The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-07
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Resolutions Adopted nt he Episcopal Com
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 Washington, Dec, 6,-The Episcopal convention of the diocese of Washing ton to-day unanimously adopted a reso- lution extending to the Armenians in Turkey profound sympathy in the fearful prosecutions through which they are now passing and requesting the parishes in the new diocese to make a collection to be given to the Armenian committee in New York" As originally proposed the resolutions called upon congress to use it's fullest powers to secure to American missionaries and civ ilians in Turkey the most rigid security and protection to persons and property. Many delegates considered this a re- tiection on President Cleveland and it was modified by the substitution of the words executive authority of the gov ernment" instead of congress" One of the most prominent of the lay dele gates, Hon. J. c. Bancroft-Davis, three times assistant secretary of state, un- der republican administrations, opposed tIIlS SSCllOu anu CduSGu IL lO D6 SlIlChelN out
 He declared from his long experience in diplomatic affairs that such resolu- tions embraced and hampered the exec utive instead of strengthening its hands or encouraging its action. Though differing in political faith from Secretary Olney he said he had conti- dence in that officials ability, integri- ty and conscientious determination ito do everything possible for the protec- tion of American interests everywhere.
 Judge Davis remarks were enthu- siastically endorsed by all of the dele- gates.
 London, Dec. 6-The representative in Constantinople of the United Press telegraphs as follows:
 At o'clock yesterday morning Tewfik Pasha, minister for foreign affairs, a post held short time ago by Said Pasha, called on Sir Philip Currie, the British ambassador, and sought to pre- vail upon him to refuse Said Pasha the hospitality of the embassy.
 Tewfik Pasha was unable ito convince Sir Philip Currie that it was the proper thing to place Said Pasha in a position where the sultan, if he were so dis posed, could wreak vengeance upon him, but he automatically refrained from giving a flat refusal to Tewfik's request. He told the foreign minister that Said Pasha was not willing to was his, Sir Philips, guest it would be against every rule of hospitality and courtesy to ask him to leave. Tewfik Pasha then retired to convey to his royal master the answer of the British ambassador.
 The ambassadors of the several pow CTS at meeting held Thursday after noon lengthily discussed tne position of affairs. What decision if any, was arrived a is not known, but after the meeting was ended the opinion was free bassies that the climax of the crisis was near, and that decisive action by the powers might be looked for. Advices from Harpoot show that in the village of Atliasian the Christian pastor and his wife have been murder ed for refusing to abjure their faith and embrace Islamism.
 A large number of Circassian raiders have entered the vilayet of Angora at two points coming from Sivas. These Circassians requested the governor nf Sivas to discipline the Armenians or to allow them to discipline them and it is understood that the governor assent ed A similar request was made of the governor of Angora but he refused ito grant it.