The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-03

Al conseauence OF the visit OF the Russian frigate
Alexander Nunsky, closely followed by the unlted
States frigate Franklin and perhaps as broad mint
to Congreumen not to introduce any moro resolu-
lions respecting the free passage OF the Turkish
straits to foreign vessels the Porte has issued Cir
cular to all the legations announcing the decision OF
the Sultan that in future the straits shall remain
closed to all foreign men-of-war-while peace con-
tinues in Turkey-excepting only those which
nave on board sovereigns or chiefs d
independents States. No alusion IL made in
the circular to the treaty Of Unkiar skellessi OF
Goth june 1888, whereby IN case Of need, to be es
herself to close the Dardaneles against the French
and English neets, while the Bosphorus was to be
left open for the free entrance of the Russians thus
becoming the ally Of the Gar offensive and defen-
sive.
Great political changes having taken place in the
meantime, shortly after the death of Sultan Nah
moud another treaty was signed at London in 1s4l
by which the Porte engaged to keep both straits closed
to all foreign slips-oiwar while at peace with other
ment Of the breaking out Of the Crimean war the
Black Sea, Its ports and Notifications were sealed
book 70 the navies OF Europe. The defences and re-
sources Of the great military port OF the Crimea
were envelOped In mystery IN consequence OF the
self.innicted prohibition OF the great Powers"
against their ships-0fwar visiting COnstantinOple
and the Black Sea. Were the navies OF the world
freely permitted to cruise In and visit the ports OF
the Black Sea every suspicious preparation made in
Russian ports for acts OF hostility against Turkey
would be Immediately detected by the practsed eye
OF the naval ocer and reported to his government.
Previous to the time OF steamers and teleprapns Rus
STA might have made an attack on and perhaps have
occupied COnstanCnOple for weeks before IL would
have been known in Paris or London but at the
present day Russia cannot set an intrigue a1oat
that is not Immediately published all over Europe.
The business OF the capital would doubtless profit
largely were these restrictions removed, as the fleets
which would be frequently visiting here would
leave large sum OF money annually which Is now
expended elsewhere principally IN Greek ports,
Pir9us and Syria. In fact | see no gain, but
positive loss, to the Turkish government as conse-
quence OF this regulation. should war occur be-
example--and Russia, and an American neet were
sent to attack the Black Sea ports the Turkish gov
eminent would find Itself In an awkward dilemma
II 1t permitted the feet TO pass 1t would be con-
sidered act OF war against Russia. III 1t refused
the monitors would attempt the passage In defiance
OF territorial authority, and the Sultan would thus
become an ally Of his natural enemy and rival. The
Franklin Is the second frlgate we have had here
since the Grimean war; the other was the Wabash
Captain Barron, In November 1855, which was
visited by Sultan Abdul MedJid.
Nothing is yet known or tue facts connected with
men me- f and two Women have been arrested all OF
whom are kept closely confined, and no one Is per-
mtted to see or have communication with them.
The only clue to the cause OF their arrest that one
or both OF the young men have had intimate buS
ness relations with the Sultans nephew and heir ap
parent One OF the accused Is Russian, but the
Russian embassy, fearing to be accused by public
opinion or completely IN the supposed plot, has, con-
trary to its usual custom, refraned from claiming its
subject. In the meantime the examination OF the
accused is being conducted by the Minister Of the
Police with closed doors and In the most secret man.
ner, and the whole AFFAIR has been concealed from his
Majesty TO avoid exciting his indignation against MS
nephew. There are many rumor5 respecting the OBJ
Ject OF the plot and 1t is generally believed that the
plan was to assassnate the sultan In order to hasten
the ascent OF Mural Enendi to the throne. II has
long been understood that the Sultan Is seeking
favorable occasion to change the succession from the
son Of his brother (the eldest male member OF the
family to his son, lad OF twelve years Of
age, In Imitation OF the Viceroy OF Egypt who two
years since obtained the imperial sanction to
change OF the Egyptian succession from his brother,
Mustapha Fazyl Pacha, 10 his son. now about seven
teen years OF age. simultaneously with the Pera
plot came report OF something like an insurrecton
In syria, q country which has remained remarkably
quiet and peaceful since the departure OF the French
army OF occupation Six years since.
Ii appears that certain Co,onel OReilly, who has
been for some years IN the Turkish army under the
name Of Has5an Bey (once AN Irish rev0lutionst Of
build build road nom Iripoli to the Euphrates, pur
chased 100 csmes from Mrs; Dlyby Iormsrly Lady
O'Reilly pretends that, having advanced the pur
chase money to the ex-lady, her Arab husband re-
fused TO deliver the camels, whereupon O'Reilly,
with his Europeans and force from another tribe OF
Bedouins, attempted to take them by force. 1t ap-
pears that OKeily and party were well prepared for
attack or defence as Mrs. Digby writes that, while
keeping themselves at safe distance, they poured
perfect haistorm or bullets from their breech-
leaders, while their allies, rival tribe of Bedouins,
shrts caMes were killed. Mps piaSy fnrher SAYS
OiRellly had two cannon and Q supply OF shells
with him. and that among his followers
were men of oil nations, including Circassans
English, Americans, Hungsrians, Turkomans, &c.
O'keilly Is most thorough adyenturer, and all the
ter The only American have heard OF likely to be
OF his party Is q certain Garfield. formerly United
States Consul at Athens. who, am informed, was
vided with gives some color to the report that
were making TO create an nsurrection
Il was also rumored that the movement was start
cd by Mustapha Fazyl Pacha or by the aid OF funds
supplied by him. However this may be the Porte
se; measure and in the these Cruz
saders Of the nineteenth century have been arrested
and sent for trial 70 Damascus.
Fuad Pacha will soon leave for Italy where he viii
pass the winter The sultan has sent him 5000 ras,
and placed steamer at his disposal to convey him
The following is copy Of the oficial letter ad-
dressed by the Turkish Minister Of Foreign Afrars to
the resident Minister Of the United States ct Constan
tlnope respecting the regulations OF the passage OF
the Dsrdanses
kIsIsrnr OF ronrrax AvrAIns Sep. q, 1853.
Hon. JOY MoRns, Resident American Minister Consan
sInThe prohibition Of III. pess.s. Of the straits Of IN.
ison which The Imperial Ss 10 the sisrcss Of
.., A s.! S s.s ss ;s:: IL. .a IN. effect
he 70 q r., d
treaty London July is Iszi Psvsr., parties
" tnm fssPSo
the territorial sovereign.
This principle has always been maintained and
and exceptional shps Of have been permitted
pass the every by virtue Of special
authority granted In Difference the
who were on board.
The Sublime Porte, however discovers that any abatement
In the sct application Of the said principle relating TO chips
ss % q: a. s s.a n no, and
bic with The declaration contained In hs Aforesaid treaty Of
Parie.
has therefore, been absolutely decided that in future
exceptions viii be made other than In the OF ships
board Of which there may be sovereign or the chief VI
independent state.
The preceding decision having been sanctioned by his
Imperial Majesty the Sultan have the honor 10 beg you TO
bring W the notice Of the United ealss government
sAFUET
ENGLAND.
MIR. Gladstone the Irish Church.
The following extracts are taken from the speech
OF Mr.. Gladstone, which was delivered before the
electors OF Newton, Lancashire on the lSh ultmo:-.
Much blame has been bestowed upon the members
OF the liberal party and upon myself not the leas.
Apta aI ale,