The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-08
GERMANY AND TURKEY,
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ton from England to Germany. The
number of English officeholders in the
Porte's employ has gradually dimin-
ishcd, and the number of Gemans has
increased in like propotion. But the
change is most observable in the rela.
tons existing between the Imperial
Palace at Constantino plc and the Ger
man Embassy. Why this is so is easily
explained.
The conquests of Germany between
1861 and 1871 very naturally tended to
excite feelings of revenge in the Ma
tional breasts OF the Austrians and
French. Jealousy of Germany to some
extent already existed in Russia, and
was only suppressed by Alexander H.,
whose affection for Emperor William
that should Russia, France and Austria
combine against Germany She would
be placed i'll IL most critical position.
1t was observed in course of time that
Russia was counting France, and to
avert what appeared to be a threatened
danger bismarck sought closer alli-
ance with Austria, and took the steps
that led to the triple alliance between
Russia, Austria and Germany. So long
as the three EmperorS could remain
closely allied there was evidently no
danger ofan anti German coalition, and
the poorly disguised hostility of France
might be regarded with complacency.
The triple alliance answered its pur-
pose for while, but in two or three
years Bismarck discovered that Russia
and Austria we're discussing political
questions without always sending to
Berlin a full report of the conversation.
He also ascertained that in these con-
versations great deal was said about
the responsibility of rcconciling Russian
and Austrian interests in Southeastern
Europe, and that definite suggestions
were thrown out concerning possible
mutual compcnsations in Bessarabia
and Herzegovina. Bismarck detected
in their conversations 4 possible basis
of Russo-Austrian intention which did
not fit in with his policy, and he deter
mined TO use. every, possible means to
avert its execution.
One Of these he found in the Russo
Turkish war, and SO high an authority
as the London Times says that at the
critical moment, when Alexander I
was hcsitating to draw the sword, the
suggestions of General SchWcinitz, the
German Ambassador, and Of General
Werdcr, the German military :,ttachc,
helped him to come to 4 Warlikc rcso-
luton.
When the Russo-Turkish war closed,
all the part Germany could he induced
to take in arranging q treaty was to Of
fer its services as an "hOncSt broller,'
the result of which was the famous
treaty Of Berlin. Russia soon showed
that she was not only disappointed but
Indignant, at the "5cliishncss and in
gratitude OF the sshOncSt hruli er'Ss'
policy, and drew more closely to
Austria.
This fact, together with the gradual
restoration of the strength Of France,
had made Bismarck willing TO take
advantage of any friendly oIcrturcs,
even though they come from such
tottcring power Turkey. The Turks
know very we'll that they require
foreign protection, and their choice Of
Il protector is determined partly by
hope and partly by fear, and the most
disintcrcstcd power is usually the one
preferred.
At present Germany seems to be in
this position, FOR while Russia, Austria,
and England are Interested in the
Turkish possessions in Europe and
Asia, and Franco in Africa, Germany
has declared that she had no direct
interest in the East, and her action has
seemed to be in conformity with her
declarations. Hence she Was wooed,
and now finds herself without any
effort on her part, the favoritc of the
Porte. But she will probably retain
this position only so long as she can be
put to practical use.
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