The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-29
TURKISH EXPLANATION.
TELEGRAM TO the NEW YORK nEaAlp.

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The Question Specially Reviewed by tho
Turkish Minister in London-Appcarance
and Declarations OF His Excellcncy-lRus-
sian Diplomacy at Fault-Complisnenss To
she United States-Ensland and Austria
Faithful and for Pence.
LONDON, Nov %, 1870.
correspondent in this city had an interview to.
day with the Turkish Ambassador, Mensourous
Pasha, at his residence in Bryanstons Square,
HIS Excelency is about nrty years of age, and was
dressed in English costume, with the exception that
he wore the Turkish fez. lie Is inclined to emoon-
point is extremely pleasant In appearance, and his
Aemeanor is marked with courtesy and cordially.
The conversation was conducted In French.
rHE AMBASSADOR
alluded to the fact that Russia for many years has
paid court to the United States, and that, there
fore, public opinion in America might be inclined
70 favor Russia Americans, however, now SYM
pathise with the French republic. and as the
Russian cause is identical with the cause OF
Germany, Americans may probably have occasion
TO transfer their sympathy to Turkey. The
never can be republic in form,
because 1t is necessary that the Sultan, being the
head OF the government and OF the Mohammedan
religion must remain the head Of the States but
practically, everything You look fer in republic you
have in Turkey-perfect liberty OF action, full pro-
lection to oil creeds and security for property life
and individual liberty.
CONSEQUENTLY Russia any vaid reason for
Violating the treaty Of 1862
AABAssADOR-Ir is impossible for any one seri-
onsly 10 believe that Russias excuses are made in
good faith. The changes introduced In her political
sitnation since the Crlmean war have only been
such as Russia herself accepted without protest. or
actually urged upon Turkey. This is particularly
true concerning the union OF the municipalities, to
which Turkey was naturally adverse, though
she assented to It, at the solc tation OF Russia who
urged the advisablity Of respecting the wishes OF
the populations. As for tho complaint preferred
concerning the entry OF solitary ships into the
Back Sea. Russia well knows this an empty pre-
text since these ships only served as escorts to some
distinguished persons. Turkey. indeed, permitted
nuhiiai dgut W eulcr In0 EuXlne Win an
American rigate; hut how could she deny this favor
% such distinguished parsonage, besides testiyng
her regard for The United Statess
CONSEQUENTLY regard to the presen threat
ening posture Of affairs.
AMBAssAnon-Turkay tNrc o. ovents
without anxiety. She Is conscious or having ful-
nled all the duties OF good neighbOr towards Ru $.
sia and carried ont in the most liberal spirit her
obligations protect all creeds, especially that
Christians Turkey will hail with delight any signs
OF intention the part Of the United States to take
more active interest in European concerns for the
transparent rectltude OF her rTurkey'sJ inten.
tion only render every additional arbiter OF her
nnsought quarrel friend gained to her cause.
CORREsPoNDENT-Wha Is your opinion rs to
the immediate prospects OF the present negotia-
tions9
sprits-excellent spirits The firm attitude of Eng
and and Austria inspires me with the greatest conf
vence.
The Imperial Government Anticipates Peace.
LONDON, Nov. %, 1870.
Dispatches from Constantinople say the Sultan
and the Grand vzier show no alarm the situation
counting on peaceful solution Of the controversy.
The Sublime Porte is represented to be dssatis
led with the delay and hesitation OF Its allies in
dorsing its proposals to assume the offensive
against Russia.