The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-25
And Attention Called to the Supine-
ness of Embn ssa doris of the Pow
ers at COnsta n tinop1e.
PORTE SHOULD BE COERCED
GLADSTONE SAYS, But NOT TO THE
POINT OF A GENERAL WAR.
Recall of the British Representative
Urged, and support Promised the
Salisbury Cabinet.

Copyright, 1886, by the Associated Press.)
LIVERPOOL Sept. 24.-Enthusastic
crowds of people assembled at an early
hour this morning in the vicinity of Heng-
ler's Circus, all anxious to push into the
building and hear the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
address which the Right Hon. William e.
Gladstone had announced his Willingness to
make before the meeting called by the
Reform Club to protest against the recent
massacres of Armenians at Constantinople
and those in Turkey. The doors of the cir
Gus building were opened at 10 o'clock and
soon the vast auditorium was packed to its
utmost capacity. Mr.. Gladstone, Mrs. Glad
stone, Mr.. Herbert Gladstone and other
members of the family arrived in the city
at noon and were welcomed at the railroad
station by a crowd of about two thousand
people, who greeted the veteran statesman
with hearty cheers as he and his family
were recognized. AT the entrance of Heng-
ler's circus Mr.. Gladstone was received by
a long and wildly enthusiastic outburst
of applause on the part of the people who
were unable to obtain admittance and
when the great Liberal leader entered the
auditorium there roar of applause
which could have been heard a mile away.
The cheering was continued for a long
time after Mr.. Gladstone stepped briskly
on the platform at 1890 p. m and bowed
gravely in acknowledgment of the enthus-
iastic welcome accorded him.
The Earl of Derby, who presided was
accompanied by the Countess of Derby and
upon the platform were many persons of
distinction In political, commercial and So
cial life. After the usual formalities of
opening such a meeting had been concluded
the first resolution, proposed by Con-
|
put. 1t read:
indignation at and abnorrence of the cruel
treatment to which the ArmenianS are be-
ing subjected by their Turkish rulers and
| of the massacres which nave recently oc
| Cured at Constantinople. which dis
grace to the civilization of the nineteenth
century.
The resolution adopted by acclama-
ton.
| When Mr. Gladstone arose to speak he
looked well and hearty for man of his
| years of hard work. He bowed repeatedly
in response to the outbursts of cheering
which greeted him. When he was able to
make himself heard Mr.. Gladstone, after
a few preliminary remarks, moved the fol-
loving resolution, which was received with
thunders of applause during which every
person present was upon his or her feet,
wildly WANG hats. handkerchiefs, sticks,
That this meeting trusts that her Males
tvs Ministers; realizing to the fullest ex-
| fellow-C Christians are placed. will do every
| thing possible to obtain for them full Sc
curity and protection and this meeting as
support of the citizens of Liverpool in what
| ever steps they may feel it necessary to
take for that purpose"
MR.. GLADSTONES SPEECH.
When the applause had been Gained
down by the outstreetched hand of the
aged statesman Mr.. Gladstone declared his
adhesion to the principles contained in the
resolutions and said he came there not
claiming any authority except that of a
citizen of Liverpool. But he added the
national platform upon which the meeting
was based gave greater authority for senti-
ment universally entertained throughout
the length and breadth of the land and
urged that in this matter party sympathies
should be .renounced. Continuing, Mr..
Gladstone said: Il entertain the lively hope
and strong belief that the present deplora-
|. BILE situation is not due to the act or the
default of the government of this country.
(Cries of Ohv and cheers) The present
movement is based on the broad grounds
of humanity and is not directed against
the Mohammedans, but against the Turk
iSh officials, evidence of whose barbarties
rests credible official reports. Now, as
in 1876 to the guilt of massacres is added
the impudence of denial which will con-
tinue just as long as Europe is content
to listen"
Mr.. Gladstone then expressed the opinion
that the purpose of the gathering de-
fenSive and prospective, saying that no
one could hold out the hope that the mas
sacres were ended, although he ventured to
anticipate that words spoken at the meet
ing would find their way to the palace at
Constantinople Cloud cheers) Mr. Glad
geraton to say that it was in the Sultan's
palace, and there only, that inspiration has
been supplied and the policy devised of the
whole series of massacres. When the Sui
tan carries massacre into his own capital.
under the eyes of the ambassadors. he APP.
pears to have gained the very acme of
what it is possible for him to do. But the
weakness Of diplomacy, / trust. is about to
be strengthened by the echo of this nation s
MIR. Gladstone then alluded to the supine-
ness of the ambassadors of the powers at
Constantinople and said: THE concert of
Europe is an august and useful instrument,
but it has not usually succeeded in dealing
with the Eastern question, which has ar
rived al q point where it is necessary to
strengthen the hands OF the government by
an expression OF natlonal OPINION L peneve
that the continued presence OF the embas-
sailors at Constantinople has operated as a
distinct countenance to the sultan. who is
thus the recognized ally But, While urging
the government to act, it does not follow
that even for the sake of the great object
in view Great Britain should throw Europe
into a state of war. On the other hand.
however, l deny that England must aban-
don her own right to independent Judgment
and allow herself to be domineered by the
other powers" (CheerS.)
Mr. Gladstone also said: We have just
title to threa ten Turkey with coercion. but
that does not in itself mean war; and L
think that the first step should be the re-
call of our emDassador tcneersD ana 1t
should be followed by the dismissal of the
Turkish ambassador for London. Such a
course is frequent. and would not give the
right of complaint to anybody. When dip
lomatic relations suspended England
should inform the Sultan that she would
consider the means of enforcing her just
and humane demands. I do not believe
that Europe will make war to insure the
continuance of massacres more terrible
than ever recorded in the dismal. deplora-
BILE history OF human crime" Cloud cheer
ing.)
Mr. Gladstone. who spoke for about TWEEN
ty minutes was in good voice. and did no.
seem fatigued when he had finished. Be
fore the arrival of the Gladstone party and
of Hengler's Circus to-day there was "A
Spontaneous burst of patriotism, everybody
present standing bareheaded and joining in
singing God Save the Queen Copies OF
the resolutions adopted will be forwarded
to the Cabinet ministers.