Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-07-09
EngIand's Last Diplomatic Move.


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EngIand's Last Diplomatic Move.
The report given in yesterdays STAR that
England and Turkey had concluded a defen-
sive treaty is officially confirmed. By this
treaty England Is 10 have possession of the
isle of Cyprus, and in turn guarantees the
Integrity OF ASiatiC Turkey II is announced
that this treaty does not come within the scope
of the deliberations of the Berlin Congress,
but for al that, It's PRONUNCIATION is likely TO
make cOmmOtiOn in that body. The idea
That England would assume some protectO-
rate oi character to guard her route to India
mas been atiOat for some time, though the Sug-
SeSticn that Cyprus would be selected as the
point Of occupation has not been made before
Cyprus is the most eastern island Of the MeIi
ferrancaE, and is about 81 miles from the coast
OF Asia Minor. 1t has an area of 36-S SQUARE
miles, win population of about 2l0u1, of
whom tWO-thirdS are Greeks, and the rest
Mo>lem>, MarOniteS ATmenians, Roman Cath
OlicS and Jews. The products are cotton. wine,
tobacco, six and fruits. all Of superior quality.
NOtwi hstanding the expressions and wretched
govern ment under which the people have suf-
Tered, tie richness Of the island has caused it
10 maintain good degree Of prosperity, and
under English rule j. will doubtless advance
largely.
Elsewhere will be found 4 reply to an alta k
IN city paper upon Hon. Eppa Huutpn, of
virginia This communication comes from
Some of the leading members OF the citizens
organization formed to secure from Congress
the fifty per cent equity for the District of
Columbia and the views therein expressed
will be endorsed by the District people gen
orally. The citizens of the District recognize
The fact that great debt of gratitude is due
TO Mr.. HuntCn for his important services as a
leading member of the DiStric. committee in
securing the passage of that great measure of
relIe', the District Government. bill. His own
constituents, too, doubtless appreciate the
fact that his labOTS in behalf of the District
people were for their direct benefit in the
same proportion. There Is an entire identity
OF interests between the people of Washington
and the people OF Mr.. HUntOn's Congressional
District. Everything that tends to make
washington great and prosperous city tends
TO increase the value of the lands and of the
products of his constituency. Ga the other
hand, no greater blow could be dealt To the
interests OF his constituency than the removal
oil the National Capitol TO the West, as was
urged some years ago, when Washington was
Such dlscredit to the nation in its SQuaIor
and discomfort. Now, thanks 10 the efforts of
congressman Of the Intelligence and public
spirit Of N. HuntOn. Washington has been so
beautifed and improved that the cIamor for
The removal Of the Capitol has been sIanced
forever. But. aside from the property inter
eStS at stake, certainly there is no true Viz
gilman who will not endorse with pride the
successful efforts of Virginia Congressman T,
make the city founded by her immOr al son
worthy of his great name
EnEiandS secret treaty with Turkey is il
appears, the predicted surprise which Lord
beacOhSheld lad in store for the Berlin Con-
greSs, and Russia is again checkmated. The
features of the convention between the two
contracting powers are. in brief that if Ba
lOum Mars and Ardahan are retained by Rms
Sla- and II an attempt Is made at apy future
Time TO annex portion of the Sultan's terri
tory In Egypt not coded by definitive treaty of
peace, Great Britain engages to Join the Sui
tan Ill defending his terri DRY by force of arms
he Sultan, in return, promises to Introduce
The Necessary reforms to be agreed on later.
In order to enable Great Britain to make the
necessary provision for executing her engage
ment, the Sultan consents To assign the island
OF Cyprus, to be occupied nd ad miniStered nv
Great Britain, who agrees to pay to the Porte
the present excess 1.-THE islands revenue over
us expenditure Finally, Great Britain en-
cages 10 eyacuate the island and terminate
The convention if Russia restores Batoum.
Mars, aud Abraham 10 Turkey The conyen-
ton Is to be ratified wi h i'm a month Now we
Know why the Indian troops were sent to NJ lIta
AS the hrSt step in this prOectOrate England
IS 10 occupy Cyprus Immediately. And it is
10 cyprus that the Indian troops now at Malta
are 10 De transported. The details OF the pro-
lectorate are simple. ASiatic Turkey is diyi-
TT
each IS TO be appointed by the Titan. with the
approval of the q Ieen. Perfect religions toll
Grafton Is 10 be secured. and the contentment
OF the people is 10 be promoted BY method de- |
signed 10 make the burden OF taxation lightly !
lett certain special provisions are inserted |
III the treaty concerning Jerusalem and the
holy places. The Greek aud Latin churches
there are To be ScrupulOusly preserved but i'm |
of great value are to be secured tn |
the Hebrew inhabitants of The holy city and lis |
adjoining precincts.
This Is new and important phase of the I
Eastern question. Cyprus is the eaSternm st |
turkish Island In the Mediterranean. near the
TuI oil lNkanderOOn. 1t Is another Gibraltar.
and Englands key to the East. One entnusi- !
aStic English correspondent says: The posi- !
ton of Cyprus will give England absolute con !
IrOl over the EuPhrdteS valley. \ line of rail !
way having this object in view is to be con !
'trueted- No further Russian eucrOachmeut !
In this direction VIII lie possible So far a. /
Asia Is concerned. England aad Turkey will /
practical form one power"
The patent pavement boiling nuisance has |
been started again along the line of the old .
ednai and the Smithsonian grounds. and the !
OdOr to-day j. waited over the IN pSt
populous part Of The city, 4 iding TO the dis /
comforts and the health covering effects of |,
Inc great heat. VIII not the new District Com |
miSSioEeTs show their regard 70. the public
health and comfort by compelling tine removal
Of this outrageous nuisance beyond the city
limits:
The Texas people are very much in the
mood To settle their difficulties with their
gTeaSer neighbOrs in peremptOry fashion, but
some OF the southern papers seem 10 think it
may be as We'll TO cOun, the cost before enter
ing upon war with Mexico. The New o.
leans Times, for instance has the following
rIuOn the Su bipcf.