The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-01

N~vy~~s,~r NJ she Observation-Disclosures
Correspendeuce with the sslaas's Casssrs-
me following II the text OF the correspondent -
EXCHANGED between the Minister Of the United sfes
n North America at Constantinople and fus' rscha
che Turkish Minister Of Foreign Afairs Tcisfiye 10
the entrance Of the American frgate Franklin into
the B0aphorus:-
10 HIS HIGHNEss FuAD pAcHA, H.SIsrrn or FoREIcs
AFFAIRS. LrC.
BuYrxoEaE August IA lsos
Your HIGHNEss-Tbe snip bearing the Dag Of Ad
niral Farragut being arrived IN the Dardanellet,
have the honor TO beg your Highness 10 grant the
said ship permission 10 cross the Straits Although
snps Of the size Of 81 t e ene ~ s
have been made from time 20 time In favor OF such
uoips when having on board prince OF imperial or
United States. Ii those exceptions were exclusively
limited to princes Of the blood the historical per-
sonages OF the republic OF the United States would
not be able TO profit by the exception, aud the
consequence would be 10 render extremely excep-
donal their position with the Porte.
Admiral Farragut Is the officer OF the highest rank
IN the American navy, and the most distinguished
His war feats greatly contributed TO the salvation OF
ms country and to the conservation OF the American
Union against her enemies. His fame has become
cosmopolitan and he has been received IN all the
courts OF Europe with prncey honors. The
60vereigns have granted to him q reception hOrs
Agrs, considering the facts Of his history rather
more than his blood. Admiral Farragut having
hope that his Majesty the Sultan viii grant 10 him
similar honor, and that guided by bis usual gen.
services and eats OF arms, his Majesty VIII accord
70 Admiral Farragut the exception made In favor OF
princes He wishes TO bring the Franklin Oh Con.
stan inople, exclusively in view OF being courteous
towards Power with which the United states have
always entertained the best relations and with
which my government wishes ~ remain III friend
beg your Highness to do me the honor OF sub
uniting these considerations to his Majesty the sui
tan IN the conviction that the permission sought for
viii be deemed special favor granted 10 the
American people ana to one OF tneir inost 'rg'lu,
md diotin nush ad |
occasion TO renew 10 your Hghness the assurance OF
my highest consideration. T. ). hohhiS.
HIS HIGHNRss FUAD PAcHA TO N. NORRIS.
have received the letter which you were kind
enough to write to me on the 18th instant, and in
which you expressed the wish that IT should be cx.
ceptionaly allowed to the frigate having the flag OF
Admiral Farragut to cross the Dardanelles Straits
said letter the existing treaties establish the princi
pie OF the closing OF the Straits and although the
dimensions Of the ship in question are beyond the
limitations expressly stipulated In the treaty OF
Paris, his Majesty the Sultan, my august sovereign,
wishing to give proof Of his regard for high per-
,sonage OF the great American republic, has been
pleased 10 grant In that view and also IN way
rely exceptional the permission sought for the pas
sage OF the ship referred TO- In informing you that
The proper authorities at the Dardanelles beg you
to take notice OF the exceptional character OF the
granted authorization. Receive &c, FUAD.
10 his HIGHNEss FUAD PACHA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN
CoNSTANTINoPLF, August IS 1883.
receiving the note in which you kind enough to
inform me that his imperial Majesty the Sultan has
been pleased TO grant permission in order that the
frigate Franklin, bearing the nag OF Admiral Far
ragut, could cross the Dardaneles to come or Con-
stantinope. That distinguished exception to the
Stpulations OF the treaties relative to the ships 10
which IL is allowed to enter the Straits In time OF
peace, will be highly appreciated by my government
las striking proof Of regard for the republic of the
United States and for the high parsonage who up
ehed so worthiy the honor OF his nag during the
cent civil war. shall have very much pleasure In
INFORMING my government OF that friendly and be-
more closely the good relations existing between the
Two countries beg your highness TO express 10
mis- Imperial Majesty the Sultan my respectful and
grateful feelings for his gracious Kindness on this
occasion and for the exceptional favor he pleased
70 grant TO Admiral FarraguL avail myself, &C.,
e. J. MORRIS.
The following is the text OF the circular despatch
~ his Highness Fuad Pacha TO the representatives
n the Porte OF the Powers which parties TO the
Treaty OF Paris to explain the permission granted
ahe Franklin
AUGUST 10, 1888.
The frigate bearing the nag Of Admiral farragut
having arrived at the Dardanelles, the United States
Legation, while II recognized the principle OF the
sciosing OF the Straits, established by the treaties
Aas expressed to us the wish that II should be per-
United Ia the said ship, and exceptionally 20
phose Straits, TO come OF Constantnople. The
fhe limitations stipulated In the treaty OF Paris; hut
Ibis imperial Majesty the sultan, wishing TO testify
his regard for the great American republic and to
nee that magnificent frigate, has granted In those
mon sought for. thought IL was my duty to bring
The fact 10 the knowledge or the representatives OF
the Powers which were parties TO the above treaty,
and quest them 10 take notice OF the exceptional
Icnaracer or the granted authorization, which, l
Nave no doubt, they Will ind sufficiently justified.
FUAD.