The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-15
From London Times, Dec w.
Present Position or the Eastern Qucstion.--Ae.
ton OF Austria.

Present Position OF the Eastern Qucstion.--Ac-
i ton OF Austria.
The time Is approaching when may expect 10 learn
me answer OF The Porte 10 the propositions transmitted
rom vienna on The TN Instant IL is already known
tha these coDmuacaohs had been received at Constan-
tnopie on The i3h, that Redsehid Pasha had been in
duced by The representatives Of The four powers to give
them his support and that they TO be taken into
sheraton oy The Divan few days later Indeed,
cordng 10 one ieegaphc communication received through
ras oui as vel nnconImed, is stated that the Great
Council had the 18th instant authorized the Turkish
ministers to open negotiations. The questions put 10 the
oe py 'he collective note are, IN fact, two Whether
Inc ouilan WIN consent to treat Tor peace at confer
ence 10 be held with the -four powers and Russia and
what are tue terms oil peace required by Turkey in the
event OF me opening OF such negotiation II is proba
pie iha me ufkish ministers will insist on the evacua
on oil the principalllies preliminary negotiation
but as that condition precedent which evidently could
not be enforced. II 10 hoped that the Porte will content
l,sei WIN formal assurance that The restoration OF
those provinces forms IN TIE eyes Of all The powers
Indispensable condition OF peace. In other respects,
turkey WI name her terms OF peace subject OF course.
10 future discussion; but hope the Porte will not
overlook The Importance OF pedgng all central and
ern Europe TO her territorial security. by adopting the
spirit OF The conference which she is invited Tor
though the Porte may have little confidence in The sue.
Cess OF such negotiations she loses nothing in dignity
and rather her in the eyes of Europe
| by allowing Them to proceed.
But we do not conceal from ourselves that the real OBJ
saclss 10 any beneficial result from these propositions lie
with atussia, and are not likely 10 be removed. The
protocol OF the four powers records and as an
ndisputabe tact that Russia has repeatedly expressed
her readiness TO treat and that the assurances OF the
court OF ST. Peersburgh in this respect TO be believed
but We have no reason TO suppose that these
RANGES are worth more than the declarations Russia has
80 repeatedly broken; AMI il the language OF the Russian
State papers be carefully examined it will be found that
she has constantly eyaded the recognition OF any Euro
pean rights IN this question, the authority OF any
ference at all. Her policy has uniformly been 10 tie the
Porte down by separate conventions concessions Civ
ing her exclusive right OF interference and, though
she has Jailed in preventing the foar from uniting
IN support Of the principles on which peace might be re-
stored, we have ceased 10 believe that representa-
lions will suffice to carry those principles into effect
Moreover the progress OF the the vast extent of
hostes or hostile preparations in active progress.
and the passions religious and NATIONAL excited by the
contest. eectually exclude the idea of ali armsce and
have rendered negotiation far less pracucabe than has
STA had desired peace he has had ample facilities to in
sure IL but every day brings fresh evidence that he
has awaited himself Of these petexs chiefly to keep in
check bis most formidable opponents carry his
| plans Of operations and to bring the whole question in
| the spring TO more positive issue.
Inc Austrian government, already beginning TO find
that the hopes OF paciicaon have too late, and
tina, The time for energetic measures is at hand has
published, in the otcal correspondence which is pre-
pared at Vienna, under the eye OF the Minster
aud dwelling article dictated, to all appearance by the
Russian embassy After stating that the four powers
endeavoring TO effect by pacific and moral
influence, the restoration OF peace the Austrian cabinet
expressly denies that cit has assumed less friendly
menacng attitude towards Russia" and declares that
she has not in the least renowned her friendly sentiments
towards her allied neghbor, and wH not haus
them m future. The article adds, that the "iniimale
friendship between these two great monarchs is the
est guarantee Tor the peace OF The world and for the
sentative interests OF Europe" The appearance OF the
declaration al Vienna at such moment is, fear, an
evident proof that the Independent portion Of the Austrian
cabinet is unable TO hold its ground, and that degree OF
pressure has been applied which the entoebed empire
cannot resist The Ink scarcely dry the protocol OF
The 5.h OF December, When the csbine; OF Vienna are
ready 10 repudate It's spirit, and to dsaa the influence
night have exercised IN Russia We have not 10 learn
an, thing OF the ialhle OF that courail history
full OF III but the conduct oil Austria opposes herself
10 the general interests OF Europe in this conluncture
and thereby greatly extends the disastrous effects OF this
rupture. she may rely upon il that her doninons
the first and heaviest restitution Will fall
IN The north oil Europe the influence OF Russia is ex
eried with the same activity. Tor il is everywhere based
on dynasic ntrgues opposed Ia the true interests and
desires OF The people. Thus, IN Sweden, learn from
good authority that an attempt has been made BY
dale from ST PeeIsburgh TO engage the in tins
contest, with view TO closing the Swedish ports
and eventually the Baltic l,se, against English and
French vesee.g Tue swedes are alIan people, soutiy
opposed 10 the influence OF Russia which has already
robbed them OF Finland. aud is pressing into
lis service BY eud and sea- whose oreiahe- served
IN ihs ranks OF Gnsavus Adolphus and Charles XII
To them and 10 The Danes, the maintenance OF neutrality
and Independence is OF vital Interests but il that
comes impossible their existence ireemen depends
the preservation of their ancient alliance with the mari
time powers. The King of Sweden recognised in his
speech from the throne. tae Importance OF defending The
Independence OF the country, and we rus, tina, he will
not beiray IL to Russian cou0sels,
4 III these effects already beginnngto manifest them
selves In Europe, the policy is pursued with quail
acuvlly IN ASA and there Is obviously directed against
the interests OF The British empire Persia has fallen
der The yoke, and the troops which once followed the
standard oil the Sophis 10 be led by Russian
general against the Turks, and display 10 provinces al
ready wtested from their empire their zeal in de-
fence OF The orthodox Greek faith" In Ahghsnislan
we hear OF renewal OF The iuirgues OF 1885, with which
we had TO contend when first encountered the hos
y OF Russia in Central Asia, and even the distant ex.
petition TO khva IL reported 70 be renewed
II we place these facts in the scale and weigh them
against The Russian assurances THAI the Emperor Ncho
las is ready treat for peace, all such declarations will
stand Tor uls and must look to other modes OF
irving the termination Of this dispute The to
be pursued by the maritime powers is clear and
aghoward and instructions their way 10 Con-
stantnople which will the decided meas ures now
agreed upon 10 be carried nto immediate edect.