neutrality-suspicious.
ney Of transpor-should be made Of by Russia
in her attack Hungary The Austrians oeasn twice,
found refuge and means % attack in the Turkish
provinces; which neither more nor less than virtual
resignation Of the Independence Of Turkey And the go
Of England allowed all this TO be donenay it
checked Turkey in opposing it. by advising her t.
hostile
the Foreign Secretary Of England bad the ridiculous po
likeness to style tina: Austria which had defeated so
often thai 81 longer BILE TO resist without the
aid Of Russia Who IN her turn had to strain every nerve
10 effect it,
Now sir has the English government done all this be-
it liked Russia strdng preponderance No il did
IL because hated the popular triumph OF what they call
the revolutionary principle
And now, more, the Danuban principalitie' are
occupied and their made subser lent to Russia
in her hostility against the legitimate suzersn Of tho.e
Provinces and again the English government Is guilty,
before God and the world Of hav permit Il such pra
cy be perpetrated without resistance Was this done
because England approved the seizure Of Moldo wachia
by the C7ar2 No but ii not opposed because the
English feared lest any resistance 70 Russian
aggression might lead Of the oppressed nations to
renew their efforts for freedom
That l. the real clue to that p Icy against which the
citizens Of Stafford about TO record their protest
The fatal incubus which weighs heavily On the Foreign
policy Of your government i not 50 mach love for the
Gar a. fear and hatred of democracy 1t would be vain
dissmuate sir that aristocracy and plutocraey -
leading elements, viii always less Tear the despot than
popusr liberty
mis- i the reason sir that must decline the honor Of
attending your Meeting should not ike, BY my par.
tciIation in that demonstration, 70 adj n. stimulus
t. your government for permitting IN III harmful dEec-
ton.
My second reason Sir for not responding your kind
invitation IT, That have knowledge Of the practical
puport q the resolutions intended to he submitted 70
tie meeting, And This take t. be an essential point,
Sir tecaufe u i not enough 70 agree ia tie ultimate aim
Ii equally important 70 come 90 clear understanding
about ne moot thccht means 70 Attain tnat ann am
should not ke y BE- placed in false position ia that 70
II sitcli out q dehcley due y tue occasion,