The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-06
GENERAL LEW WALLACE'S RETURN.
He Left Everything in Good Shape for His
Successor, MIR. Cox.
New York Times.

successor, Mr. COX.
New York Times.
ship Fulda yesterday He resigned the Office of
minister to Turkey on the incoming Of the present
administration, and his leave Of absence expires
as soon as Minister Cox reaches CONSTANT,
nople.
The General greeted Times reporter pleas
antly last evening in the Gilsey House, and ex-
pressed his sympathy on learning the fact that
Mr. Cox had been caught on the disabled Gallia
General Wallace left Constantinople on May 80,
and after visit to Naples, Rome and Paris,
sailed from London week ago Thursday. The
voyage was quiet and uneventful
II am coming hOme," said General Wallace
latter years of public service, and have left the
relations between Turkey and America in most
excellent condition. that my successor will
find no difficulties in his path which will give
him great concern The principal question
open has relation to the treaty of commerce
between the two countries. The Turkish
authorities say, respects that question, that
the treaty of 1862 has expired by their denuncia-
ton. Our government under the administra-
ton of Mr.. Arthur held that that depuncation
was not according to the terms of the treaty, in
consequence Of which it runs yet another term
of seven years Pending the dispute, I sue
ceeded in getting the imperial government
to continue the levy and collection of
duties on American imports at the same
rate under the treaty-namely, per
cent. ad valorem. The effect of the arrangement
was practically the continuation of the treaty
and there the matter now stands The Sublime
Porte is insisting, however upon a new arrange
meut, and 1t remains to be seen what view the
present administration will take of the differ
ence. 1t is not unlikely that Mr.. Cox takes out
with him instructions from Mr.. Bayard covering
the ground. With that exception, the new rep
resentative will find the field all clear
General Wallace said he came to have very
high respect for the Turkish authorities. The
Sultan was really administering the govern
ment. Contrary to descriptions which had been
given of him abroad, especially by English writ
ers and newspaper correspondents he was a man
of very decided ability and great genera intell-
gence, and if he were properly supported he
would accomplish the reforms which were GER
tainly at this time much needed. He saw with
great clearness the difficulties which had
settled down upon Turkey, and had the
good disposition to set about their removal.
Among other things which marked him, he
a very warm friend of our country and showed
it in the most decided manner on all proper oc-
casions. He never allowed opportunity to
make his good will manifest to slip General
Wallace felt confident that Mr.. Cox would meet
with a very agreeable reception. The General
added that there was demand pending for in
demnity for injuries inflicted upon American
citizens The Sublime Porte met his demands
by removal and punishment of officials, and
thought that was a sufficient satisfaction.
Whether it would be so viewed by President
Cleveland remained to be seen.
In conclusion the General said, in reference to
q European war:
Il think Russia and England will ultimately
fight and in such event it is very difficult to
discern at this time how Turkey can remain
neutral That neutrality is her desire cannot be
doubted, and toward that end her whole effort
has been directed, not merely as matter of
good policy, but considering the impoverished
state of her finances, matter of absolute neces-
slty.'