The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-01-05
RUSSIA'S REPLY TO ENGLAND.
British Interests TO he Kespccted-Eari Car.
nsrvoa's Speech Criticised.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan 4.-The semi i-oflicial
Russian agency says: The reply to the British
inquiry on behalf Of the Porte stated that the
decisions and acts Of the Imperial policy are
still guided by the two paramount considera-
uons OF putting an end TO the constantly recur-
ring disturbances. and avoiding complications
by respecting the interests of third parties
Assurances satisfactory to the British Govern
ment and people were given concerning Eng
ish interests Immediately they were made
known. These interests are no moro mnnnced
now than then. for although Russia then re-
Iniiiitary necessities to obtain peace under the
walls OF Constantinople. II depends upon Eng
anu 10 avert thls contingency 10y divcsting the
forte OF any Illusion respecting English sup
port. IT is evident. IL the Porte has ground TO
hope that the entry Of tho Russians into Con-
sstantin9plle would cause England to intervene.
i would do everything to bring about that con
'n1KencY 1 ny re1iugsing any conditions OF peace"
could not. In the interests OF peace itself do
otherwise than refuse all intervention and make
IL clearly understood that peace must be dis;
points, out that any injury. by Russia to the
sues Canal Is quito out OF tho question, and II
occupation OF Constantinople would be- equally
out OF the question. II there are any other
points upon which British interests might be
affected they must he OF minor importance and
frank and loyal explanation between the Rus
sian and Engish governments would lead to an
understanding ON the subject without interrupt
LoNDoN. Jan. 4;-The Daily Telegraph. Pal
Mai Gazette. aud other anti Russian news
papers take the same view Of the Earl OF Car
narvons speech on Wednesday last as did tho
SStdnind this morning; The Standard said that
England cannot with due regard To English in
tcrests accept the position that Russia and Tur-
Key can settle terms Of peace subject only TO
Europe,s ratification. II this claim was allowed
England would be debarred, except under seri.
9us disadvantages. of interfering in defence OF
her legltimate interests. The Earl Of Carnar.
xons speech. IL now seems. was delivered
Wednesday, before mot. as at n-ss, sunnos.ed "h
after the Cabinet Council which lad H. con-.
slider the Russian aDs',,sr to England's mole raj
Inc Mpgncneste' pte' Guardiqn's London despstch
says 4ho Supporters 81 Lord Beaconsields
policy contend that the Earl of Carnarvon's
speech was intended not 10 expound but to In
huence the Cabinets views. There Is some
justification for this Judgment. II is no secret
that the Earfof Derby's November speech was n
surprise to the Premier, and also source OF
Intense annoyance. hut il is likewise well known
that the Prcmier has been giving instructions
10 Mr.; Layard. Ambassador at Constantinopie.
oyer the head Of the Foreign Secretary. ii tho
Earl OF Derby attempted TO force the hand Of
one section OF the Cabinet in November, il Is
equally probable that the Earl Of Carnarvon
may be resortlnR to a similar expedient now
that the dangers OF the situation have become
more definite"