New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-24

The faint hopes of peace which lately arose in
Europe are, for the present, destroyed, chiefly
through dissidences growing out of the point re-
lating to the Black Sea, being the same which
broke up the conference at Vienna. On this point
revolyes principally the project carried by Ester
hazy TO ST. Petersburg in behalf of the signcrs OF
the December Treaty, as well as the Russian coun-
ter.proiect in the last circular of NesselrOde. If
the reports Of the most credible Russian journals
are to be trusted, the Esterhazy conditions claim
from Russia O strip of territory in Besssrabia be-
ginning at the northwest of that country near
ChOtym, and ending south at Lake Sasik, thus
partly excluding Russia from the banks of the
Danube. This strip is to be annexed TO Moldavia,
and is considered as compensation for the part of
the Crimca now in the hands Of the Allies, which,
in such case, is TO be restored 10 Russia. The
Nesselrode Circular does not mention word about
such cessiOn, and Russia il not SO huniliated as
to accept these conditions, especially since her
success at Ksrs. If the old axiom, mi possedetis,
should have any application in the projected nego.
tiations, Russia can back hOr kars and three
fourtbs OF Anatelia against the allied hold of
portion of SevastOpol and Of the Crines
This demand for cession originated with Austria;
and being accepted by the Alice and included in
the -Four Points, has served already TO a
certain degree the interests OF Russia. II
seems that the minor German Powers Sax
ony and Bavaria, which for moment promised
TO back the Esterhszy conditions by friendly
representations ct st. Petersburg, and thus TO
make slight Westerly move from their firm neu-
trail position, frightened at this gentle remOd
cling Of the map of Europe by the frst.clsss Pow
ers, have now fallen back TO their previous reserve.
This, however, is but one of many episodes in the
imbroglio. The main point is that respecting the
Black Sea, which the Allies wish 10 neutrslize
completely. 1ts waters are 10 be open only for the
commercial vessels OF all nations; no military
arsenals are 10 exist on its shores and Consulates
of every people are 10 be permitted in its various
ports. The two Powers possessing territories con.
terminOus with this sea shall promise TO keep there
on only small craft necessary for the coasting
service.
This demand OF naturalization is considered By
Western politicians as concession 10 Russis, her
flag having already disappeared from the Euxine.
But any military occupation during war OF Il
part OF the possessions OF enemy does not cOnst.
tute positive right for the occupant, and does not
deprive the original owner of his claim. These
politicians likewise support their demand by the
example OF the United States and Great Britain,
which Powers do not keep any naval force on
Lakes Superior, Michigan, Erie and Ontario. But
II may be argued that the position of Russia and
Turkey ia different. Russia, it is affirmed, would
not only endanger her sovereignty over the harbors
and waters within her dominiOns, but would be at
the mercy of corp de main of Turkey or any other
Power; for by such treaty, the Sea Of Marmora
in the hands Of the Porte will remain armed with
fleets and with the arsenals of COustantiuople.
when Russia will have no such advantage; and
further, it is urged that by the concession or per-
mission of Sultan, BY forcing the Dardanelles.
France, England; or any other naval Power would
be enabled in few days to enter she Euxine from
the Mediterranean and commit any havoc, without
Russia being able TO defend herself 1t is there.
fore considered for Russia not only question of
prestige, or of encroachment on her theoretical
rights Of Sovereignty, but likewise one Of security