The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-21

the suggestion made by tho Turkish
the Conference that the Porto should DO given q
reasonable time carry out reforms in its own way.
and then II nothing done the Powers would have
tho right TO demand guarantees. This was admitted
by Midhat Pacha and he Derby thought the idea
. moderate and fair one
ABUSING THE TREATY or PARIS.
TIE Marquis OF Salisbury. replying 10 the Earl OF
Kimberly who blamed tho government for having de-
oarcd their intention to Turkey. said the
present complications pcaceablc 10 tho treaty
concluded afcr the Crmean war. Tho idea Of six
European Powers undertaking the tutelago OF the SUBJ
ject populations Of Turkey was nm impracti-
cable ch,mera Long and sad experience
had proved that Turkey would not reform
herself as tho Powers expected when they undertook
the obligation to protect her Christian subjects. The
government however, bound by the acts Of their
predecessors. ave. like all tho governments since
the Crmeau war, bound to respect the treaty by
which that concluded" He pointed TO tho
startling fact that tho persons who signed that treaty.
guaranteeing tho Independence aud integrity ofTurkey,
attacking Lord Derby for not having fostercd
ana encouraged the Herzegovinian insurreoton when
the hopeessncss of Turkeys reform became evident
1t is also plain that Englands attitude toward Turkey
could not remain tho Same as In 1856.
An OLD FRIEND, you KNOW.
Lord Salisbury asked, however, 'Wcre wc justified
In Immediately turning around our ancient oily,
who had long been encouraged to count upon
our support? II the terrible events In Tur-
key to alienate tho undoubted afcc-
ton which had boon entertained by tho English
people for Turkey surely It duty to struggle
long possible against change which forced US.
oil events, put and unexpected Interpretation
on words to which England pledged.
We have changed far 1orco Of cir
cumstancos have compelled US, but we
have not dissolved traditional alliance without
sorrow, and still cling to the hope that some
change In counsels may restore that alliance The
iusa OF tho Turks to accept tho Of
the Conference is mystery. Their infatuaton
tremendous Tho assertions of the Portc's rrespon-
sblc advisers that tho Russian army dsorganizcd
and diseased had much influence on It's determine
tiou.n
NO COERCION
In regard to Englands not having used threats OF
coercion at the Conference Lord Salisbury thought Il
important TO place upon record the fact that far
tho proceedings Of tho Conference went Power
had used such threats and nothing had happened
at the Conference to pledge Russia as matter OF
honor to take military action against tho Porto. Ho
encrgetcally CHALLENGED tho opposition to bring for
ward definite motion stating the policy which they
advised He showed that the only coercion England
could threaten would be tho destruction Of Stambou
by feet Turkey would probably disregard II. As
the question OF yielding not In the hands OF those
who most deeply Interested in the prosperity Of
the country, tho execution OF tho threat would
destroy tho only government which now con-
trolls 80. 900 Of people. Our policy is to
endeavor to OF lib
erty and safety for the subject populations. Ut
that do not despair. Mdhat Pacha
unquestionably the greatest opponent of tho Confer
" IL fair to until know otherwise that
his fall betoKens moro conciliatory spirit We hopc
that If tho substance Of the reforms DO adopted
Powc, will consider itself bound or justified in trying
10 solve the question by the sword. II onco tho
Powers assured that peace is hopeless there Ia
every to fear that the great energy which
induces them to strain every to will
lead thom in the future to say this question must DO
settled once Tor ALL That Is the terrible danger.
A CHALLENGE.
Tho Earl Of Bcaconsneld challenged tho opposition
to propose q distinct motion. He deprecated the
policy OF coercion. Tho policy OF Europe,
and not merely OF England to maintain
the integrity aud independence of tho Ottoman
Empire. That was tho principle which has always
boon acted upon by oil statesmen aording the best
security for tho peace OF Europe Nothing had hap
pcned since tho Treaty of Paris to show that this
principle was not Wise and just.
SHAH As ESGLAxDs ENEMY.
The Vienna despatch of tho Times says news has
been received that tho Russians actively working
in pcrsa to induce tho Shah to join them in the event
OF war; The nduccment held out Persia Is the pos
session OF disputed frontier territory. Tho Shah
does appear to DO altogether TO the plan.
The Turkish frontier is almost denuded of troops and
even with 10000 soldiers, whom the Shah
collect, something might be done. Tho chronic
differences between Turkey and Persia would furnish
ready excuse for declaration OF war; The foregoing
strengthens the impression that Russia the event of
war, will make her chief effort ON Turkeys Asiatic
frontier
THE sERvIAN ENVOY
Tho Scrvian pienipotentiarics, now at CONSTANT.
noplc had their first conference with Safvct Pacha
yesterday. Tho intcrvitss lasted three hours. The
conci,iatory impression continues Tho Porto does
disposed to Moss Its points relative
guarantees a sine qua the Turkish fotla
The Danube has returned to sutina after excursion
10 Rustchuk. 1t has just been reinforced by second
-clad corvette.
THE AUsTRo.HuyGARiAy BANK QUESTION.
Tho journals in Vienna report that agreement has
been reached on the bank question, and the Hun
garan Ministers have started for Pes,h.
RUssIA's STRENGTH.
The Vienna Political Correspondence in Its detailed
account Of tho strength OF the Russian army, says-
"ln all Russia has G0O,O0O men, two-hfths OF her
army, organized. or these about half are rcady on
the frontiers and only awaiting orders begin opera
lions"
REFORM WITH VENGEANCE
special despatch from Pcra says-"Twcnty more
Bulgarans. charged with completely in the May in.
surrcction have been sentenced each twenty years.
penal scrvtudc Chcvket Pacha, OF atrocities noto-
rety, has boon appointed TO command an army corps
on tho Danube"
NOW FOR AMERICAN BEEF.
Much uneasncss felt on account OF an outbreak OF
rnderpcst at Hull which cnnnot be traced to any con.
tact with infectious beasts or matter. Stringent
have been taken to isolate local outbreaks
ARRESTS TREASON SPAIN
A despatch from Barcelona says seven persons hnvo
been there 1t Is said they charged with
taxing part In Zorilist plot which was TO have been
carried into effect during the approaching soiourn OF
King Alfonso at Barcelona The trial OF the prisoners
has already begun
A RADICAL CHANGE.
N. Duvcrdicr. extreme radical, has been elected