The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-02

4 Sea has always been regarded as une mer
.fernsSe, and he's been 30 recognized by the
treaties Of the last fifty years, and reaoknow-
lodged By the treaty OF Paris. The great
Powers do not claim the right Of sending YES
sells of war into the Black Sea, and by special
convention the number and force of armed
vessels which the two neighboring Powers
Russia and Turkey-should maintain there
was definitely fixed, in order that future diff
culties might be avoided. Shall we abide by
the stipulations Of the treaties Of Europe, and
consequently abandon to arbitration all ques-
lions not already settled by them, or become
the champions Of the theory Of ''common
! right" in the Dardanelles, which Is inoompati
BILE with the special concessions and privileges
guaranteed by the treaties
| No claim is made that American commerce
would be benefited by the presence of United
States men-ofwar in the Black Sea, and, in
fact, it would be difficult to discover in what
respect American interests are to be benefited
by the resolution of Mr.. Kelley. No complaint
can be made against the Porte that illiberal
restrictions are put upon commercial vessels,
nor, indeed, have any objections been offered to
the regulations concerning trade, quarantine
or police, and it will hardly be claimed that
any American resident, missionary or tourist
requires the presence of naval power for the
protection Of his rights. The quarantine pro-
visions in force in Turkey are no more severe
than those of New York or any other seaport,
and the system of police does not interfere with
commerce and the prompt transaction of bust
ness to any greater extent than in other coun-
tries. II, therefore, our commerce is not to be
benefited and the rights of our citizens and the
dignity Of our flag are insured-if we have no
wrong to redress and no advantage to gain
what good result will be effected by provoking
diplomatic difficulties with the Ottoman gov
eminent? No one can suppose that the reso-
luton of Mr.. Kelley will effect the purpose
sought, or that it can be seriously considered
by the Turkish government. Are we prepared
to sustain our position by going to war for a
bagatelle, for q matter in which we have not
the slightest interest under the sun? If not,
why make ourselves ridiculous by such Con-
gressional buncombe, which is not consistent
with what should be the attitude of the Ameri-
can government towards foreign Powers-hon-
orable, dignified and just?
The navigation of the Bosphorus and Black
Sea is already perfectly free to commercial
ships. Russia expressly stipulated in the treaty
of Adrianople (July, 1929 not only for the
right Of her own ships, but for those of all
other Powers; and the treaty of Paris March,
1867 distinctly confirms this privilege to COM
merce Article thirteen guarantees free com
MERGE to the ports of the Black Sea, and stipu-
lates that the regulations of quarantine and
police shall be conceived in a spirit favor
able to the development of commerce. The
treaty concluded between the United States
and the Porte February, 1862 puts us upon
an equal footing with all other Powers. The
government of the Sultan interprets in the
most liberal manner the provisions of these
treaties. The same large minded liberality
which is making Turkey conspicuous Power
permeates the government in it's domestic ad-
ministration and in it's foreign relations. The
memorable words of Abdul Aziz, the Sultan,
at the opening of the Council of State, are the
keynote to the politics Of Turkey.
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Republlcan Victory.
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