The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-01-04
THE EASTERN WAR.
EXPRESSION OF BRITISH OPIN.
ION.
Peaceful Tome Of the London Press
-Russia's Position as 10 NeSo-
tiatiOns-Russia Troops
Concentrating on the
Plains of Ef-
zerOum.
Earl Carnarvon's Speech.

Earl Carnarvon's speech.
LONDON, January 3.-Though the
Earl of Carnarvon, Secretary OF State
for Ahe Colonial Departments, whose
concllistory speech, yesterday, TO the
depuLstion Of South African merchants
was telegrsphed last night in these dis.
patches, is one of the peace party in the
Cabinet his statements will be generally
accepted as determining in the sfiirms.
tive the important question hitherto ua.
solved, viz whether England will
consent TO the principle of separate
negotiations between Russia and Tur-
key. All the other signstories OF the
treaty OF Paris look 10 the advantage of
the opportunity afforded by Turkeys
circular note 10 announce their determi.
nation on this head. They admitted the
claim OF Russia 10 be- in and carry on
separate negotiations, but reserved their
rights Ms co.signstories OF that treaty and
for the protection of their own
interests 10 participate in the
final settlement. The following Ian
guage of Earl Carnsrvon's speech is OF
the same Interpretation: / nope that the
Russian government and people will re
member that many OF the questions sris-
ing at this moment are questions not for
beligerents alone. They involve Euro.
pesn Interests they are European ques
tions, and we, rs members OF the Euro
pean family, have not only the right 10 be
heard upon them, but il is very lmpor.
tant that we should have distinct voice
in the final decision OF them. ! do not
feel any difficulty in rcconciIing thes"
two views provided only there that there
is reasonable management AMI modera
tlon on each side.
Russia's Position.
LONDON, December "a special tr0m
Vienna points out that by admitting thSt
Russia may negotiate separately thr
powers recognize the privileged positions
she has so long claimed n the scltlemer,
OF the Eastern question, and to cancel
which WAS one ot the main objects, IL I.L
the chief one. of the treaty Of Paris BS
allowing Russia - take upon herself th'
OF certain things on Turkey
the powers, indeed, have already takcL
q great step IN this direction, but 50 loD-
as Europe upheld the principle that a.
negotiations could be carried or
between beligcrents themsolvy.,
this privileged position assumed
by Russia would cease the mo
ment negotiations began. II, on tn
contrary, the principle Of separate II.
gotiations WAS admitted, an exceptional
position is sanctioned. and it become
only question rs TO how far this cN
ceplioBsI position ia 20 extend. Thr
tirm ground Is abandoned, and in spite
Of all reservations, the Powers have
given up the right OF participation In
the settlement Of the question. The
dsincllnation shown by the British
government 10 encourage separate ne
gOt'atious Is Al indication that it WA
aware of the importance OF the princIpl"
At stake, still as the principle, which Is II
European one and could only schicyr
validity by joint will, or at least moft
Of the powers have been abandoned hy
sl except England, there remains but th 10
alternative for England 10 dispute sinel,
handed the claim OF Russia or follow the
lead of the other powers and mske rcscr-
yations on paper or secure guarantee.
We hear from 81. Petersburg that the
intercourse between Prince GoaChskon,
foreign secretary, and Lord Loflu
British ambassador, in this niAttsr hhs
been of the most friendly character an'
the telcgrapbic reply sent from 81. Peter
burg was drawn up jointly by them. A.
for all the reports thsL the Porte has
already come 70 the conclusion OF accept.
ing the armistice In principle. They
seem 20 be premature. 1t IL not Likely
that anything decisive will be done until
Russiss reply has been officially com.
muuicsted by England.
The TjD,>s, ia n leader, says: Once
moro in the midst Of difquietlng rumors
we have the satisfaction 10 report fe
assuring statement made by one ot th'
ministers, and 81 the present moment Il
ought 10 be regarded ss finally decidip Z
the position assumed BY this country
We may interpret his words NJ meanIn'
at least as much sslhey So, AMI as 80
mistskAble expression OF tb' WI,
sen, view OF the mInl-u-r, p-.I -"
then ID the upshor. "
Csirnonon's speechl ta, -
emphatlc-s pecul..s o"P""t;s -,
-stion Of neui-.f poicy, - "hlcn 'h'
49,. 80 - -, All responsible occAsior'
hn. i''n''ss s,,s.. and sgsln ssssnted. This de-
"H'D I'',.. declaration has been made not 81
10 soon, but i. ought 10 terminal"
.nnlly the alarm Anc excitement 10y
ghich the public BAve been recently dis.
tu,bed. For this il should be only nee.
essAry 70 add 8 single confederation 10
Earl CairnOysn's statement. Ii this !.
the deliberate judgment Of member o:
tho Cabinet, IL il concelvAbIy any leo
dec.ave7 An opinion can Do enter
"a ned by the nstIon ~ whole u there
b. any disposition Anywhere 70
enter upon this war. IL SOY
OF such KIND prevails, u e 20 DO found 10
the Conservative Tsther than 10 the Llt-
ersl rAnS. And Il Erl CsifhOSsn can
Conceive 3 reputation Of policy Of th'
Crimsn war by bis own party, u - 70 b.
supposed lbst the other bali OF The ma
lion would entertain IT, j. should b.
clearly undsrstood, md the most eArnss'
and energetic section Of tie community
IL prepared 10 act decIslysIy SIthog:
wsyeripg 10 support Of TIE principle
laid down by Earl CairnOTAn. Lot u b
ur.targosd Urcg iyr eli that the mot re'
,pgnqble Iesdqrs m bJ:h parties desa
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