Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-23


Turkish officials in Constantinople have been
thrown into fever Of excitement by the dis
covery that Russian agents have been at work
for over three months in Armenia gathering
evidence of the cruelty and outrages practiced
by the Turks and Kurds upon the helpless
Armenian Christians. The Russians have done
their work SO quietly that not hint of their
object reached the ears of the Turkish tyrants
and now that the evidence is in such
to the notice Of all Christendom the author
tiles in Constantinople get their first glimpse
OF the object of the willy Russian. The news
OF the discovery was at once conveyed to the
sultan, whose first move was to send for the
judges investigating the charges against Moussa
Bey, the governor of Armenia. and coun-
termand his former instructions to them to ac-
quit the accused at all hazards. The necessity
for taking immediate action to redress the
wrongs of the Armenian Christians is now for
the first time recognized in the Turkish capital
1t is seen that Russia now has case to justify
In the eyes OF Europe, an invasion of Armenia
to shield its Christian inhabitants from the re-
voting cruelties heretofore repeatedly
charged, but never proved against
their Turkish masters. 1t is seen
that the blow is ready to fall, and, if anything
Is to be done to avert it, it must be done at
once. The first result Of the discovery promises
to be the conviction and severe sentence of
Moussa Bey, Notwithstanding the evident pur-
pose all along to set him free to repeat his acts
OF oppression and cruelty. There is every
evidence that the porte has become thoroughly
awake to the periis of the situation, and that
the long sought reforms in the administration
of Armenia will be put in force with feverish
haste and ostentatious publicity to the ear of
Christian Europe. Whether or not these meas
ures at the eleventh hour will avail to turn
away the impending blow, for which Russia has
seemingly raised her arm, remains to be seen.
THEY APPLAUD THE SPEECH.
VIENNA, Oct 23.-The papers Of this city ap-
plaud Emperor Williams speech opening the
reichstag and declare that it furnishes evidence
OF the peaceful tendency of Germany and her
allies.
The Freinderabloit says the additional German
armaments caused by the military prepara-
tions of her neighbors guarantee the peace of
the world afresh. The united strength of the
allies constitutes the strongest bulwark of
peace, which has been made more secure by
the recent personal meeting between Emperor
William and the other rulers.
FRENCH VIEW OF IT.
PARIS Oct 23.-The Journal des De6ats. COM
menting on the visit of Emperor William to
Turkey and its effect upon the European situa-
ton, recalls the declaration made by Prince
Bismarck that the eastern question WAS not
worth the bones of single Pommeranian gren-
adler and the fact that Emperor William dur
ing the banquet to the czar on his late visit to
Berlin toasted the Russian army which captured
Plevna. The Journal points out that under
these circumstances it would be impossible for
the sultan to join the triple alliance. 1t also
SAYS that Turkey has an army which enables
her to dipense with allies. Nothing menaces
Turkey, whose security is best assured By her
independence. French interests in the east are
bound up with the interests of Turkey. and con-
sequently there is no more decided partisan
Of the integrity of Turkey than France
sEavIAN DIPLOMACY
BELGRADE. Oct. 2S-The Servian government
has abolished all its consulships in the German
cities aud intrusted their business to the hands
of the Russian consuls appointed by the czar.
SENSIBLE AUSTRIAN.
VIENNA, Oct. 23.-Archduke John Salvador.
who has just renounced all his titles and ap-
pointments to live the life of an ordinary pri-
vate citizen, declares that in case of war he ex-
poets to take up arms for his country, but he
VIII insist upon fighting as private soldier in
the ranks.
THE COTTON MARKET
MANCHESTER, Oct 23.-The Guardian in its
commercial article says: There is considerable
business in some departments, although for the
moment the larger wants by orders are satis-
fed. Many makes OF India and China staples
are under contract. Producers covered their
contracts by buying cotton futures or cost, in
surance and freight cotton upon samples
These engagements strengthened the cloth
market by placing manufacturers in a compare
lively easy position. There is q steady Aow Of
business now arising simply from the letting
loose of orders which were kept in allegiance
during the existence OF the corner in cotton at
Liverpool There are few important orders for
The uncertainty regarding the working OF the
Indian merchandise marks act still hammers