The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-01-20
TURKEY.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE HERALD.

CGlcial Report of the Fighting In Crete-Tw0
Observation-Disclosures of the Greek Sympn-
thizcrs-The Governmental Plan OF Conces-
sion-syhat the Insurgents Ask and Chance
Of u Setllement-Seorm In the BOsphOrus.
CoNsTANrISorIE Doc II, 1857
subh Bey, who was sent to Gambia with Instructions
to Ali Pacha returned here few days since, and re-
ports Aghtng siill going on. steamer, arrived from
syria tho 7h brought the crew OF an English brig
which was lost at Franco CASTILLO, the southeast
coast Of Crete. part OF the Island held by the nsur
gerts The stranded vessel laden with wheat, and
the salvage accounts will probably be passed to the
credit of profit and In tho books OF the Provisional
Committee Two engagements are reported by this
arrival TO have taken place. but details not given.
The Greeks display moro energy than ever, and ap-
pear to have set to work again earnestly their
adversares Two transports left SYRIA last week with
provisions, ammunition and building material the latter
intended the construction OF huts for winter quarters
in order to avoid tho dscomfors and exposure of last
year. when tho insurgents were forced to find shelter in
caves and holes In the ground Caroneas the nsurgent
Chief now a. Athens is reported to be trying 10 per-
suade the to declare against the Turks
The Porte has just despatched large transport with
500 aud carpenters and tho necessary material
for the construction OF sixty thrco block houses to DO
erected the mountain passes in such positions as TO
communicate with each other by signals, at each Of
Tho recent storms having driven tie vessels OF the
blockading squadron from their stations renders d
cult TO keep n watch tho movements Of the Greek
cruisers BY last accounts from Athens two or three
Russian ships OF war; assembled at the Prnus tho
occasion OF the arrival Of the King and Queen had left
10 recommeuce tho transportation OF refugees from
CANDIDA No other ships employed in this work.
Ali Pacha will not return 10 the capital so soon as
expected; no continues hard at work. and has pro-
mulsated the code Of laws and the rules for their
administration fact, should the arrangements
be faithfully carried out the people OF country
boast of q milder government than the Cre,anS What
contras. between their treatment and the fate OF de-
icatcd rebels against the Of their friend tho
Car OF Rusal In pursuance OF the warning conveyed
in the note Of the 1--WE Powers as the Porte refused TO
In concert with them Is left entirely free to act
its responsibility aud no further political pres
brought to bear Is this the calm that pecedes
tho storm? Time viii tell
Tuesday last was great Mussulman holiday. Multi
tudes of the faithful assembled from far and near to
witness the departure OF caravan destined carry
The presents OF he Sultan to Mecca Those pre- ent5 arc
composed OF shawis TO cover the tomb of the Prophet
aud rich s,u for the Cherin chief guardian OF the
sanctuary together with the annual subsidy OF 20 QUO
Turkish pounds about SS5 00j)
The procession is composed Of camels, dromedaries
and mules mounted by iurbaned uemas and der.
vshes, whose costumes have not changed for centuries
From Stambonl tho caravan crosses the Bosphorus to
Scutar where the procession reformed, and reinforced
by the arrival pilgrims from the INTERIOR for
weary Journey OF three months TO Arabia by way OF
Damascus.
The conference held here two years ago endeavored
to prove that the cholera epidemic Is attributable to the
absence of the usual sanitary measures during the an
nua assemblags OF vast number OF pilgrims NJ Mecca.
Accordingly three doctors have been sent to Dcddah,
commissioned TO look after the general health ana
empowered to impose such guarantees AS may be
deemed necessary.
While these steps being taken by the Turkish gov
ernmcnt, let us look further East and ask what pre-
cautonary against the outbreak OF epdomcs
| the English adopting in that focus OF nfec
ton the banks OF the Gauges? None that hear or
Since vrcg the first portion or my letter later
from Crete from reliable confirms the paciaca-
lion OF tho disturbed districts. The malconents have
oil iad down neir arms, and longer disposed
combine their action with that of the outsd, nstgators
OF the Instruction. They, however clam the follow
Ing concessions a. conditions OF their complete sUbms
sion and future good behavier:-
l. A now system OF taxation
p hxempon from taxation during i've years for an the
8 Withdrawal for years Of the military exemption tax
l. The creation OF agricultural bank and commission
works.
These demands wore most favorably received by Ali
Pacha: indeed have reason 10 know they draw
up by his private secretary. Tue Grand vizier
ghtened statesman Of the Rechid pacha school. aud
personally ~ most anxious TO Introduce reforms and
promote the general welfare. In short Notwithstanding
the contradictory reports circulation every arrival
from Syra can now confidently assart that tho Cretau
troubles are cndsd; aud, although have had any
great faith in Turkish promises Of reform, consider
| them quite in earnest this time
Tranquility ani good government throughout the
empire Is Indispensable 10 establish the public credit and
open the way for Improvements so long delayed aud 50
necessary TO the Development OF the rich Of
| the country
AT about thros O'Clock p. d. on Sunday las, sudden
squa amounting almost to hurricane, swept tho
Bosphorus, causing destruction aud loss OF life aaony
! the numerous caqucs and small craft During the
height o. tue gale, which was not OF than twenty
minutes duration, caque dhed by IRENE Gus
wave against the quay OF the palace and the
fence of the palace garden Tho sultan, who had been
survey ing tie scene from his windows had
the desperate e.erts OF the boatmas 10 his casque
was so affected by the incident that s &c
HIN eighty Turkish pousds, when ho went on his way
rejoicing, having turned his msiongss to 50 good
account