The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-21
THE TREATY or BERLIN.
Enniand's Policy Praised and Condemned
Russia and scrvIa Di.satisned.

LONDON, July 20.-The Paris and Vienna
newspapers generally comment fayorably upon
Lord Bsaconsnelds statement in explanation Of
the treaty OF Berlin in tho House OF Lords on
Thursday The Italian Government and Con
servatvo organs continue 10 attack England
The Italian Radical newspapers do not notice
the subject Of the English occupation of Cyprus
but exclusively devote their attention 10 Aus
tria. The Standards assertion that the Italian
Ambassador TO Vienna had been called to Rome
on this subject has been denied. Tho Ambas-
sador went to Paris on Il short leave of absence.
his visit being unconnecled with politics.
The Russian unofficial press is more or less
dissatisfied with the treaty. Before its conolu-
sion Aksakon. the Pansayist agilator. made
such a violent speech at Moscow against the
Russian concessions in the Congress that lie
was warned that lis repetition would be regard
ed as apersonal attack on the Car. -,
The Tunes Is 'rlin letter SAYS: Tho Slavo-
phlle enthusiasm Is disappolnted. The Liberals
would have been willing that state Of war
results to gain basis OF constitutional liberty.
But an immense majority of the Russian peo-
pie, as we'll as the mercantile ie community. aud
the wealthy as well as tho lower MASSES. are
heartily glad Of the return OF peace"
Great dissatisfaction exists throughout Seryia
regarding tho stipulation made nt the Berlin
Congress, requiring ,ryia t3contribute toward
paying the Turkish debt is estimated that
SerVia's share will be five million nj t-t rs
The Russian authorities advertise sal es of war
material at various points in Rouman a.
Atthe anniversary OF the establishment OF tho
Liberal Association of Bcrmondsey street.
London. tonight. Mr.. Gladstone made long
speech in which he begged To decline resumng
the leadership Of the Liberal party He yigor-
ously attacked the manner in which the people
had lately been governed Nodcspotie Govern
mont in Europe would have dared 10 do what
this Cabinet has dono-accrpting such
responsibility unknown 70 the people He crit,
iclsed tho treaty OF Berlin, whereby England
consented to replace under the deSpoue rqie Of
Russia BrssaraOia. which belonged To free Rou-
mania. Russia retains her claim u hoayy in
demnity, which she can always make protrXt
for war AT the same time the treaty destroys
the integrity and Independence of Turkey.
With regard to the convention with Turkey.
only one cp!thet is possible. namely, an Insane
covenant None OF the great English stat smen
Of the last forty years would have signed Il. IL
is, to our shame, convention of ahSuri ANY anf
duplicity. II is odious to every valuable feel,
INK Of the country, and has nli'naied
England has sold le,sarabia to Russia,
the brave Montenogrins' conqu"sts 10 Auslras
jealousy and sel,l-huc-9, the Crooks 70 Turkey,
and lastly. Turkey herself TO England Mr..
Gludstone concluded hy hoping the Ministry
would shortly bo Judged by an appeal to tho
ESuter's Consnntlnople despatch says thoro
Is reason To- helcyr that pacific settlement
vii! be effected with Greece,