The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-20
English Demonstrations I'm Favor OF Tur-
key.
DEMONSTRATION IN LONDON.

English Demonstrations In Favor OF Tur-
key.
DEMONSTRATION IN LONDON.
From the London Morning Chronicle, Oct. IL
last night, the committee appointed to conduct the
engagements Tor the great meeting to be held this pgnt At
the london Tavern for the purpose Of eiciting from the
metropolitan public az expression of opinion upon the
atve position Of Turkey and Russia at the present time
and the which under the circumstances ought to
DE taken by this country met at andertons Hste Fleet
street and assisted in their deliberations by gentle
men no attended from different districts OF London.
Professor Newman occupied tho chair.
Letters cad from Sir James Duke Expressing his
hearty concurrence Sir J. Shelley, Sir Hail. Sir C Ma,
pier who will be present. and other gen leiuen ncud-
ing the following from the Marquis of Clanrcarde.
CARLTON TERRACE Oct. 6, 1853.
SR-I had the honor, on my return from the Cont
nent last night to receive letter of the 3d. inviting
TO attend public meeting, to be held morrow in
support of the Independence Of Turkey
fear that pressing engagements out of town will
der impossible for me to be present at the meeting
do not know the precise object for which it is Gale
the present moment but rejoice to learn that there is
in London due of the necessity of maintaining the
character and influence Of this country by honoa
adherence to only implied engagements by uphold
ing the national Independence and rights of our less
erful allies, and by frm although temperate, resist
ance Of an upjusihabe aggression calculated to over
throw the balance of power in Europe to stop the extern
sion OF commerce. and to create additional difficulties in
the advancement of civilization
] have the honor to be, sir,
Your most obedent, humble servant,
G. WILSON, Esq, Secretary. CI.ANRlCARuE.
The CHAIRMAN upon behalf OF the sub committee ap
pointed to draw the resolutions to be submitted to the
public meeting reported that they had experienced
difficulty in framing series properly to express their
vie and due consideration OF the various int
rests involved in the question They had taken into cons
baed upon the propety of calling upon the
to suspend the Foreign Enlistment Act to allow
British subjects to offer their services to Turkey Upon
full consideration, however, it decided that the
resolutions should not comprehend this object, in
der material aid to TuIIey in whicS case the Foreign
Enlistment Act would be suspended a matter of
course CLEAR, hear, hear) The next point Of
the question whether not it would be expedient
to submit TO the public meeting resolution expressive Of
Of confidence in the present administration After
long discussion decided that it would be better
net TO do So felt to be impossible select at
the time any ministry in whose hands the free
interests and it would be useless to call for the
moyal of one set Of men without being able to namc
their He the chairman) had received two
resolutions from N. kossuth founded upon these two
points but they very long, partakng Of the
character of state paper than OF that Of simple rssou
tons to be submitted for adoption to public meeting
He he chsirman) therefore Of opinion that the
solutions of H. Kossuth were not suitable, aAd that the
series proposed by the sub committee should be adopted
The series Of resolutions recommended by the
ntee were then submitted, and after long discussion
adopted, as follows
meeting that there is in the Russian bnet xed pur
pose not only to subdue Turkey but to domineer all
Europe i'd extirpate all freedom. We look upon this
the true why diplomatic settlement Of the Tur
CO Russian quarrel was possible and lament that the
British government has wasted most valuable time da
mayed the just cause of the Turks, inflicted upon
months of needless depression, and worst of ALL
has inspired universal suspicion Of the good faith of Eng
Ian in vain efert negotiate with an unscrupuous
a nd violent power which acted while talked, and
which, If momentary appeased, would only become
more dangerous on some early occasion
2. That this meeting appauds the glorious patriotic
spirit Of the Turkish people at the present crisis and
would deploe attempt on the part of the British go
vernmeLt to suppress that spirit act Of unparalleled
inamy especially considering II many solemn ways in
which England has bound herself to maintain Turkish in
dependence.
That not only tie interest but the duty and honor Of
England call upon her Gov to discard all
nd dyHastc diplomacy and to render prompt decisive,
Tia, this meeting is of opinion hat Austria BY rea
son Of her previous course policy and recent
NV or ma us q IL
E5 That address bOdyng the foregoing resolutions
be entrusted to deputation to he presented to her Ma
jesty.
That copy of the foregoing resolutions be trans.
mi,ted to the Turkish Ambassador.
lord Dudley Stuart it is understood will take the chair
PUBLIC MEETING AT LEICESTER.
From the London Times, Oct 81
public meeting " for the purpose OF conveying to
the sentiments of the people Of this borough
the necessity of prompt energetic and decisive action
at the present important crisis of the Eastern question:
was conv ned by the Mayor (M John Manning) on the
requsition of 100 inhabitants this evening The meeting
held in the New Hall and attended by nearly
thousand persons composed principally Of radesmen and
working men, with sprnlling Of manufacturers and
professional en-.
The MAYOR presided and in opening the business said
that he believed her Maestys Ministers anxious
TO know the feelings of the people on this subject - hs
people anxious to express them.
DR.. NoBIE moved That, in the opinion Of this meet
ing the invasion Of the DanuJian Prncipates and the
continued occupation of those provinces by the army of
the Emperor of Russia is unprincped act of sggres
sion contrary TO the law OF Bsons and calling for the
most decisive interference the part Of the English
people
Mr. W. HARDY seconded the notion ard it was carried
unanimously.
Mr j. +. Holmes moved That the integrity OF the
Turkish empire being guaranteed by the the most solemn
treaties to which Great Britain has been party is
the plain duty Of the English government to fulfil its
gagemens to the utmost by preserving her territory in
violate and by maintaining the Sultan in the full posses
sion Of his rights as an independent sovereign"
Captain HARRIS seconded the motion, and said he had
visited Turkey than once and lately four years
ago he left the Turkish demnions for this country The
Turks had been repre- ented by of the public organs
TO be barbarous people whom It would be to the interest
of Christianity TO chase out of Europe more faacious
to saw were among the most enlightened Of European ma
TONS if enlightenment meant high moral principle
esr) He could them that he Captain IIarris)
he beir Christian With Turkey from all classes
He might say that he placed himself frequently among the
Turkish olders-not among the highest ranks but among
the private soldiers and non ocersand he
could them that he received with hospitality
and kindness and especially because he Engishman
And should they suffer the character Of Engshmen to fall
in the eyes of the Turks Never Turkey looked to Eng
land in her pre- case and to England almost entirely
but he sorry 10 saythough he did not wish to cast
any imputation upon govsrnmentthey had difficult
position to maintain and they mis- hit have acted accord
ing to their ideas OF wisdom and inegritybut this lie
knew had he individually been placed at the head Of the
government when the Emperor Of Russia threatened the
Turks with the invasion Of the anuban Principalites he
Capt Hais) should have instructed his ambassadors to
say TO the Emperor OF Russia, The moment that single
Russian battalion the Pruth shall the English
feet in the Bay Of Consantinope Cloud cheers) and he
Captain Harris) felt that the Emperor of Russia
lutte he was, would have suffered Russian sol
der TO the Pruth. previous speaker had made
remark about the Russian fleet passing the Uardanelie
If they had nothing else 70 fear there would be moth
Ing the matter. The Russian heet woald never be
able cope with the fleets Of France and England but
they had crythiag to fear II they suffered Russia 70
take Constantine penot from their fleets, but from their
armies. What TO prevent Russia, If she conquered
Turkey from conquerpg Pcrsias And, If she conquered
Persia. miserable contest must the English have for the
protection Of her Indian Iossession for the ambition Of
Russia knew no bounds. There was doubt that Rus
sa looked forward 10 Wrestling India from England lie
trusted that she would. lie trusted that England
would yet be able to defy the power Of Russia great it
The power OF Russia immense, bat the power OF
England was immense also, and il England bu. true
TO herself he did not think she had anything to fear from
the great Northern Bear. (Appause lie trusted that
England would always keep the She could