The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-28

English and French Policy in Ne EasWhy Kars Gas not
Relieped-Saersee Of the cucassians BY the Allsss-Ssm
pathy Maniaed ro,carSs Them BY Ae S,sGn-Ths Cir
cassian Slare Trade, &C., dc.
You viii remember that during the late war; Omer
pasha was With large force 70 Cir ,assia, In the
view Of creating rising among the people Of that coun
try in favor OF the Allies and aso for the relief Of Kars
Perhaps you may also sin recolec that the British gov
eminent sent two agents TO Crcassa third having died
at this psceto set up fellow feeling betw cen Great Br
tain and the wild meunaneers Of GrcasEa and that one
Of these agents was Mr. Longworh the British Consul at
konaste in Albania. You also, perhaps, have observed
that when the late British Minister Of War; the Duke OF
Newcastle to the Crrea, tour Of personal in-
spccton the havoc aud ruin the imbeciy OF the Bril-
tsh administration had caused he went also to Crcassa
Since the conclusion of he peace the Crcassans sent
deputaton here of 200 men, to mpote aid of the Allies
against old enemies the Russians and this was re-
fused them on the score they had joined
cause with Allies when they warning against the
Gar
Recent occurrences have rendered these Incidents 10
the history Of the late Of more than ordinary inte-
rest nasmuch they show the causes which prevented
| the relief of Kars, and also explain why nothing had
been done AZ the Congress Of Paris for the Crcassans
The French govern ment has always been well aware Of
the policy OF the British in the East II has had no imme
date object view in opposing this policy, other than the
general Of allowing its commercial relations
cuitaed suspended by the extension OF those OF
England and 70 prevent possible, the growing power
OF Great Britain IN the East well as all other parts Of
the globe. English influence has prevailed In Paris go
greatly to prevent the French from even making
treaty Of commerce with the Shah. only last year.
when the alliance n existence, that France was
allowed to make one. To American il is difficult to
imagine why such luminosity should exist between two
governments lying side by side OF each other, and why
prudence should not suggest proprey policy tend
frpp
THIS But such 10 the European aniquated policy OF the
bygone age, when every man went armed 10 the teeth
sought deeds Of prowess against his negh0or There
no rcason to suppose that TINS policy VIII 90 aoandond
by France the entente fast dying away here Of least
national luminosity prevails over government pc ICY and
two, recently friendly Powers, may be dis
English policy IN Persia is to render that couu
try . barrier 70 her Indian possessions. Why
France should not desire this cannot be imagined
for by allowing rssa to Persia and lay India
al Iee would be to humble Great Britain, it Is true
fer France In the same view England desired the indie
penderce Of Russia OF the Caucasus. Crcasss Is the
famous region but Of course is erroneous 1t contains
twenty or thirty different tribes Of people, some
Christians some Nussulmans, and others Pagan-a fierce
enemies Of the others living by their hocks and herds
By selling their slaves, and By enslavng the chi
Their Independence was and doubt still is, greatly
desired England but France has heretofore opposed
taniy y npathze but little with her policy 10 Crcassa.
at tlme omer Pasba was much courted by the Br
tish ambassador at consIannaope especially AZ me pc
conferred upon him. Mussuman as he s the "Order OF
the Bath not ruch believed to his advantage Tor
he is sad TO hare arked at the time, that II
Their 'too bot bath for him. The plan was that be
should 10 the aid q the Crcsssans march into their
country revolt i against Russia, but not 10 mocst
the siege Of which then occupied the attention OF
the Russians Ignorant Of the proper route to follow, and
thwsred by the coolncss not indeed the opposition OF
the French government, rs well as the secret nstruc
ors of me Porte, his campaign proved, as you well
know an aoortive ore.
TIE object Of the British government was TO aid toe
Crcnfsans il gaining possible, their independence o.
Epgsnd Tie Sutans government also desired their in
dtpepcence but under him as their Su.eran and Ctph
whilst the French cared nothing about them, way or
the other. England, 10 promote her plan, sent the
agents already mentioned and endeavored 10 make over
S ,b asr re owh Wbat we're her offers have no.,
yet learned but am tod by officers OF the sultans ar
le sr On assOes ,sn, Hs tbs and
spea i've or three days az tine 10 the mountains with
out any esceess Ihe IKE Of Sewcate arrived Al ana
Ahes who bad destroyed the Russian fortress
Q: or 'her coss bit rad done them no good nor u any
pteiea arms. Ammunition, and even French and
lpelrh troops e ON them, none Of which we're
ip, ns ~ lnsHs nom the mountains, and len
lie coast 4 extreme esgust The C.rcassisu chief
my informant that they had idea OF chang ng their
condition rom one Ghi1ogr for ano.her-.hat is, 10 lie
reed from the Russian 70 become dependen; upon an
ELglsh rrotectorate. have doubt but that any
sccepaion Of the Dukes offer Of the cueens projection
would sccr have been turned 10 the that
protect the slll more barbarous Mosquito Iudians IN
Central America The first British agent the Crcas
sans came out here 10 the commencement OF the war,
awaiting proper monep: 10 commence operations He
died Of The cholera Puy adhere, the Bosrhcrus
a Major somebody, who apparently had mosi vague
idea Of what be 10 do and perhaps received
Ga at al, though lie spent come months At 5slalava
waiting an opportunity The third NJ. Longworth,
who had already teen in cr'sss'a, many Year, ago,
and saer returning 10 Pers where be spen two
months IN drawing Up a voumlr Gus report, LET for
hig home. lie esloyel Tho favor ami particular re.
commentator Of the British Ambassador at that Pace
The plans q the British government neither me, |
with the favor OF tue Sultan hor the operation OF
French government for which obvious and
having failed IA Inducing the CIR sssns 20 make cort
for their Independence Of Russia, under her Profession,
she now declines doing anything for them on the de-
caraon that they having positively refused 10 join the
he benea,s This ust prove Of but tle comior 10 Inc
crcassians AID OF az io advantage henceforh 70 the
snsL.h government M.s sald here that LORD coSiey,
Aa Pacba the srtans Grand Vzer and Renlpoten.Ary,
70 insert son ethlrg IN i protocols n behalf Of the Cir
would involve his government In future dHcuitcs with
Rssra cannot g'e any assurance u ,se correctness
Ting propose useful TO his than
to that o. the sultan an this Aal Pacha or
a.m,d Seller Facha, has returned into c.reassia |
with the late depuisiiop o. TWO haldred men, |
eoepry Addressed 70 70. nn9sh ans e0i french am
kssadorr ADD 10 the Sultan IN which they spoke vory
harshly or the Gar, ~ cruel despot tyran &C and
tbs too, amer the signature OF the peace made Ia pars
The Srta gave 10 each about Gio and u IL Supposed
oouPsned With bis best wishes ard hopes aud per
haJe some light promises OF future aid
Yos viii remember that some moaths age the Saitsr
ssuet nrman against the Crcassan slave trade and
tha, was 2eraded 10 the English papers concession
made TO the Britain Ambassador at Cons,an,lnope. This
Of tie METHODS John Bali has OF tickling the
public mind in England, and nduc rg TO fcei favorable
to bis abroad All the world knew tbs 10 be
The here 81 the tine and wondered whether the
English people would rec y swallow eross aud coarse
3 10 n ope
Not word ssd about doubts OF the sultans snceri
~ and the British Ambassador maic great capita out OF
tor himself personally Anc mis- found ready
dupss among the phanthropc and hun in Eae and
Sow mark the seque BY the treaty Of peace, Russia
70 have only few shrs In the Black these very
small oros She cannot scnd cruzers the rcas
sian coast, e prevent the trade OF white slaves and
therefore the coast Is clear 70 the people n Crcsssa
10 bring their slaves and children ibis place and sell
them. Never their trade been brisk thousands 1