The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-06-18


ments were made on the part OF the Turks. Prince
Menschikoh receiving the answer at once sent on
his hna note, declaring that now all further negotiations
useless that his mission was nj end and moth
ing remained 10 him but 10 depart with the whole
Of his suite On The evening The ambassadors OF
land and France called TO take leave OF his excel
| This we believe, was iormality since at the
time of their visit all amicabe relations between the
Porte and Russia had ceased and nothing more could be
done by diplomacy Last night at late hour the Sultan
all his ministers OF State into his presence and
addressed them
:" He observed tina, he rad done all in his powa to
preserve the good will OF the Emperor OF Russia, and
every reasonable request OF the Cars had all times
been granted bat now demand which lnfringed upon
The pferogalives OF bis crown. which he had right TO
cede. had been rendered by the Emperor which he Che
Suan) was bound to refuse.
II then il pleased the Almighty to infct on The
lions The scourge of war; he himself was guilless of
but he should forget that he The descendant
OF Gilman, and bearing that IN mind, he would be the
first 10 risk his person at the head OF his troops IN de-
lence OF the holy territory OF Islam"
The Turks preparing Tor war in ght earnest ;
$4,000 troops are being sent from Egypt many OF whom
have already arrived, and troops and ammunition
moving at all points.
II is supposed that in Roumea the part most threat
ened, the government will be able 10 bring 50 900
men uader arms The present Grand Vzier, being an
Albanian. able, through his influence, 10 raise The
whole Of that warke population A meeting Of the
British merchants resident at Cons,anlinope had been
held in order 10 address the ambassador, and ask his
counsel in the present state of aHars.
The correspondent of the Daily News has an account
more formidable still of The means of defence at
mand of the Turks. He says
"The Divan, although not admitting the possibility of
yet believing that in the present state of affairs the
best mode OF assuring peace by taking energetic
attitude, resolved adopting series OF imposing meas
ures. Orders sent TO Achmet Pacha, commanding
the Mediterranean squadron, to return Immediately with
his fleet. He expected at Consantnople in the
course of the present week The fleet of the yceoy Of
Egypt was asO expected IN few days. courier having
| been sent to Alexandria with orders This hsel
/, bring reinforcement OF 1900 men.
AT the same time orders were give to Omer Pasha,
general in chief OF the army in Roumea, to descend to
Shuma with his corps da,mte, force Of from eighty
one hundred thousand excellent troops, Injured war,
and great number Of which took part in the expedition
nchcf also ordered the immediate formation of two
campsone at Roudjouck and the other at Brussa These
two red reserve will comprehend 100000 men. who,
joined to the active army OF about 100000, will form
total effective force OF more than 500 900 available Tor
the defence of the country.
Besides its ordinary resources, Turkey has at its dis
posal the chest TO which is only bad in
extreme cases This treasury has not been opened
1927 It's present contents estimate at 800 900
purses" 81, 100000 francs at least The Turks OF
all classes decided in their hostility TO the Russians
and should war break out the whole nation that will
rise against the Muscovite The Greek clergy have
ken the alarm at the first glimpse OF the Russian yoke,
and ready to persuade their ocks oppose the adj
vance OF despot who would reduce pararchs and
priests to the slavery OF the Russian Clergy Important
and powerful in Turkey, the Greek priests that the
merest corporal would be o! more consequence in Rus
STA than they
Is kalu tlat win view 10 recognise and confirm
the devotion OF the Christian population the Sultan
templates act of sovereignty which shall forever
secure 10 all Christians, of whatever communion rights
and immunles extensive and valuable than those
which have been before granted, whether in treaties
The haiti sheriff of Gulhane in The TanZamaii.
copy OF this act will be given all the foreign embss-
ees, that II will be thenceto ward diplomatic docu
men,
According to the Augsburg Gazette. fman bad been
semi TO the French and English admirals authorizing the
passage OF the fleets through the Dadanees This
lis probably premature.
May 20h was The anniversary so porlentous to the
Turks-hat Is 10 say i there be any iasrra'ion in
The ssa people reign Ss
noai, 70 tbs very year. = not on 'hs very anniversary
city from the rule OF the Crescent. and the Cross shall
again be on the dome of the Aga Sophia" The full
, hlmen oil the prophecy has yet to be worked out
THE INDEPENDENCE OF TURKEY.
Draush OF proposed address TO The Rgh, Hon the Earl
OF Clarendon H. g., her Majesiys Principal Secretary OF
g Stale Tor Foreign Affairs.
The under desire express TO your ordshp the
satisfaction with which they learnsd from the dec
araons OF Lord John Russell your lordshps predeces-
sor in Office and present colleague, and from similar
more recent declarations OF your ordshp, that they may
ernmeHt 10 the Traditional policy OF this country in sup
3 porting the Independence of Turkey.
The undersigned believe that il will be impossible 10
depart from that policy, with any due regard TO the
4 uonal interests and the national honor.
1.-The national interests are involved for we cannot
Su, appshend mat = the supper, Of Enslsna were with
We believe that such attempt. whether successful
not, would involve Europe in war; and If successful
would Tin Lord John Russellls words) result in a
great dlmnulion of British commerce, now fosered bS
the liberal tariff OF the Turkish enpfe,'
| !" Moreover, cannot see without anxiety the con-
unued growth OF power in Europe, essentially and
avowedly hostile TO everything which Englishmen call
Liberty; and which has but recently stepped beyond ITS
limits 10 suppress by warke force the ancient and con
siiullonal freedom of Hungary.
The national honor also, in our udg neni, deeply
involved, nasmuch as we have long hal public treaties
{ and commercial dealings with Turkey, and under
stand that the Turkish government has been emiDenty
honorable and faithful 10 its engagements We cannot
forget that Tor many years past have bad active
embassy al Constannople which has rerpetuay taken
part IN eastern affairs, and has given the Sultan reason
to rely on English support 10 the independence oil
Turkey; and recently, in the Of the Liberation o
10 pursue liberal course highly offensive 10 his power
ul neghbors, mainly by the urgent advice gwen 10 him
by England. 49,
"We look with horror alike on the doctrine that fa N
is not TO be kept with bere,cs and tina, Mahomeans arc
not 10 be recognised in the community of natons and
we believe that every nation is under the
10 uphold International law that every ind vidual up
hold the law OF his land, 10 re
gard the subversion OF any nation. with which have
friendly relations, as matter OF indifference 10 England
Considering the recent menacng demonstrs tons OF
the governments of Austria and Russia against Turkey
considering the counienance which has unfortunately
been given TO those demonstrations BY portion OF the
British press, and consden mig the important and emphatic
declarations upon this subject which your lordshps pre-
decessor in Office, well your lodsbip, have been
able to make the part OF her Maiestys government
the undersigned trust that 1t may be otherwise than
satisfactory your lodship TO receive the assurance
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