The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-26
THE EASTERN QUESTION.

Russia's Position Towards Turkey aud the
Christians-The Oniciai Dcclarations-Aiii-
ance with France and EnGland-Thc Great
Organtc Changes on the Continent.
Tho Journal st. Petesbowrg Of March g. gives publ
cation to the following Notes. addressed by the Russian
Cabinet 70 their Ambassador in London and Of which
we have already given synopsis In the HxRALD:-
ST. PETERSBURG, August 20. 1896
The instruction which has broken out in the island OF
Crete has assumed serious character requiring atten-
tive observation. The Emperor Ia animated with the
lively desire to prevent as far as possible the Joint
Of Europe in the internal affairs Of the Otto
man State. His imperial Majesty Of opinion
that such interference woaid only soea1-, and
ente.bIe he Tmkish Government, without produ-
cling results calculated TO counterbalance this
disadvantage Our most gracious master Is not inclined
TO point this occasion to such treaties could be
forced only by the common consent OF Europe, and
which, in the absence of such consent, must eventually
lose their validity having bcen lately oon glar
ingy violated. In forming his conclusions on recent
events his Imperial Majesty Is only guided Sy immediate
opinion common to all Powers DESTROYS Of preserving
the quiet OF the East Locking upon from this point
than local importance which, besides being &C.
companied with lamentabe amount Of bloodshed, in
separabe from such occurrences, win also az
ercise It's influence upon noghboring countries.
II has naturally reused Greece, who cannot
possibly remain an indifferent spectator Of the
country The King OF the Heenes has thought neces.
sary claim the attention OF the protecting Powers for
the MS y os o. TIM e T
Powers, requesting them to mako common appeal to
Turkey on behalf OF the legitimate complaints Of tho
outbreak which, suppressed by force, would only
render the ultimate pacihcaon Of the country
sna va. 20 r.e
echo In the general excitement noticeable among the
greater part Of the Christian inhabitants Of Turkey,
a single park might kindle a CONGREGATION wAicA
human frce scouid Be unable 10 QMench
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interest Of the great Powers not remain idle specta
Of events which may be attended with such mpor
unanimously agreed upon course Of action intended
TO obviate . crisis which menaccd her peace Though
her measures were not always productive o. complete
while in many serious peril has been sveted by
illustrous sovereign, though the feeling OF solidarity
may have been lately weakened In Europe, deems id
v;sD. to .prs: e n To: present and
support his pacific sndeavors II both these
Cabinets regard intervention at the present mo.
IL might be resorted under the compact Of 1880 In
deed, when in that year the allied Powers left Crete
under & sns was rSs
note dated March 90 1880 hat BY virtue Of compact
concluded between them, they recornxed the necessity
against any measures which might be taken 70 punish
them for their participation in For this
reason thsy called upon the Porte 70 deermne upon the
privileges TO these isles or comforting fresh immunities
upon them, such ~ might be recommended by expert
ence give them effective guarantee against arbitrary
or Oppressive administration. In addition TO this
might refer 10 the Hatsherf Of February 1850
which, although issued by his Highness the Sultan In
the exercise Of his sovereign capacity, yet became
act BY being quoted In the treaty Of March
IS 1855 These acts consulate series Of moral engage
ments binding the Porte without mpairing its internal
Independence the great Powers, and obliaing IL
devise means for securing both It's own interests and
those Of Europe 1t large, which equally threatened
by any crisis In the East Although the coexstence Of
q Christian and Mahomedan element In Crete may
render the solution OF this question dlfcut one, Il
IN yet 70 be hoped that the unanimous excrtons OF
the three Powers will succeed IN wardng OF the
movement which seems 10 be on the point Of
breaking out, and effect understanding alike
advantageous 70 both parties His Majesty the
Emperor considers n Incumbent upon him 70 in