Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
0nCiaIS al London Deny Any knowledge
Of the Turkish TREATY..
RECALL OF SIR rurLr ouRRrE.
This, IL Is said. 10 He "A Result of
Britafa's Defeat and humiliation
Peace with America Now De-
nianded vigorously.


denco 81 placed Ina their professions OF
Ignorance. semi-ofiicial denials in case
Ike this are 10 be expected, especially
when the defeated diplomats wish 10 con-
ocal the truth or prevent is being told.
1t is now recalled here. how, when a
London paper disclosed the existence OF
tho Unkiar-skslessi agreement which
gave Russia the right Of intervention in
the internal affairs OF the Turkish en-
ylre. Lord Palmorston told Parliament
that he knew nothing OF such an agree
ment having been entered upon. II was
quite six months after the conclusion OF
the Unkiar-Skelessl treaty that the British
Government, on information vouchsafed
by Russia, received absolutely definite
news that there was such a treaty.
Within three weeks Parliament VII
assemble. The United Press has reason
20 predict that ere then the evidence
OF the existence Of a Russo-Turkish com
pact viii become 50 complete that fur
Their deniais viii be impossible.
In the ministerial circle IT is believed
that Sir Philip Currie, the Ambassador 10
Turkey. will be recalled shortly, and that
this action Is due to the fact that he has
been overreached and discredited In Con-
stsntinopie. His name IS 10 longer as
ISOLATED with the succession to Lord Duff
fern. when the istter retires from his
post Of Ambassador 10 France.
RUSSIA ~ CONTROL
The Speakers COnstantinople CORE
spOndeut. whose accurate inside informa-
ton gives tls comm unicaton5 hign re-
liability, has written. under date Of jan
EaN q N.-
situation; that the secret compact guaran-
tees the integrity OF the Ottoman empire,
Russia agreeing 10 assist IN the re-toTa-
ton Of order in Kurdistan, and also 10
defend the DaroaueLes, mat France mas
made her bargain with Russia, aal VIII
consequently give her assent 70 the COM
pact; that Geimauy Is cuuying favor with
the Car, and that Austria Is hampeled
b. her German connection, aud VIII main
tain pess.Inlst neutrality and await her
opportunity. This, the correspondent adds,
f. the eGd OF the Intervention Of the
Powers triumph for Russia and the
defeat and humilatio Of Great Britain.
The papers interested IN discountlng the
report OF the alliance dwell upon It's I'M
probability, as the treaty Of Paris placed
the passage Of the Dardaneiles in the
control Of the Powers. not the Porte. The
Paris convention did not debar the Sultan
from giving his consent 10 the passage Of
the Dardanelies but with a view To avoid
ing d direct defiance Of the treaty OF
Paris, 1t IS believed that the Russo
Turkish agreement Is not embodied IN
formal treaty. but consists rather In an
exchange Of notes.
AS the entente practically makes Iur-
key a Russian protectOrate, IL is ex-
pected that 1t will be attended by ces-
fation OF the Armenian massacres, the
Car henceforth sharing the Sultan's re-
Eponsibiiity.
The London papers, discussing what
Great Britain will do. variousy suggest
the open annexation Of Egypt the seizure
OF an island near the Dardanelles, and
the sending OF troops 20 COnstantinople.
They generally conclude. however, that
81 will be best for Britain in the mean
time to lie low.
PEACE WITH AMERICA.
Unless some of the lingo politicians
Invent a new scare it may be said that
the sensation caused by the Venezuelan
boundary dispute is finally played out.
All voices here from press and plat
form. call not only for peace. but for an
Increase Of amity with the United States.
The cable dispatches sent here from
America, announcing fresh developments
On the part Of Congress. do not excite
Sn extra throb Of the public pulse, or
lessen the effus.ve protests by public
speakers OF Great Bntain's friendship
for America. The Right Hon. James
Bryce, member Of Parliament, and presi-
dent Of the Board Of Trade In the last
Liberal administration, in an address TO
his constituents I'm the South Division Of
Aberdeen. declared that not . per cent
of the Americans desired a war with
England. A conflict would shock the
feelings Of a majority OF the citizens Of
the United States as 1t would the feelings
Of the British.
The Marquis Of I.ansdOwne. Secretary
OF State for War, speaking at Salisbury
held that a solution Of the difficulty would
leave the two nations hrmer friends than
ever.
Sir John Lubbock. member OF Parlia-
ment. and formerly president Of the
London Chamber Of Commerce, speaking
at a banquet given by the Associated
Chambers OF Commerce last night, dilated
on the commercial aspects OF the dispute
lie estimated Fiat the territory in dis
pute between Great Britain and Vene-
zuela was not worth 10000, while a
war between the former and the United
States would cost each country at least
10000 200. Common sense, he added, for
babe such a conflict.
DOTH PROTEST TOO MUCH.
The Spectator, recurring to the Ameri-
can dislike for England, laments the fact
that there is abundant evidence 10 show
that such dislike exists. 1t SAYS that the
Americans seem 10 be utterly unaware
of the strength Of the sentiment felt here
for the United States-a feeling, the
Spectator declares, that rises In many
minds 10 a passion There Is no class.
rich or poor, but hold the warmest SYM
patty for the Americans and their insti-
buttons How. IL asks. can a reciprocal
affection be cultivated? England, II con-
tends, must not allow her goodwill 20 be
conquered by American expressions OF
dislike. When the Americans become
alive to the true feeling here there viii
be an enormous change In public opinion
in the United States"
The Spectator seems 10 protest too
much.
The practical issue OF these declara-
tions. belttling the matter In dispute,
ought 20 Be a British acceptance OF the
views Of majority Of the americans. II
appears to be belief here that the
United States is contending solely IN be-
half OF Venezuela against Great Britain.
the fact being apparently lost sight Of
that the Americans hold that they are
supporting principle involving the In
terests OF their own country. and not
alone those OF Venezuela. The territory
in dispute may be absolutely worthless.
hut that is matter which does not enter
into the consideration OF ths question
from the American point OF view. 1t is
the principle involved that makes the
americans 30 tenacious In their support
OF the Monroe doctrine. but. strange as
IL Inoy seem, this fact appears 10 have
escape the attention Of those here who