The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-06-26
THE EMPIRE OF THE EAST.

ESGLANDS ARMY WILL BE D1STRACTED-THE COM
ING STRUGGLE FOB POSSESSION OF CONSTANTINE
PLEA DIVISION OF ASIA AND TURKEY m EUROPE.
[Calcuta Aprl 27 Correspondence Of London Tinses1
The prospect Of war in Europe, and especially
the designs Of Russia on the Danube and Constan.
tinople excite discussion in native no less than in
English society here. Especially in the former
the advance of Russia towards Bokhara and Cabul
is discussed with no little eagerness, and with a
degree Of e1aggeraton natural to politicians whose
knowledge of geography is so hazy. The opinions
of the really discontented, the Mussulmans, do
welcome the approach Of Russia just as we know
the mass Of the people do in Central Asia. 1t is
true that Russian civilization, backward though it
be- is hostile to the fanaticsm Of Samarcand and
Bokhara, but at present the Russians are WISE
cism, while ever since tho Crimean wal, which
had so close an influence on the mutiny, the dis
contented Of India are well aware that the Russian
influence is hostile t, the English in Eastern poll
tics, and dream that between the two they will ac-
complish their wishes.
A weak English army in India will again prove
their opportunity, as it did when Lord Dalhousie's
remonstrances were UNDECIDED before 1857. Now,
whether it be an European war for the preserva-
ton Of the independence Of Belgium, or one for
the possession OF the two roads to the East by
Egypt aud the Ifuphrates-that is, whether the
enemy be France or Russia, the English army in
India is likely to bel leduced even below it's present
Constantinople comes it is well understood by the
native politicians Of India that our army will be
divided and distracted by Russia, being himself on
our northwest frontier or stirring up the restless
tribes there and by Russian force on the Danube
and Black Sea, as in 1854. The Russian attempt
on Constantinople failed, reason they, only be-.
cause her second line Of operations against us in
Central Asia had not been formed.
To remedy that mistake her steamers are now
on the Jaxartes and Oxus; her outposts are within
xLrao rrnfla NJ Of1r har
standing Nth Persia is complete; and her popu-
larity among the people Of Central Asia is for the
time unbounded, and will be carefully maintained.
Only very modified and hesitating forms Of such
opinions find expression in the vernacular papers;
for their writer's know well that these papers are
local and supreme governments in India. But
what does appear there is suggestive enough, and
the loyal writer's like all the educated natives, e1-
press astonishment at our policy Of inactivity in
India and positive encouragement Of the Russian
advance in England.
Take these specimens from recent issues Of Hin
dostanee and Bengalee papers. The Suhdae Pun
jab is Of opinion that when the Russians have
gained firm footing in Bokhara, they will come
on to Hind. The writer describes them as very
they como as far as Hind they viii first send their
vakeels (agents) to create disturbance there
He complains that the British Government have
not taken any notice of the Russians and their do
luSS, anu IIluhb tidG Iulb mby De aUIrlDupeu 10
contempt for such an enemy. In fact, some do
think them too insignificant to be worthy of notice.
while others are of opinion that trade will be en-
couraged by this advance Of the Russians; but, I"
adds the writer, Gin our opinion they are out in
their calculations, and are very much deceived.
In year or two changes will take place, and all
will come round to our way Of thinking, that the
Russians who have in o few years made such pro-
gress will very soon be master Of this ground and
SOIL and will take possession OF all, making peace
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upon the Government to look to this, and to aid
the King of Bokhara and other chiefs.
In the same paper, few weeks later, wo have
this representation Of native opinion regarding
the Russians: "The Russians are at Taskhund and
Juzzuk making railroads, building cantonments,
established, and trading has commenced. The
merchants, by desire OF the Emperor Of Russia,
sell Russian goods at low rates, and purchase the
country produce at high prices. At first the Rus
sian posleen Qeathern coat) sold for Two rupees,
now it is sold at one rupee, because Russia and
Bokhara are one country. It is also given out that
as the Russian force advances, Russian goods will
be cheaper; this is done to deceive people. The
Russian Governor mixes freely, and is very friend
ly with all the respectable people, and eats at the
that on the face Of the whole earth there are but
four kings, viz: Russia, France, Kisor Rome and
AUSTRIA and that no other is king by inheritance"
The Oudh Ukbar, recognizing the hopelessness
OF ASKING England anytnlnS In these times OF nom
intervention, advises Russia and Persia to use
their friendship in settling the affairs of Aghanis-
tan. The Khair Khwah Punjab urges England
and Russia to divide Asia and Turkey in Europe
between them by making friendly alliance. The
necessity for Intervention is thus recognized ::
ENGLAND has done all in her power to dig Rus
sias grave, and Russia has no confidence in Eng
land. Concerning Central Asia the people Of
England have changed their opinion and con-
slider it matter of congratulation that Sir Rode
rick Purhasun (Murchison) Sahib had disabused
the minds Of the English people Of tho idea
that the Russians intend to attack Hindos-
tan. 1t will be no wonder if the English and
Russians divide Central Asia between them,
and there is no harm in taking q country
which, up to this time, has been conquered by
another race; nor is there any necessity for limit
ing such countries to tho Indian empire. The
English have now the opportunity to incresse their
commerce, and to keep up their name, power and
position in India, as well as to show their fitness
In Central Asia. There is no doubt that at last
they will have to send an agent to Bokhara and
if the necessity be arranged for in the time OF Sir
John Lawrence, it will be all the better because
the reproach that is in the rule Of Sir John Law
rence-viz: that he is silent-will then be removed
and none will doubt that Sir John Lawrences sue
cessor will have to do it if he does not"
There is not one native paper, even Benealee
which approves the policy Of the hour-non-nter-
Yention. 1t will certainly be we'll for England to
show less indifference Oh the subject. The gov
ernment of India is not Needless though it is in
active. Sir John Lawrence maintains vigilant
watch and has sources OF information which it