The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1878-10-30
The Treaty of Berlin.


1t is now painfully apparant from the
peculiar position assumed by Russia, with
regard to the settlement of the Eastern ques-
ton by the Treaty of Berlin, that Russia does
not intend to be bound by the conditions of
the treaty. The present attitude of Russia is
one of threatening character to all the great
powers, but especially to Great Britain, and
the strong probabilities are, that war of
formidable proportions will be waged to settle
the complications growing out of Russia's
assumptions are more than possible. Her
refusal to evaclate Turkish territory in ac-
cordance with the terms of the Berlin Treaty,
committing outrages upon Russians and Rus
sian interests, is but pretext for hostilities
on the part of Russia for ulterior purposes.
When we take into account the troubles now
existing in India, fomented as is alleged by
England, by Russian intrigues, it is mani
fest that Russia is dissatisfied with the Ber-
lin Treaty, and sooner than submit to its
terms she is willing to risk another war, even
if that war should involve all of Europe. The
following editorial article which we find in
the New Zealand Herald of the 14th inst.
fully explains the state of the questions in
volved in the refusal of Russia to comply
with the Berlin Treaty. 1t will not be mat
ter of surprise therefore, if our Eastern news
by the next steamer from San Francisco brings
the unwelcome intelligence that a war in
Europe is already inaugurated. The Herald
says:
Apparently, Russia has determined not to regard
the Treaty of Berlin. After getting possession of
Batoum, and of Varna and ShumlA, she has sudden
ly refused 20 perform her obligations under the
Treaty, and to evacuate Turkish territory. The
Treaty Of San Stefano provided for prolonged
patton Of Bulgaria by the Russians, and that the
whole country north and south Of the Balkans should
be formed into one State to be governed by prince
virtually chosen by Russia. The Treaty Of Berlin
modified this greatly, and provided that Eastern
Roumea should still be Turkish, and that Gov
ernor-Genera should be appointed by the Porte, with
the assent Of the Powers. The organization of Roa
melia was be settled with the Porte BY European
Commission. The Russian army Of occupation was
not TO exceed 50 900 men, and even these were not
to occupy for more than nine months from the date
of the Treaty. The Russians, however, now refuse
to evacuate Turkish territory. and have re-occuped
Teheckmedji, the lines dominating ConstantinOple.
The plea in excuse is that outrages have been per-
petratsd by the Turks but that will be admitted
as Sufficient by Europe. In a country like Turkey,
where race animosties strong, and the admins
trAton weak, it Is always easy to get up plea Of
outrsges," and If the Russian troops not TO
leave till al outrages impossible then they may
make up their minds to remain there permanently.
The plain duty of Russia carry out the Treaty
Of Berlin to the letter. European commission
would have administered Rounelia, and for Turkey
proper, Russia ought to have left it alone. Besides,
If Russia will not fulfill the Treaty her part, she
ought restore Batoum and the Turkish fortresses
London telegram informs US that surprise is felt
at the action Of the Russian Government, and that
England has demanded explanation. We should
think, too, that the other nAtioos Of Europe, who
have recently signed the Treaty of Berlin, would
join il calling Russia to account VIII new Con-
gress be needfnl, will the Eastern Question, after
all, have to be settled BY Ear7