The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-01-18

The following is translation Of the
Turkish circular 10 the Powers;

The following is translation Of the
Turkish circular 10 the Powers:
CoNsrANTINoPLE, Dec. ~, ISL Every
one knows the origin Of the unhapp, events
which have befalien recently In the Empire.
The Imperial Government feels the con-
seriousness Of not having In any way pro-
voked the war which we are carrying on
against Russia, and Of having, on the con-
trary, done every thing 20 avoid u. AZ the
summons Of their Sovereign, the inhabitants
81 the Empire have fockcd together 20 full
ill simply and hcroically great duty--that
Of defending their menaced soil. but on
their own side they have not threatened, and
they threaten no one.
Ii Il difficult TO discover the motives which
Russia can have had 10 justify her agrees
sion. Is II that she wished TO see founded
and developed, for the benefit OF certain
populations who form the object Of her So
licitudc, institutions and reforms tilted 10
ameliorate their lot, The Sublime Porte
anticipated such a desire by deciding TO re-
organize its system, and 10 establish In the
country useful and practical reforms, de-
signed 10 satisfy the wishes Of all IT. SUBJ
jects, without distinction of race or religion.
This work OF Reorganization. governmental
and administrative, has for III base the Con-
stitution granted by his Imperial Majesty
the sultan.
The country has received with satisfaction
and gratitude this charter, the application
Of which, free from all hndrances, j. des-
tined TO produce all those effects which
would have been In vain expected from In
complete measures and reformation want
ing In sanction. A partial reform, which,
only applied 10 certain provinces TO the cx-
clusion OF the rest Of the Empire, would
present grave Inconvenience: for instance,
as regards matters Of administration, exccp-
tional favors accorded to separate provinces
could not but inevitably have for their con-
sequence 10 set in opposition one against an
other the inhabitants OF different races who
live under the sccpter OF his Imperial Majcs-
" the Sultan, and would constitute, in fact,
premium offered TO rebellion.
III any doubt could still survive as 70 the
religious fultillment OF the New Constitution
and Of the reforms that we have promised in
the Conference OF Constantinople, this doubt
should disappear In the presence Of the for
NAL and solemn declaration Of the sincerity
Of our resolutions. We proffer in this regard
guarantee OF which we invite Europe
to take act. The true and only cause Of him
drance which might slacken on r efforts in
this path would be found In the continua-
ton OF state OF war. Such situation IL
not only disastrous with reference 10 re-
forms, but equally calamitous in regard 10
the general prosperity Of the country. II
kills agriculture and industry by keeping
under arms the flower Of the laboring class
es: IL imposes heavy charges upon the pub
way Of every amelioration OF the economic
cal and financial condition Of the Empire, 10
the great prejudice Of the general prospcri-
~ OF the country and the special interests OF
the creditors OF the State.
1t results, then, from what has gone be-
fore-the questions OF reform being outside
the matter-that reason must still be
sought for the continuation Of the war. The
desire Of conquest has been loudly and pub
licly repudiated from the commencement Of
hostilities by his Majesty, the Emperor
Alexander. The military honor Of
the great Empire which he governs
remains intact, notwithstanding the
various fortunes OF the campaign, and the
armies which confront each other have
equally covered themselves with glory on
the fields Of battle. With what object should
they, then, proong desolation and ruin for
their respective countries. We on our part
think that the moment has come when both
belligerents might accept peace without for
felt 10 their dignity, and when Europe might
usefully interpose its good Offices. Al for
the Imperial Government, IL IL ready 10 ask
this; not that the country has reached the
end cf it, resources. There are no sacri-
fees which theentire Ottoman nation Il not
willing to face To maintain the independ-
ence and integrity OF the Fatherland. But
the duty Of the Imperial Government j. 10
avert, II possible, any further eifusion Of
blood. IL u, therefore, i'm the name 81 hui
manity that we make this appeal TO the SEN
timcnts Of Justice in the Great Powers, and
that we hope they will be inclined 10 receive
our advance fayoraby.