Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-09-06

PROM the London Times, Avg. II.

The statement made Yesterday by Lord John Russell in
the House Of Commons with reference TO the negotiations
In East has only added nothing to what aea
DIV known Of these transaction but has lcsened our
confidence on points which already supposed TO
be concluded Thus IL appears that the assent OF the
Porte has been received to the note adopted by
the Conference Nienns and are len TO inter- from
the too expressive silence OF the Minister when questioned
the point that this contains no explicit stpus-
ton for the evacuation of the Principaties although, by
the declaration OF the British Government in both Houses
the immediate and entire evacuation OF those teror les
is an INDISPENSABLE condition OF the termination OF this
dispute Lord John laid much less stress than he might
have done the solemn given by the hmpe
Nicholas and his Ministers before Prince Nenseh kof
had reached Constantnople and he might have contrast
cd these promises with the and underhand attempt
of the Russian Envoy conceal his real demands IRON
the English and French Ambassador circumstance
which proved In itself the dishonest and candesne nature
his mission But in all that has fallen from Lord John
Russell this subject remark strange inconsistency
the force with which he dwells on the integrity
and independence Of the Ottoman Empire II that
cabac expression had power heal the sick aud raise
the deld-and the feeble used TO effect this object
To Judge from the Ministerial statement at last night
might be supposed that the Emperor OF Russia has OBJ
tanned all he thought fit ask and that the Conference
Vienna has only been engaged in framing the Russian
demands in acceptable language The effect OF this
and mcagre declaration on the House was painful
and depressing and we satisfied that il conveyed
imperfect notion OF the course oil policy the Govern
has really pursued. They have carried the silent
excess aud the result an mputaon that they
are afraid speak. But the subsequent portion
OF the debate in degree retrieved the unior-
tunate effect of Lord John Rnssells senrevelations,
which unrclicved by single expression OF manly
vigor or public confidence We profess place much
less reliance than Lord John Russell docs on the integ
y and independence OF the Otomtn Empire; for those
words of every questionable meaning when applied to
State which has important provinces occupied atthis
by foreign army, and which cannot hope TO rid
itself Of that enemy without foreign support In reality
the independence of Turkey has suffered quite as much
from such foreign support from foreign aggression The
treaty of Unkiar keessi treaty OF amty and sup
port enable Russia defend the Sultan against Mehen
1t Ali The treaty OF July 1910, was treaty oil Smi!
and support enable the Porte TO recover Syria and die
terms Egypt But thse celebrated conventions
fatal TO the independence of Turkey as the
treaty dictated TO her by successful enemy
since they demons aed that she had longer the
CT the power to subdue her vassa protect her
capital without foreign aid Lord Pamerson asserts
that Turkey has made amazing progress in the last so
and that her army, navy, administration, anu prin-
cipes OF government greatly Strengthened and mpro
we'd How IL then, that with all this Improvement,
md with Egypt boot (which has done its duty noby in
this crss the Porte il unquesonaby less aoe TO resist
xtortonate demands that it IS From Is
% to 1927 resisted the efforts of all the Christian Pow
favour of the Greeks and fought the battle Of NaVa
rno in lSsS il sustained two campaigns against the Rus
slams unaied. Does any one suppose that the Porte
unsupported by any European Power, capable OF sm
AR efforts now Ii she be, the iuterposon Of foreign
diplomacy IL say the least, superuous and the best
proof give of her independence is to turn the Rus
Of the country. UnhsPpIy this l. more than
she accomplish aud what now term her "indepen
lence means than tlat she Is prevented by for
egn aid from falling into absolute dependence sin
Power So far agree with Mr.. Golden, that the only
real independence is that viii nation gives and perpe
itself Ii is Mr.. Cobdens strange humour howev
e mix the political opinions OF an adherent OF VI hos
suIh with the PRACTICAL views of Russian agent, and
while he ntmcs the popular preudces against Russian
pesposn lend his aid to the substantial ends OF Rus
sian ascendency As Freeirader, he advocates close
counexiou with the restrictive State in Europe,
We purchased by the sacrifice of the eest Of all
romer and advocate for the repeal Of the Navigs
Cu Laws he argues that in consequence othat measure
We are now pabe Of carrying species OF mari
time warfare without absolute ruin to the English
Tile has Protesting unqualified faith in the pol cy OF
peace he finds words Of for act of invasion
SFcl if persisted in animated. must become the sig
nal of general war and the very moment when il
important for the GOvernmvn OF this country to hold
firm attitude abroad sc employs every argument he
weaken national position and to give increa
sd confidence to our opponents.
Fortunately this speech brought down upon its author
the s~it chEsJisement which Lord Pamerston
inflicted in the brilliant address OF the debate We
know how democratic contemporaries reconcile
the admiration they profess for Lord PAmerion With their
adherence 10 the political creed Of Mr.. Golden; but
question of deep Importance to the honour and character
of the nation confident that the bhadest popular
instinct would suffice TO win over Mr.. CObiens followers
10 more generous and spirited Of action. The
muat!OH Of this country throw it. weight ard
IT, power the side Of legal rights wheu they are
threatened, Is Of the principal securities f the gene
raj peace aud We can conceive nothing more fatal to that
:4use than the belief that England had dsamed and
smlscuiated Lord PalmeTstOn's answer received With
yociferous and enthusiastic cheering by bOh des of
use Of Commons was coucusIve reori on these IN
patriotic sentiments aud the complete isosuon in which
the persons protesting them placed by the
Liberals 10y the Ministerial party, and 10y tie Opposition
the best proof that they eplIaed By the people ct
England Illuminate vas the tone Ol Lord John Rus
,y colleague OF tue Home Department gave the de-
pun gent aud telling character and, the
gan Of the Government this occasion Lord Palmersou
-hoEed disposition to lower the suitable language Of
Minister Of the Crown To Power which has proved IT,
..f 20 be capable Of the d,ceits prac-ed by Eu--a
th transaction terms OF implicit confidence misplaced;
and Il succeed-as trust shall in defeat.
.rg her designs rel citing her demands, AMI causing her
retire it must be 10y strong resolution uphold
tie interests OF Europe. Tits question, NJ
Golden observed il by means over and may have
deal Nh IN various forms for many years
But she opinion aad the interests OF gard still
be felt IL the East, may be that must be
prepared with much energy antagonists
and above all give full effect % everyas,urance Of sup
port held in the Of the British Government.