The New York herald., 1878-07-09
9ELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From ALL Parts Of the.
World.
WILL THE CONGRESS FAIL !?
England Pooling Poor Turkey in a
Private Bargain.
ASIA MINOR AND CYPRUS.
A Greedy Friend Worse Than an
Open Enemy.
BAT0UM A DANGEROUS POINT.
The Shoe-wae-cae-mettes Visit Paris
Pnor to Their Return.
ASIA MINOR AND CYPRUS.
BAT0UM A DANGEROUS POINT.
The Shoe-wae-cae-mettes Visit Paris
Pnor to Their Return.
[Bx CABLE TO TIE HEnALD.]

LONDON, July 9, 1873.
The official correspondence in relation to
the occupation Of the island of Cyprus has
been made public. Lord Salisbury, writing
10 Minister Layard on May 80, explains the
necessity of an arrangement to counteract
The influence in the direction of disinte-
grafton which the mere possession by
Russia of Batoum and the fortresses north
of the Araxes would exercise upon the
populations of Asiatic Turkey, even if it
should be certain that those places would
not become the base from which emissaries
of intrigue could issue to be followed in
due course by invading armies.
RUSSIA WILL NOT YIELD
The despatch states that private negotia-
lions have shown that Russia is not inclined
to modify those portions of the Treaty Of
San Stefano which relate to Asia. Lord
Salisbury lays stress upon its being an in
dispensable part Of any agreement that
England shall receive the right to insist on
satisfactory arrangements for the good gov
ernment OF the people of Asiatic Turkey.
WHAT IS AGREED UPON
The following are the features of the Con-
vention between Great Britain and Tur-
.key:--
ENGLAND's OBLIGATIONS
1t is stipulated that II Batoum Kars and Ar.
dahan are retained by Russia and II an attempt is
made at any future time to annex portion OF the
6ultan's territory in Asia not ceded by defni-
tive treaty OF peace Great Britain engages to join
the Sultan in defending mis- terrItory.by force Of
arms
ENGLISH GOVERNORS, PROBABLY.
The Sultan, in return, promises to introduce the
necessary reforms to be agreed upon later
RECEVED-OEE CYPRUS.
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 and administered by Great
Britain, who agrees to pay to the Porte the pres
ent excess OF the islands revenue over its ex.
penditure.
HOW LIKE CHATHAM STREET.
Finally, Great Britain engages to evacuate the
Island and terminate the Convention If Russia re.
stores Batoum, Kars and Ardahan to Turkey.
The Convention Is to be ratified within month.
THE ENGLISH IN CYPRUS.
Right Hon. r. Assheton Cross, Secretary
of State for the Home Department, made
the following statement in the House of
Commons yesterday afternoon in reply to an
inquiry of Lord Hartington:- sIn view of
the retention of Batoum by Russia con-
ditional convention was concluded on the
9TH of June last with the Porte, England
agreeing to defend Turkey against aggres-
sion, and the Porte ceding Cyprus, which
will be Immediately occupied by England.
Sir Garnet Wolseley will be appointed TO
administer the affairs of the island"
The Post states, in official form this
morning, that Sir Garnet Wellesley will
start for Cyprus in few days and will take
with him the Indian contingent.
ALREADY xHERE.
The 11nes in its leading editorial article
this morning, remarks that the British troops
are now doubtless on their way to Cyprus,
md the occupation of the island is at this
moment being carried into effect.
WHAT WAS DONE YESTERDAY.
Itappears that the Congress occupied yesterday
with minor questions. IL indorsed the ces-
sion OF tho province OF Kotour to Persia.
and decided that the Powers should periodically
receive reports on the condition OF the Armenians
IL settled the servian boundary question, aiiottng
Prot to Servia, and referred the de tails of the
Roumelian boundary question to q commission to
act on the spot
RUSSIA WANTS TO THINK
A Times Berlin despatch reports that 1t is said
The Russians requested the postpouement of the
satoum question till Tuesday, not because-a SETTLE
nent was doubtful. but to give time Tor renec.
lion on and. confirmation OF the reports Of
she AngloTu treaty. Lord Beaconsneld
made mention OF the treaty at To.
days session OF the Congress, and probably will
not do so for II he did he would thereby admit the
right OF the Congress to discuss the treaty, right
which England cannot admit, as the treaty does
not modify the Treaty OF PARIS. 1t Is probable
that Russla Will assent 10 this view.
,wHAr ~ STILL TRuRy
Berlin advices state that the question OF Batoum
WINS at one time the cause Of grave apprehcnsions
Its settlement Is the result OF an application to the
Gear for new Instructions, Lord Beaconsneld hav-
ing declared that unless the CONNIE rcial haracter
ol Batoum were strictly guaranteed England would
deem herself entitled to send ron.clads through the
Straits whenever she pleased Various correspond
ents ut Berlin agree that the settlement now
reached implies that tho fortncations shall DO
pletey jIsmanted ana no men oi-war stationed In
the harbor
TriE sor To TURKEY
The Posts Berlin CORES spondcnt says:--"As com
pensaton for the loss OF Batoum the Congress has