The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-04
hut Russia Objected To n Demonstra-
tiOn and Promised that the Sui
tan Would Pay.
SPEECH BY A. j. BALFOUR
PLEA FOR AN ALLIANCE BETWEEN
GREAT BRITAIN AND AMERICA.
Senator CuIiom's Armenian ResoIu-
Powers-Massacre at Oorfa.

LONDON. Feb. 3.--A dispatch to the ST.
James Gazette to-day from Washington
says that the correspondent of that paper
has the highest authority for announcing
that the entente beween Russia and Turkey
is known at the State Department and
that it has had a most important effect
in modifying the plan the administration
had prepared TO compel Turkey to pay
indemnity for the damage done TO Amer
lean property in Armenia. Continuing, the
correspondent says that in spise OF denials,
he Is able TO assure the readers OF his
paper that a naval demonstration the
part OF the war ships OF the United States
was prepared and that a Cabinet meet
ing approved the policy OF bringing pres
sure to bear on Turkey. lie also says
that Secretary Olney entered into commune
cation with Russia and Great Britain,
asking them If they would oppose action
of the United States against Turkey. Great
Britains reply. he says, was favorable.
but. he adds. Russia informed Mr. Olney
that she preferred there should be no
naval demonstration at that time. Rus
sia was negotiating TO bring about a resto-
ration OF order in Turkey. which country.
Mr.. NJ. z. De Kotzue. Russian minister
formed Mr.. Olney. would pay any indem-
nifty required Therefore. still according TO
the corresondent OF the ST. James Gazette,
the projected demonstration OF United
States war vessels in Turkish waters was
abandoned.
Hon. A. ]. Balfour. First Lord OF the
Treasury and Conservative leader In the
House of Commons. spoke at Bristol to-
night, conining himself mainly TO hIme
politics. He declared that the government
had done all in its power 10 prevent tha/
Armenian horrors and that IT had not pre-
vented Russia from intervening. Russia, he
said had not been willing to undertake the
duty Mr.. Balfour closed with an eloquent
peroration I'm favor of an alliance between
the two great Anglo-Saxon races. ''What
would Edmund Burke have thought" he
asked ''had he been living now. TO have seen
our brethren across the Atlantic forgetful
of all the ties OF kindred? His eloquent
voice would have been raised In pleading
for the common language OF governments
and hearts. II we have no Burke either here
or in America, am well pursuaded that the
generous sense of both great countries viii
speak even without the mighty impulse or
his voice If that be SO. and II we be In
alliance with America, we can carry out
the duties which Providence has intrusted TO
us. / do not believe this empire need fear
the menace Of external foes. Still less do I
believe that IL has anything to fear from
the menace of internal division" Mr.. Bal
four was greeted with prolonged cheers upon
the close of his speech.
A dispatch to the Times from Vienna says:
"Signs are not wanting that Senator Cul-
Iom's Armenian resolution is not altogethe.-
tn the taste OF some of the continental
mowers to whom IL was practically ad-
dressed 1t appears to be regarded as new
venture In foreign policy. proving Americas
desire to influence European affairs The
Poster Lloyd says that by lecturing the
powers on the subject OF a treaty she had
nothing to do with America Is meddling
with what does not concern her"
A dispatch to the Times from Constanti-
nonIe saws that the British consul at Zeitoun
confirms the report that the Zeitounls have
tortured. murdered and mutilatec go Mo-
hammedan captives. The Times's corre-
spondent also says that Lord Salisbury's
speech on Armenia pleased the Sultan, who
has ordered Costak Pasha. Turkish embassa-
dor in London, to express his acknowtedg-
ments.
The Dailt News this morning gives al
legged Trustworthy details OF the massacres
at Oorfa on Dec. &c, and also on Oct q. ac-
cording to which $500 persons were killed.
1.5oo having perished in the great Gregorian
Church syrians and Catholics were spared
The walls OF the city were filled with dead
bodies. Foreigners. the dispatch says. were
protected by a strong guard placed about
the American premises
The Chronicle QIiberaD, In an editorial
welcomes Mr.. BaIfour's conciliatory ana
Ter On
America. Happily says the Chronicle,
while Lord Salisbury whistles for the
wind, Mr.. Balfour casts oil upon the wa
ters."
Chrfstians Persecuted.
BOSTON. Mass, Feb. s.-The first letter
from the disturbed district in Turkey. under
a January date. was received here to-day.
1t was written at Aintah. central Turkey.
Jan 2 and says that although more
mobs have been let loose, a purpose to ut
terly crush and destroy the people Is un-
| mistakably apparent. twenty-five OF the
principal Christians" says the writer.
quarters and questioned. and now they are
in prison. What this means. those familiar
with Turkish methods can surnise The
already been begun, saying; aid from Eng
| land and America is arriving and the work
of relief for this city Is well organized and
most efficiently managed"
Fomenting Revolution.
BERLIN. Feb. "A special 10 the Frank
| furter Zeltung from St Petersburg says
there are indications OF revival OF the
| revolutionary movement among the Armen-
| ians. II Is added that secret Russian agents
| report that quantities or revolutionary
| pamphlets and proclamations printed IN
london have been sent to Armenia
Rev. Brooks's Call.
LONDON, Feb s.-The report cabled here
| that the Rev. John A. Brooks. OF Memphis.
| Tenn, had been called 10 the pastorats
| OF Spurgeon's Tabernacle Is not correct.
| The secretary of the tabernacle. talking
| the matter over to-day. said: II am utterly
at Q loss to know whence the report