The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-27


that the Ambassadors and the Admras have acted so
coDecient0us)y in the performance OF their duties
at time when they were subject to misconceptions
that we may expect very satisfactory explanations
OF the last naval manpuvre. 1t is by no means i'm
possible that Russian feet may ultimately fall into
the hands Of the Admirals readily If that feet
were fixed OF Sebastop0l or any other Russian port.
The latest authenticated events are certainly NOT
favorable to Russia. From the premature explosion
of the Russo Greek conspiracy in Christian Turkey
to the departure Of Count Oroff from Vienna without
that success which could have continued the deu.
soDs of the Czar In overrating his influence, the
encourage Turkey more than ever to sustain her
position in Europe.
[Fron the Liverpool Mail Feb III
1t isnow admitted that what was originally only q
rivalry between Napoleon and Russia, as the re
spectlve champions OF the Roman sthollc lcand Greek
churches, fr the favors Of Turkey, has been by
mismanagenent or worse intention, converted into a
Qitdyt war between Russia and Great Britain, the
Representatives Of two Protestant churches. This
may have been the inevitable result OF coalition
ministry in which SO much mas to be conceded TO
opposite principles that the action is referabe to
principle whatever. But TO whatever it may be re-
e,Ted, 1t cannot be denied that Great Britain has
been dragged by the coalition ministry through the
dft into position in which she cannot remain, and
cat neither advance or retreat without dishonor.
From the MADehsstsr Examiner Feb IL
The state OF the relations between Russia and the
Western Powers has undergone no change that i'm
Plies any probability Of pacific settlement. Count
Orion we are informed by Geographic dispatches
lett Vienna on Wednesday last and the failure Of his
mission In securing the alliance Ut Austria, or the
acceptance by the Four Powers of the final PROPOSE
tons of the Car with regard the Turkish question:
may be considered as decisive The preparations
making by France and England for war show that
both these governments have surrendered all hopes
Of peace, and putting forth THAR energies for
now imminent and terrible struggle. 1t is asserted
that Prussia and Austria have given assurances OF
their determination to remain neutral in the conflict
all ntv
to be in complete contradiction with the known and
av0wed intention of the two Northern Powers to
maintain passive attitude only SO long Russia
trains from any act directly threatening the integrity
slightest difference between the Four Powers as
to the policy of preventing Russia from actually ac
curing additional power or territory in Turkey; and
Prussia ard Austria have preserved their neutra ty
up to this point In the belief that Russia through
their nterposton, might be induced to accept or
propose terms that would obvate the calamitles OF
war. The attitude Of the Western Powers, as well
as the naughty and unconciiatng nature Of the final
Iequsitions presented to the Vienna Conference by
Count Oroff, must have satisfied Austria that all
chance OF o diplomatic compromise Is at an end.
What course she may now take 1t is impossible to
coDjecture but 1t is most improbable that she would
give any distinct pledges OF neutrality to Russia,
in face of events that may seriously involve her
material and political interests. A Russian con-
quest Of the Danubian Princpalities would confer
upon the Gar complete control over the navigation
mercal interests Of the central and eastern portions
of the Austrian empire. That she will not break
with Russia except in the last extremity, may
be readily believed but such war as now threatens
her frontiers would inevitably compel her TO take
sides for against the Czar. distinct declaration
the part Of Austria, that the moment Russia
crosses the Danube she would be prepared to CO.
operate with France and England, would in all pro.
liability decice the question Of peace or war. Whe
ther or not such decara alton has been made i'm.
piled to Count Orlof, remains among the secrets of
diplomacy ;and the next move in this great game Of
imperial audacty and strategy, will afford some clue
~ least TO the nature OF the communications that
have taken place between the confidential represen
tative Of Russia and the Austrian government.
The most important event, whi,h has given rise
to fresh copJectures and speculation with reference to
the Eastern question: is the change which the latest
advices aDDour ce as having taken place In the
Turkish Ministry. The Seraskier and the Capudan
Pasha have been removed from the government, and
their displacement has originated rum0rs Of various
kinds as to the causes which have producei this
rupture in the councils the Sultan Their successors
are said to be favorable to . compromise with Rus
sia and some great modification of the policy of the
to Be ny ns
ever, are known to have been ct the head OF the old
Mussulman party-eager not only for var, but fanat
cally bent upon projects which neither France nor
England are likely to countenance. As Minister of
War, the Seraskier Of course had the direction and
control OF the whole military forces Of the Ottoman
empire and as the leader and representative of
the fanatical war party, such position conferred
powers that might have seriously complicated the
difficulties with which France and England have
TO deal. The Allied Powers, in all probability,
have been anxious to place the War Department of
the Turkish government in hands that were not
likely to involve then in responsibilities beyond
their control. This change In The Turkish Cabinet
has, no doubt, been brought about by the indirect
action Of the French and British ambassadors, and
implies nothing more than guarantee for the virtual
supremacy Of their advice and guidance in the con-
1rrf pf Of fho
cooperation Of France and England. Such an oc cur
renee at such time opens ready field f)r cOnjec.
tures; but whatever may be the alleged reasons for
the dismissal Of these ministers, there is ground
for believing that 1t will lead TO any compromise with
Russia, or that it means more than formal identi6
cation Of the policy Of the Porte with that Of France
and England.
The real danger of the Turkish empire lies much
les in the aggressive power or spirit Of Russia than
in the state OF her own population. The supremacy
Of LEES than million MuEelmans over twelve millions
Of Greek Church Christians whose traditions and
sympaihies, both Of race and religion, are more or
less favorable to Russia, is element In the ques-
ton that we have over and over again urged as
fraught with more serious difficulties in the way
Of any successful foreign intervention than the
actual military strength OF Russia; The moral
power which Russia possesses and wields over very
lsrge portion of the Christian subjects Of che Sultan
is the secret Of her strength and the main instru
uent Of her policy In Turkey. Neither the fleets
the armies OF France and England an cope with
fierce war for the defence of Turkish sovereignty
and the territorial integrity Of the Ottoman empire.
What IL we should find, when In the midst Of H. that
the great bulk OF the Christian population OF Turkey
were in open revolt against us, and on behalf Of Rus
sia2 The latest intelligence brings accounts Of for
mdable conspiracy against the Turkish government,
which said TO have been melted by Russian agents.
but the strength of which is undoubtedly derived from
the secret sympathy and cooperation of the Chris
tians. This conspiracy has been discovered by the
Turkish police to extend TO Bulgaria, Janina, Sao-
MICA, Smyrna. and the principal islands in the
Archipelago A Greek priest has been arrested at
Widdin, and forty four Christians OF position and
influence at Constantinople are implicated as chiefs
and leaders Of a secret society spread throughout
the Ottoman domiDions, and organized In concert
with and for the purpose OF promoting the designs
Of Russia. -Four out Of the fortyfour conspirators
arrested at Constantinople are said to be Russian
officers, and one of them q Russian postmaster
general, formerly employed In the Levant. The lead
Of such conspira ~ may be captured and crush
ed, but the secret societies still remain; and with
Russian army on the south side Of the Danube, II Is
by no means improbable that the great bulk Of the
(,reek Church Christians would at sprin0 from