Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-12-16

answer to this exhorbitaut demand. afte
which the Russian armies entered the
Principalities. The Crimean war followed
this arrogant proceeding. Nicholas had
not expected such vigorous action On the
mart of France and England, but he had
zone too far to retract. But before the |
allied fleets or forces could make their ap-
nearance in the Black Sea. the Russian Ad-
miral destroyed the Turkish fleet In the
harbor of Sinope. in the Black Sea, AFTER
a bloody and unequal action.
Every one knows that the result of the
Crimean war was the complete destruction |
of the fortress and naval station Of Sebas-
topol, and of the Russian fleet In the
Black Sea. The treaty of Paris, signed
March Both, 1856. contains the following
sdpulations. made between Russia on the
one part, France, England and SARDINIA
on tho other, Austria and Prussia con-
curing
CART. 7. The contracting parties declare the
Sublime Porte to participate in ell the adVsn-
tsges Of internationa 81 law aud the European sys-
tenn Their Majestes bind themselves each on
his side, to respect the independence and terri
torial integrity Of the Ottoman Empire ana
guarantee in common The strict Observance OF
this engagement.
| stARr H. The Black Seq is neutralizo d open
to the commercial marine of all nations It's
watera and hsrbors are explicitly and forever
c,osed to war vessels of all nations, either rlpa-
rian or others with the exceptions mentioned In
Articles IA and ~.
"ARr. 49, Their Maesties, the Emperor OF
Russia and the Sultan, bind tLemsei'es nut 70
establish or maintain any arsenals or navy yards
on the Black Sea-.
Bv the articles II and 10, referred to
above, and by an appendix to the treaty.
Russia and Turkey agree to keep IN the
Black Sea, net exceeding six small naval
vessels and four light steamers, exclusively
for coast service and revenue. Article ~
stimulates that each of the contracting
Powers, including France, England, Aus
tria and Sardinia shall be allowed to keep
two small vessels at the mouth OF the
Danube, all said vessels to obtain hrman
or hermit from the Ottoman government
bofore thew can enter the straits. The pre-
existing treaty called the " Straits Conven'
ton is maintained, closing tho Dardan-
Giles to all but Turkish vessels OF war, IN
tinae Of peace.
o The circular of Prince Gortschakott,
b which now excites fears Of a general Euro
mean war. takes the following ground.
The Emperor of Russia announces that
he will no longer consider himself bound
nv the provisions of the treaty of Paris, so
. far as these limit his sovereignty In the
Black Sea, because these provisions have
been repeatedly violated by the other par
Il ties, Among these violations are the
J. cruise of the Prince of Wales in the Black
u Sea in an English frigate also trip o.
. the same kind by Sir Bulwer Lytton the
anpearance of an Austrian squadron a.
s Varna, when the Emperor Of Austria wa
- there on a visit then recent trip OF tn'
i Sultan on board a Turkish trIgate
J. against which the Russian envoy protested
10 in vain. Also the permission given to Ad
% miral Farragut to enter the Dardanei'es
70 To these grievances, which are all more o
less frivolous, since it is evident that tn
spirit of the treaty was not violated, ar
: added more weighty considerations. Th
Ia introduction of iron clad ships unknown
Sc and unforeseen at the time OF the treaty IN
IL creases the danger of Russia. Then, tn
d. {. Straits Convention allows the entranc
Ill through the Straits and into the Black Sc
of all the fleets of the allies of Turkey a
y soon war breaks out, while Russia, be
20 ing debarred from having or constructlD
IL fleet in the Black Sea. would be com
pletely at their mercy. To this 1t may d
replied, that there is no danger or posi-
nd bility of aggression on the part OF Turke
he on the Russian possession in the Blac
n. Sea while few days would suffice
On bring feet of iron clads from Sebastop'
to to Constantinople. For these reasons th
on Emperor considers himself released frol
lie the obligations of the treaty, but protes
es that he has no intention " to raise tt
Eastern question, and has no other wis
As than the preservation and consolidation
be peace.
an Let us hope that he speaks truly, b'
in every probability is against It, The TT
nd ditions of his race and country make hi
Ms necessarily ambitious and unscrnpulou
Ter The moment is favorable, The partl
ot- who guaranteed the treaty Of Paris and c
ok whom Turkey frantically calls for aid, a.
of not able to respond. France is PROSTATE
", Italy is unwilling England is powerles
le- even if she were resolute. The opportuni
he is most tempting. It is known that gre
5h- concentrations Of troops are taking plac
Use in Russia near the Turkish frontier. TT
tin Russian press is intensely warlike, and
is highly probable that the Russian Go
nd eminent talks loudest of peace on the We
nd eve of an act of war. It would seem as
cd the best and perhaps the only chance
N. preserve peace is to accede to the deman
STA of Russia, which, in themselves, are reaso
of able enough, and thus to deprive her
of all pretext for kindling new conhagr
f." ton, of which no one can predict q
in duration or the extent. England is Il
The party most deeply interested. She m