The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-10
The British Protectorate.

Dccn IuuOfS ailOaJ inbJ inc piON'iuiil chdI-
aoter vi the English statesman for sudden
and startling dcnouemcnts was to be justi-
fiet and that he had prepared something
which should satisfy the widest cxpccta-
tiuns; and il IL not impossible that the willy
German Chancellor may have had an ink
ling Of Lord BEAcONsF1ELp's intentions.
IL woud be interesting To know whether
this noblcman's love " theatrical effect In
duced him TO maintain secret the divulg-
ing Of which coniidcn'ally beforehand in
certain quarters might insure him support
in the Congress chamber; or whether, with
characteristic audaoity, no exploded his
shell In the midst of his colleagues for the
Intense amusement which IL would afford
him to watch its effect. That the represent
ativcs OF Turkey have been cognizant OF the
arrangement ever since it was concluded in
the early part OF last month Is evident from
the attitude which they have observed
throughout the Congress- and which would
have been mcxplicaLlo ON any other hy-
pothcsis.
II would now soom that before eonsenting
10 tako part in the Congress at all, Lord
BEACoNsFlELD concluded this secret treaty
by which England undertook tho protecto-
rate over Asiatc Turkey, and the occupa-
lion of the Island OF Cyprus; and the firm
and unyicldng attitude he has maintained
throughout was no doubt owing to the fact
That no possessed In this secret more than
an equivalent for any consequences which
might have result ed from rupture of nego-
Nations. Tho hearty alliance and cOOpera-
ton OF Turkey were thus practically secured
week before the meeting of the Congress.
and the warikc enthusiasm OF the English
nation was certain TO be stimulated by con-
ditions 50 favorable to an attack upon Rus
STA. Lord BEACoNsFIELD has thus been able
10 mold commanding position throughout;
and after gaining successfully all the points
which English interests seemed TO demand.
he unveils to the eyes u startled Europe the
Asiatic mystery upon which he had all
along relied for success.
1t is difficult to anticipate the exact effect
which this revelation will produce upon the
various powers interested. The entente
cordule which has apparently existed be-
tween England and Austria ever since the
premature publication of the Anglo Russian
memorandum revealed to Austria the neces-
sity of cooperating with England, will GER
tainly not be disturbed by an arrangement
which cannot interfere with the interests of
tho austrian tilplits III huulllou 10 lnc
occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. that
power has most Unexpectedly gained the
port Of Antivari, which it was generally
supposed would be accorded to Montenegro
Had it thus been disposed Of, Russia would
practically have possessed a port in the
Adriatic, within few miles of Cattaro.
fact which would have constituted a serious
menace To the naval supremacy of Austria
The close alliance which has subsisted be-
tween Russia and Montenegro for n century,
with the complete dependence OF Prince
NICHOLAS upon the Car for moral and
pecunlary support, makes Montenegro al
most Russian province; and hence the
jealousy with which its frontiers have been
restricted.
1t is remarkable how little the States
which carried out succcssiullya war against
turkey have gained territorially. and how
advantageous it has proved to some of
the spectators. Scrvia aud Montenegro.
after campaigns which completely ex-
hausted the resources OF those petty prin-
cipalities, have each acquired most in
Significant increase of territory; and II
may safely be asserted that neither State
would have incurred the sacrifices they have
had they supposed they We're to be so sen-
DERBY rewarded. Roumana gets her indie
pendence and exchanges a slip Of Bcssara-
bla for the Dobrudja, while her connec-
lion with Bulgaria is probably only pre-
urinary to permanent extension Of from
tier in that direction; but, 50 far, the
Boumanians are profoundly dissatisfied
with the meagro results Of the war. Austria,
on the other hand. without having fired
, shot gains territory, while Germany
also professedly dlsinterested spectator.
creates Roumanian kingdom under Ger
man Prince, who will doubtless ere long
assume the title of King.
German interests are, we may presume
Buhlcently satisfied to mako Prince BIS
EARcK indifferent To the extension Of Eng
llsh protection over Aslatic Turkey, where
Germany has nothing at stake. But Italy,
with its large Levantine Italian population.
may regard the manGuvre with more jeal-
ousy. There are more Italians In Egypt and
the Mediterranean provinces OF Turkey than
members Of any other European nationality;
and there can be little doubt that they will |
resent the administrative Interference Of |
England in cities where their wealth and
numbers have invested them with consider |
able influence and Importance. But though |
Italy may be disappointed at the extension Of |
British influence in the Levant and Of Aus
lrian territory ON the Adriatc, while she |
has gained absolutely nothing, it is difficult !
t. see what course she can take beyond in |
hulglng in vague remonstrance. Meanwhile |
France is in position 10 feel this diplo- |
matte stroke even more acutely. She has !
nj one time or other occupied both Syria and
Egypt with her armies and officials and by |
The traditions OF both the First and Second !
Empires She has been taught to cunsiderthat |
she has vested right in the eastern shores |
Of the Mediterranean. English policy of |
late years has been so tame ana submissive |
that France had almost ceased to suspect |
Ii ; but we may be sure that the old cry Of
periidy will be raised as she sees the canal |
built with French capital, aud the Lebanon,
Tor many years occupied by French troops. |
pass practically under British control. Still. |
whatever Frenchmcn may think or say, it |
Is morally certain that in their present sit |
uation they will do nothing
The only power which NAV bo forcnd Lv |