The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-11-24

ton OF the T. cctoral Colleges from being
thus brought down into utter contempt.
The Facts in tho Turkish Business.
The Russian Government was anxious to
keep Turkey from being represented in
the conference about TO meet fOi the dis
cussion of Tu kish affairs. The English
| Government, IN asserting to the con-
| ference, insisted upon the admission
Of Turkish representatives, whcreupon
Russia acccded to the demand. The
Turkish Government itself was entirely
opposed TO the holding of any conference
and was unwilling to take part in It after
II had been called but finally, a few days
ago, it gave in to the pressure of the great
powers, sigIifod its assent to the scheme,
and designated two plenipotentiaries to
represent It's interests.
The questions TO he brought before the
conference are in reality few and simple
They relate exclusively to the continued
maintenance OF the supreme power of the
Turkish Government over its own subjects
Tho Car asserts that the wrongs of
the Christian subjects Of the Sui
tan are SO grievous, and the pros
pect Of securing reform through Tur-
keys own action so hopeless, that he
himself, or the Christian powers in con-
cert must prescribe the changes 10 be Of
fected, and take direct control of their
execution. Turkey naturally ressts any
project of the kind, and promises
to carry out by herself the reforms
which she now admits to be necessary,
while Great Britain seems disposed TO
sustain Turkey in this position. This is a
mere surface view of the main point osten-
sibly ut issue. but there are not few col
lateral questions some Of which have
been brought out, and others are kept in
the background, to be handled at the OPP
perfume moment.
As matter OF course both Russia and
England proclaim their desire to settle
their differences by pacific means but the
| English party OF the Government is dis
trustful of Russia's peaceful Professions.
Both powers have been making prepare
tons for war, and have proclaimed in each
others presence. with mutual menace,
their determination TO appeal to il us II last
resort.
Both powers, Russia rs well ms England,
say that no part of Turkey is to be torn
| nun tue Culltu governments uuu Nut
Car himself pledged his sacred word
| of honor TO the British Anbas-
sador. the other day. that lie had no
! desire for conquest, and no intcn-
ton Of acquiring Constantnople. But
here, again. the British Tories distrust even
the most earnest and solemn language
of the Car, and give il to be understood
that so far nj least rs Constantinoplc Is
concerned. England Will see to ITS protec
ton against Russia.
Both powers profess desire TO do some
thing to secure justice to the Sultan's
| Christian subjects; aud the British menu
Der OF the Conference has announced
that he will ngroe TO amy reasonable prop
ositon OF Russia Tor the aruonorauon OF
thor condition.
The car told the British Amhassadcr
that If mpciled 10y necessity t. occupy tle
Tw ki,h province Of Bulgaria. such oecu-
patton would bo temporary; hut his pro-
ject in this direction will have to De sub
United to the forthcoming Conference. Its
occupation at present would precpiiate
war with Turkey.
Tho Turks Us wcl q. the English dis
credit the Russian profession, OF peace,
while ihc Ru--iaus di,tru-t the Turkish
promises of reform, even though backed
mp by England.
The Turks. under the pressure from all
sides, nave drawn up programme of t.
forms. more or less N accord with the re-
quremunt- of Russia aud England; and
We are told in Il Con,tautinople despatch
that this programme, which j. called a
Constitution, uuA Which establishes the
equal rights of all Turkish subjects, Will
be promulgated aud enforced before the
meeting OF the Conference.
The attitude of the Governments OF Aus
trN. Germany, Italy, aud France toward
the various questions in dispute, and
toward Russia and England is not posi-
lively or definitely known, though DIES.
patches relative thereto have been album
dant
But. i'm considering the position and de-
MAIDS of the Russian Government at this
time it must not be forgotten that the
main object of Russia, which lies bchiu'
all its proceedings AMI prompts them all, il
the abolition of the Treaty of Paris. whicl
restricts her rights I'm the Black sea, pre-
vents her naval development, and sup
presses The growth of her political power
VIII Republicans Pause and Think
Last week on Thursday il became prett,
certain that the supporters OF HAYES coul'
have no hope Of his election unless he So
cured every one Of the nineteen electora
votes of the states of Louisiana Florii
aud South Carolina. Up to that time tn