The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-03-20
THE EUROPEAN CRISIS.
The Position of the Powers Regarding
Affairs In the East.
The Probable Terms Of settlement
The Treaty 40 be Made at Baden Ba-
observation-disclosures to be N Free
Cify-Bisnarck's Policy.
Foreign Correspondence of ne sent,nell

Foreign Correspondence Of ne senunelJ
BERLIN, Feb. 19.-The cri' ds in Europe de-
ponds at present upon the. crooked an inex-
haustible ways of our diplomats and strate-
glsts. Unilke any Cher country and even
more important Ghan at any other period,
are the dlscu.6ions regarding the orient.
win the Deau fact staring everybody IN the
race anu ths mere energetic attitude of
tsrssia ID her progress, it is conclusive that
the gradual cnUnination OF her policy not
only startled England, but also aroused the
suspicion OF tae remaining lions. and at last
prompted Bismarck from his residence at
VaTzin 70 throw off his coat of indifference
and eater the arena of debaters. Ii IS per
feet s clear that the policy Of Russia is not a
ne'S enc, and her premeditated course is so
fi'Aeiy carried out that Andrassy, The ever
ISrocressive and fearless, is perfectly out
~itted and ready to withhold his warlike
counsel, whilst Lord Derby meekly follows
his movements, and consoles Dizzy with
the probabilities of an alliance which will
serve to protect their Indian inheritance,
and likewise guarantee their iuvestm ents in
the Suez canal bonds. There are perhaps
some Of your readers slightly disappointed at
the fall of Turkey, but at the approaching
treaty, which to all appearances will be held
at Baden Baben, il is likely that RussIa's de
mands Will fall short of our expectations,
and be modified from her intended bill OF
fare IL is further reasonable to look for
considerable change in the geographical
plan of the Sclavic provinces. ROumania
will not concede Bessarabia to Russia, and
Seryia would prefer not to change her Dan
ubian possessions, nor will she be satisfied
with small deal
THE FATS OF CoNsTANTIYOPLE.
On the other hand speculation is rife as to
the ultimate fate of Constantinople. From
all reports and diplomatic phrOphesies she is
likely to be free city, which in itself is no
bad faith, and would secure for her fresh
start and new lie, particularly q prosperous
future as key to Aslatic commerce. How
ever as yet Mahomet' standard floats over her
mortgaged palaces, and for time, ut least,
the sultan is likely to remain her lord and
mayor. But will not fatigue your intelli-
gent readers with these diplomatic specula-
tiOns which by the time of their arrival
may have changed through the ever coming
events, and of which you will have been
informed through the agency of the tele-
graph; Notwithstanding, IL may be OF interest
10 know the important part Germany is sure
to act IL this great controversy. Though
ever neutral, only protecting her interests
and Christian principles, she is now COM
PEELED to show her cOlors, and for this reason
Bismarck left Fsrzip on the 1Gthinst., and is
10 speak upon the subject in tO-day's session.
The approaching events of these days to-
gether with 9Sussia's request act as
mediator, have compelled him to come to
the capital. He will speak no doubt, and
Europe Will listen. His utterances are
usually conclusive, and whatever Re will
say has been prepared and carefully weighed
at his favOPite resort, Narzin. The iron
prince seldom speaks at random, and like
PSlmeIs5on comes seldom unprepared. AT
ST. Petersburg, according to the GOlOs, the
public awaits with anxiety the result of his
opinion.
GEgMANT's INTENTIONS.
THIS same paper further says "Russia must
pay the utmost attention to every word and
point that the ReichSkanZler.ma utter and
all his intimatlons must be weighed and
carefully snslyzed, that we may know Ger
manys inteptions." 1t closes with the fol-
lowing: 1T is very probable that Bismarck,
in consequence OF the death of Victor Eman-
uel and the Pope Plus, for the.mOment hest
taies, and if the Russian treaty conditions
are accepted by Turkey imaglnes to see a
possible cloud for the peace of Germany. In
case our appTehensiOns are true, we sincerely
hope that the immediate return OF the
Reichskanzler to Berlin may dispel all spec
ulations and define his ideas" The court at
Vienna finds itself at q loss to decide. Her
local as well as her foreign interests are
constant drain upon the ability of her
premier, and in the affair OF the orient
she is harTasssd by Hungary and her radical
politicians. But the three EN- per0r alliance
holds her in check, aud particularly the
court OF Berlin uaS certain influences which
seem To bring her closer 30 Vienna and con
troll the actions of the latter in a measure
The politics of .GortschakoT is to-day the
most regular and systematic of any diplomat
in Europe. He accomDIishes his ends with
the dexteriiy OF the most polished chess
player, and a. last remains the model for the
rising politician. Indeed, the emperor of
Russia can congratulate himself upon his
last successes, though dearly bought. He
has sufficiently reveDged the death of his
father, and a. last can place the martyrs
crown upon the pedestal of his statue TO the
honorable memory of him who defended
Sevastopol against the raging fire Of three OF
the nightiest armies of Europe. T. II.