The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-10
1HE RITTER CRY OF THE SUPPER
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Nonconformists Demand Justice-stirring Letter From Mir. Gladstono-Great De- monsration in tho City Temple.
 tFrom the Independent and Nonconformist.l Armenia Is at her last gasp, The work of extermination reaches 100000. The 1000 survivors have taken ref uge in the forests and mountains, and are feeding on herbs and roots. Hun ger and cold have begun to make great ravages. In the name of hu- manity and Christianity save us."- (Cablegram from Armenia)
 History is repeating itself. The mighty wave of indignation aroused by the Bulgarian atrocities nearly twenty years ago is gathering force again to- day at the Armenian atrocities.
 Since the awful cablegram quoted above reached England last Friday there has been a public upheaval and an outburst of religious indignation such as has not been felt since MT. Gladstone moved the heart of England over the Bulgarian atrocities, In near P and in many in the provinces-special prayers were offered and special ser mons preached on Sunday on behalf of the Armenian Christians; from the pull pit of Westminster Abbey, Canon Gore, speaking to "all who believe in God" asked in all solemnity that it may be put into the hearts of our rulers to act promptly, and bade Christians pray s'that the heart of our country may De so stirred to provide the necessary lev craze, in order that, through manifold delays, the time may not come when there is no longer place or room for ac- tion;" in lofty sonnet-Which we print elsewhere-Mr. William Watson, one of our greatest poets, appeals to the peo- ple to rouse themselves from their ig- noble torpor; the Spectator joins whole heartedly in the appeal for immediate action. So from all sides, irrespective of political opinion or religious creed, comes the demand that prompt action should be taken in the name of God and of humanity to end the diabolical outrages of the despicab1e Turks.
 The demonstration convened by the London Nonconformist council to de- mand justice for the Armenians, and held in the City Temple on Tuesday evening, was remarkable manifesto tion of the intensity of public feeling on the matter. London Nonconform- ists rallied to the summons of the coun- cil in their thousands, and when Dr. Parker, as chairman, mounted the plat fornf, followed by the speakers, the City Temple was packed from floor to ceiling Fully three thousand people must have faced the speakers. From first to last the enthusiasm was cleo tric, and at intervals the City Temple Tesounded with cheers, which showed how thoroughly the audience protested against the prolonged hesitation of the European powers to stop the murder ous work of the Turkish authorities. There were some disappointments in store. Lady Henry Somerset had an- other engagement, Dr. Guinness Rog- CTS was under imperative medical or ders not to leave the house, MT. Samuel Smith, M. P, was unable to attend, and MT Augustine Birrell had meeting of a similar nature in Edinburgh. The first great cheer of the meeting was an endorsement of MT. Birrells declara- tion that what Lord Salisbury seems
  age" The mention of the great Pro- tector's name was the signal for an outburst of wild applause--renewed later in the evening when Dr. Clifford again alluded to the Protector. The in timation of the fact that a letter had been received from MT. Gladstone was greeted with tumultuous applause and the waving of handkerchiefs. The let ter which was read by pr. Clifford amid perfect silence, was a rousing message couched in dignifed phraseol- ogy. It ran thus:
 t'Hawarden, 16th December, 1895.
 ''Rev. and Dear Sir:--The Noncon- kormists do themselves honour iby the meeting of tomorrow.
 We witness at the present moment a strange spectacle. The six great Pow CTS of Europe, which between them spend over f1OO.0OO,OOo in each year upon what are termed defences, lie prostrate at the feet of the impotent Sultan of Turkey, who with their cog nisance appears to prosecute massacre at his will from day to day.
 Presumably this is a condition of deep disgrace for us all; presumably now, and, if it continues, then finally and irrevocably.
 Which Power or Powers are to blame we know not. Our country is quite able to cope not only with Tur- key, but with five or six Turkeys, and she is under peculiar obligations. sincerely cherish the hope that Her Majesty's government has not been in any degree responsible for bringing about the present almost incredible yet undeniable situation. At any rate it is some small consolation to know that you and your coadjutors are contribu- ting your share towards filling full the measure of proof that the people of this country have no part or lot in such a matter, and are ready for whatever du- ties they may be called upon to per form. remain, Rev. and Dear Sir,
 Yours Faithfully,
 sW. E. GLADSTONE"