New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-11

with an Interior purpose based on refusal which
there is reason to expect-what must be said OF it
thenf
do not affirm this. suggest IL as a piece Of
decentralization only too consistent with the policy
followed by Lord Beaconsfcld from the beginning
of the negotiations, which came to foreseen sid
planned failure at the Constantinople Conference
Nor would that alone justify surmise 80 injurious
to British honor. The human mind il left TO itself.
would prefer to accept the last declaration as sign
of repentance. But there is some evidence TO
tho contrary which cannot be neglected. The
sentence | have quoted above from Lord
Beaconsfelds organ might not mean much
taken by itself. but it, is accompanied by
a curious piece of testimony in the shape OF a DIS
patch purporting to come from Vienna. Now, IL has
been said before this that the Vienna dispatches, or
some of them, appearing in The Daily Telegraph have
their real source in region not quite so remote from
Downng-st., and that what is thus given to the
reader is what Lord BeacOnsfeld wishes the Eng
hsh public TO consider rs facts. BE that as il may,
the Vienna dispatch of this morning is commended
to general attention in terms of great solemnity.
1t is written as if without knowledge Of
tho declaration to which it is annexed. 1t
announces as probable what the Government has
just announced q fact-Only in different and more
guarded terms-that the English Foreign Office
would tender its services to Russia mediator: and
adds: If undertook the ungrateful duty of pro-
phecy, / should be inclined to believe that these
services will not be accepted by Russia. and that
Prince Gortschakof will declare his objection to treat
for peace in any other fashion than by direct COM
munication with the Porte" Aud, we told edi-
toray, that the offer is in any to be profit
able for it Will either lead TO peace, it viii dis
close the intentions of Russia, which are presumed
to be thirst for blood and greed for territory too
strong for reasonable arrangements"
What does this mean il IL does not mean that
England is to make proposal of a medlatOry nature
which her proved hostility TO Russia units her to
make, which she knows in advance will he declined,
and which may be made a basis or excuse for more
open cspousa Of the Turkish cause hereaftcri Ii is
doing no wrong TO Lord BeacOnsield TO suppose him
capable OF this. Ii would be doing much wrong to
some OF his colleagues, or to the English people, to
suppose that they would be parties TO the scheme
when the course Of events had revealed its nature
repeat that this is but surmise, and that the evil
dence confirming IT, so far as it is confirmed is evil
dencc to be received with eXereme caution.
While these negotiations have been going on. the
efforts to depict tine country as eager for war have
not ceased The anti-Russia open-ar meeting in
Trafalgar Square has been ndustriously advertised
for some days by startling placards and by not less
startling letters which have appeared in the Sui
tan's London organ-the journal above referred TO
as Lord BeaconsiieFs organ. which comes
to much the same thing. Under the title
" The Feeling of tine Country" this journal
has published some scores Of communications, full
of supcrlatye, borrowed from its leading columns
and of that raging folly TO which certain sections OF
the British public-tOo numerous for strait-waIst-
coat trcatment-ilOm time 10 time fall yctimss,
specimen or two must suffice. II. i. experiences
feelings of shame and indignation that there
should be those among rs bearing the proud name
OF Engslmen who could stooD to humble them
selves before the Gar and his satellltes-afraid TO
defend the cause of truth and JUSTICE lie calls
uuon Engiishmen to strengthen the hands Of our
Ministers in bidding this cruel war cease" This
cruel war" is phrase Won heard often from the same
lips in the DAYS Of the Rebellion. II Is now brought
out for use by the same sort Of people. and IN
defence Of worse cause. "Lct England insist
writes J. F.. that these torrensof blood must cease
10 flow Would Lori Derby think il right 10
oIIov burglar 10 ask for compensation for enter
ing his house and numbering hi family = \ coun-
try parson-can il be \. X. H. Il. himself docs not
believe the English arr yet all cowarl and does
believe that if the Government viii only adopt q
decided and outspokcn policy. AMI prevent ~ they
may dc. the further Prosecution OF tins iniquitOus
few simpetOns. 4 Liverpool rhetorician wishes 20
be trusted when he SAYS that the torch has only 10
be applied to cause q baze that will light up tho
country from|hc Lands End 20 John q Greats. 4
" Traveller has no doubt that there Is universal
srnouldering feeling of Indignation which requires
but litfe to fan it into n. blaze. NiXing his
metaphors little most Of these letter-wrters do
that il is form of expressing overpowcring emo
tom he declares that II needs but tho stirring words
Of patriotism addressed by few earnest leaders tOhe
masses 10 crcataa Storm that would make tlc world
stand aghast. Why ENGLAND should wish the world
to stand aghast, or how British interests would be
promoted if It did. our traveller ouits 10 explain,
Bat the object might lee achieved If advice should
be taken Of the coon, who proposes. in all seriOus-
ness that Indian armies should be sent TO the relief
of the Sultan.
Against ali this windy bluster il is more than
10 quote a sentence from man who
knows better than most men the feelings Of his
countrvmen In his brief, firm way. Mr.. Bright
saws: " do not think shall have war for tho
country is for peace. and the Government has no
ally The Administration may not be "A wlse one,
!, harI Ia A. IN anpeSV a..