New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26

INTERVENTION FOR ARMENIA.

INTERVENTION FOR ARMENIA.
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT URGED TO
SHAME THE INDIFFERENCE OF EUROPE.
To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: What is to be done with reference to Ar
menia? Is not the present situation intolerable
anomaly? For generations the Christian Powers
have interviewed in Turkey to the extent of putting
the Turkish Government in a state of tutelage. and
at the present moment the Sultan dehes them all
and they stand II paralyzei mmovabe. impo-
tent, nglor.ous This is crusade to the rear. the
result OF which no one can anticipate. For centu-
res the Mahometan Power has been making 'ca-
pitulaons in spirit OF condescensiOn to Christen-
dom. According to Moslem theory. all Internal Onal
intercourse with Christian nations is in the form OF
a good will offering, grant OF privilege" the
Moslem supremacy being waived matter Of
temporary favor. and privileges being granted which
are concessions or as they are called in diplomatic
history. "capitulations." This fiction of Moslem
lordship over all the non-Mosem world has been
sort of gurehead in diplomacy. until it mas become
the historic basis OF international fellowship. The
Christian Governments however while perpetual
ing this idea as diplomatic convenience. nave all
along worked the theory OF 'prvl.ege until they
have practically established their own ndepend-
and administrative superiority throughout Tur-
key. Within the bounds OF Turkey each Christian
Government is master OF its interests, and has
exclusive guardianship of the persons and rights OF
its subjects The fact is that extra privileges. I'M
and Turkev's 6ct,6n ~ 'concessons" has bound her
hand and loot in an attitude of necessary huma-
ton and tutelage in her international relations;
inc. lust and MASSACRE the fiction Of "capitulation'
is reversed in its application and has become more
over, an awful reality II Is the Christian Govern
lege" to DO as she likes with men, women and chill
dren OF her subject Christian natonalties one word
from an earnest and united Christendom would be
enough to stop the wild and bloody debauch in Ar,
menia, II the Turk was made TO fee that back OF
that word was power which would be used In con-
cert
What will be the inevitable effect upon the ruler OF
Turkey himself ana upon all the Mosiem woria,
possessed with the idea that all restraint has been
abandoned and they free TO do they Ike while
an awed and impotent Christendom stands heart,
most certainly open the way TO eXcesses more fear
full and Widespread than any we have yet witnessed
situation are not recognized by Christian nations
Is it not possible for our own Government TO IN
terpose in some way? We have moral Interests of
the highest import al stake Can We not declare
manly truce with England regards The Monroe
Doctrine and It's present application in the boundary
dispute. and sit down with her in friendly consulta-
tlon II some plan Of action cannot be devised
secure decent public order In Turkey? our Amer
lean citizens In The Sultan's dominion in immi-
nent peril Is the present emergency sufficiently
acute to justify great nation in using its best wis
dom and It's immense resources in some stroke OF
Ii fast becoming of the most colossal crimes or
history? In the present deadlock II may be that our
to break the dismal spell OF inacton: Tnat great
and gallant nation. with the mass OF its citizens IN
the depths Of INDIGNATION. disgust and amazement
over this CHASTITY horror Of Armenia should stand as
If paralyZed in the face OF this emergency Is an APP
paine mystery. Shall not Christian nations at least
speak 10 each other and take friendly counsel to-
get her in such hour this to ascertain II dipo-
macy Is indeed impotent. II harmony for the sake
OF humanity Is indeed impossible, and If Christian
The present status II relieved, will be known
the most dsgraceful crux in Christian history. and
never be repea ted in the worlds annals.
New-York, Dec. %, 1895. JAMES s. DENNIS.