The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-07-24


have sanctioned war in order to restore 1t to
Turkey, that Russia might take il again when
the next misunderstanding arises, or to pre-
vent the cessation of Batoum harbor,
which is barely capable of holding
six ships? The government thought
it advisable not to begrudge these
conquests to Russia, especially after obtain
ing the restoration of Bayazid and the dis
trict. But it seemed at some time necessary
to consider whether some effort was not pos
slble to improve the general condition of
Asiatic Turkey and prevent perDetually re-
curing wars, always terminating in shaking
the authority of the porte and diminishing
the means of proitably and advantageously
governing the country. He pointed out that
other European powers were naturally not so
interested as England in affairs connectedwith
our oriental empire. Therefore anything TO
effectually guard our interests in that quar-
ter must be framed by ourselves, though the
object of the Anglo-Turkish convention was
certainly to place England in position in
which she might be connected with force
necessary when any great transactions were
contemplated. even though she may not feel
it necessary to have recourse to that force.
But the object of the convention was
not merely or chiefly military, but
to produce peace and tranquility, so as to
open up to the wealth and enterprise of
Europe, what Is really another continent.
he had not heard 1T from any authority, that
the governments course caused any sus-
picion or enmity. He had particularly
considered the susceptibilitles of France. TO
whom England is bound by daily increas
ing friendship, and had avoided Syria and
Egypt because of the sentimental tra5I-
tionary interests of France. But we must
remember that England had enormous and
substantial interests in the east, and that if
she did not interfere in vindication of these
interests Asia Minor must become victim
of anarchy, and ultimately pass to Russia,
who would not be blamable In profting by
such "a state OF affairs The government did
not want TO enter into any unnecessary re-
sponsibility, and shrunk, above all, from the
responsibility of handing over to its success
sors a diminished empire. Let Russia
keep what she has obtained. Eug-
land now said thus far and no
further. Asia is large enough for both Russia
and England. There is no reason for con-
slant war and no fears of war between them.
Lord Beaconsfield said he could not at
present communicate the details of the pro-
posed reforms in Asia Minor, as be was sct-
ing with Turkey, which Is an independent
power, and whose consent was required to
all the measures The governments opera
tons were in the interest of peace and CIV
ilization. 1t did not mainly rely on fleets
aud armies, however great, but on the con
sclOusneSS OF eastern nations that our empire
is one of liberty and justice.
Earl Granville said he would have pre-
ferred that the danger arising from Turkish
misgovern ment had been provided against
by European concert. He complained that
the interests of the Greeks had been disre
garded. He did not think that Cyprus
would add to the power of defending the
Suez canal. 1t would entail cost and re-
sponsibilities not worth the gain.
Lord Derby panQrallV annrOVpd of what
had been done in Europe, but he questioned
the value of Cyprus, and declared he quilted
the cabinet because of his dissent from the
decision to seize naval station in the Med
iterranean, consisting of Cyprus and point
on the main land, by a secret expedition
from India, without the consent of the sui
tan.
Lord Salisbury pointed out that Derby
had not given due weight to the part which
Austria played in the new arrangement. If
Turkey now goes TO p eces Russia would not
rule the Bosphorus. He denied Lord
Derbys statement regarding a secret expedi-
ton. He said India would not have re-
manned loyal if the Russians had been
allowed to rule on Tigris and Euphrates.
Lord Derby emphatlcally maintained the
truth of his statement relative TO the secret
expedition, saying he had notes made at the
time. Lord Salisbury said he believed Lord
Derby's memory was bad.
A GENERAL ELECTION PROBABLE.
LONDON, July 1S.-A correspondent of the
Manchester Guardian says the government
has decided upon general election, and it
will depend upon circumstances when the
election takes place. The impression is if
the explanations of BeacOnsfeld are
well received and the opposition or a section
thereof challenge his policy that will be
made justification for going to the country
and renewing a conservative lease of Office.
Many members of the cabinet are opposed
to general election, but the premierstrong-
ly favors it.
A BANQUET TO BEACoNsFIELD.
At a meeting of the members OF the COM
mon council of London today it was re-
solved to bring forward a motion at a gen.
eral meeting of the council that Lords
Beaconsfield and Salisbury be invited to a
banquet, and be presented with the freedom
of the CITY