The New York herald., 1867-04-20
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE HERALD.


shocks still felt there from time time, and It
feared by the Inhabitants either that tho whole island
wiA be submerged or that the subterranean fires will
break out on some Of its SUBMITS. Tho Sultan has
acted In most noble manner towards the sufferers He
sent them his own steam yacht fitted with provisions
and some 900 piastres in money the charge OF his
personal physician, Marco Pacha, accompanied by .
large STAFF OF medical men, All Of the foreign legations
having steamers here in their service sent them TO tho
assistance Of the islanders to distribute such provisions
could be spared and to enable their physicians to aid
the wounded Both surgeons and hospitals, subscrip
tions have been mado tor the people OF Mytene, and
provisions have been sent there from various parts Of
the adjoining It hoped that tho Phiheenes IN
the United States will ~ generous to the sufferers
of Mylene in such terrible Afnction Of Divine Provl
dcnce as they were TO the people Of Gambia
The Greeks OF this place ondevored 70 Increase the
grief caused by the disaster OF Mytene, by starting
story that Smyrna had also been the of similar
catastrophe Tho telegraph between the two places,
however proved the fa BY Of such cruel report
About the time they, for political purposes. set on
foot story that the people OF Trebzond and Rhodes
had up against their governors and other au,hor
tics aud killed them, and in open revolt.
The time, however, has passed for such lies to
ruin ing credence is well known that such reports
only part parcel of against the
Ottoman government tor asnary political advantages
No doubt these and many otcr alseh0ods will be sent
over the Atlantic cable tor similar purposes.
since the appointment OF his Highness lmar Pacha
to the Office Of Minister OF Forega Affairs, and indeed
to the head of the government, be has taken such
measures will! restore things to their normal condi
ton and discourage the hopes Of the Creek Russian
conspratos Orders have been given to the Pacha CON-
maudng the Sutans forces in the northern part OF the
Greek Kingdom TO follow up in Greece the marauders
who pass over the frontier ana attack the nnabi
tans Of the turkish provinces AS the Greek
orders Imar Pacha has taken upon himself to effect
this in summary manner. In case the Greek govern
mont feels itself aggreved by such step he leaves IT TO
the king to adopt whatever measures he may deem
proper TO save the honor OF his people This has been
done 1t said the advice OF England and France,
which are desirous Of seeing put to state OF
things which cannot possibly terminate in any advant
ages to the Greeks aud only keep up alarm and disorder
among the otherwise peaceful people on the frontier.
Hnssain Pacha who fought the Russian forces on the
Danube with great success during the Crimean War.
has been named Commander-in-Chief Of the Suan's
forces in Gambia. The Sultan had n long conversation
with him previous to his departure in which, is said
to be adopted by him there against the Greek
and Italian volunteer insurgents but directing him only
and children and ali religious establishments with be.
nevolence. though the insurgents should commit
atrocities upon his troops and thc par. o. ne
soner, Mustapha Certelv Pacha In military point OF
visw and H E. Server EGendi, the mayor Of tho NUM-
cpay Of Pera, will act civil governor until the in
surrection 10 fully suppressed
Theso changes put end TO the report that Gambia
be madc 70 the vioeroy Of Egypt or to be
annexed to Greece Neither England nor France,
indeed other OF the Great Powers except Russia are
IN favor OF such dsmenbermsn Of Turkey 70 SUIT the
sive policy OF Russia
The only anderstandng" between these Powers s for
the purpose Of urging the Ottoman government TO insti
tute such reforms the administration OF the empire as
will promote the peace and prosperity Of all classes
tian, reforms which are badly needed impe-
rious,y demanded. The Supreme Council has
n 'n
made on the subject Another council VIII DO formed
st the capital composed Of deputies rcm each Of the
advocated and carried into execution They will be
elected BY the various communities Mussuman as well
as non Mussulman and the utmost freedom Of discus
sion favored by the government SO that mono can com
plain Of either thel ignorance Of the Porte or its un.
willingness TO adopt sauary changes Christians will
no longer be allowed pay for exemption from military
service, except as individuals when the lot rails upon
Of this duty. This will greatly rceve the Mussulmans
who heretofore have had TO leave their homes and fam
cs aud served in the army, while the Christians, by
paving two dollars year. were exempted FOnqufns
be allowed to hold landed property in their own
names but subject exclusively, to the Of the coun-
appeal from them 10 thor ambassadors indeed just as
is In the United states and Europe.
Persecution OF the Jews In Servla-ParIia- !
mentary Hints to the Christian Revelation.
ists-The Turk More Tolerant than the
Christian.
In the English House Of Commons on the 2sth OF
March, Sir f. GoLDsD, rising 10 call attention TO the
state Of Jews in Servia observed that general
rule he deprecated discussions in that House the
internal affairs OF Countries; but whom, no said
had right 10 look to the manner in which the govern
OF Serva discharged Its duties to the inhabitants
thought he borne out by the terms OF one Of the
articles treaty Of Paris which showed that az
one parties to that treaty guaranteed the limited
Independence Of servaan Independence subject to the
suzerany OF the Porte The article OF the
treaty OF Paris was in these terms:-
rhe principay of serva shall continue to hold of the
TX and determine is rights and immanites placed hence
aw II s he said Pncps,y shall
its independent and national sdninislraon as wen as full
satloa.
Jews who were a minority, were now subject 70 yexa-
RESTRICTIONS not only as regarded worship but also
In respect to their mode Of living and the occupations
which they carried Jews had been settled In Servia
for centuries, aud FOR considerable period, even
in tines they had enjoyed very considerable toll
Grafton In october. 1885, six months after the Treaty
Paris, decree passed the servian Senate confirming
the previous prescription against the jews, and thus
things went until the restoraon in September 1852
OF Prince Mlosch who issued edct declaring thar
nhabitant, whatever his nationality or religion, should
be prevented from settling whore he pleased or from
devoting himself to commerce or any pro cssion he
might choose In 1861 however after the death OF Prince
Milosch, change took place, and law was enacted
permitting Jewish subjects who had settled In The intc-
nor continue to carry their business IN the local.
ites where they domicied bnt prohibiting them
from entering into new und.rtakngs II also prohibited
ons and forbade the entrance OF new Jewish settlers
Its terms were as folows:-
law Of september have settled IN the interior Of the
@ " & es Ss e ssd % he cons into
force OF the law which obds further accession 20 the
number OF Jews inhabtng the interor), and who have
csaoished who establish trading business there
allowed to continue their residence and their business,
but only in the localities in which they domiciled.
ART Israetes inhabng serva, who up the present
time have been engaged IN retail trade only who have not
been and who have sold articles Of food
shall future be allowed either OF the
two last mentioned businesses within part OF the Ser
vian territory. #af
ART The right Of scjsurnine serva and OF carrying
trade in the country shall enoyed exclusively py such
Israeies shall be settled In previous the
ssh Of February, 1851 they only allowed 70
business exercise profession This right
missible 10 their heirs.
The fourth article related to the liberty OF trade and
II forbade the Jews 10 trade In houses lands the In
terror without special authorization, under penalty OF
the application Of the law Of the 30th OF October 1885,
Some honorable members had In conversation with him,
expressed doubt whether such law could really have
been passed, but he could assure them that It not
only genuine, but being enforced with increasing
rather than with relaxed rigor To ascrbe such edct
to religious bigoiry would be 10 give greater credit
than II deserved, for he vas assured that probably
originated in jealousy OF Jewish traders who either
from being clever In business, or from their being